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FrieslandCampina Ingredients invests in health

FrieslandCampina Ingredients aims to fuel the current consumer demand for health through proteins and prebiotics.

Solnul: ‘Prebiotic tolerability is bringing interest to resistant starch’

Consumer understanding of resistant starch and its myriad benefits is reaching a turning point, says the chief science officer at Solnul, with the company’s data supporting the metabolic health benefits in healthy people.

ADM talks supportive solutions for GLP-1 users

Nutrition and flavor firm ADM recently unveiled its Supportive Solutions platform for GLP-1 users to address the emerging demand for tailored nutrition support for consumers currently taking GLP-1 agonists.

What are nutraceutical suppliers showcasing at FiE?

The Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) trade show kicks off in Frankfurt tomorrow, welcoming key players in the nutrition industry.

Grape-derived supplement shows efficacy to lighten dark spots

As more companies innovate in the skin hyperpigmentation space, a tyrosinease inhibitor has shown promise as a nutraceutical for skin lightening.

Reducose: Expanding the science from metabolic health to energy, weight and sleep

After making waves in the blood sugar management and metabolic health sector, Phynova’s Reducose is exploring the longer-term benefits, from better energy to weight management and improved sleep.

Salmon-derived peptides may activate GLP-1: Hofseth BioCare data

Hofseth BioCare’s soluble protein hydrolysate (ProGo), upcycled from Atlantic salmon, may activate the GLP-1 receptor and offer a natural alternative in the weight management category.

Across the Nutraverse: US supplement usage, OmniActive’s new acquisition, SABPA report, and more

A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with headlines including data from CRN’s annual consumer survey, OmniActive’s recent M&A activity, NPA celebrating NMN success, and the inaugural SABPA symposium. Catch up with...

Microphyt introduces microalgae for mood and gut health

French biotech company Microphyt has launched ZenGut, a microalgae ingredient to regulate microbiota and mood along the gut-brain axis with the tagline “harmony starts from within.”

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Inaugural SABPA symposium: Ensuring access to and benefit sharing for Southern African botanicals

Over 80 stakeholders from government, academia and industry gathered recently at the first Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA) symposium to discuss best practices to successfully bring compliant ingredients to the world market.

Vita Actives and Brudy Technology partner to deliver advanced DHA

Vita Actives announces an exclusive B2B partnership with Brudy Technology, allowing for the launch of UbiOmega, a high-concentration DHA product sourced from both fish and algal origins.

Study explores efficacy of probiotics in colicky infants

A combination of Bifidobacterium longum and Pediococcus pentosaceus strains may reduce crying and fussing time compared to the most studied probiotic for infant colic, says a new study.

Across the Nutraverse: Consumer spending in HK, KDP acquires Ghost, and more

A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with Keurig Dr Pepper acquiring Ghost for big money and LanzaTech accelerating its proprietary protein commercialization among the headlines. Catch up with our weekly round-up...

Blurring boundaries: Cargill builds on infant nutrition and flavours expertise to advance specialised nutrition business

Cargill is building on its decades-long experience in infant nutrition and know-how on flavours to grow its specialised nutrition business, a focus area for the company’s next stage of development.

NutraCast: From firewalking to plant discovery, Chris Kilham takes us on a global botanical adventure

Botanical extraction company Groupe Berkem recently announced its Global Plant Exploration initiative. The effort includes sending a team to travel around the world to source plants directly. And who better to send on this exploration than the Medicine...

FrieslandCampina Ingredients announces EU approval for protein hydrolysate in formulas

Following changes in EU regulations in 2022, Hyvital Whey HA 300 has passed scientific and safety evaluations, becoming one of only a few milk hydrolysate ingredients approved for infant and follow-on formulas.

Arandovo partners with Swisseutic for eggshell membrane ingredient in DACH market

Spain-based Arandovo S.L has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Switzerland-based Swisseutic for MKARE, an eggshell membrane Ingredient, for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).

Study supports omega-11-rich fish oil’s cholesterol-reducing potential

Fish oils rich in omega-11 (cetoleic acid) may significantly reduce cholesterol by 14%, according to a new study from the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital in Norway.

Across the Nutraverse: Biohm partners with ADM, Swisse’s new range of nootropics, and more

A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with Swisse seeking to pioneer Australia’s nootropics consumption, Biohm partnering with ADM on women’s microbiome formulation, Probi introducing a new psychobiotic to the...

Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"

Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...

Driving innovation through inclusion

Developing clinical trial protocols that include more diverse populations offers opportunity to product developers, marketers

In the past several years, the clinical research landscape has changed in many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the uptake of decentralized or virtual trials; greater focus on gender issues, including health disparities, has increased awareness of...

Sirio debuts GummiBiotic range for immunity, digestive health and weight management

Nutraceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Sirio Pharma has launched a new GummiBiotic range to support a range of health benefits.

dsm-firmenich sells yeast extract business to Lesaffre

dsm-firmenich officially completed the sale of its yeast extract business to Lesaffre as part of its broader effort to realign its portfolio toward high-growth areas.

The NutraIngredients-Europe Awards are back for 2025! Submit your entries!

The NutraIngredients-Europe Awards will return in 2025 with three new categories and the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the food supplements industry.

KD Pharma completes acquisition of dsm-firmenich’s Marine Lipids business

The KD Pharma Group has completed the acquisition of dsm-firmenich's Marine Lipids business after receiving all customer regulatory approvals. The transaction positions KD Pharma as the largest omega-3 manufacturer in the world.

dsm-firmenich wins €1 million compensation in biotin patent fight

dsm-firmenich has been awarded approximately €1.02 million in a patent infringement case relating to it biotin intermediate production technology.

