Better brains, better guts: Natural Grocers picks out trends for 2023
Omega-3s and gut health ingredients will see greater demand in 2023, according to new projections by supplement retailer Natural Grocers.
Archives for December 6, 2022
Double Rainbow ramps up production of ancient natural painkiller
Biotech company Double Rainbow has announced commercial-scale biosynthetic production of gastrodin, a natural analgesic that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
DSM temporarily reduces vitamin C production in China
DSM is to significantly cut back production of vitamin C at its Jiangshan, China based facility, with immediate effect. It says it will re-evaluate the situation in late January 2023, after the Chinese New Year.
Nutrition profiling: Kerry launches ‘simple, visual and user-friendly’ nutrition score tool
The taste and nutrition specialist aims to simplify formulation by including nutrient as well as legal requirements that cover 35 countries in an easy-to-use calculator. “This is something we have not experienced yet in the industry.”
Guest Article
Industry insights from Nizo: From healthy ingredient to health-giving product
We are regularly hearing about the health benefits of plants and their compounds but converting a promising ingredient into a health-giving product that can be successfully marketed is not a straightforward process. NIZO experts explain the challenges –...
Collaborate to reduce energy drink health risks, scientists warn
Scientists are calling for a European legal framework for energy drinks (EDs) to regulate maximum levels of active components, volume size, and initiate labelling improvements to mitigate health risks from excessive exposure.
Research for mental health: Huge scope for new studies on synergistic impact of ingredients
There is huge scope for more research on how a broad range of ingredients can work synergistically to improve a raft of mental health conditions.