01 Apr 2024 --- The major health and nutrition industry news in March included Balchem revealing a collaboration with Virginia Tech to research the health benefits of minerals, dsm-firmenich... Read More

28 Mar 2024 --- Cognition-boosting ingredients are emerging as a lifespan megatrend as consumers of all ages look to enhance their brain power. Older generations want to support cognition... Read More

18 Mar 2024 --- At this year’s Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) in California, US, mood and brain health emerged as one of the key trends, with brands presenting their scientifically backed... Read More

04 Mar 2024 --- Today, FrieslandCampina Ingredients launches Biotis DHA FlexP 15 and Biotis DHA FlexP 20, two new algae-based, microencapsulated DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) powders for brain health,... Read More

19 Feb 2024 --- Döhler and Superbrewed Food are collaborating on the large-scale production of a non-GMO, plant-based and allergen-free postbiotic protein ingredient, which can replace or... Read More

12 Jan 2024 --- FrieslandCampina Ingredients unveiled a heat-stable whey protein ingredient — Nutri Whey ProHeat — at FiE 2023. It can be added to medical nutrition products to provide a nutrient-dense liquid formulation with low viscosity, neutral pH, good drinkability and a clean taste. Vicky Davies, global senior marketing director, performance, active & medical nutrition, tells us more about how the company’s protein-enriched launches support gut health and protein needs among high-end nutrition markets. 

07 Sep 2023 --- FrieslandCampina Ingredients (FCI) recently launched its whey-based protein, Biotis Fermentis, fermented with prebiotics for holistic health benefits for the gut. The product is designed for the sports nutrition segment as about 86% of sporters face digestive and gastrointestinal problems from the natural stresses the body undergoes during intense training.

02 Dec 2021 --- FrieslandCampina Ingredients recently made waves with its entrance to the plant-based arena. Jouke Veldman, global market development lead, explains how the dairy giant is balancing these two spaces, as well as how it is differentiating itself. For example, taste and texture improvements – as well as powder properties – are helping to create a novel proposition.

24 Nov 2021 --- Lallemand and FrieslandCampina Ingredients (FCI) have verified the compatibility and impact of synbiotics created with FCI’s GOS and Lallemand’s probiotics. This follows a collaboration to strengthen their position in the gut health arena by building off each other’s core capabilities: pre- and probiotics. New products and clinical trials are soon to follow.

02 Jun 2020 --- FrieslandCampina Ingredients is set to launch a new platform, Biotis, which is centered on gut health alongside other all-encompassing wellness benefits such as immune health, sleep health and maternal health. In line with the platform launch, the company is unveiling Biotis GOS as a leading ingredient within its gut health range.

20 Sep 2018 --- Micelate™ Prestige has a prolonged digestion profile compared to other common dairy protein sources available in the sports nutrition market, ensuring a sustained release of amino acids and supporting muscle mass and gain augmentation during sleep or when a longer recovery period is available. 

11 Oct 2017 --- Numerous studies have investigated the importance of protein supplementation in supporting skeletal muscle growth in response to exercise and/or prevention of muscle mass loss during physical inactivity. However to improve the effectiveness of protein, the right protein source and timing of ingestion is important.

15 Dec 2014 --- Proteins are an essential part of a diet. Protein helps to maintain muscle massand have an important role to regulate processes in the body. For the active body it is important to have the nutrients when the body needs it most. Appropriately timed protein intake is an important component of an overall exercise training program, essential for proper recovery, immune function and maintenance of lean body mass. The overall advice is to consume protein immediately after exercise to maximize muscle protein synthesis.

07 Feb 2022 --- Today’s NewsBite Podcast details FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ trends and developments set to drive the evolution of supplements and F&B for 2022. The Swiss government has advised that elderly should take vitamin D supplements every day, while AB Biotek unveiled a yeast-based supplement, which may support the type of immunity induced by certain vaccines.

25 Oct 2021 --- Last week in nutrition news, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University developed the Food Compass, a holistic nutrition profiling system. This NewsBite podcast also delves into NPD launches from Lallemand Health Solutions and Hum Nutrition, as well as exclusive interviews with FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Daydream Drinks.

02 Aug 2021 --- This NewsBite podcast details Kraft’s fat-free mayo discontinuation, BASF’s “considerable decrease” in its Q2 Nutrition & Health report and the study-proven stress relief benefits of FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ Biotis SleepWell concept. Additionally, Vitafoods Europe is embracing a hybrid approach.

21 May 2021 --- Mental health and well-being are high on the agenda in this week’s nutrition developments. FrieslandCampina Ingredients revealed its Biotis GOS can provide anxiety relief in young women, while Pharmactive’s saffron ingredient Affron was recognized as an official aid for low mood-related issues in the US. Crucially, an end to the viral pandemic will by no means be an end to mental health concerns, Gencor shared.

01 Mar 2021 --- The last week saw the US FDA issue stern reminders about mental health claims. Other major stories include partnerships between FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Cayuga Milk Ingredients, and between Ferring, Rebiotix and MyBiotics.  

26 Oct 2021 --- Consumer satisfaction with digestive health is on the decline - dropping from 56% in 2018 to 50% in 2020.  At the same time, it’s been placed firmly in the spotlight by consumers as they increasingly recognise the link between good digestive health and good overall health.⁽¹⁾ 

25 Feb 2021 --- Over the last year, consumers have increasingly sought to improve their immune health, especially via products with strong scientific substantiation. According to FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ webinar, a promising ingredient in this space is bioactive proteins derived from dairy’s whey fraction, such as lactoferrin. The webinar also delves into the latest consumer insights and the role dairy plays in health and immunity. 

08 Dec 2020 --- This webinar from FrieslandCampina Ingredients details the latest science in the emerging field of the gut-brain axis. Experts explain the impact of nutrition on the microbiota and brain health, as well as the exciting opportunities to tap into this growing market.

02 Oct 2018 --- Industry developers are targeting on the go beverage solutions, with items that incorporate between 10 and 20 grams of protein proving especially popular, a poll has identified. Diderik Moerdijk, Marketing Performance Nutrition at FrieslandCampina DMV explores the high protein beverage market segment, tipping clear protein drinks, in this webinar entitled Beyond traditional lifestyle nutrition: Moving with the times.

29 Mar 2018 --- Protein is becoming mainstream, but for elite athletes it remains a struggle to find the right nutrition for the right time. Elite athletes look for a natural, proven concept that improves their performance. But which type of protein to use? Based on current scientific literature and our own findings, FrieslandCampina developed an ingredient that fits the needs of your most ambitious consumer.