Citrus pectin may reduce anxiety and inflammation: Pilot study

Pectin extracted from citrus peels may reduce anxiety and depression scores in healthy people at doses as low as 10 g per day, with potent anti-inflammatory activity reported at higher doses, says a new pilot study.

Hibiscus-lemon verbena extract shows weight management potential: RCT

A blend of extracts from lemon verbena and hibiscus may help slash body weight by over 3.4% in three months in the absence of diet and exercise, says a new study using Metabolaid, formulated by Monteloeder, S.L. subsidiary SuanNutra.

Nexus Laboratori partners with Swisseutic for Sicilian botanical extracts distribution

Sicily-based Nexus Laboratori has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Switzerland-based Swisseutic for Amunì—a premium line of botanical extracts made from Sicilian plant varieties.

Arla launches 'Go High in Protein' campaign

Arla Foods Ingredients announced its Nutrilac ProteinBoost range of patented microparticulated whey proteins to appeal to manufacturers formulating to meet theconsumer demand for high protein products.

Brightseed-Botalys partnership on sustainably sourced bioactive botanicals

California-based AI pioneer Brightseed and Belgian hydroponic biomimetic indoor farming innovators Botalys have announced a partnership for sustainably sourced bioactive botanicals for a range of applications.

Lallemand opens new R&D labs

Probiotic supplier Lallemand inaugurated new research and development laboratories in Blagnac, France, to expand its facilities and advance the "biotics revolution".

Green Bioactives meets demand for healthy cognitive aging

A rising demand for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) solutions has led Scottish biotech startup Green Bioactives to focus on improving health span with an ingredient for memory.

Across the Nutraverse: EHPM on HoA report, Canada’s shifting NHP regulations, CoQ10 in China, and more

A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with CoQ10, the HoA’s list of 13 high risk substances, GMO probiotics, and lamentations on Canada’s shifting regulatory sands among the headlines. Stay on top of things with...

Lubrizol unveils melt-in-your-mouth magnesium prototype

Lubrizol is introducing a prototype formulation that includes MagShape micronized magnesium oxide particles to deliver a stable source of magnesium and slow the absorption of the mineral.

‘Bringing a fresh face to the supplement world’: Epax explores skin health benefits of North Atlantic fish oil

Supplementation with a fish oil rich in long chain mono-unsaturated fatty acids may increase the Omega-3 Index and support skin health, according to two intervention studies from Epax.

dsm-firmenich secures UK and EU approvals for HMO ingredients

Nutritional ingredients supplier dsm-firmenich announced that the United Kingdom and European Union have approved the company's human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredients—3-FL and a mixture of LNFP-I and 2'-FL—as novel food ingredients.

New AI model aims to drive innovation and strategy across dietary supplements

CPG Radar is the brainchild of Afif Ghannoum, co-founder of data-driven microbiome company Biohm Health. His new venture aims to harness big data to drive innovation and strategy across the supplements industry.

Probiota 2025: Early bird discount end this month!

With expert speakers confirmed from Ani Biome, the Lawson Health Research Institute, Örebro University, ETH Zurich, dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, IFF, Morinaga, Kerry, and more, the upcoming Probiota 2025 is not to be missed.

JBSL wins novel foods approval for ashitaba sap ingredient

Japan Bio Science Laboratory has received EU approval of Chalcurb as a novel food ingredient, with EFSA concluding that the ashitaba sap-derived ingredient is safe for use in food supplements at a dose of 35 mg per day.

Probiotic supplement may slash BMI and body weight, improve heart health: RCT

Twelve weeks of daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium lactis probiotic strain may significantly decrease body fat, leg fat and BMI in obese women, says a new study from Korea.

Krill oil may boost skin health measures, say two new RCTs from Aker BioMarine

Krill oil supplementation may strengthen skin barrier function and improves hydration and elasticity of the skin in healthy adults, according to data from two new pilot studies.

BASF delays production restart for vitamin and carotenoid products until 2025 following plant fire

Production of key ingredients used in vitamin and carotenoid manufacturing is not expected to resume until at least January 2025, according to BASF.

GC Rieber VivoMega aims to optimize operations with AI solution

Omega-3 solutions provider GC Rieber VivoMega is using Intelecy’s no-code AI platform, which creates machine learning models for real-time predictions to drive operational efficiency, quality and improved sustainability.

Balchem-Alkemist analysis reveals vitamin K2 supplement quality concerns

Over two-thirds of vitamin K2 supplements purchased via a large U.S. e-commerce platform failed to meet label claims due to low quality or purity, according to a new analysis by Balchem and Alkemist Labs.

Slimbiotics announces strategic Mexican partnership for liver health

Austrian plant-based probiotics player Slimbiotics has announced a strategic cooperation with Laboratorios Columbia to accelerate the development of innovative health products, including those targeting liver health.

Hofseth BioCare expands immune benefits of OmeGo, targets respiratory health category

The potential immune health benefits of Hofseth BioCare’s OmeGo full spectrum, enzymatically liberated salmon oil continue to expand, with a new study showing impressive results in people with mild-to-moderate COVID.

APC and Kerry Group explore new gut-brain concepts

Leading microbiome researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland (APC), University College Cork, have partnered with global food and drink giant Kerry Group to explore how diet can support cognitive health.

Fonterra delves deeper into protein and phospholipids for mobility-related innovations to combat Asia’s ageing population

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is looking to further explore innovation opportunities for protein and phospholipids targeted at addressing mobility concerns, including muscle and joint health, amid “massive” ageing populations in Asia-Pacific.

BASF declares force majeure on vitamin and carotenoid supply after fire at German plant

BASF has declared force majeure on the supply of some vitamin A and E and carotenoid products, with certain aroma ingredients impacted as well, following a fire at a plant at its Ludwigshafen site.