Protecting the category, fostering education and science top curcumin group’s 2021 priorities
Curcumin has been a star on the rise for a number of years. Even before COVID, curcumin was one of the growth areas within supplements.
Archives for December 21, 2020
Probiotics for immunity: Online reviews surged 26% in first half of 2020
While digestive health remains the leading health position for probiotics in the US, immune support is the second most popular positioning with online reviews growing 26% in the first half of 2020 to hit 179,000 in July, says Lumina Intelligence.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Epiphany from the skies: Sustainable and healthy soft drink solution
An Austrian startup selling health focused fruity water 'drops' is hoping to shake up the soft drinks industry with its sustainable and convenient solution.
Partnership potential: India’s therapeutic foods manufacturers rally government to address acute malnutrition
A group of ready-to-use therapeutic foods manufacturers is rallying the Indian government to address acute malnutrition through commercial partnerships.
Experts send Vitamin D and Covid-19 open letter to world's governments
In an open letter being sent to world governments today (21st December), 120 health, science and medical experts from the UK, US, and Europe say there is clear scientific evidence that vitamin D reduces Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations, and deaths.
DSM delves into structural diversity of HMOs
DSM is hoping to shed new light on optimum HMO (Human Milk Oligosaccharide) combinations by furthering scientific knowledge around their structural diversity.
ANSES advises care in taking essential oil-containing food supplements
French authorities have highlighted the need to take precautions when taking food supplements containing tea tree, niaouli and cajeput essential oils, citing risks to children, pregnant or breastfeeding women resulting from their misuse.
Opportunity knocks: Huge scope for new probiotic offerings for seniors, pregnant and breastfeeding women in China – exclusive report
There is considerable opportunity for firms to tailor probiotic products specifically aimed at improving the health of seniors, pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a new high-level industry report.
Trends focus: Top 10 most-read trends stories of 2020
See our top 10 most read trends stories of 2020, including the bestselling nutraceuticals amid COVID-19, new immune health product launches, and consumption behaviour in China.
COVID-19: China experts advise supplementation of omega-3, protein, polyphenols in patients
The intake of omega-3 could reduce fatality rates in severe COVID-19 patients, while protein could suppress catabolism and polyphenols could be used to fight inflammation, a group of nutrition experts from China advised.
'Safer and healthier': JD sees China organic product sales boom after establishing Organic Alliance with brands
E-commerce giant JD has seen a boom in organic product sales in China after working with brand partners to establish the country’s first-ever organic alliance, with the firm saying demand has been boosted by consumers seeking 'safer and healthier' food.