Known as pink gold for its iron-rich rosy hue, high price point and supply scarcity, the bioactive milk protein lactoferrin has been mostly limited to infant formula and dietary supplements in small doses – but that could soon change thanks to advances...
A new study analysing the HMO contents of breastmilk during the infant’s first 12-weeks of life, observes that greater intakes of fucosylated types correlated with higher scores for executive function at age three.
Every child has a different upbringing and is brought into the world with unique circumstances, but one thing their parents have in common is the wish to give their babies the best possible start.
Researchers have detailed a new method of supplementing cow milk with vegetable protein, which the team believes may open opportunities to create new functional, multisourced dairy products.
Drinking a milk-based supplement could significantly and more quickly improve the weight and BMI of kids at risk of malnutrition, when compared to those who drank a lactose-free version of the same product, according to a study conducted by Abbott on...
Farmer-owned dairy cooperative Arla Foods has set a new target to achieve more than 50% growth across its UK organic retail and foodservice business in the next five years.
A new, microalgae-derived, omega-3 fatty acid supplement, for producers to incorporate into dairy rations, has been launched by Anpario, an independent manufacturer and distributor of feed additives for livestock.
A new study looking at the milk consumption habits of children aged 13-24 months, indicates that the type of milk consumed at an early age influences eating habits and preferences for sweet-tasting foods.
A protein found in cow’s milk, may help boost the accessibility of nutrients found in blueberry anthocyanins and their by-products, according to a group of China-based researchers.
Sophie's Bionutrients, a Singapore-based next-generation sustainable urban food production technology company, announced today that it had developed the world's first-ever micro-algae-based milk that promises to eliminate allergies making it...
The global Lactoferrin market size is set to surpass €265 million (315 million USD) by 2027, thanks to its increasingly relevant links to infant nutrition, immune health, the microbiome, and skin health, according to Global Market Insights, Inc (GMI).
Nestlé is launching a milk product for adults, consisting of a unique combination of ingredients supporting what the company said are the three pillars of mobility: bone health, muscle strength and joint functionality.
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. has announced its subsidiary Milei GmbH, which, according to 2019 data from Absolute Reports has the largest share of the global market in terms of production volume of the functional ingredient lactoferrin, will more...
The winners of the 2020 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards have been announced via a live online broadcast, where the region’s brightest and best products, ingredients and projects were revealed.
Regulators from China and importing countries should cooperate to arrest the problem of milk formula not intended for infant consumption being marketed as such in the China market, said an industry observer.
There is currently only low-certainty evidence to show that consuming galactagogues can increase breast milk production in nursing mothers, with a group of Malaysian researchers who conducted a recent Cochrane systematic review recommending further studies...
Nine dairy startups promoting everything from whey protein-packed probiotic drinks to indulgent dessert-inspired dairy beverages will square up in San Francisco on November 7 in a competition designed to identify novel applications for fluid milk with...
The high prices of healthy foods, coupled with an abundance of cheap unhealthy foods, remains a prime contributor to malnutrition globally, warn researchers.
Researchers found a correlation between the glycemic response of study participants after ingesting certain beverages and how they performed in some cognitive tests.
Online sales of dairy products on China's e-commerce platforms grew at a YoY rate of 45.2% in Q1 2018 — the lowest since Q1 2016, according to analysis carried out by China research company Syntun.
Maternal milk supplementation, combined with breastfeeding support in late pregnancy and the early postpartum period, can have a positive impact on exclusive breastfeeding, according to an Abbott study.
FrieslandCampina DOMO’s new Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredient, 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL), has been officially certified to be used in infant formula in both European and US markets.
In the biggest single investment announced in the Danish-headquartered dairy cooperative’s history, Arla Foods says it will invest more than half a billion euros ($656m) in 2018 to deliver on its 2020 growth ambition.
Healthy ingredients biotech firm Biosearch SA has signed a licence agreement with Nestlé for the use of its Lactobacillus fermentum LC40 strain in food supplements aimed at breastfeeding women.
Infant formula made with hydrolysed casein not does not prevent type 1 diabetes in children with a genetic risk for the condition, a Finnish study concludes.
While plant-based non-dairy alternatives are finding their place in more and more home refrigerators, dairy milk has a few distinct advantages that manufacturers can emphasize to retain consumers within the category, according to Mintel.
China’s new infant formula laws have finally come into force, 18 months after the proposals were unveiled sparking regulatory uncertainty, market volatility and a frantic dash to meet the more stringent regulatory requirements.
A study by Dutch company Ausnutria Hyproca B.V. and research institute Triskelion (formerly known as TNO), says the kinetics of protein digestion of the company’s Kabrita goat milk infant formula is more comparable to that of human milk than that of cow’s...
A seaweed extract for both dairy and non-dairy desserts that doesn’t interact with calcium debuted at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), which took place in Frankfurt at the end of November.
Four leading manufacturers of milk formulas have been accused of boosting profits by exploiting parents’ desire to give the best possible nutrition to their offspring.
An ingredient in cow's milk has been identified as a potential type 1 diabetes trigger in those with genetic risk factors, but researchers say they have been frustrated in efforts to make the findings available to the wider public.
In a new review of existing studies, researchers in France argue that the bacteria Streptococcus thermophilus, used in making yogurt and cheese, has building evidence supporting its probiotic status.
We talked to Chr Hansen CEO about selling dairy cultures to the biggest cheese makers in the US, how to double profitability in colours by 'ditching complexities' and why he is sceptical of (but still investing in) plant-based ingredients.
A combination of partially hydrolysed protein infant formula and specific prebiotic oligosaccharides leads to changes in the gut microbiota of infants at high risk of allergy, creating a microbiome that is closer to that of breastfed infants and which...
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has issued a blanket ban on marketing and free sampling of infant formula in hospitals in Pakistan, following a meeting with Formula Milk Association office bearers on 26 September.
Rich with lactoferrin and immunoglobulins, a new product on the market will bring finished product makers a protein powder that is nutritionally closest to raw milk, its maker claims.
Singapore supermarket chain FairPrice has launched a house-brand low-cost infant formula range in the wake of consumer and government complaints about the rising cost of branded milk products.
Chr Hansen has developed cultures for lacto-fermented soy and coconut yoghurts with the taste, texture and healthiness of traditional dairy. ‘It’s still niche but we want to be the first innovators here,” the firm says.
French dairy ingredient supplier Epi Ingredients (the dry division of dairy cooperative Laïta) plans to expand in Asia, with infant nutrition growth among its top targets.
Breast milk components, such as macronutrients, hormones, and micronutrients demonstrate a circadian rhythm that enhances the well-being of breast-fed infants, according to a paediatrics expert.
