DSM sees profits soar as innovation drives success
One of the world’s biggest makers of nutritional ingredients, Royal DSM, saw pre-tax profits increase by 17% last year, with a strong performance from its nutrition division.
Archives for February 15, 2017
In a move to heighten differentiation, Evolva rebrands its fermented resveratrol
A branding makeover is the next step in Evolva’s multi-year development project for its fermented form of resveratrol.
Deal to develop microbiome analysis for clinical nutrition
Day Two link with Johnson & Johnson on personalised microbiome analysis for diabetes nutrition
Gut microbiome analysis firm DayTwo will collaborate with Johnson & Johnson on personalised clinical nutrition for diabetes, and plans to open up its nutrition recommendation platform to new partners.
Transitioning: Danone profits soar by 34% as firm outlines €1bn cost-cutting
A 34% rise in net profits for French dairy and nutrition giant Danone was backed up by the announcement of a €1 billion efficiency program as the firm continues its transition over the next four years.
Go with the grain: Gut health boost linked to whole-grain diet
Whole grains appear to wield small improvements to the gut microbiota and immune response, says a study outlining the benefits of adopting a diet that is also rich in fibre, minerals and antioxidants.
Defining personalized nutrition – from personal preference to personal health
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The days of taste and general health trends dictating dietary decisions are over. Today, scientific and technological advances mean personalized nutrition is possible.
Maternal diet has key impact on baby’s muscles and long term health
A maternal diet that puts her growing baby under stress could result in weaker muscles and set her child up for greater risk of long-term health issues, say researchers.
Groups call for deep revision or outright rejection of FDA fiber guidance
FDA’s draft guidance on dietary fiber should be significantly amended or tossed out altogether, according to industry trade groups. But at least one company that has been affected by the process believes it adds value to the marketplace.
Revealed: The top five supplements taken by Chinese mothers…and why more needs to be done to increase their use
Dietary supplementation appears to be common among Chinese mothers during pregnancy, but intake of folic acid is well below the recommended national and global guidelines, while overall supplement use after giving birth is relatively low.