Danone Nutricia study backs synbiotic to ‘normalise’ microbiota after C-section
Supplementation with a synbiotic combination could help normalise the microbiota of infants born by Caesarean, according to new research heralded as a ‘big step’.
Archives for May 17, 2017
Mutual recognition: Italy increases maximum vitamin levels in line with EFSA
Italian authorities have increased maximum levels for vitamin D, vitamin B12 and vitamin K to levels in line with opinions set out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Looking ahead to the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2017
Ghosts of our African guts: What traditional hunter-gatherers can teach us about gut health
Understanding how our ancestors lived and how this affected their gut microbiome may boost prebiotic and probiotic formulations, and give companies a compelling story for consumers, says an expert.
NAXA head launches five new single-ingredient trade associations
The principal of a consulting firm that is the motivating force behind two single-ingredient trade organizations has launched an ‘incubator’ program that debuts with the formation of five new trade groups targeting categories such as ashwagandha,...
Rabobank launches investment initiative to promote innovation
In an effort to promote innovation, Rabobank announces launch of the Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund (RFAIF), allowing companies to receive up to €3 million.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of asthma in children: Korean study
Children with asthma were found to have insufficient levels of vitamin D, according to a recent South Korean study, which also suggested this could be a contributing risk factor to developing the condition in the first place.
Investment Insights: Israeli microbiome firm BiomX set for €24 million capital
Paris-based Seventure Partners are among several venture funds to put a total of €24 million into Israeli microbiome therapeutics company BiomX (formerly called MBCure).