Study: Enriched infant formula may improve neurocognitive function in children at age 6
Infant formula enriched with milk fat globule membrane, omega-3 fatty acids and synbiotics improves brain function in healthy children, a new study suggests.
Archives for March 28, 2022
Meta-analysis finds over 99% of athlete research methodology disregards female physiology
A recent study examined trials conducted since 1975 and assessed whether supplements identified by experts as evidence-based products that increase performance for female athletes are actually supported by adequate methodological design.
Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!
You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Monday, April 11.
Novel Rose Petal Extract Serves as a Unique Tool for Weight Management Formulation
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Undesired weight gain continues to be a concern in the United States. One American Psychological Association (APA) survey of U.S. adults by The Harris Poll noted that 42% of adults gained more weight than they intended to during the pandemic, with those...
French firm tackles sugar consumption by investing in polyols
A multi-million-euro investment into liquid and powder polyols has been made by a leading ingredients firm in France.
Industry groups call for regulatory and consumer clarity of ‘probiotic’ term
The IPA Europe and the European Dairy Association (EDA) have jointly called for the term ‘probiotic’ to be reassessed and for foods containing probiotics to be included on the nutrition claims list.
EU introduces trade harmonisation for hemp seed market
The European Commission has finally agreed maximum THC limits for hemp seed products for the EU market, putting an end to internal market fragmentation.
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Passion for powerful berries leads to business success for UK couple
A couple who discovered the power of the Haskap berry while in Canada developed so much faith in their qualities, they have set up a company dedicated to the power fruit.
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Maternal health innovation: Probiotics and algal oil DHA help move market on from multivits - WATCH
The maternal health dietary supplements category is diversifying with the introduction of products containing probiotics and algal oil DHA – although multivitamins and folic acid remain the mainstays.
Probiotics may promote weight gain, shorten hospital stay in preterm infants with feeding intolerances – meta-analysis
Preterm infants with feeding intolerances (FI) may gain more weight and spend less time in hospital if they are given probiotics.
Korean infant formula market: Domestic products reign, while Germany tops imported list
Over half of South Korean mothers have purchased domestically made infant formulas, while the most popular imported products came from Germany, followed by New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Australia.
The holistic health opportunity: Responding with combined prebiotic and probiotic solutions
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Holistic health is about the pursuit of all-round well-being and the recognition that different aspects of health are interlinked and impact each other, both mentally and physically. It’s one of the hottest trends now, as consumers are looking to support...