Study shows safety and health benefits of coffee cherry pulp juice
A new study from researchers in Thailand supports the safety of coffee cherry pulp juice consumption and suggests that it may lower cholesterol in healthy adults.
Archives for March 29, 2023
Gut-bone axis: Probiotic strain may boost bone measure in older women
Dietary supplementation with a specific strain of probiotic may boost bone measures in postmenopausal women, says a new study from Korea.
Probiota Americas: Early bird discount expires this week
With expert speakers confirmed from NOW, Nouri, Postbiotics+, Microba, Zbiotics, NC State University, FDA, Health Canada, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and more, the upcoming Probiota Americas is not to be missed.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Brianna Gerber, CFO, ChromaDex
It’s an exciting time for women in finance, with the percentage of female CFOs at an all-time high.
What is next for probiotics? Consumers seek transparency, science-backed validation
Increasing interest in health benefits from probiotics, prebiotics and their synergies is opening new markets for functional foods and beverages, but for products to take full advantage of these opportunities, they must meet consumers’ rising bar for...
ASA ruling removes 'virus fighting' drink promo from TikTok
A video posted by supplement brand Tonic Health has been removed from social media after making un-authorised claims that one of its products can help fight disease.
March 2023 Launch Pad
This month's new product launches include a vitamins and minerals range for women, a partnership between sports nutrition and confectionery giants, and omega-3 supplements for all ages.
IFF achieves industrial scale production of next-gen probiotic
Functional ingredients supplier IFF Health has achieved the successful production of a strict anaerobic ‘next generation’ probiotic strain, Akkermansia sp. DSM 33459, at industrial scale.
Maolac 2.0: Start-up looks to fungi and plant side streams for breast milk protein biosimilarity
Maolac no longer wants to be thought of as ‘the colostrum company’, but a biotech championing biofunctional proteins from both animal and non-animal sources, CEO Maya Ashkenazi explains.
Nutrition Asia Video Series
Two-way approach: Nutraceutical firms adopt oral and topical solutions to address joint, skin issues
Nutraceutical companies are looking for new ways to enhance their product offerings, such as developing both oral and topical solutions to tackle concerns across joint pain and skin health in key Asia-Pacific markets.
Financial round-up: Updates from Swisse, BYHEALTH, Haleon, Blackmores
See the latest financial performance from the likes of Swisse, BYHEALTH, Haleon, Blackmores, and Suntory in APAC’s nutraceutical market.
Kiwi then kip: Consuming kiwifruit with evening meal linked to improved sleep and mood – study
New Zealand researchers have found that consuming fresh or dried kiwifruits, alongside a standard evening meal, led to significant improvements on the sleep quality and mood scores of participants.
Eyes open: Japan consumers are leaning towards functional foods over oral supplements – pharma giant
Japanese firm Senju Pharmaceutical says consumers are increasingly opting for functional foods over supplements, after debuting its first range of eye products under the Food with Function Claims (FFCs) system that come in chocolate, candy and gummy...