Pioneer uses DNA profiling technology for microbiome strain classification
Perseus Biomics has been selected as a NutraIngredients Probiota Pioneer for its advanced optical mapping-based technology platform, DynaMAP.
Tech advances
Healthspan, personalization and tech: Euromonitor predicts 2025 consumer trends
The data and analytics firm has forecast a notable shift in consumers’ mindsets next year from simply lengthening lifespans to trying to improving the quality of that longer life. What does this mean for the future of health and wellness?
Top food tech trends for 2025 revealed
Innovation in the food space has seen a boom in recent years. But this is just the beginning.
Specnova CEO: 'How does bioavailability equate to efficacy? It might not.'
Liposomes are a critical tool to making supplements more efficacious, and ingredient supplier Specnova is at the forefront of liposomal innovation.
Gen AI boosts revenues, marketing efforts for CPG brands & retailers, Google reports
CPG companies and retailers are moving beyond generative AI (gen AI) testing to realizing tangible business benefits of the technology, including increased revenues and operational efficiencies, Google shared in a recent report.
Garbage in, garbage out: Artificial intelligence could become ‘crucial’ nutraceutical industry tool if 'care is taken'
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nutraceuticals industry could become a ‘crucial’ component of innovation and regulatory compliance processes, but care must be taken regarding the information that is fed into the technology.
'Slick and ambitious' French platform uses tech to boost supplement safety and transparency
The French Ministry of Agriculture has launched Compl’Alim, a mandatory online system for declaring new supplements.
LanzaTech’s partnerships accelerate commercialization for proprietary protein production
Biotech company LanzaTech is making strides in global microbial fermentation protein production with the launch of its proprietary LanzaTech Nutritional Protein (LNP), in collaboration with organizations like the US Navy to accelerate commercialization.
New clinical testing to “investigate microbial roots of various skin conditions”
Microbiome testing company Sequential has just launched ‘targeted skin condition panels’, which are designed to address conditions like acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and malodour, as well as UV exposure.
Natac opens Spain’s largest omega-3 production plant
Natac announces the start-up of the largest omega-3 production plant in As Somozas, Spain, following an investment of over 18 million euros.
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".
Evonik opens plant to manufacture sustainable emollients
This investment will reduce the business’ climate footprint and help its customers create more sustainable cosmetic formulations.
How AI can slash indoor farming energy use
Integrating artificial intelligence into today’s environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% – potentially helping to feed the world as its population rises, Cornell University engineers have found.
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.
Green Bioactives collects grants to expand biomanufacturing platform
Plant cell culture manufacturer Green Bioactives (GBL) has secured over £300,000 to advance plant metabolite production in response to the climate crisis.
Gemini v. ChatGPT: Which AI chatbot creates a better nutrient-rich meal plan?
When prompted, AI chatbots Bard (now Gemini) and ChatGPT failed to create meal plans with adequate amounts of certain macro- and micro-nutrients, which would require supplementation in certain populations.
January AI adds next-level digital twin app for food companies
Precision health company January AI is expanding its artificial intelligence offering with digital twin technologies to quickly advance product development in the food industry.
Corn protein nanodelivery system improves CBD bioavailability: Study
Flexible zein nanoparticles (FZP) can encapsulate and transport cannabidiol (CBD) to the small intestine for improved absorption, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.
Investment into European food tech set to worsen in 2024
Following a significant slowdown in food tech funding last year, six months into 2024 the prospects aren't looking any better. But there is hope on the horizon.
Nimble Science builds on small intestine sampling for microbiome research
New research in precise small intestine sampling takes the industry a step closer to offering real-time insights into host-diet-microbiota interactions.
The rise of self-diagnostics: 'The future of nutrition is hyper-personalized'
With the growing focus on personalization, the industry should present authentic data and information rather than scaring consumers into purchasing, experts agreed at the recent Future of Food Summit in Geneva ahead of Vitafoods Europe.
Trends in tech: Vitafoods 2024
Tech was a hit topic at the Vitafoods tradeshow in Geneva last month, with home testing, tracking and apps soaring in consumer popularity as people seek to reduce epigenetic age.
Precision nutrition could be key to improving global cardiometabolic health
Technology advances in precision nutrition could be the key to improving global cardiometabolic health, according to experts at the Future of Nutrition Summit at Vitafoods Europe.
Lonza launches aromatic capsule coatings at Vitafoods Europe
Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients has launched AromatiQ, a new technology designed to "captivate consumer senses" through smell.
Top trends at Vitafoods 2024
From hero ingredients to the gummy revolution to personalized offerings, Nick Morgan, managing director of Nutrition Integrated, spoke top trends with NutraIngredients at Vitafoods Europe 2024.
