Boysenberry polyphenol and its anthocyanins may be able to inhibit blood and lymphatic vessel dysfunction and help to maintain vascular stability, according to a study by Japan's Niigata University.
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.
Belgian flavour and ingredient firm Frutarom Health is targeting APAC expansion with its cosmeceutical products, starting with its most recent launch, PhytoflORAL.
Latvia has published a draft regulation concerning plants, plant parts and other substances for consumer use, as it seeks to clarify how firms can use these ingredients in food supplements, tea, syrup, and other products.
The debate about what constitutes 'good evidence', always a controversial point, has recently become even more heated, writes complementary medicines consultant Michael Smith.
A recent market report greatly exaggerates the potential of the global astaxanthin market, an expert says. But demand for the ingredient is growing strongly all the same.
As a plant-based specialist, how can Amazing Grass ride on the momentum of collagen, which can only be found in animals? The company’s new product line Amazing Protein Glow was their answer.
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has warned at-risk populations of taking seaweed-based food supplements that could lead to excess iodine intake.
Patients are often not willing to disclose the use of dietary supplements and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to doctors or laboratory staff, often resulting in inaccurate lab test results, a research paper warns.
An Australian biotechnology company says new published research proves the absorption advantage provided by its proprietary delivery technology when applied to a curcumin extract.
A new roundtable report has suggested that coffee consumption can lead to a reduced risk of death with a collective of studies indicating a potential risk reduction of up to 17%.
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial start-ups to join our session on innovation and pitch their company and ideas to a room full of top experts at this year's Sports Nutrition Congress in Brussels this September. Do you have what...
Spanish botanical ingredients firm Nektium has announced a distribution agreement with Phytonet in a move that looks to expose its award-winning portfolio to a wider international audience.
The European Commission (EC) has extended the use of micro algae oil after BASF, Nutraveris and Mara Renewables notified the Commission of their intention to market the oil as a novel food.
UK-based nutritional ingredient supplier Cambridge Commodities limited (CCL) has acquired the ingredient business of US-based raw and organic superfood wholesaler, Earth Circle Organics.
Special Edition: Transparency in Dietary Supplements
Dietary ingredients have still mostly escaped the most recent iteration of tariff lists for Chinese goods released by the Trump Administration. The real risk is not to the bottom line but to trade relationships in general, experts in the industry agree.
The botanical Boswellia has been used for its anti-inflammatory properties for millennia, but it’s not uncommon to find some products today labeled as Boswellia to skimp on the amount of the botanical or to substitute in a less-researched form.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have rubbished online claims that an app can improve the taste of drinks by extracting more coumarin and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in tea using pulsar wave technology delivered from a smartphone.
Nutritional compounds naturally present in green tea and red wine may obstruct the creation of toxic metabolites that contribute to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
The Italian Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies (MIPAAF) has approved legislation that simplifies the cultivation, harvesting and processing of botanical plants potentially used for food supplements.
Nutritional and fitness product retailer, Racing Greens have fallen foul of the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over claims its blended drink provided “6 of your 5 a day”.
A Brazilian University has developed an extraction method to obtain bioactive compounds from passion fruit peel more efficiently, enabling industry to upscale production and use.
Inhaling the aroma of black tea may help to lower stress levels after a stressful task and improve mood prior to experiencing mental stress, according to emerging research from Japan.
A new study analyzing the protective role astaxanthin plays in UV-induced skin deterioration found that it may have innate skin protection benefits against direct UV radiation damage.
Lehvoss UK, through its nutritional division Gee Lawson, are now European distributors of Mediterranean extracts manufactured by Nating in a move that makes available the Italian firm’s botanical extracts combined with functional carriers to offer additional...
European regulators confirm Unilever’s assertion that black tea can improve attention identifying caffeine and l‐theanine actions as ‘sufficiently characterised’ during the health claim approval process.
A food and cosmetic convergence, where food ingredients find a place among cosmetic applications, could well form the next wave of innovation as consumers look to nutritional supplements for beauty purposes.
Nanoparticles made from tea leaves appear to halt the growth of up to 80% of lung cancer cells, a UK study shows, opening up possibilities for a non-toxic plant-based alternative method of production.
UK advertising authorities have instructed Pukka Herbs to stop using the term "Detox" without an approved health or nutrition claim - a decision that affects its popular herbal infusion product.
Two players in the astaxanthin realm, Chinese company BGG and US firm Solix Algredients, will combine to form a new ingredient supplier based in Colorado.
After helping 2017's winners generate growth worth €10 million, PepsiCo's accelerator programme Nutrition Greenhouse is looking for 10 more start-ups for the 2018 round.
Allmicroalgae Natural Products’ Chlorella vulgaris microalgae has received organic certification by the European Union as the Portuguese-based firm look to respond to growing demand for organic, fully traceable plant-based ingredients.
The European Patent Office (EPO) has granted a patent for "composition for use in treatment" to Arjuna Naturals' BCM-95 turmeric extract, which has shown efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's disease.
The “beauty from within” concept, inextricably linked with ingestible skin care and nutricosmetics, is now underlining an anti-ageing element to consumers adopting a healthier and more active lifestyle.
A nutraceutical agent containing fermented red rice, phytosterols and olive polyphenols appears to reduce the damage to blood vessels in those at low risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
As April draws to a close, definitive outcomes from the European Commission’s (EC) Regulatory Fitness and Performance (REFIT) programme, said to appear sometime in 2018, are still nowhere to be seen.
Researchers in Italy found that study participants who took Pycnogenol supplements—a branded form of French maritime pine bark extract—had less swelling in the lower legs during travel compared to control groups in which participants simply wore stockings...
Journal chief editors have cited 'inconsistencies in experimental rigour' concerning a curcumin anti-cancer trial, co-authored by a researcher with a history of multiple study retractions.
With the use of dietary supplements gaining popularity in pregnant women, researchers warn that current regulations may not take into account longer-term safety and health considerations for the child, adding updated regulations and nutrivigilance schemes...
The use of a gamma-cyclodextrin formulation in curcumin supplements could provide a significant boost to bioavailability, say researchers who report a 39-fold improvement versus standardised unformulated curcumin.
The multiple health benefits of adopting a plant-based diet are currently an area of focus. However, a number of obstacles exist which may deter people from making the switch.
Speaking at the recent Nutrition in Medicine in London, experts outlined a number of recently identified foods that may help protect against and potentially reverse inflammatory bowel disease, alongside others which may increase risk.
From changes to the times when plants are flowering, fruiting, and harvested, to disruptions to nature’s synchronization between plants and their insect pollinators, climate change is exerting significant pressure on the botanical supply chain, and companies...
Betanin, the pigment that gives beetroot juice its red colour, could reduce the rate of misfolding beta-amyloid protein - thought to be a critical step in the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).
The use of botanical extracts by athletes is now a popular alternative to synthetic drugs, as a review finds extracts used have a low-moderate effect on fatigue resistance and endurance capacity.
What’s new in the botanical supplements and functional foods this year? We caught up with some botanical-focused companies at the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, CA, earlier this month to get the scoop.
