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Fighting obesity: UK gov pilots £3M healthy choices app as teens fight “‘misleading” health claims

22 Oct 2021 --- The UK government has announced £3 million (US$4 million) in financial incentives for healthy living, to be made available to the public via a six-month pilot scheme app. It aims to encourage the public to eat healthier and exercise more, as almost 65% of the population lives with excess weight and obesity.

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COVID-19 updates

20 Oct 2021 --- Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, NutritionInsight is dedicated to bringing its readers all the latest and most relevant industry updates. Visit this regularly-updated news feed for the coronavirus information and insights you need to guide your business through this challenging period.

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What’s blooming in botanicals: Potent extracts for plant-based solutions targeting brain health, immunity and...

20 Oct 2021 --- Botanical extracts are maintaining their hold in the natural supplements arena as consumers’ holistic well-being remains top of mind. Segments with significant growth in launches include products positioned for brain, mood and immune health, along with products containing CBD, hemp and cannabis.

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Givaudan unveils ashwagandha infusion for mood-elevating F&B as social media buzz takes off

20 Oct 2021 --- Flavor and fragrance titan Givaudan has unveiled an ashwagandha infusion, tapping into the COVID-19-induced megatrend for mood-enhancing F&B products. The liquid extract enables easier formulation into functional foods and beverages with improved solubility and taste, taking the ingredient beyond supplements.

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NPD in action: Botanicals

Consumers are looking for products with botanicals they believe improve health and well-being. Supplements and sports nutrition are the fastest growing categories tracked with botanical ingredients (Global, CAGR 2016-2020). In these categories, claims target specific health benefits and mood platforms focusing on immune health, relaxation or reducing stress, for example.

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The fourth frontier: Performance and sleep with Affron

Athletes of all standards are susceptible to poor sleep, characterized by a short sleep duration and poor sleep quality. This has been shown to reduce performance and impact general health and well-being. In this Pharmactive webinar, the company explores how its Affron solution can address sleep and active nutrition.

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olam food ingredients’ rebrand strategy taps into naturality and ingredient heritage trends

olam food ingredients (ofi), a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredients including dairy, has just revealed its new corporate brand. The identity taps into themes and colors which reflect ofi’s ability to drive innovation in all areas of its business to deliver more growth and impact for customers.

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NewsBite Podcast (Oct 11-15): “Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2022”

This week’s NewsBite podcast details major stories, which included Shared Planet topping Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2022, as well as Aker BioMarine investigating krill oil for liver and metabolic health. There was also a slew of new launches this week, including Ancient Nutrition’s fermented eggshell membrane collagen.

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This week in nutrition news, BGG World (BGG) introduced astaxanthin in oleoresin form – an addition to its existing astaxanthin range – following

Weekly Roundup: BGG introduces organic astaxanthin in oleoresin form, Dunkin’ coffee flavors feature in protein powder

22 Oct 2021 --- This week in nutrition news, BGG World (BGG) introduced astaxanthin in oleoresin form – an addition to its existing astaxanthin range – following National Organic Program (NOP) certification of its AstaZine. Dymatize, in... Read More

Probi’s net sales decreased by 18% to SEK 159 million (US$18.5 million) in Q3, despite strong underlying consumer demand

COVID-19 no longer driver for Probi growth, Q3 report indicates

22 Oct 2021 --- Probi’s net sales decreased by 18% to SEK 159 million (US$18.5 million) in Q3, despite strong underlying consumer demand, the Swedish-based probiotics company has announced. Read More

Vitamin D use significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to CRN's 2021 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.

Pandemic bolsters vitamin D consumption, reveals CRN’s annual consumer survey

22 Oct 2021 --- Vitamin D use significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)’s 2021 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. The survey of 3,089 US adults also reveals that... Read More

Sourse has launched Beauty Bites and Mood Bites as part of its line of vitamin-infused chocolate.

Sourse launches Beauty Bites and Mood Bites as a chocolate-vitamin hybrid

22 Oct 2021 --- US-based functional candy brand Sourse has launched Beauty Bites and Mood Bites as part of its line of vitamin-infused chocolate. “Chocolate’s natural properties make it one of the best formats for vitamins because it... Read More

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The European Parliament has released a report that outlines areas for improving Europe’s “Farm to Fork Strategy” for sustainable food.

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Industry weighs in on European Parliament’s efforts to revamp Farm to Fork Strategy

22 Oct 2021 --- The European Parliament has released a report that outlines areas for improving Europe’s “Farm to Fork Strategy,” originally... Read More

Nutrition Focus : Consumers turn to nutrition for exercise

As the umbrella of nutrition for exercise widens, key ingredients like caffeine, creatine and Lion’s Mane mushroom are proving popular in delivery formats from sports powders to beverages. There is also overlap with categories like brain health and immunity.

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The use of nutraceutical and functional ingredients in food and beverage launches, including supplements, has increased globally, featuring a +3% year-over-year growth when comparing 2020 and 2019 launches. In 2020, the top category of global product launches tracked with nutraceutical and functional ingredients was Supplements (19%). In 2020, the top ingredients of global product launches...
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