19 Apr 2024 --- Nestlé’s leading infant and early childhood nutrition brands sold in low- and middle-income countries contain high levels of added sugar, as opposed to the same... Read More

12 Apr 2024 --- Netherlands-based food ingredient expert Corbion is working with manufacturers to expand enriched grains selection to include folic acid-fortified corn tortillas. Folic acid has... Read More

11 Apr 2024 --- The newly introduced enhancements to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) incorporate science-based revisions and recommendations from... Read More

11 Apr 2024 --- The 2024 Breast Milk Substitutes (BMS) Index by the global NGO Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI), based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, analyzes the responsible marketing... Read More

05 Apr 2024 --- This week in nutrition news, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an artificial intelligence (AI) powered health tool. Meanwhile, the Infant Nutrition Council of America... Read More

19 Jan 2024 --- At FiE 2023, in Frankfurt, Germany, we sat down with Keiji Iga, the senior manager and head of business development Europe at Kyowa Hakko, to discuss its venture in human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) production. He details the health benefits and versatility of 6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt and gives insights into the results of Kyowa Hakko’s recent novel food applications for 2’-Fucosyllactose and 3’-Sialyllactose sodium salt. We also explore the company’s plans for 2024.

12 Dec 2023 --- The ingredients business of the French dairy cooperative Sodiaal, Euroserum, is reorienting its business strategy after 50 years in infant nutrition. The demineralized whey-centric company is expanding into cheese and bakery with specialty dairy ingredients as demand for formula wanes. Thomas Hämmelmann, managing director, shares how the company is also shifting conventional practices to reduce emissions on the farm and in processing. 

21 Mar 2023 --- Kendamil’s line of halal and kosher goat milk-based early-life nutrition products comprises an infant formula, a follow-on milk and a toddler milk. In addition, it is marketed as an A2 milk, a label claim that has been picking up in recent years. Dylan McMahon, director at Kendal Nutricare division, comments on how the novel dairy product holds up against traditional cow milk-based formula.

15 Feb 2023 --- Henry Johnson, the director of Baobab Exports, along with the company’s African plant hunter, Gus Le Breton, discuss the nutrient rich and high-energy African superfruit, baobab. The only fruit in the world to grow in a dry, powdered form on the tree, we speak about the superfruit’s taste, possible applications and prebiotic properties and get a glimpse of the company’s award-winning baobab puree.

08 Dec 2021 --- Vaneeghen promotes Balchem’s Ferrochel iron as allowing a more precise dosage for the heavily regulated infant nutrition market. Vaneeghen’s marketing executive Snezhana Kirina details the nuances of the guidelines in this space, as well as Ferrochel’s bioavailability and tolerability advantages.

02 Oct 2023 --- This white paper explores the benefits of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) for children’s cognitive development, immune function, and gut well-being. We hope it inspires you to create science-backed infant nutrition products.This Technical Paper is from Valio

28 Nov 2022 --- 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®, without any variation in the functional properties.This Technical Paper is from Disproquima. 

22 Jun 2020 --- Toddlerhood is characterized by intense development. In terms of nutrition, it is a transitional period from an infant to an adult diet and eating habits are built up for life. Therefore, what are the nutritional recommendations? How do parents manage this transition? How valuable are specifically developed products?  Find out more in our article concerning the nutritional needs of toddlers.

18 May 2020 --- In this research bulletin, Dr Anu Turpeinen explores clinical studies on baby formula rich in phospholipids. Fat globules in mammal milk are coated with a milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) consisting of complex lipids such as phospholipids. Phospholipids are naturally found in dairy fat and as part of MFGM have been associated with effects related to cognitive development and immune function in several scientific studies. Phospholipids can unlock business opportunities that include enhancing baby formula recipes, developing new products, or entering new markets.

26 Nov 2015 --- Ingredia Nutritional, renowned for offering truly innovative ingredients with scientifically validated health benefits, has launched its own production of Lactoferrin. PRODIET Lactoferrin provides all the benefits of the lactoferrin in a non-denatured form. It comes directly from fresh milk thanks to a cutting-edge technology. Its nutritional qualities enable health benefits such as: immunity, gut health, anti-microbial properties.

09 Mar 2023 --- Niels Banke, chief scientific officer at DSM/Glycom, talks to NutritionInsight about why human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are essential for early nutrition, the many benefits they provide and how the company’s production and research holds for lifetime nutrition and details the company's HMO donation program.

19 Sep 2022 --- The UK government was described as “taking a step back” on banning certain products which was earlier implied. FrieslandCampina continued its expansion in immune health with probiotics, and Lallemand received recognition from the Canada Health Authority for probiotic strains for infant nutrition.

11 Apr 2022 --- This week’s NewsBite podcast details UK regulations on calorie information, the Action on Sugar and the Obesity Health Alliance findings on sugar reduction in the industry, and an inspection of the Abbott nutrition facility in Sturgis.

28 Mar 2022 --- Today’s NewsBite podcast explores the nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals that could supplement mental health treatment. Other top stories this week include trendy clothing brand Pangaia expanding into functional bars, and next-generation infant nutrition progress, including ByHeart’s “from scratch” formula. 

09 Aug 2021 --- This week, the US Food Labeling Modernization Act was introduced in both houses of Congress, and a study revealed that over a third of caregivers give non-recommended milks to infants and toddlers. This NewsBite episode also details new studies, including one finding that surplus glucose can cause damage at the cellular level.

29 Feb 2024 --- HMO Global Webinar - Benefits and evidence on multiple HMOs in infants and young children development & market trends.

09 May 2023 --- Join this webinar to dive into the scientific field of HMOs and its latest insights. Stina Rikke Jensen, Ph.D., will focus on the signature function of HMOs and present new scientific data. Combined with the new data, Stina will provide an overview of the current evidence on HMOs and discuss how to further substantiate the promising potential of HMOs for food applications.

18 Aug 2020 --- A shortage of natural, organic protein ingredients has prevented many manufacturers from entering the organic market. However, there remains plenty of opportunities for dairy solutions in this space. In this webinar, Arla Food Ingredients give valuable insights into how to make, and go to market, with organic products, as well as examining the latest trends in dairy.

27 Nov 2019 --- Human breast milk is considered the gold standard in infant nutrition, but breast milk substitutes are needed in certain situations. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the market has demanded high quality infant formula that provides newborns with the protective effects of breast milk. Therefore, infant formulas that are gradually being introduced to the market are intended to have a composition more similar to breast milk.Biosearch Life provides solutions to bring the greatest benefit to the baby and to respond to market demands, contributing to infant formulas that mimic breast milk. Watch this webinar to learn more.

06 Feb 2018 --- First utilized as an essential ingredient in infant nutrition, the market potential of L-Carnitine has evolved in recent years to now provide beneficial support across multiple product categories. L-Carnitine is enjoying significant growth of almost 31 percent in food and beverages with sports-related claims when comparing 2012 and 2017 launch activity. Further innovation is taking place as the mainstreaming of sports nutrition accelerates.