Trade organizations welcome Califf appointment as FDA commissioner
Dr Robert Califf has been confirmed as the new commissioner of the Food & Drug Administration in a tight 50-46 vote in the US Senate.
Archives for February 15, 2022
Lodaat build science for ingredient portfolio with new studies
From ashwagandha for sleep to Holy Basil for daytime functioning and concentration, ingredient supplier Lodaat has reported the publication of a number of studies for its ingredients.
Momentum builds for probiotics for weight management
As our understanding deepens of how the gut microbiota impacts metabolism and obesity, the market for probiotics to help manage weight is gaining momentum.
Japan round-up: Latest developments from House Wellness, GN Corporation, Yakult and more
This round-up will look at House Wellness Foods’ plans to expand its presence in the Oceania region with its flagship postbiotic Immuno-LP20, GN Corporation’s COVID-19 clinical study using its beta-glucan products, Yakult’s sustainability efforts and more.
Immunity with postbiotics: House Wellness Foods eyes ANZ market with flagship ingredient
House Wellness Foods is eyeing expansion in the Australian and New Zealand markets after its flagship postbiotic has been recognised as a non-novel food by the local authorities.
サイエンス：体重、気分、幼児の健康について弊社による最新研究まとめ
最近の科学的知見のまとめから、適切な種類の食用油を摂取することは、体重を減らすのに役立つ可能性がある一方、高カカオのダークチョコレートやターメリックの摂取は、気分を高揚させることが明らかにされている。
小売関連：Brand’s SuntoryのD2C戦略、ライブ配信の是非、薬局のトレンドカテゴリーについて
Brand’s Suntory（サントリー食品アジア)による消費者直販チャネル、ライブストリーミングの長所と短所、薬局のトレンドカテゴリーなど、APAC全域のブランドが採用している小売戦略を紹介します。
規制関連：押さえておくべき韓国、中国、ANZの最新政策策定
このまとめでは、韓国の健康機能性食品におけるコエンザイムQ10およびその他の成分使用の再評価、中国による特定の健康食品の科学的再評価の推進、オーストラリアのアミグダリン規制の変更拒否を特集しています。
ブランニュー：Nestle、Brand's Suntory、Culturelle、EZZが注目を集める
Nestleがマレーシアで発売した新しいグルコースコントロールサプリメントや、カルチュレルが中国で見ている消費者動向など、主要ブランドの新展開を紹介します。
日本関連：ハウスウェルネス、ジーエヌコーポレーション、ヤクルトなどの最新動向
ハウスウェルネスフーズの主力ポストバイオティクスImmuno-LP 20でオセアニア地域でのプレゼンスを拡大する計画、ジーエヌコーポレーションのβグルカン製品によるCOVID-19臨床試験、ヤクルトのサステナビリティへの取り組みなどを紹介します。
Probiota Pioneers: “We wanted to realise a dream of preventing diabetes,” says Genbioma
In the last of our series profiling this year’s Probiota Pioneers, NutraIngredients talks to CEO of Genbioma Josune Ayo about her experiences setting up the Spain-based company that is currently looking into a dietary supplement to address prediabetes.
Alvinesa Natural Ingredients acquires Cades Penedes
Alvinesa Natural Ingredients has acquired Cades Penedes in a move to expand its manufacturing capabilities.
A global approach to personalised nutrition is best, says scientists
Evaluating diet as a whole offers a better insight into gut microbiome than individual dietary features and could facilitate the design of more personalised dietary strategies, according to new research funded by Danone Nutricia Research.
Eco be-leaf: Researchers develop bioplastic based on lotus leaf that's suitable for food packaging
Researchers who have developed a self-cleaning bioplastic inspired by the lotus leaf that is sturdy, sustainable and compostable, and ideal for fresh food packaging, are now looking for commercial partners.
NutraChampion episode 27
Oral FMT and ulcerative colitis: Attention turns to dose and frequency after trial leads to remission - LISTEN
A new study published in Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology has shown that orally administered faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) could lead to the remission of ulcerative colitis, with one of the researchers heading the trial now outlining the...
South East Asia focus: Flavettes beauty-from-within NPD, Xndo’s new launch and big brand collaboration
Here we focus on the latest developments in South East Asia’s health and nutrition market, including Flavettes’ beauty-from-within new product development pipelines, Xndo’s new sugar-free weight management powder and more.
Craft and care: Kirin Brewery to focus on craft beer growth, beverage unit targets immunity boost
Kirin Brewery and Kirin Beverage have announced their respective business strategy for the year ahead, with the former focusing on strengthening its craft beer sales, and the latter on growing its immune care pillar.
Health foods advice: Majority surveyed in Japan are not aware of Health Support Pharmacies
Almost nine-out-of-10 people surveyed online in Japan have not heard of Health Support Pharmacies (HSPs), a new category of pharmacies that provide consultations on diet, nutrition, health foods and nursing care, alongside prescription medication.