The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the winners are...
The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed this morning (July 12) during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com...
Archives for June 27, 2023
Probiotics from elite athletes may boost sleep quality & energy levels
A probiotic consortium developed by microbiome innovators FitBiomics may boost sleep quality by 69% and energy levels by 31%, according to findings of a new pilot study.
New use, new opportunity: Mood support that starts in the gut
As consumers get more comfortable with probiotics for gut health, “probiotics plus” is emerging as a key motif. The idea of probiotics for mood support, or psychobiotics, is picking up steam as growing research shows the digestive aids hold promise for...
June Launch Pad
The first month of summer is jam-packed with launches, with a range of new offerings in sports nutrition, hydration and sleep support. As brands try to standout out in the crowd, we're noticing a lot interesting flavor profiles starting to emerge.
Pomegranate extract shows promise in reducing prolonged fatigue
Prolonged fatigue could be reduced with supplementation of pomegranate extract combined with hydro-soluble vitamins, a new randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial finds.
Raisin polyphenols improve cognitive scores in elderly, study suggests
A new RCT observes that daily supplementation with 50g of polyphenol-rich raisins for 6-months improves scores for cognition in an elderly population.
Raising the bar: Vinamilk inks strategic partnerships with six ingredient giants, wins Purity Award for clean-label products
To keep pace with the changing needs of consumers, the Vietnamese dairy company has secured the expertise of ingredient suppliers including DSM, Beneo and Chr. Hansen as it seeks to bring ‘milk powder closer to the golden standard of breast milk’.
Herbaceous delights: Ricola riding sugar-free candy popularity wave in APAC to draw health conscious consumers
Candy specialist Ricola is benefitting from the growing popularity of sugar-free candies in APAC after ‘quietly’ undergoing a significant reformulation process and despite not shouting about it from the rooftops.
FSAI finds zinc and selenium label inaccuracies exceeding tolerances
A new study comparing the labelled and actual contents of zinc and selenium supplements, finds these products regularly contain less of the mineral than labelled, with some even falling outside the allowed labelling tolerances.
Plant-based trends not slowing down: Danone ANZ develops dairy and plant milk blend for infants and toddlers
Danone has launched a dairy and plant milk powder blend designed for infants and toddlers in Australia and New Zealand – the first of its kind that the firm has introduced in Asia Pacific.
Last chance to register for exclusive insights from Dole, Asahi, Remedy and more at our FREE Healthy Beverage Innovation digital event
Our FREE Healthy Beverage Innovation interactive broadcast - featuring expert insights from Dole, Asahi, Remedy and many more - takes place on Wednesday, July 5.
New Zealand supplement trends 2023: Pharmacy strengthens retail sales over supermarkets as domestic industry tops $300m
Pharmacy retails sales now account for 75 per cent of brick-and-mortar supplement sales in New Zealand, with supermarket sales slumping by 10 per cent in just five years.