oral health
20 Mar 2023
--- On the occasion of World Oral Health Day (March 20), the FDI World Dental Federation is calling on governments and global health bodies to prioritize action against oral diseases.
23 Jan 2023
--- The supplement market’s proliferation is being driven by mega-trends toward holistic well-being, beauty-from-within and immunity support in the aftermath of a global pandemic. Supplements offer numerous health...
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12 Oct 2022
--- Innova Market Insights has identified “Redefining Value” as its top F&B trend for 2023, as consumers adapt to a global cost-of-living crisis in the face of economic and political volatility. With budgets...
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05 Apr 2022
--- US-based ProBiora Health is launching a probiotic aimed at supporting children’s oral health and overall well-being. The ProBioraKids is described as the first probiotic specially formulated to help protect against...
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“Biologically irrelevant?” ISA rebukes claim that sweeteners during pregnancy increases obesity risk
20 Jan 2022
--- The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) has responded to a recent study that found consuming low or no-calorie sweeteners during pregnancy or breastfeeding raises the risk of obesity in the offspring of lab mice. The...
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23 Jul 2021
--- The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its draft opinion on the safety of dietary sugars, which confirms various links between the intake of different categories of sugars and the risk of developing chronic...
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12 Jul 2021
--- Beverages rich in antimicrobial plant polyphenols, such as Ocean Spray's cranberry juice, can suppress the growth of bacteria linked to plaque formation, according to a new study published in the journal Beverages.
09 Jul 2021
--- Symrise has launched its first processed probiotic dedicated to oral health. SymReboot OC has proven efficacy in strengthening gums and promoting a healthy oral microbiome. It can be used in various products, including...
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Probi invests US$6M in Blis Technologies’ probiotics for throat infections, immunity and oral health
06 Jul 2021
--- Swedish probiotics company Probi is investing approximately NZ$9 million (US$6.4 million) in newly issued shares in Blis Technologies, a New Zealand probiotics company. Blis has clinically documented bacterial strains to...
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09 Jun 2021
--- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released guidance outlining key investments for the nutrition sector within President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request – the President’s recommendation...
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19 Mar 2021
--- Brushing teeth, flossing and rinsing are long-established means of preventing dental diseases, but the role of nutrition is not fully understood. Nonetheless, food, beverages and supplements can all play various parts in...
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12 Mar 2021
--- This week in nutrition news, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) announced the winners of its AHPA Awards, while Gencor had its herbal extract AGEprost approved for prostate health claims. Meanwhile, Aker...
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18 Feb 2021
--- While infant nutrition has long been an industry mainstay, children have historically been grouped with adults. However, a shift is starting to occur as new research pinpoints the unique needs of children. NutritionInsight...
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28 Jan 2021
--- BioGaia is launching its complete adult health portfolio in Sweden, with its BioGaia Osfortis for bone health and BioGaia Prodentis for the mouth now available on the domestic market.“In line with our already...
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27 Jan 2021
--- Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Reduct ingredient has potential in oral care applications, according to a new clinical trial. The findings build on previous research and show beneficial outcomes for mouth and gum-related...
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30 Nov 2020
--- Chr. Hansen is entering the dental health segment with a dissolvable probiotic lozenge that can help reduce acid-producing bacteria in the mouth. Three years in the making, the launch addresses consumer demand for convenient...
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16 Nov 2020
--- “Tailored to Fit” is one of Innova Market Insights’ Top Trends for 2021, bringing personalized nutrition further into the spotlight and highlighting differences in generational preferences within this...
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13 Aug 2020
--- The oral health sector is a “large and underdeveloped supplement market,” according to PharmaLinea. This is “surprising,” considering the high prevalence of oral diseases. With as many flaws as...
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05 Aug 2020
--- The convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic with evolving eating behaviors is expanding the scope of the superfoods market. As consumer awareness of vitamin and mineral synergies expands, demand for superfoods that aid in the...
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09 Jul 2020
--- As the potential benefits of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) continue to be elucidated for infants and adults alike, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (N&B) is making major steps in its HMO sector. A new Finnish...
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