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A new RCT reports significant reductions in visceral fat following intakes of a synbiotic containing Bifidobacterium animalis and inulin over a 12-week period, when compared to the control group.
To sum up the discussions about the EPA and DHA omega-3 market in 2023, only one word is required: “supply.” The focus of just about every conversation during the past year has been concern about the supply of fish oil, specifically from the Peruvian...
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) has launched Green Bridge Gateway, a network of service providers offering expertise in cannabinoids to assist organisations based outside the UK and EU to enter one or both markets.
By Mark Tallon, Managing Partner, Legal Products Group
'Bio', 'green', 'carbon neutral', 'eco' and 'nature friendly' are common claims on functional foods, but as we enter 2024 we will see the implementation of the Green Washing Directive (GWD) banning misleading...
Cognitive health, digestion+, beauty-from-within and women's health were some of the key health themes that emerged from Food Ingredients Europe, in Frankfurt, last week (Nov 28-30).
Following significant controversy over the health implications of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), Mintel urges brands to promote self-education on the topic whilst improving transparency to retain consumer trust.
A new RCT investigating the effect of Lion’s Mane intakes on cognition and stress in healthy, young adults reports significant improvements in short and long-term cognition, when compared to control groups.
As Food Ingredients Europe 2023 took place in Frankfurt, Germany, DairyReporter caught up with Arla Foods Ingredients and FrieslandCampina Ingredients to see how each company is advancing protein innovation.
A new systematic review observes that combining beetroot juice (BJ) with nutritional supplements, including caffeine, nitrate (NIT), and citrulline (CIT), may provide a synergistic effect to improve exercise performance.
Tech startup The Gut Feeling is underlining the influence of lifestyle and stress on gut health, with its phone app providing personalised behavioural interventions for those suffering from gut-related issues ranging from dietary advice to sleep health...
New research which compared the taste perception of less processed foods with ultra-processed foods (UPFs), found that participants viewed UPFs no more favourably.
Seven companies are in the running for our new innovation award, with the winner to be revealed at next year’s glamourous ceremony. Here’s more about the line-up and their incredible industry innovations…
November new product launches feature on-the-go innovative proteins, nootropic productivity drinks for a natural brain-boost, and convenient lifestyle solutions for holistic health.
UK-headquartered Unilever has announced plans to open up its first lab dedicated to AI, where employees will optimise data and insights, as well as explore trends.
Nutritional supplement company Adday have entered the cognitive health space with the launch of its new ‘Mind Focus’ powdered drink product, which contains an array of science-backed bacterial strains, botanical extracts, vitamins, and minerals to meet...
A new review observes the importance of key microbial species in the transformation of ginseng into its metabolites, which are responsible for a range of health benefits resulting from significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
The French authorities have pursued the publication of the classification of vitamin D3 as an endocrine disruptor (ED), which will involve adding warning labels to products containing quantities of cholecalciferol above 0.1% by product weight.
A new study in those with IBS observes that participants with more diverse gut microbiomes at baseline have significantly improved gut symptoms and quality of life scores following a fibre intervention, compared to those with lower diversities.
The NutraIngredients Awards will be back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people, and projects across the dietary supplements industry.
Divaks, the insect ingredients start-up, is scuttling to meet fast-growing consumer demand for alternative protein sources with its mealworm plant expansion.
A novel CBD infused protein bar could offer “an excellent means for the consumption of products enriched with antioxidants”, a new study has concluded.
A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.
Flaxseed supplementation could benefit polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) sufferers, but was found to have no significant impact on sex hormones, a new meta-analysis reports.
Following significant growth of the active nutrition and women’s health categories, the leading health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett have transformed their product portfolio to align with evolving consumer demands whilst prioritising scientific...
The health-tech startup Myota is meeting the prevalent gap for prebiotic powders within a probiotic-dominated microbiome health market, with its clinically backed blend of fibres accounting for the variability of individual microbiome compositions.
Intakes of an oral nutritional supplement (ONS) in older nursing home residents at-risk of malnutrition may significantly improve nutritional status and physical performance, says a new study.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients, the diary company focused on nutrition solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its production capacity for whey protein isolate and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM).
A new study has found that following a two-week administration period of CurraNZ, an anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract (NCBC) supplement in healthy males, the levels of fat oxidation during supine rest was significantly increased.
Law provides a framework to investigate the use of forced labour in companies’ supply chains. All goods made using forced labour to be halted at EU borders and withdrawn from the market.
On World Menopause Day, this NPD launchpad special provides an overview of the array of innovations that have entered the market this year to support the many symptoms that menopausal women struggle with.
An artificial intelligence (AI) model has been developed to identify new active ingredients in botanicals that could be used to develop new types of health functional foods (HFF) in South Korea.
Food and beverage industry stakeholders are debating the role and importance of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as consumers signal a willingness to try healthier versions of these products.
The shift from sports nutrition to active nutrition creates unique challenges and opportunities for brands, as they navigate the evolving consumer demands which have increased both risk and reward factors.
Experts have asserted that “the consumer is ready” for biotics delivering targeted benefits as opposed to general microbiome support, amid a rising demand for psychobiotics and an increasing awareness of the gut-brain axis.
CBD brands are coming out in force to refute new advice from the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), recommending adults should limit CBD consumption to 10mg per day, rather than 70mg.
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The polyphenols found in peanuts may improve cognition and mood via the gut microbiome, says a new study by researchers at the University of Barcelona and funded by the Peanut Institute.
Experts have highlighted the potential for the ‘hyper-personalisation’ of biotics to suit individual microbiome compositions for targeted health benefits, but expense, lack of scientific data, and regulatory restrictions represent significant barriers....
A new study has concluded that extracts from the mushroom Poria cocos could improve quality of sleep, showing promising opportunities for alternatives to sleep-inducing drugs.
As part of an investment of €50m into Cargill’s Saint-Cyr en Val facility in Orleans, France, American multinational Cargill is opening a protein innovation hub. The hub promises to give the company's customers the tools to trial, create and taste...
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is launching a "Step Up Nutrition" portfolio aimed at improving growth and development, immunity, cognitive development, mental health, and gut health in children aged three to twelve.
From WHO fighting infant formula marketing to enhanced botanical bioavailability with fermentation, September’s news roundup covers the latest developments in health, nutrition, and regulatory changes.
The co-founder of Huel has taken issue with the current rhetoric that all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are ‘bad’ saying this is an argument based on oversimplification and privilege.
A new randomised controlled trial identifies that chicory root fibres can selectively increase Bifidobacterium species within the human gut, regardless of food application and matrix, to achieve associated health benefits.
Authors of a new review argue that daily caffeine safety thresholds set by regulatory bodies should be lowered, while an industry expert says painting “all energy drinks with such a broad brush is inaccurate and irresponsible.”
