A ‘superfoods’ supplement startup is on track to rack-up half a million pounds worth of sales this month after a heroic appearance on the popular investment programme 'Dragon's Den'.
The market for collagen peptide products are still a long way from their peak, a new report suggests as it cites probiotics and omega 3’s developmental paths as evidence that collagen’s product lifecycle is still at a very early stage.
DairyReporter recently had the opportunity to hear from Els Zeeuwen, director branding & communication at FrieslandCampina Ingredients about measures the company is taking to reduce its carbon footprint.
Informed Sport makes available a new mobile app that allows users to quickly determine whether a sports nutrition product has been certified to ensure it does not contain a prohibited or harmful substance.
NutraIngredients will host a free webinar next Thursday (April 29th) looking into the changing landscape of the sports nutrition market, the new consumer interests, and the role of personalised nutrition.
Tech giant Amazon has updated its requirements for dietary supplements, with notable changes to Certificates of Analysis (CoA) issued by in-house laboratories.
The co-founders of the four-year-young liquid supplement brand YourZooki have seen sales overflow in the last 12 months as consumers search for bioavailable micronutrients which they can enjoy taking.
With immunity remaining high on the agenda for consumers and many industry players looking to tap into this burgeoning interest, NutraIngredients' global team will uncover the latest in science, innovation and regulation in a series of webinars next...
Personalized nutrition subscription company Persona Nutrition is now offering daily gummy vitamin packs for the entire family. The packs target health goals specifically for child, teen and adult wellness.
‘Significant proportions’ of the older population in the UK are lacking in required intakes of energy, protein, dietary fibre, vitamin A, vitamin D, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium, selenium, iron, calcium, iodine and zinc, according to the British...
The EyeMuse-branded ingredient is supported by published studies, giving formulators a new option for products for consumers with digital device-related eye fatigue, from everyday professionals to gamers.
The global Reishi mushroom market is projected to reach €4.24 billion by 2027, thanks largely to growing interest in functional food and drink, according to a new report from Allied Market Research (AMR).
Personalized nutrition pioneer Ian Brady said DSM’s new venture in the space, branded as Hologram, will be a way to better serve both DSM’s brand clients as well as end users.
Two professional rugby players have created a startup selling third-party tested CBD supplements that give elite athletes and everyday consumers peace of mind over cannabinoid content
Iprona, the Italy-based B2B fruit processing leader, has launched a European blackcurrant extract named CurrantCraft for use in cognitive health focused products.
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).
A new study has concluded that a proprietary turmeric extract is as effective as paracetamol in reducing pain and other symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (OA
The founders of a new brand of vegan omega-3 supplements believe a rising tide of vegetarianism along with new consumer attitudes toward sustainability will bolster their algae-based product.
Nutrition 21 started developing its award-winning NooLVL ingredient before Esports became such a thriving category. But the ingredient’s particular cognitive-support benefits have helped it catch a wave that has grown bigger through the pandemic’s influence.
Natac Biotech, Precision For Health (P4H) and public research institute IMDEA Food have announced a collaboration that seeks to apply precision nutrition findings to maintain and improve cognitive health.
Growing research suggests that gender plays a key role in disease risk. While depression and anxiety affect females more often, neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, early onset schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity,...
A new player is on the verge of entering the astaxanthin and other markets with the granting of a patent on a ‘dark fermentation’ process for cultivating Haematococcus pluvialis and other algae species.
The Government of Ireland has awarded grants worth almost half a million Euros to projects involving the gut microbiome and healthy ageing in research that aims to protect the health and well-being of senior citizens.
The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program has confirmed that a small proportion of elderberry products whose test results it reported on were found to be adulterated.
COVID-19 has boosted interest in functional foods that deliver wellbeing benefits like immunity and stress management. But while the pandemic may have accelerated this trend, functional foods are no flash in the pan, experts insisted at FoodNavigator’s...
AlgaEnergy has become the first microalgae-biotechnology company in the world to achieve B Corporation (B Corp) status – a measure of the organisations socially and environmental practices.
US-based global snacking heavyweight Mondelēz International taps into the mass appeal of protein bars as it acquires a significant majority interest in the UK's leading protein bar brand Grenade.
A French biotech entrepreneur has created a handheld glycerol sensor currently being used by scientists and soon to be launched into the personalised nutrition market to help consumers reach their weight management and exercise goals.
COVID-19 conscious consumers are choosing supplements over medicine and searching for better stress and weight management solutions, according to a recent webinar hosted by PharmaLinea and Mintel.
Register now for FoodNavigator’s FREE broadcast summit, Positive Nutrition: Healthy Innovation for the Mass Market. Over four days of content, we’ll examine how innovation can be leveraged to deliver population health benefits and tap into rising demand...
The immune support category continues to dominate dietary supplements as the pandemic proceeds to push consumers toward prioritizing their immune health. But with more than two million Americans getting the COVID-19 vaccine every day, where does the category...
Despite the presence of established ingredients, an expanding consumer pool and constant demand for immune health products is offering opportunities for new ingredients to break through and offer formulators different ways to support immunity.
After a record-breaking 2020 Digital Summit, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is back for 2021 with a dynamic extended program, a more immersive platform with new features, and more on-demand content.
They were already gaining traction pre-pandemic, and now, products in the immune support category are continuing to pop up everywhere—from elderberry water to CBD gummies to dairy-based probiotics. We spoke with a few brands who launched their own immune...
A new herbal formula for joint health has debuted on the market to compete with old category standbys glucosamine and chondroitin. The Indian/American company behind it says its vegan positioning and clinical backing sets it apart.
The CEO and founder of a CBD e-commerce startup company is set to launch his own brand of entry-level oils and gummies as he aims to pull curious consumers into the market.
It’s milk, but not as we know it, Jim… To be precise, GoodSport is dairy milk, but with the protein and fat removed via ultra-filtration, leaving a clear sugary fluid loaded with electrolytes and vitamins. But does this upcycled elixir (better known as...
The new dietary supplement specifications from Amazon are comprehensive, but adverse event reporting is not currently part of the picture and that presents challenges for brands and consumers, says an expert.
Whether it’s snake oil remedies or the latest diet scam, fake health news is not a new phenomenon. The pandemic has only exacerbated the problem, with more people increasingly turning to social media for information. Now, researchers are sounding the...
Ingredient producers have extended their portfolios to offer further natural solutions for immune health focused supplements and functional food and drink.
March 2021. With signs of lockdown coming to an end, thoughts naturally turn to missed career opportunities and setting plans into motion. Here, NutraIngredients rounds up Feb’s movers and shakers.
Probiotics witnessed their biggest ever rise in online engagement in 2020 with weight management leading the charge as consumers looked for natural ways to stay healthy and avoid severe COVID-19.
The last two years have seen an acceleration in the personalized nutrition space, with numerous acquisitions and new initiatives. But what are the key trends to watch in 2021 in this space? We caught up with the American Nutrition Association’s Corinne...
In 2020, Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina said its operating companies in 28 of the 41 markets realized strategic revenue growth in comparison to 2019. E-commerce revenue grew by more than 50% worldwide.
One in five Brits believe that B vitamins come from sunlight and nearly half can’t identify what a B vitamin is, according to a One Poll survey of 2000 UK adults.
Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics — we are living in the age of ‘biotics.’ But there’s one that you are likely to start hearing more about: postbiotics.
Colostrum-based nutrition and biotechnology company Pantheryx has announced that it has acquired probiotic brand TruBiotics and its trademarks from Bayer HealthCare.
