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Taste, texture and health lead the way in dsm-firmenich’s Q1 2024 growth
02 May 2024
--- The Swiss nutrition, health and beauty innovator dsm-firmenich has released its trading update for the first quarter of 2024, noting particularly satisfactory results in Taste, Texture & Health, underpinned by market... Read More
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Spotlight on omega-3s: Industry calls for new sources to keep up with demand
02 May 2024
--- Demand for omega-3 fatty acids continues to grow, as research underscores their many health benefits and dietary guidelines recommend consumers to up their fatty fish intake. However, industry experts caution that the supply... Read More
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Webinar Preview: Monteloeder by SuanNutra scooches in front of sleep and mood curve for wellness
02 May 2024
--- Observing the modern consumer’s growing need for natural sleep and mood-enhancing formulations, RelaxPLX was created by Monteloeder, a subsidiary of SuanNutra, from a product research and development journey that began... Read More
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Food and nutrition experts call for holistic support for anti-obesity drugs
02 May 2024
--- The British Dietetic Association (BDA) and the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) recommend that GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist medication are offered alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for... Read More
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Ingredion launches new drop-in stevia PureCircle Clean Taste Solubility Solution
02 May 2024
--- The global provider of specialty ingredients introduces a novel drop-in stevia sweetener and clean label innovation solution, PureCircle Clean Taste Solubility Solution (CTSS). The ingredient is 100 times more soluble than... Read More
An older man stretches before a run.
Extending healthspan: Industry explores new horizons in mobility and gut function for “active aging”
02 May 2024
--- The active aging segment is experiencing a revitalization of sorts as the demographic grows across all life stages. Supplement formulators pinpoint a need for products that help consumers maintain mobility, independence and... Read More
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Active aging: Targeted approaches and innovative solutions bolster emerging market
01 May 2024
--- Formulators in the specialized nutrition space for “active aging” pinpoint functional ability, immunity, cognition and gut health as valuable areas of research and innovation. We catch up with Cargill,... Read More
Inspecting growth of saffron cells at Ayana Bio.
Ayana Bio receives NIH grant to unlock saffron’s neuroprotective potential
01 May 2024
--- Plant cell technology company Ayana Bio will use the US$300,000 grant to support its research into the neuroprotective benefits of saffron for Huntington’s disease and other neurological and age-related diseases. ... Read More
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IFOAM Organics Europe director discusses the state of EU chemical-free farming as elections loom
01 May 2024
--- The umbrella organization representing the EU’s organic food and farming sector before policymakers and advocating for the transformation of these sectors, IFOAM Organics Europe, highlights the need for regulatory... Read More
Porridge with apple and cinnamon.
Loryma’s Lory Crumb provides authentic texture for convenient sports nutrition products
01 May 2024
--- German ingredient specialist Loryma is expanding its Lory Crumb portfolio with two new varieties made from rice flour and milk protein.
People having a picnic in nature with healthy foods.
Absorbing nature leads to healthier food choices, new research finds
01 May 2024
--- Spending time in nature or looking at green spaces outside of the window helps nudge people to make healthier food choices compared to being in a less natural, urban environment, suggests a study by the INSEAD business... Read More
Handling unhealthy processed food fires chips
Access to Nutrition Initiative calls for a standardized classification system for processed foods
30 Apr 2024
--- The discussion paper on the classification of processed foods, presenting opportunities and gaps, was recently released by the international NGO Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI), based in the Netherlands. The paper... Read More
Scientist researches salmon fish
SINTEF Ocean upcycles fish waste into sustainable nutritional and cosmetic products
30 Apr 2024
--- Researchers at the independent Norwegian R&D organization SINTEF Ocean are developing technologies that could allow them to convert fish byproducts, in particular skin, into highly sought-after ingredients. These include... Read More
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Food Fortification Initiative spotlights lack of regulatory compliance as obstacle to progress
30 Apr 2024
--- Operating in at least 30 countries worldwide, the Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) supports countries to build vital fortification programs that reduce micronutrient deficiencies. FFI and its partners have recently seen... Read More
EU member states flags flying in front of the EU Headquarters.
EUCO poised to enforce revised “breakfast directives” labeling laws to combat food fraud
30 Apr 2024
--- The European Council (EUCO) unveils its revised “breakfast directives,” which place stricter rules on the labeling and composition of fruit juices, fruit jams, honey and dehydrated milk used for and in... Read More
Researcher at UC Davis looking into health benefits of grape marc.
Upcycling Chardonnay grapes: Sonomaceuticals and UC Davis spotlight health benefits
30 Apr 2024
--- Grape marc or pomace is a substantial waste product of the wine industry, making up around 30% of the grape weight. US-based Sonomaceuticals upcycles the marc of Chardonnay grapes — one of the most abundant grapes of... Read More
A graphic with a child getting fed yogurt and April In Review written in green.
April in review: AFI acquires Volac’s whey nutrition division, Novonesis on need for biotech regulation
29 Apr 2024
--- In April’s major health and nutrition industry news, Novonesis spotlighted the need for biotech regulation reformation, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed it would create new dietary guidelines for the EU and... Read More
Man with glasses and improved cognitive performance.
Health Canada’s NNHPD certifies PLT Health Solutions’ cognitive health claims
29 Apr 2024
--- PLT Health Solutions was granted the license from the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada for its Nutricog Cognitive Performance Complex. The patented ingredient was shown in a... Read More
Researcher working on vitamin D and cancer link in a lab.
Research links vitamin D to better cancer immunity through the gut of mice
29 Apr 2024
--- Vitamin D encouraged the growth of specific gut bacteria in mice that improve their immunity to cancer, according to a new study. The mice on a vitamin D-rich diet responded better to experimentally transplanted cancers and... Read More
Environmentally friendly supplement packaging
Blue Ocean Closures releases new fiber screw cap to help Great Earth reduce plastic waste
29 Apr 2024
--- Blue Ocean Closures has developed a cellulose fiber alternative to plastic caps for Sweden-based supplement company Great Earth. The start-up describes the product concept as being “completely new to the market.”
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