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Archives for January 26, 2021
January Launch Pad: Babies, women, pets in focus
It may be a new year, but immunity is still the name of the game. From functional beverages to powders, we’re seeing immunity run the gamut in January launches. The month also welcomed some unexpected formats and even something for the fur babies.
Fermentation specialist NextFerm raises $9.2 million in IPO
Israeli company NextFerm Technologies Inc. has raised $9.2 million in an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv stock exchange, the company announced today.
Herbalife launches mix to convert meal replacement shakes into nutrition-dense baked goods
Herbalife Nutrition is extending its reach into the functional foods category with the launch of a baking mix that uses its Formula 1 shake powder as a primary ingredient.
Brexit CBD law confusion a “significant body-blow” for Northern Ireland
With the UK deadline for novel food applications looming on 31 March, it has come to light that UK regulations will not apply to CBD products in Northern Ireland post-Brexit meaning this market may ‘disappear’ for many companies.
Blueprint for future research into exercise and the gut microbiota
A new review reveals huge gaps in exercise-related gut microbiota knowledge and outlines what research needs to be done to elucidate the relationship between exercise and gut health.
Dairy applications for expanded Tate & Lyle portfolio of tapioca-based starches
Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, has expanded its line of tapioca-based starches.
Roquette and BRAIN Group to scale-up protein sweetener production
Roquette, a producer of plant-based ingredients for food, nutrition and health markets, biotech company BRAIN AG, and BRAIN Group company AnalytiCon Discovery have completed the R&D phase for the development of protein sweetener brazzein.
Prescription focus for diabetes product: Australia’s Omni Innovation changes retail strategy for pre-meal glycaemic control product
Australian company Omni Innovation is shifting its focus to the prescription retail channel for its blood glucose control product, as it seals a new partnership deal with fellow Australian pharmaceutical firm Myopharm.
First-of-a-kind study finds ratio of EPA to DHA in omega-3 supplements affect heart disease risk factors differently – Meta-analysis
Omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are commonly associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but new research highlights how the ratio of EPA to DHA matter in influencing different...
Strength gains: Abbott to analyse long-term benefits of supplement containing HMB post six-month supplementation
Abbott is studying if the intake of an oral nutrition supplement containing HMB, alongside individualised dietary counselling for six months, could exert long-term benefits - even after supplementation has stopped.
PepsiCo’s greenhouse accelerator: APAC’s only finalist to compete with probiotics for gut, immune health
Four-month-old Indian start-up Biosustain Labs, Asia’s only finalist of this year’s PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator, has outlined how it hopes its probiotics for gut and immune health will spur it to success.