Practitioner channel specialist Designs for Health has bet on a high CFU count and branded, proprietary strains to create a line of probiotic supplements that it says has garnered the confidence of health care providers.
French microalgae startup Algama Foods is looking for investors and partners to re-launch its spirulina water after extensive product development to improve taste and stability, its R&D manager says.
The organic and vegan UK startup is primed to launch a line of energy gels and pre-mix hydration drinks and has opened a seed funding round to raise capital to expand.
Health and Happiness (H&H) achieved a revenue of RMB4573.6m (about US$669m) in the first half of 2018, which is 28.8% higher than the same period last year.
Personalised nutrition start-up Mixfit have been causing a stir in recent months, as the company launched concepts for its consumer-facing personalised nutrition system, before selling a 50% stake DSM. So, what’s all the fuss about?
German startup Isaac Nutrition talks to NutraIngredients about the potential market for insect blends in bulk powders (and beyond) ahead of its appearance at the upcoming Sports Nutrition Congress 2018 Trailblazers session.
Nature’s Bounty continues to ramp up the scientific backing of its products under the leadership of new chief scientific officer Mark Gelbert PhD, JD. An example is a recent study the company conducted on the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies.
Start-up firm Sated has revealed its new range of Omega oil-infused, ketogenic replacement shakes have set a new one-day funding record on Kickstarter in the first 24 hours, doubling the prior one-day record.
Reckitt Benckiser and Kellogg are said to have joined the race to purchase GSK consumer nutrition business – with Nestlé, Unilever, Mondelēz and Coca-Cola already reportedly interested in the business.
French retail giants Carrefour is to collaborate with Spain’s CEU San Pablo University to create a ‘Carrefour Chair of Food and Nutrition’ that will look at the impact of dietary trends and establish a healthy diet model.
US-based Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has completed its acquisition of UK-based Probiotics International Limited - known under its umbrella brand Protexin.
Riding on the ‘clean label’ sports nutrition movement, beverage giant Coca-Cola announced that it is acquiring a minority stake in BodyArmor, structured to lead to a full acquisition.
The supply of botanical materials for Ayurvedic preparations seems secure despite the growing popularity of the products and a recent report that some rules governing wild harvest are being flaunted.
One year on from its European launch, Premier Protein has secured a stronghold in Germany thanks to a continued rise in everyday protein appeal and will now focus on building brand equity, executives say.
Instead of relying on a ‘precautionary zero tolerance’ for pesticide residue in dietary supplements, NSF International updated the maximum allowable level for companies to pass its quality test.
Nature’s Sunshine, a network marketing company focused on dietary supplements, recorded strong sales growth but essentially no profits in its second quarter earnings statement.
France is to offer brioche bread as a health supplement to its elderly population amongst others as the country’s welfare system agrees to cover the cost of the program expected to roll out in October.
A nutrient-rich, non-alcoholic beer can address the nutrients lost and changes to taste that patients face when undergoing therapy or treatments for cancer, its makers say.
From Clorox to Kirin to Johnson & Johnson, this year we’ve seen several consumer packaged goods (CPG) giants enter the dietary supplement space, either through acquisitions or major investments.
In its first foray into the supplement realm, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. has acquired Zarbee’s, Inc., a manufacturer of dietary supplements and OTC remedies with Supplement Facts panels.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made available a reference infographic for athletes and dietary supplement users to help decide whether to take or avoid a supplement.
Abbott Laboratories has posted 7% organic sales growth in its second quarter, boosted by solid gains in several business segments, including in its human nutrition segment.
Tokyo-headquartered Kaneka Corporation acquired a 34.8% share of Barcelona-based biotech company AB-Biotics. It also signed on as exclusive distributor for the latter’s ingredients in the US, Canadian, and Japanese markets.
Maternal probiotic supplementation appears to be beneficial in terms of infant weight and length at 12 months, but does not affect the incidence of diarrhoea, according to a recent study by Nestlé.
UK-based Rejuvenation is developing carbonated canned variants of its amino acid water to target the alcohol alternatives and mixer segment and stretch out even further as a functional beverage, its founder says.
French-based firm Laboratoire PhysioSynthèse make available a range of lactase dietary supplements aimed at the lactose intolerant and those seeking digestive health solutions via food supplements.
NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the winners for the inaugural edition of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards, which attracted over 110 entries across 12 categories ...
Singapore-based supplement firm Senescence Life Sciences is seeking to collaborate with major industry players to advance its work around cognitive health in the region.
Do we need precise nutrition or a generally nutritional diet to achieve good health in old age? A group of panellists expressed differing views at the first Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, organised by NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia.
French-based biotech start-up Nextbiotix has successfully raised €7m in a Series A financing round, to develop microbiome-based approaches that address inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Whey2Value (W2V), a German-based joint venture established by EW Nutrition and Acies Bio, has developed a technology that uses whey as a substrate to produce a natural form of vitamin B12.
"We are very sorry about the difficulties that some parents have had," says Danone
Danone says it is looking into reports that its newly reformulated Aptamil baby milk formula is making some infants ill, after hundreds of complaints from parents in the UK.
China's 'new retail' phenomenon — whereby companies like Alibaba seek to converge e-commerce insights with bricks-and-mortar retail operations — could provide as many opportunities for supplement brands as it has done for food firms, Blackmores...
How palm oil supply affects endangered orangutans, or coffee production impacts migratory birds are relatively well-known for many consumers, but they may not be aware of “panda-friendly” Schisandra sphenanthera. This could be set to change.
Ethical start-up Aduna's range of herbal teas with baobab and moringa is aiming to take the superfoods to the mass market. "That's where the real impact is going to happen," the CEO tells us.
While consumers are starting to recognise the importance of a stable blood glucose level the benefits are still often underestimated, according to energy drink brand State. So it is using its elite athlete ambassadors (tennis star Caroline Wozniacki,...
Health & Happiness International (H&H, formerly Biostime International) — and owner of Swisse — has announced it is seeking a loan of up to US$350m through Goldman Sachs.
Nestlé has developed a naturally hypoallergenic formula made from potato protein microparticles, providing a cost effective and minimally processed alternative for infants with cow's milk allergies.
Nutrigenomics is gaining plenty of attention but it remains extremely complex and unadapted to direct-to-consumer models, says the MD of Nordic Group – owner of DNA Life and more recently AthGene.
Fonterra has denied allegations that its China partner Beingmate's infant formula contains additives from unlicensed suppliers, insisting that recent case was a 'technical issue' and not a food safety issue.
Agricultural commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. has expanded its reach into the microbiome space with the acquisition of UK-based manufacturer Probiotics International Ltd. in a cash deal worth $243.5 million (£185 million).
Pill fatigue is a growing battle throughout the supplements category as manufacturers experiment with different delivery formats. But the prenatal vitamin space targeting expectant mothers has been slow to innovate in this area, according to prenatal...
