06 Sep 2024 --- This week in nutrition news, the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) received a significant contribution from the Japanese government to help provide school meals to students in... Read More

06 Sep 2024 --- Industry experts predict that consumer interest in natural ingredients is here to stay. Lycored, Pharmactive, CarobWay and Ayana Bio tell us that a growing understanding of... Read More

06 Sep 2024 --- In 2023, 13.5% of US households (18 million households) were food insecure “at least sometime during the year,” according to the 2023 Household Food Security in the US... Read More

06 Sep 2024 --- Halving salt intake can significantly lower the blood pressure of those prescribed medication for cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the research group Action on Salt... Read More

06 Sep 2024 --- An international interdisciplinary team of researchers has engineered an aqueous solution — an oil-free super lubricant — from alternative proteins such as potato... Read More

03 Sep 2024 --- The well-established pediatrician Dr. Tanya Altmann is joining the ongoing “Eye on a Healthy School Year” campaign by botanicals R&D company OmniActive. She gives us details about the campaign and discusses the importance of nutrition to maintaining a healthy eyesight during childhood. She highlights the benefits of lutein and other tips for parents looking to preserve their children’s eyesight.

30 Aug 2024 --- A recent Action on Salt and Sugar report, “Healthiness Assessment in the UK Out of Home Sector,” reveals that as much as 75% of popular takeaway foods are unhealthy. We sit down with Dr. Monique Tan, Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition at Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Public Health and Policy and the lead author of the report, to better understand how nutritional transparency in out of home (OOH) foods could impact public health outcomes.

26 Aug 2024 --- Contemporary agri-food systems depend on antibiotic use, leading to health concerns for livestock animals and humans. We discuss the issues of antibacterial and antimicrobial resistance with Erik Ruiz, safer pharma program manager at the European branch of the international organization Health Care without Harm. Ruiz further tells us about the significance of the upcoming UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on antimicrobial resistance in September 2024.

09 Aug 2024 --- Kyowa Hakko USA has achieved recent advancements in its flagship branded ingredients, Cognizin and Immuse, through cutting-edge research and product development. At IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US, Karen Todd, VP for global brand marketing, explored the consumer trends inspiring this innovation and how the company is looking to expand and strengthen its claims.

05 Aug 2024 --- Dutch start-up Vivici has introduced its beta-lactoglobulin whey protein produced via precision fermentation. Beta-lactoglobulin is the most common whey protein in cow’s milk and boasts unique nutritional and functional advantages, in addition to being more sustainably produced. Stephan van Sint Fiet, CEO of Vivici, explains how the ingredient’s higher leucine and branched-chain amino acid content can deliver more value to consumers in the US.

02 Sep 2024 --- LANDKIND Pure Salidroside is a bioactive uniquely crafted by fermentation. It bypasses the need to harvest the endangered Rhodiola species. Through bioengineering, we have given formulators a pure bioactive ingredient without any harmful byproducts. Better for health and better for our planet.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Gencor. 

19 Aug 2024 --- Learn how the unique combination of soluble and insoluble PACs in Cran d’Or’s TotalPAC can be effectively used as a holistic solution in women’s health formulas.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals.  

05 Aug 2024 --- Metabolic health is a top-of-mind subject for a large portion of the U.S. population concerned about obesity and elevated sugar levels; they’re looking for solutions to overall health problems. In an increasingly saturated weight-loss market, new products must distinguish themselves by showcasing clear advantages over existing options to compete effectively.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Gencor.

24 Jun 2024 --- The stats don't lie; consumers are searching for functional foods and beverages, and it's a huge trend. From hydration, performance, and energy to mood, mental sharpness, and immunity, consumers eat and drink their way to healthier living. With no signs of a slowdown, innovation is the key.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Gencor. 

27 May 2024 --- Today’s women are looking to improve their general health and wellness to remain fit, active and confident in the short term and to facilitate healthy aging in the long term. Bionap offers a range of Plant-Based ingredients designed and clinically proven for women’s health.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Bionap. 

