26 Jul 2024 --- The upcoming annual World Nature Conservation Day (July 28), highlights the importance of natural resource preservation. To mark the occasion this week, the FAO, South... Read More

26 Jul 2024 --- Although South Africa has established a rigid and cumbersome legal system governing access to indigenous biodiversity and associated traditional knowledge, Parceval has secured... Read More

26 Jul 2024 --- Nutraceutical specialist Sabinsa conducted a preliminary study analyzing the safety, tolerability and health benefits of daily supplementation of its Sabeet beetroot extract in... Read More

26 Jul 2024 --- This week in nutrition news, Cheribundi revealed five Team USA Olympic athletes will represent the company at the Paris games, Brightseed and Manitoba Harvest unveiled two new... Read More

25 Jul 2024 --- The annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD),... Read More

17 Jul 2024 --- At the ongoing IFT First 2024 trade show in Chicago, US, Dan Force, VP of innovation and marketing at Prinova, tells us the company is examining social media “closer than ever” as their impact on supplement trends grows in size and speed. Following social media trends helps Prinova’s product development process and to proactively respond to potential effects on ingredient supply chains.

11 Jul 2024 --- At Daesang’s headquarters in Seoul, Korea, we sit down with Angie Jang, the company’s marketing manager for the marketing division of the ingredient business unit, to discuss the multifunctional benefits and versatility of its GoldRella and White Chlorella solutions for plant-based food applications. Jang also details the company’s future vision for these innovative offerings.

10 Jul 2024 --- We catch up with Dr. Wookyung Chung, the VP and head of Food R&D at Samyang at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Chung details the company’s latest innovations, speaks to the trends and consumer demands impacting the industry and offers a glimpse into Samyang’s future focuses.

27 Jun 2024 --- Traceability and strict safety standards are of growing importance to the Chinese market, which is showing broad interest in collagen ingredients. Henry Ye, general manager for Asia, explains how PB Leiner is demonstrating full traceability for its fish collagen due to a joint venture with the largest tilapia fish processing company in China. He also describes how cultural differences make fish collagen particularly appealing to Asian consumers.

27 Jun 2024 --- InGood by Olga’s upcycled yellow pea ingredient Peakara has been designed for active and senior nutrition formulations. We caught up with Charlotte Bastian, business unit manager, who describes the concentrate as having a complex amino acid profile featuring unsaturated fatty acids and fibers with a chemical index of 157 and digestibility of PDCAAS of 1. The company also outlined its Vision 2035 circular business strategy.

22 Jul 2024 --- Fruit d’Or’s PlantEFA features a unique 1:1:1 ratio of omegas, distinguishing it as an exceptional source of fatty acids compared to other oils. Learn how this upcycled cranberry seed oil can meet consumer demand for plant-based omegas.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals. 

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. 

10 Jun 2024 --- Beauty-from-within products are capturing the curiosity of consumers worldwide. So, how can brands stay one step ahead in this competitive arena – and give their portfolios a glow-up? Our report reveals the trends shaping the future of the market, insights on today’s nutricosmetic consumer, unexplored growth opportunities and expert innovation tips.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Bioiberica. 

05 Feb 2024 --- Together with our partner AIDP, Disproquima presents Magtein®, an innovative Magnesium threonate salt that improves memory, alleviate anxiety, and help to prevent cognitive decline. Magtein® is the only magnesium compound that has been shown by two double blind placebo-controlled studies to effectively raise the brain’s magnesium levels, which leads to enhanced learning abilities, working memory, and short-and long-term memory.This Technical Paper is from Disproquima. 

29 Jan 2024 --- Holistic health starts with good mobility. Laying the foundation for key aspects of wellbeing; fostering strength and flexibility, while supporting mental health. Download the paper to discover FruiteX-B®, the new patented, novel food approved ingredient igniting new opportunities with a mobility health movement.This Technical Paper is from vaneeghen. 

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.  

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.

16 Aug 2023 --- In this episode, we speak with Emily Navarro, Lonza’s global product marketing manager for nutrition products and services, and Amy Sunderman, the company’s director of R&D for ingredients regarding the potential for Lonza’s UC-II ingredient in the functional food and beverage sector in light of a new benchtop study, which demonstrated its retention under different processing and manufacturing conditions. 

12 Jun 2023 --- Monique van de Vijver, innovation manager health at the Solidaridad Network, discusses the organization’s recent move to introduce high-value botanicals to smallholder farmers to give them a higher income and drive the transition to more ecological production practices. Van De Vijver goes over sustainability issues in the medicinal plant industry and how the organization aims to overcome these in a project in India.

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.

14 Jun 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of highlights from the soups and sauces edition.Inspiration from global cuisines is becoming more nuanced with African flavors coming into the spotlight. Authentic spice blends true to regional tastes are elevating foods, while limited editions allow consumers to dip into novel experiences.This edition also explores today’s bakery trends and Brazil’s booming ingredients sector. In health and wellness, we examine the latest biotic ingredients and healthy aging ingredients for active seniors.

21 May 2024 --- There are so many regulatory sources to check if an ingredient is authorized for nutritional purpose in the European Union with national specificities. The regulatory frameworks governing ingredients for nutritional use in food and dietary supplements as well as Health Claims, differ between the European Union and the U.S.Our digital solution Supplements R&D Insight summarizes the European and American regulatory status of ingredients (authorized, restricted or forbidden). In addition to a great source for product ideation, the scientific part enables to determine whether sufficient data exist to support your pending Health Claims in Europe and structure/function claims in the U.S.

02 May 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of themes from the ready meal edition. Discover how small ingredients like yeast are making a big impact on savory flavor, as well as modern fermentation techniques to perfect the taste and nutrition of plant-based foods. Cooking at home has gotten more exciting as consumers aim to reign in spending with chef-inspired and fusion flavors. We’ll also explore “an ocean of possibilities” with hydrocolloids from the sea and the FDA’s new Food Traceability Rule—FSMA 204. In other news, brands should beware of SARMs, unauthorized muscle-building supplement ingredients, which are appearing in online stores. 

25 Apr 2024 --- The food market is currently facing a shift in social dynamics, contributing to strong performance in the global nutrition market, which is moving from a sport and weight management focus to a wider health and wellness category. As a leading and historical producer of synthetic and natural vanillins, Syensqo will present the range of benefits natural vanillin can offer for nutrition products, backed by scientific evidence and case studies.