Novel test could pave way for personalized nutrition in obese children
A new study reports that obese children have lower quantities of certain Bifidobacterium species and essential branched-chain amino acids, opening the door for new opportunities in personalized nutrition interventions.
What to expect at Vitafoods Europe 2024
A focus on healthy aging, women’s health, sustainability initiatives and tech innovation can all be expected at the upcoming Vitafoods Europe tradeshow.
VITAFOODS PREVIEW
Lubrizol spotlights microencapsulated iron and EU-approved carbopol polymers
Lubrizol will launch its new microencapsulated iron ingredient Lipofer and highlight newly EU food grade-approved Carbopol polymers next month (May 2024).
Researchers stress 'transformative possibility' for AI in nutrition and research
A new systematic review delved into the potential for AI to advance personalized nutrition and research, identifying key areas of opportunity within dietary assessment, meal analysis, disease prediction and management.
AB Biotek HNH microencapsulated ingredient creates new opportunities for DAO delivery
AB Biotek Human Nutrition and Health (HNH) has launched a new microencapsulated ingredient format that optimizes DAO (diamine oxidase) enzyme delivery, allowing it to be combined with other functional ingredients for the first time.
Thorne: Gut bacteria variability impacts drug efficacy
Pharma should be thinking more about the microbiome, as growing evidence reveals its significant impact on drug efficacy, a personalized nutrition expert revealed during NutraIngredients’ 2024 Probiota event.
Mind-skin connection: Consumers seek-out ‘neurocosmetic’ solutions
Consumers are looking for innovative beauty care solutions that treat their appearance and mind together, but soaring retail prices mean big expectations.
International Women's Day: Trends in women’s health
PMS and menopause support, mental and emotional well-being, supporting active lifestyles, and creating tailored solutions are the key trends emerging in women’s health, according to industry experts.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients launches microencapsulated algae DHA powders
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has launched two algae-based, microencapsulated docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ingredients to offer manufacturers more options in catering to vegetarian and vegan consumers.
ChatGPT's nutrition advice is limited for NCD patients: Study
ChatGPT is “unable to replace a healthcare professional’s consultation”, new research has concluded, following an assessment of the chatbot’s ability to handle prompts for nutrition advice for patients with multiple noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
NutraIngredients Awards: Entries closing Feb 5
There's still some time to enter the prestigious NutraIngredients Awards but hurry! The entry deadline is Monday, Feb 5.
The women’s health category: A ‘co-creation’ of macro trends
It’s time to rethink innovation and shopper experience in women’s health as "there is not a single health benefit that doesn’t fit into the category", said Nick Morgan, founder of Nutrition Integrated, at the Biogredia by Barentz women’s health seminar...
PharmaLinea 2024 trends: From natural pain management to AI-powered ingredient discovery
There is a clear white space for pain management supplements in the market and significant opportunity to harness AI for innovation and discovery.
NutraIngredients Awards 2024: What the judges are looking for
The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the industry, but what are our judges looking for?
Personalised AI nutrition: Qina launches guide for ethical application
Personalised nutrition insights hub Qina has published a new white paper providing companies, practitioners and developers with an in depth framework for the ethical implementation of AI for personalised nutrition.
Danone collaboration offers nutrition support for oncology patients
Danone has joined forces with cancer patient care app Resilience to develop a tool that supports the role of nutrition in treatment and recovery.
NI Award winner reveals fast-paced adaption strategy
Seven years after winning the NutraIngredients Award for Service Provider of the Year, analyze & realize attributes its continued success to multifaceted expertise and broadening horizons.
Top reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards!
The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the nutraceuticals industry
Is AI the answer to preventing the collapse of public healthcare?
The potential for personalised AI-assisted health services to alleviate the strain on the healthcare system through a preventative approach is significant, however dataset strength and barriers to access pose notable challenges for widespread...
Enter now! Join the 10th anniversary celebration of the NutraIngredients Awards
The NutraIngredients Awards are 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.
Lactalis unveils solar thermal power plant for sustainable whey production
Lactalis, the global dairy giant, has inaugurated the “largest solar thermal power plant in France” allowing it to cut CO2 emissions by 2,000 tons per year.
Probiota Day 2: State of the market, next-gen probiotics, gut-lung axis and personalisation
The second day of Probiota will feature presentations from representatives from Holland & Barrett, ResBiotic Nutrition, Thorne Healthtech, BIOHM Health and many more.
Editorial picks: Our favourite articles of 2023
After another year speaking to leading experts, digging into the latest science, discovering exciting insights, and delivering the latest scoop, the editorial team at NutraIngredients reminisces over its 2023 highlights.
NI Awards "helped put Pharmako Biotechnologies on the map”
With the NutraIngredients Awards celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2024, we speak to winners from the last decade and find out how their award win has impacted their business.