Researcher: “There is enormous potential for breadfruit in the protein sector”
As more consumers focus on health, wellness and sustainability, researchers are pointing to one botanical that has been hiding in plain sight for thousands of years.
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Nature’s Way finds more evidence of widespread elderberry adulteration
Testing done by supplement manufacturer Nature’s Way and publicized by the American Botanical Council further solidifies the notion that adulteration of elderberry products is on the rise.
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NAI records Q4 sales gain despite bottom falling out of Carnosyn sales
Contract manufacturing and branded ingredient firm Natural Alternatives International notched a strong sales gain for its fourth quarter despite the pandemic crushing sales of CarnoSyn, its branded form of beta-alanine.
MSP Starch Products launches prebiotic Solnul resistant starch
Canada-based MSP Starch Products has entered the B2B prebiotic ingredient space with its Solnul-branded potato-derived resistant starch.
Are unrecognisable ingredients deterring consumers? Survey
A new survey investigating the preference of shoppers in the UK and US suggests that many food and drink products do not offer the clear labelling that consumers want.
PEA supplement the next big thing in eSports, says Gencor
A Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) supplement matches the efficacy of ibuprofen for reducing pain severity and duration of headaches creating an exciting opportunity within the eSports category, says Gencor.
Biosearch Life awarded first organic probiotic certification
Biosearch Life is to receive an organic certification for its Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 LC40, a probiotic strain that exhibits a protective role against respiratory infections in infants.
New gummy and powder opportunities in China: Regulator proposes new formats under faster ‘filing track’ system
The Chinese authorities have put forward a proposal to allow ‘low-risk’ health foods to be made in gummy and powder formats.
Growth Asia 2020: Free registration now open for our six-strong interactive broadcast series
Free registration is now open for our six-week new virtual event – Growth Asia 2020 – which will feature experts from major brands Pepsi, Blackmores, Mondelez, Health & Happiness, Eat Just, Herbalife and Life-Space among the participants.
Astaxanthin-tocotrienol intake improves composite and verbal memory: BGG Japan-funded 12-week study
The supplementation of astaxanthin and tocotrienol has been shown to improve composite and verbal memory in individuals who have exhibited mild forgetfulness, according to an RCT sponsored by BGG Japan.
Superfood shot appetizer: Thai university backed ‘Happetite’ solution helps cancer patients eat more
Happetite, a superfood shot brand from Thailand, is aiming to resolve the problem of low appetite and low nutrition intake in cancer patients.
Acne achievement: Postbiotic achieves same results as standard benzoyl peroxide treatment - Study
The postbiotic LactoSporin has been found to have the same efficacy for treating mild to moderate acne as the conventional medication benzoyl peroxide.