Innovation pipeline service provider finds ways to pivot during pandemic
Innovation during the pandemic has taken a hit, forcing companies in that pipeline to pivot rapidly in order to survive.
Archives for November 16, 2020
Probiota Champions: In conversation with Prof Glenn Gibson
Purported prebiotics must show efficacy in in vivo studies to be worthy of the term, and that currently only applies to an exclusive list, says Prof Glenn Gibson, the scientist who co-coined the term in the mid-1990s.
Ritual unveils multi for picky eaters
Nutrition is vital to your child’s early development. But what happens when they are picky eaters?
NutraVideo: Nurish by Nature Made uses TikTok to resonate with millennials
Nurish by Nature Made is a monthly subscription that delivers personalized nutritional supplements. But they’re also delivering entertainment — with the help of some big names and a popular platform.
Celsius posts more than 80% sales gain in third quarter
Fast growing energy drink manufacturer Celsius reported a sales increase of more than 80% in its most recent quarterly earnings statement. The company anticipates even better results in the future when gyms and other exercise venues can reopen.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Sustainable biotech startup becomes Europe's biggest medicinal mushroom supplier
A two-year-young biotech company, now Europe's largest medicinal mushroom producer, has launched a new line of Nordic Mushroom liquid and powder extracts for the supplements industry.
Optima launches new infant formula machine
Optima Consumer GmbH has developed new equipment for the fully automated evacuation, gassing and seaming of infant formula containers.
NEWS IN BRIEF
First protein shake vending machine appears in UK retail space
In response to increased consumer demand for ready-to-drink (RTD) sports nutrition beverages, UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots have installed a first-of-its kind protein shake vending machine
Tigers and The Turmeric Co. give it a shot with partnership agreement
Premiership rugby union club Leicester Tigers welcome The Turmeric Co. as an official nutrition partner, supplying the team with the health benefits of turmeric with its shot products.
Growth Asia 2020: Join us live today as our interactive broadcast series concludes with the Reformulation and Fortification edition
Join us live today for the final edition of our free-to-access interactive broadcast series – Growth Asia 2020 – as we focus on the topics of reformulation and fortification with a host of major brands and international experts.
Herbal help: Six months intake of Biotropics Malaysia’s supplement improves memory and mood in elderly
Six months supplementation of Biotropics Malaysia’s Biokesum (Persicaria minor extract) was found to improve memory and mood among elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Double 11 data: BY-HEALTH tops chart on Tmall and JD for Singles’ Day sales
China’s homegrown nutraceutical brand BY-HEALTH smashed sales records under the health and nutrition category across Alibaba-owned Tmall and JD.com during the double 11 Singles’ Day annual shopping event.
Personalized nutrition: How technology is unlocking a complex, disruptive market
Paid for and in partnership with Oakland Innovation Ltd.
Personalized nutrition is a huge opportunity. New understanding of how the effect of what we eat is mediated by the gut microbiome and other factors unique to each individual