17 Jan 2024 --- In this episode, we speak to Sylvia Klinger, nutrition consultant and founder of Hispanic Food Communications about the relevance and rise of the Blue Zone diet. Having grown up in Loma Linda, the popularized zone in California, US she is uniquely positioned to describe nutritional principles in relation to the diet. Klinger provides her career insights and personal approach to nutrition, in the context of the region and food culture she grew up in.  

18 Dec 2023 --- In this episode of the NutriPod podcast, we speak to Dr. Vanessa Castagna, the Director of Clinical and Scientific Affairs at TurtleTree, who explains what lactoferrin is and its primary functions in the human body. Castagna explores the challenges associated with the traditional means of production, TurtleTree’s proprietary animal-free fermentation-derived lactoferrin and the latest scientific research on the ingredient.

15 Nov 2023 --- In this episode, we speak with Dr. Viktoriya Nikolova, a medical science liaison for ADM. Dr. Nikolova explains recent findings in the field as well as how ADM’s ingredients may be used to support mood and other aspects of mental well-being. Lastly, Dr. Nikolova discusses what the future holds regarding research and innovation in the gut-brain space.

18 Oct 2023 --- In this episode, we speak with Mariko Hill, global innovation manager at Gencor, to discuss the women’s health and active nutrition market, developments in ingredients and products on the market and which functional ingredients are missing for female health. She also highlights several ingredients that Gencor offers for women’s nutrition and their benefits, detailing the role of scientific and consumer research in the company’s product development.

13 Sep 2023 --- In this episode, we speak with Stein Ulve, the CEO of Eevia Health, to discuss the health benefits and sustainability of the company’s Arctic organic ingredients it sources from the forests of the Finnish Lapland, and how it substantiates these benefits through research and development as a small company. Ulve notes the industry’s growing importance of establishing a reliable and credible supply chain, in addition to high-quality products. 

05 Sep 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of highlights from the snacking edition. Global flavors from hyper-specific regions give snackers a window into life inside rural Japan. We also examine snack trends, such as those among different generations. Survey data reveals an uptick in indulgence for younger consumers.

28 Aug 2024 --- Synbiotics, particularly the combination of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) and probiotics, have emerged as a key focus area for innovation pioneered by the infant nutrition sector. Additionally, emerging science indicates that synbiotic solutions may also support health across all stages of life.  Join this webinar, featuring expert speakers from the Novonesis Human Health Biosolutions team, to learn more about our newest synbiotic solution for infant health and our synbiotic portfolio spanning across health areas and life stages.

01 Aug 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of highlights from the Nutrition Insight edition.The supplements market is booming, driven by a growing aging population and a rise in social media health influencers. While demand for CBD is still relevant, alternatives like PEA are moving into the spotlight for their use in joint health, sports recovery and sleep.This edition also explores specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), which are converted from omega-3s and play a critical role in inflammation. Meanwhile, nutrient-dense pulses are positioned to address a range of chronic conditions through their unique compositions.Flavors with functional benefits, supplements for skin health and eco-friendly supplement packaging trends are also highlighted in this issue focused on health and nutrition.

18 Jul 2024 --- Discover Balchem’s new patented choline-enriched L-5-MTHF ingredient, Optifolin+™ and how this innovative folate form supports optimal cellular health across all life stages. From prenatal through adulthood explore how this scientific breakthrough opens transformative potential in dietary supplementation.

19 Jun 2024 --- Deep dive into the world of biotics and the microbiome. This webinar brought to you by KHNI looks to explore the science behind postbiotics, along with the potential role postbiotics can play as a vehicle to meet consumer needs in not only digestive health, but beyond this to other areas of consumer interest, such as immune and cognitive health. The increased focus on postbiotics has been spurred on by the explosion of research and patent filings in this area. In addition to this, increased desire to age both gracefully and healthily, along with growing awareness of the links between systems throughout the body has created a focus on the impact one health system may have on another.