Dosage forms & delivery formats

Piglet model makes for crackling good insights into infant nutrition

24-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

The importance of nutrition during a child’s formative years is further underlined in a review that uses a translational model to explain how nutritional interventions shape early brain development.

$Olive oil could slash your chance of bone fractures in half, study says$

Olive oil could slash your chance of bone fractures in half, study says

24-Jan-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Eating more extra virgin olive oil could cut your risk of osteoporosis related fractures, says a new study.

Wales Deaf Rugby Union inks sports nutrition deal

24-Jan-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Pro Athlete Supplementation (PAS) has sealed a sponsorship deal with the Wales Deaf Rugby Union.

China

New regulations could force small formula companies to close

24-Jan-2017 By RJ Whitehead

Last month’s decision by the Chinese food regulator to implement stricter food safety rules governing formulation and marketing is likely to wipe out a fair number of small- and medium-sized infant formula businesses in a highly competitive market.

New validated test method for phytosterols will bolster uptake of cholesterol-fighting ingredients, Cargill says

23-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

Cargill and FDA have jointly announced a new validated method for measuring the levels of plant sterols and stanols in foods and dietary supplements. The method, developed over a number of years, is simpler, more accurate and less prone to error, experts...

Omega-3 supply shifts: The case for marine agriculture

23-Jan-2017 By Professor Michael Crawford

Varying forces are rapidly shifting the omega-3 supply chain. In this guest article, veteran researcher professor Michael Crawford says a rapid upscale in sea farming can make a major contribution to sustainable fish oils, with a potentially raised nutrient...

Does caffeine keep you younger for longer? Stanford study thinks so

23-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

The anti-inflammatory properties of caffeine may be why coffee drinkers live longer, says a Nature study, in which its research team provide proof for the compound’s role in heart health.

Post-exercise protein cuts later food intake: Study

23-Jan-2017 By Eliot Beer

Consuming a whey protein drink after exercise cuts later energy consumption and eating rate compared to consuming a carbohydrate drink among lean men, according to a study.

Cap winner? Reusable seals offer healthy beverage options

20-Jan-2017 By Shane Starling

Cap-based nutrient delivery systems have been around for several years but have not won widespread uptake on-shelf. A reusable cap featured at the recent Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) trade show in Frankfurt offers home-use options.

Boosting bioavailability: Can nutra follow pharma’s lead on delivery format innovation

20-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

From shots, to sweets, pills and bars; nutrients and functional ingredients can be delivered in a variety of ways. But can the nutrition industry learn a thing or three from how pharmaceutical companies are improving ingredient delivery and bioavailability?

More, please: Holland & Barrett sexes up London with ‘high concept’ store

20-Jan-2017 By Eliot Beer

Health products retailer Holland & Barrett opened its new flagship ‘More’ store on London’s Oxford Street, as the firm aims to make its stores “sexy” and widen its range of products.

Mls over pills: Are drinks a tastier way to take your vitamins?

20-Jan-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Move over large, bland multivitamin pills; energy juices and smoothies are becoming the preferred method of getting your daily quota in Asia, but is Europe following its lead?

Special delivery: Nano’s nutrient gift presents huge potential

20-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Is nanotechnology finally walking the talk when it comes to nutrient enhancement in food and supplements?

Brexit nutrition impact survey launched

19-Jan-2017

British PM Teresa May has indicated the nation will pursue a ‘hard Brexit’ – but what does that mean for the world of nutrition and food?

Football fuel: Everton renews partnership with The Protein Works

19-Jan-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

English Premier League club Everton has renewed its partnership with The Protein Works (TPW) - adding personalised nutritional bars to the existing deal.

Research highlights red yeast rice reactions over 14 years

18-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

A food supplement with a similar composition to cholesterol-lowering statins may increase the risk of muscle and liver injuries, a study has found.

SiS revenues up 30% on online & international growth for UK-based sports nutrition player

17-Jan-2017 By Eliot Beer

E-commerce and international expansion helped boost Science in Sport’s 2016 sales by 30%, as the firm signs a new British Cycling sponsorship deal and announces stricter banned substances testing in the wake of ongoing doping scandals across a plethora...

Kappa buys European distributor

16-Jan-2017

Norwegian vitamin K specialist Kappa Bioscience has acquired its long-time European distributor, ppm.Ingredients KG (PPM) and boosted its offerings.

Vitamin B6 deficiency linked to cognitive decline: Study

16-Jan-2017 By Eliot Beer

Low vitamin B6 intake may contribute to cognitive decline in older adults, while other B vitamins do not show the same effects, according to a new follow-up study in Northern Ireland.

Lotte’s probiotic chocolate success highlights functional potential in Japan

16-Jan-2017 By Oliver Nieburg

Functional chocolate is poised to contribute to market growth in Japan based on the success of Lotte’s Sweet Days chocolate, says market analyst Canadean.

BioGaia’s probiotic products to be launched in Thailand

16-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

BioGaia has signed an exclusive agreement with Abbott to commercialize its probiotic products in Thailand.

Cry baby: Infant tears reveal nutrient deficiencies

16-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Tears have been suggested as a reliable indicator of health as researchers have found the nutrient profile of this biofluid to be similar to blood, which may enhance the speed of deficiency diagnoses.

