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US study uncovers "continued" use of harmful ingredients in OTC dietary supplements

15 Oct 2018 --- Potentially harmful active pharmaceuticals continue to be identified in US over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplements commonly marketed for sexual enhancement, weight loss or muscle building, according to a study published in JAMA. The researchers analyzed US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warnings from 2007 through 2016 to ...
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NPD in action: Skin health

Stressful modern lifestyles and society’s emphasis on youthfulness are driving new product launches with skin health claims. Global food and beverage product launches tracked with a skin health claim increased with a CAGR of +10 percent over the past five years. Moreover, manufacturers profit from a rapidly growing plant-based market as ...

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Sports nutrition innovation

The sports nutrition category showed an expressive increase in 2017, featuring +18% in 2017 vs. 2016. The leading subcategory for product launches tracked globally in 2017 is Sports Powders (51%). The leading protein ingredients used in all 2017 sports nutrition launches tracked are Whey Protein Isolate (22%), Whey Protein Concentrate (20%) and..

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A low FODMAP enzyme solution for baking

Finnish miller and oat producer Fazer Mills has developed an enzyme-based solution that the company says provides a low-FODMAP feature for wheat and rye baking. The company touts the patented LOFO enzyme, incorporated into Fazer LOFO improver, a..

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Trade disputes and the botanicals sector

Trade disputes and barriers around the world are forming a major point of discussion, with the food and nutrition industries impacted by several recent moves. At the beginning of August, it became official when the US imposed tariffs on..

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Event Review

CPhI Worldwide 2018

CPhI Global gathers the pharmaceutical industry’s main suppliers, distributors and buyers for ingredients, machinery, technology, package and contract services. This year’s edition, held in Madrid, Spain, brough..
09 Oct 2018 - 11 Oct 2018 Madrid, Spain
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Premix potential: Challenges and opportunities for BCAAs and plant-based offerings

01 Oct 2018 --- Increasing scientific evidence of the benefits of nutritional supplementation and the phenomenon of pill fatigue have led to increased consumer and industry interest in the incorporation of nutrient premixes into food and beverages to support a healthy diet. Of rising interest in both premix powders and beverages are branched chain ...

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Technical Paper

BioCell Collagen 2018 White Paper

This white paper discusses scientific & clinical research on BioCell Collagen®: a dietary ingredient that contains a highly bioavailable, naturally occurring matrix of hydrolyzed type II collagen, chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid (HA). The science support both joint and skin health.

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How super? Nutrient dense profiles and innovative NPD drive superfruit growth

12 Oct 2018 --- Despite there being no concise definition of a superfruit, this group of “health haloed” fruits are generally said to be rich in nutrients and offer dense health benefits, such as adaptogenic properties. As consumers..

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More young people in England are choosing not to drink alcohol

15 Oct 2018 --- Young people in England are not just drinking less alcohol, an increasing number is never taking up alcohol at all, according to a study published in BMC Public Health. The uptake in non-drinkers could bode well for new product ...

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Brexit’s impact on the sugar tax: Greater reductions in coronary heart..

15 Oct 2018 --- The British “sugar tax” will continue to reduce coronary heart disease ...

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Study: Ketogenic diet helps to prevent cognitive decline in mice..

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Chr. Hansen acquires dairy ingredient supplier Hundsbichler, raises organic..

15 Oct 2018 --- Chr. Hansen is further expanding its enzyme production and presence into the ...

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