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Nestlé plans to halt marketing confectionery and ice cream to children under 16

28 Nov 2022 --- Nestlé has revealed that from next July it will globally ban all marketing for children below 16 years of age on certain high-sugar products. Meanwhile, a call-to-action by the European Club of Childhood Dieticians (CEDE) was issued on Nutri-Score, as D and E-labeled products have shown to be below the World Health Organizations (WHO) criteria for ultra-processed foods,...

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Special Report

Bioavailability boosts: Clean-label ingredients and convenient formats inspire new innovation

24 Nov 2022 --- Bioavailability equals convenience – the more easily a nutrient can be absorbed, the easier consumers can fit those products into their busy lifestyles while still meeting their supplement needs. NutritionInsight speaks with industry experts from Pharmako Biotechnologies and Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients about the trends and innovations driving advancements in the...

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Nutraceuticals after COVID-19: Lonza highlights solutions for gut health, mobility and esports

18 Nov 2022 --- New nutraceutical trends are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumer interest spikes in gut health, joint health and mobility, active nutrition and esports. NutritionInsights sits down with Lindsey Toth, director of global marketing for capsules and health ingredients at Lonza, who shares insights on industry changes in light of COVID-19. The Swiss-based manufacturer...

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Bioavailability

Ingredient bioavailability plays a vital part in ensuring that the body absorbs valuable nutrients. For these purposes, manufacturers are using specific ingredient combinations, for example, black pepper extract, that enhances the absorption of curcumin in turmeric. Supplements are also enriched with ingredients that are highly absorbable on their own. This quality is used for immunity, mobility...

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Technical Paper

Manage your pain with Rephyll^®: Pain Management and Piper Nigrum β-caryophyllene

From Disproquima we would like to introduce Rephyll®, the new ingredient from our partner Aurea Biolabs’. The bioactive molecules β-caryophyllene and turmeric extract are encapsulated inside the strong and stable specific carriers of curcumin extract, followed by the removal of water by spray drying to obtain a well ordered liposomal β-Caryophyllene powder, Rephyll®,...

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Introducing hyaluronic acid matrix: reimagining HA for mobility and beauty

Hyaluronic acid (HA) has a strong foothold in the mobility and skin & beauty segments. But what is it about this ingredient that continues to attract formulators? And how can brands successfully stand out from the competition?Join Bioiberica to discover an HA solution with a difference. Our experts will spotlight Bioiberica’s patented HA matrix ingredient and the scientific evidence...

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Bon Vegan at Free From Functional Foods: Nutritional yeast for health-conscious and vegan consumers

Showcasing nutritional yeast for vegans and health-conscious consumers, the company details the yeast containing vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, which is often lacking in vegan diets. Karin Miller, a board member, explains that nutritional yeast is a more fun format than taking pills, and it’s also attractive due to its umami flavor, making it a substitute for parmesan cheese.

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Free From Functional Foods 2022: Spotlighting replacements to gluten, dairy and artificial flavors

Industry members shone a light on their latest introductions of clean label goods, including indulgent gluten-free desserts, vegan cheeses and novel food supplement formats at the Free From Functional Foods Expo in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (November 22 to 23, 2022). NPD has proliferated in the “free-from”...
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A study on brain development shows that higher body mass index is associated with poor brain health in children, based on MRI scans.

Increased BMI decreases brain function among children, study flags

28 Nov 2022 --- A study using data from long-term research on brain development shows that higher body mass index is associated with poor brain health in children, based on MRI scans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stresses that one... Read More

UK consumers are still wary about advancements in gene editing as they relate to food, according to a new poll released by YouGov.

British consumers concerned about relaxing laws surrounding gene-edited foods

25 Nov 2022 --- UK consumers are still wary about advancements in gene editing as they relate to food, according to a new poll released by YouGov. The poll follows the Second Reading of the government’s Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding)... Read More

SCCS has shared its revised opinion on vitamin A used in cosmetics and supplements to support skin health, cell growth and immunity.

SCCS opinion: Is total exposure to Vitamin A in cosmetics and food safe?

28 Nov 2022 --- The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has shared its revised opinion on vitamin A – retinol, retinyl acetate and retinyl palmitate – used in cosmetics and supplements to support skin health, cell growth and... Read More

At the Free From Functional Foods Expo in Amsterdam earlier this week, Danish-based Økolyst showcased its Nordic bone broth and health shots.

Økolyst spotlights Nordic bone broth and health shots leveraging hyaluronic acid and collagen

25 Nov 2022 --- At the Free From Functional Foods Expo in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, earlier this week, Danish-based Økolyst showcased its biodynamic products, including its bone broth, an entirely Scandinavian product using agriculture from... Read More

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Brenntag has confirmed takeover talks with US rival Univar Solutions and is understood to be debating the feasibility of an acquisition in the coming months.

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Takeover on the horizon? Brenntag makes preliminary indication of interest for Univar Solutions

28 Nov 2022 --- German chemicals distributor Brenntag has confirmed potential takeover talks with US rival Univar Solutions and is understood to be debating the... Read More

Nutrition Focus : Nutraceuticals

According to Innova Market Insights, nutraceutical product launches tripled in five years, from 2017 to 2021. Meanwhile, Europe was the region with the most nutraceutical launches in this period, making up 42% of the market share. The leading subcategory was sports powders, followed by... More

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Fiber innovation

The use of fiber in supplements and sports nutrition launches is decreasing globally, featuring a -1% year-over-year growth when comparing 2020 and 2021 launches. In 2021, the top subcategory of global supplements and sports nutrition launches tracked with fiber was sports bars (21%). In 2021, Sucralose (49%) was the leading ingredient among global supplements and sports nutrition launches...
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TOP 5 FIBER INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF SUPPLEMENTS AND SPORTS NUTRITION LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH FIBER (GLOBAL, 2021)

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