NutraCast: GNC’s Rachel Jones on state of supplement industry
The dietary supplement market is witnessing unprecedented growth and industry experts forecast the market will nearly double in the next 7 years.
Archives for February 18, 2022
Berberine plus probiotics may work synergistically on blood lipids
A combination of berberine and a multi-strain probiotic may lower lipid levels after a meal more than berberine or the probiotics alone, says a new study from China.
Sports nutrition can look forward to bright future, event presenters agree
The sports nutrition sphere enters 2022 with a renewed sense of optimism, speakers at the recent Sports & Active Nutrition Summit told attendees.
Londoners bought less junk food after ad ban but childhood obesity still up
The controversial move to ban junk food adverts cut significant calories from the average Londoner’s diet, claims research.
Ingredients for dairy to address healthy ageing
Healthy ageing is a booming category set to get bigger as seniors look to improve their lifestyle and their diet.
Nature's Sunshine launches new active nutrition line, AIVIA
Nature's Sunshine Products, a natural health and wellness company of herbal and nutritional products, has launched AIVIA, a new line of nutrition products designed to support fitness and weight management goals.
Dairy’s role in the evolution of active nutrition
Active nutrition is a fast-moving category, so where is it now, and where can it go with respect to the dairy industry?
Swiss government recommends high vitamin D intake for those over 65
The Swiss government has issued new guidance on vitamin D consumption for consumers over the age of 65 and recommend a daily dose of 800 IU (20 µg).
BRC awards OptiBiotix top marks for quality and best practice
Life science brand, OptiBiotix Health, has received the top AA rating for food safety and best practice standards from retail industry association, the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Probiota 2022: Pondering on all things postbiotic…
With weeks to go before Probiota makes a welcome return as a F2F event, NutraIngredients took the opportunity to chat with a guest speaker to hear his thoughts on the recently published consensus definition of postbiotic.
Trend tracker: Functional yogurt in Japan, China's adult probiotic sector, nutricosmetics in Malaysia
This industry trends round-up features the state of Japan's functional yogurt market, factors driving the growth of China's 'underdeveloped' adult probiotic sector, and nutricosmetics consumption behaviour in Malaysia.