Study recommends pregnant women take additional choline during pandemic
Higher prenatal choline levels may help protect the fetus's developing brain, even if the mother contracts a viral respiratory infection in early pregnancy.
Archives for June 9, 2020
Gelita details progress on environmental front in new report
German collagen supplier Gelita has released a corporate responsibility report that highlights the progress the company has made in its sustainability and traceability efforts.
Sports nutrition during COVID-19: Convenience declines, bulk protein remains solid, and the opportunity of virtual events
While many sections of nutrition and dietary supplements industry have seen significant sales increases, there has been talk of declines for pre-workout products as gym visits stopped. But what are the brands themselves reporting, and what are the...
FFC five years on: Less than half of Japan’s Food With Function products commercially available
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has approved 2,887 products under the food with function claim (FFC) since its introduction in 2015 – but only 1325 are currently available on the market.
Non-dairy fermented beverages show promise as probiotic and prebiotic carriers: Review
Legumes, cereals, pseudocereals, fruits, and vegetables show much promise as transport mediums for probiotics, prebiotics, and bioactive compounds to the gut at concentrations that prove beneficial, says researchers.
Expert view: Genetics-based nutrition is risky business
Although genes do have some bearing on obesity risk, they are only one small element of a much wider picture so genetics-based advice alone has the propensity to do more harm than good, according a recent online conference hosted by the American...
Probiotics with 'top-performing' Lactobacillus strains may improve vaginal health
Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform better than strains currently used for vaginal health, according ot a new study from South Africa.
Best of both worlds? Bugsolutely fuses insect and plant proteins in new snack to maximise health and cost benefits
Insect-based foods firm Bugsolutely is developing a new snack comprising both insect-based and plant-based proteins, aiming to maximise nutritional, cost and consumer benefits.
Age effect: Whey protein drink suppresses energy intake in younger, but not in older men
Protein drinks work differently in supressing appetite and energy intake for older and younger men, according to a new study.
FoodNavigator Unlocking Innovation Series: New webinar series to focus on post-Covid-19 insights and opportunities
FoodNavigator-Asia will be hosting five webinars as part of a groundbreaking new global series of online events brought to you by the FoodNavigator teams in the Americas, EMEA and Asia.
Convenience and simplicity: Sales boost for Singapore supplement subscription service amid Covid-19
A Singapore-based online customised supplement firm says the COVID-19 pandemic has helped consumers overcome scepticism to subscription services in the nutra space, after recording 60% year-on-year boost in sales over the last 30 days.
Maintaining momentum: Australian supplements sector secures domestic and exports growth
Australia’s complementary medicines sector continues to surge, with the sector officially valued at AUD$5.6bn last year (US$3.9bn), up from AUD$5.2bn (US$3.5bn) in 2018, while exports grew by another 15% to AUD$1.1bn (US$766m).