Danone’s Oikos expands into $7bn ambient protein shakes market
The move creates a new aisle presence for Oikos, traditionally known for its high-protein yogurts
Archives for May 13, 2025
Probiota Pioneers: Trilliome on using lesser-known plants for precision microbiome outcomes
Zurich-based biotech start-up Trilliome is pioneering precision prebiotics derived from lesser-known plants to target specific bacterial strains in the gut microbiome linked to brain, digestive and immune health.
Nestlé Garden of Life launches first OmeGo product in the US
Norway-based Hofseth BioCare has announced that Nestlé-owned Garden of Life has launched the first dietary supplement in the United States formulated with its OmeGo full spectrum omegas salmon oil.
90-day pause on US-China tariffs: ‘Step in right direction’ for supplement companies
The United States and China agreed to a 90-day pause Monday on most of the tariffs they enacted against each other in recent months, a decision U.S. supplement trade organizations have said they welcome.
HHS’ RFK Jr: Upcoming dietary guidelines ‘will reflect the public interest’ not ‘special interests’
FDA and HHS could soon publish the much anticipated 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, after Trump administration appointees have examined the recommendations ‘line-by-line’ and potentially recast them to be more consumer-focused rather than aimed at policy...
Pectin may promote indole derivatives: Study
Dietary fibers, particularly pectin, promoted the production of beneficial indole-3-propionate (IPA) when fecal microbiota were cultured with tryptophan, according to an in vitro study.
Across the Nutraverse: US tariff exemptions, fish oil production soars, Doctor’s Best in China
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Gut microbiome study uncovers strain-level geographic differences and disease links
Where people live may affect the makeup of their gut microbiome, according to a new study published in Cell that found that genetic differences between strains generally increase with the geographic distance between hosts.
Meal replacement sector set to hit €19.17bn by 2030
The fast-growing category is booming as multiple trends collide to support its success
UPF and NOVA should be ‘banned’ from use in food science
Finally, someone is taking the industry’s side in the fightback against UPF misuse
One month to go: Submit your entries for NutraIngredients-Asia Awards by Jun 16
There is just one month left to submit your entries for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025.
C.L.Pharm seeks to boost consumption of supplements, hangover remedies in film format
South Korean firm C.L.Pharm is looking to raise the consumption of supplements and products such as hangover cures in the oral dissolving film (ODF) format in markets including South East Asia.
South Korea’s individual health foods sales pilot program faces pushback
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) recently announced that the transaction of health functional foods among private individuals can continue as a pilot program, but the move has faced backlash from the Korean Pharmaceutical Association...
Vietnam to tighten food inspection and self-declaration amid fake milk saga
Manufacturers of functional foods in Vietnam can expect more surprise inspections and tighter product registration process from the authorities, as the government seeks to clamp down rising cases of food fraud.
High adherence to MedDiet, low UPF intake linked to reduced risk of chronic liver disease
A study in Australia has found that higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet and lower intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are associated with a reduced risk of chronic liver disease in older people.