NutraWomen Wednesday: Brandi Dupuis, VP of Finance, Natures Crops
Described as the backbone to the company’s B Corp certification, Dupuis helped Natures Crops become the first omega-3 ingredient supplier to earn the status.
Archives for February 22, 2023
Japanese scientists look to create vegetables with anti-inflammatory properties using plant pigments
A team at the Tokyo University of Science and Iwate Biotechnology Research Center have successfully genetically engineered tomatoes to produce the plant pigment betalain with significant anti-inflammatory effects.
Novozymes OneHealth to highlight vitamin K2 for nerve health
Novozymes OneHealth will showcase the science supporting the nerve health benefits of its MenaquinGold vitamin K2-7 at the upcoming Expo West trade show in Anaheim, CA on March 9-11.
Study unlocks Saw Palmetto extract’s prostate health mechanism
Valensa’s Supercritical CO2 extract from Saw Palmetto (USPlus) may support prostate health by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, according to a new study.
Chrysanthemum indicum L. flower reduces inflammation via the gut, in mouse model
The Chrysanthemum indicum L. flower inhibits food-induced systemic low-grade inflammation (FSLI) by modulating the gut microbiota, increasing SCFAs levels and inhibiting excessive LPS translocation into the blood, according to a new animal study.
Study: α-lac-enriched or CGMP-reduced low-protein formulas offer closer profile to breastmilk
Infants fed low-protein formulas which are α-lac-enriched or casein glycomacropeptide-reduced can achieve weight gain and metabolic profiles closer to that of breastfed (BF) infants, new Arla Foods Ingredients-funded research concludes.
Probiota 2023 insights
Probiotic opportunities: research revealing combo, precision and next-gen strains
Future opportunities for probiotic innovation lie within combination ingredients, precision nutrition, and next-gen strains, according to Dr. Johanna Maukonon, director of global clinical innovation at IFF Health.
Nutrition Asia
Opportunity in the Middle East: How Manuka honey and Lingzhi firms are tapping on strong immune, plant-based demands in the Gulf
APAC companies are starting to tap into growing demands for health foods and dietary supplements in the Middle East after the COVID-19 pandemic stirred consumer interest in preventive health.
More product formats: Aussie nutra brand seeks to incorporate active ingredients into pantry staples
Australian nutraceutical firm Renovatio is beginning to incorporate its patented activated phenolic antioxidants into pantry food items, on top of its conventional tablet and capsule supplement formats.
Shrink survivors: a2 milk snaps up greater market share in China’s infant formula sector
The a2 Milk Company has managed to snap up a greater market share in China, despite the country’s shrinking infant formula sector, the firm said in its latest financial report.
Trends and Innovation Opportunities Across the Life Stages
Growth Asia Summit 2023: Danone, Nestle, H&H and Dole among first wave of keynotes as delegate sales open
Delegate tickets are now on sale at a special earlybird rate for our Growth Asia Summit 2023, as we also announce a raft of new content themes and high profile keynote speakers from Danone, Nestle, H&H and Dole.