Blue Diamond and Brightseed launch partnership to study almond bioactive compounds
The research will look into bioactives in Blue Diamond’s almond supply, opening up new insights for the company to explore innovations in consumer health.
Archives for June 8, 2023
Guest Article
Novel Foods: Half of new applications terminated for the same reason
A big wave of EFSA terminations of new Novel Food applications has happened over the last months, and all rejections have a common denominator – non-compliance with the Transparency Regulation.
Antivirals: the “promising” potentials of microbiome-targeted functional foods
A new review has noted the significant dysbiosis and loss of microbial diversity occurring in COVID-19 patients, highlighting the potentials for targetted probiotic dietary interventions.
Heights faces advertising challenges over unauthorised health claims
Heights, the online food supplement provider, is under scrutiny for the content of its email, website, and an Instagram post, with concerns raised about health claims made in its advertising materials.
Probi and Clasado team up for synbiotics development
Swedish probiotics player Probi and British prebiotic innovators Clasado have announced a partnership to develop health-promoting synbiotic products.
Study explores low-dose iron supplementation in premenopausal women
A low-dose iron supplement could restore iron levels in healthy premenopausal women with iron deficiency without anemia (IDWA) but without the usual side effects of a higher dosage, according to a recent study.
Protein powerhouse: New Zealand’s NewFish eyes active and sport nutrition markets in the US with nutrient-rich microalgae applications
New Zealand biotech firm NewFish is looking to accelerate the development and commercialisation of microalgae-based products through strategic partnerships, with the ambition of creating a “whole new category” in the future.