industry news
16 May 2024
--- A federal court in the southern district of New York, US, has denied the State of New York’s motion to dismiss the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) claims that the recently enacted age-restriction law in...
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16 May 2024
--- Collagen peptide and gelatin manufacturer Gelita showcased the capabilities of OptiBar, a collagen ingredient for cereal and high protein bars, and PeptEndure, a bioactive collagen protein for endurance performance at...
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16 May 2024
--- We visit Roquette at the ongoing Vitafoods Europe 2024 trade show, where the plant-based ingredients leader has launched a pea starch premix for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical softgel capsules. The Lycagel Flex...
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Vitafoods Europe 2024 live: dsm-firmenich unveils innovative microbiome-targeted vitamin B2 solution
16 May 2024
--- At the ongoing Vitafoods Europe trade show in Geneva, Switzerland, dsm-firmenich launches the “biotic” vitamin, Humiome B2, designed to ensure targeted vitamin B2 delivery — releasing around 90% of the...
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16 May 2024
--- As the world population ages and younger consumers increasingly take preemptive action to support their brain health, Nutrition Insight discusses the latest innovations and trends in the space with experts representing...
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15 May 2024
--- ProViva, a fruit juice product rich in the live active acid bacteria LP299V, was launched thirty years ago by Swedish probiotic R&D company Probi. The release followed the investigation of the L. plantarum strain by a...
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15 May 2024
--- Arcadia Biosciences has sold its non-GMO Resistant Starch (RS) Durum Wheat trait to long-term partner Corteva Agriscience. Under the terms of the agreement, Arcadia is on track to receive US$4 million and retain the right to...
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15 May 2024
--- Fewer European consumers make healthy and sustainable food choices than before, according to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food Consumer Observatory’s Food Trust Report. Consumer trust in...
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15 May 2024
--- Cargill is showcasing its lifespan innovations in the early life nutrition (ELN), active lifestyle nutrition and active aging categories at Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, Switzerland (May 14–16). These include solutions...
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15 May 2024
--- Nexira launches a new product at Vitafoods Europe, inavea Cinnamon & Acacia, for glycemia modulation or blood glucose management. The new ingredient is an organic and carbon-neutral prebiotic, combining Acacia fiber and...
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14 May 2024
--- The new cucumber extract (Cucumis sativus L.) CuberUp, by botanical extracts and natural active substances producer Euromed, has been shown to relieve joint pain and improve muscle function in a double-blind clinical study....
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14 May 2024
--- Action on Salt (AoS) reveals that 37% of children’s main meals sold in the out-of-home (OOH) sector are found to exceed the maximum salt target previously set by the UK government.
14 May 2024
--- Collagen and gelatin innovator Rousselot launches a platform of collagen peptide compositions backed by rigorous scientific research and designed to target specific health benefits. According to the company, Nextida is set...
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14 May 2024
--- In light of ongoing food security challenges related to geopolitical factors, inflation, declining wheat stocks and growing fertilizer prices, Nutrition Insight sits down with Julian Lampietti, manager for global engagement...
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14 May 2024
--- With the global population of over 60 expected to double in the next two decades, supplement manufacturers have their R&D work cut out, formulating active nutrition products that are multifunctional and build the...
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13 May 2024
--- Childhood undernutrition remains a significant global health challenge, contributing to nearly half of all deaths of children under the age of five, according to a recent study. To address this pressing issue, researchers at...
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13 May 2024
--- Smokers tend to eat less and have a lower body weight and body mass index (BMI) than non-smokers, while many associate quitting with the fear of weight gain. A new study involving 83,000 UK adults highlights the need for...
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13 May 2024
--- Higher consumption of most ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to a “slightly higher” risk of death, according to a 30+-year US study. The researchers found the strongest association for ready-to-eat meat,...
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13 May 2024
--- Beef processor Central Valley Meat Holding Company has acquired Cargill’s beef processing facility in Fresno, California in a move expected to expand its operational capacity amid rising market demands while...
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13 May 2024
--- The new trial, led by the University of California (UC), Santa Cruz, US, and conducted in rural Bangladesh, provides one of the most comprehensive contributions to scientific knowledge about the effects of nutrition,...
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