Chinese firm wins EU ‘supercritical’ astaxanthin approval

13-Jan-2017

Chinese supplier BGG’s has won EU novel foods approval for two astaxanthin forms through its new European HQ in Lugano, Switzerland.

EU bank backs organic Bulgarian bar maker by a cool €2m

13-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Sofia-based healthy snack and ‘superfood’ producer Smart Organic has won a €2 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to aid expansion for the rising healthy snack and ‘superfood’ manufacturer.

Meta-analysis supports pomegranate juice’s blood pressure benefits

13-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

A comprehensive meta-analysis of data from eight RCTs supported a role for pomegranate juice in a heart-healthy diet.

Danone-Nutricia RCT backs ‘toddler milk’ for improved iron & vitamin D status

11-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Daily consumption of fortified toddler milk helps to improve the nutritional status of children and can reduce deficiencies in iron and vitamin D, a new randomised trial has found.

13 categories open for entries to nutrition innovators. #NIAwards17

NutraIngredients Awards 2017: Deadline is 3 February

11-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

The NutraIngredients Awards are back in 2017 in Geneva at Vitafoods Europe with new categories to reward real progress and innovation in the global world of nutrition.

Vitamin B3 may benefit those with Parkinson's disease

11-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Individuals with a specific type of Parkinson's disease (PD) could gain from increasing vitamin B3 (niacin) content in their diet, say British investigators.

The Protein Lab served ‘cease & desist’ notice after sports nutrition logo abuse: ‘This is a warning to all brands’

10-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

Informed-Sport quality assurance scheme owner LGC has condemned UK firm The Protein Lab (TPL) for ‘abusing’ its sports nutrition QA logo, after a Twitter outing.

Inaccurate vitamin D labelling a worry for infant-targeted supplements & foods

10-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Fortified foods and supplements designed for infants could have significantly less – or more – actual vitamin D than the amounts labelled, however most products do fall within acceptable EU ranges, say Dutch researchers.

Probiotic fermented milk may ease GI distress: Danone study

10-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Probiotic fermented milk (PFM) may relieve gastrointestinal discomfort via a modifying effect on the gut microbiota, says British research commissioned by French dairy giant Danone.

TIC Gums introduces new yogurt application

09-Jan-2017 By Jim Cornall

TIC Gums has developed Dairyblend YG OG 6, an organic, non-GMO hydrocolloid system for use in indulgent yogurt applications.

CoQ10 supplementation shows benefits for liver cancer patients post-surgery

09-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

A 300mg daily coenzyme Q10 supplement significantly increased antioxidant capacity and reduced oxidative stress and inflammation levels post-surgery for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) – the most common type of liver can

Peek inside PROBIOTA 2017: Berlin, 1-3 February

In search of biomarkers: Can metabolomics drive prebiotic & probiotic research

06-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Can large-scale studies using metabolomic data points help researchers better understand our microbiome and how what we eat influences our health?

Roquette on pea protein: ‘In five years’ time the off-taste issue will be completely resolved.’

06-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

French player Roquette is a decade into protein – and its commitment is building having just announced a major pea-focused investment in North America. At Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) the firm told us of work it believes will transform the sector.

Fibre’s impact on gut & metabolic health studied

06-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Fibre’s positive influence on health has been further reinforced in two studies, which point to its functional capabilities as a prebiotic, metabolic manager and inflammation reducer with few if any side effects.

Can bright lights optimise grass-sourced food anthocyanins?

05-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Grass-extracted anthocyanins sector could be boosted by using high-intensity lights, say researchers.

GOED challenged by French omega-3 supplier

05-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

French marine and algae-sourced omega-3 specialist Polaris has called on marquee trade group the Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) to up its presence in Europe.

RCT finds omega-3s can reduce childhood asthma rates

04-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Taking a high-dose supplement of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids while pregnant could help prevent asthma in children, new trial data has suggested.

French group: Vitamin D-linked infant death not a supplement issue; Health Minister agrees

04-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

The French food supplements trade group Synadiet has clarified that the Uvestérol D vitamin D product linked to an infant death before Christmas was a prescription-only medicine and not available as a food supplement to the public.

Nutritionally ‘aggressive’ feeding strategy boosts premature baby health

04-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

An 'aggressive' approach to boost protein, vitamins, electrolytes and calcium can help development and growth of premature babies, researchers have found.

‘A compelling story’: Meta-analysis supports omega-3s for heart disease risk reduction

03-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

EPA and DHA omega-3s from food and supplements may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), according to results of a new meta-analysis.

Dodgy: ‘Scammers’ shut down after illegally targeting elderly with ‘fake’ remedies

03-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Fake companies are scamming elderly people out of millions of pounds by selling them ‘useless’ health supplements based on false promises, warns British government agency the Insolvency Service and charity Age UK.

Raisio chief resigns: ‘Time for new adventures’ after 36 quarters of continuous growth

03-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

Raisio chief executive officer Matti Rihko tells us he is moving onto a new venture later this year and was proud to have overseen Raisio’s transition from a challenged regional player into a “profitable international brandhouse” in his 10 years at the...

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