19 Apr 2024 --- A highly anticipated systematic review and meta-analysis has been conducted on the anaerobic power of TSI’s pre-workout supplement ingredient Peak ATP. The maximum strength... Read More

19 Apr 2024 --- This week in nutrition news, Clasado Biosciences’ Bimuno GOS (galacto-oligosaccharide) ingredient hit a scientific milestone. At the same time, MycoTechnology revealed that it... Read More

19 Apr 2024 --- An experiment involving 4.5 million gamers of Borderlands Science (BLS), a mini spin-off of Borderlands 3, a looter-shooter video game, has helped scientists trace the evolutionary... Read More

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

19 Apr 2024 --- Kemin Industries reveals it received a Novel Food authorization from the European Commission for BetaVia Pure. According to the company, the authorization marks a milestone for... Read More

17 Apr 2024 --- Dr. Mphumuzi Sukati is a senior nutrition and food systems officer at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Ghana. He discusses the FAO’s recently released compendium identifying 100 underutilized crops, also referred to as the “forgotten foods of Africa,” which have the potential to boost nutrition security on the continent. Dr. Sukati elaborates on the significance and nutritional benefits of some of these crops, which are indigenous or well-suited to the local environment.

16 Apr 2024 --- At Natural Products Expo West (NPEW), we meet with the American Botanical Council to discuss the industry’s trends and issues. Stefan Gafner, the organization’s chief science officer, and its founder, Mark Blumenthal, underscore the need for quality control as they see a continued availability of adulterated botanicals on the market. Gafner details how supply chain constraints drive adulteration and dilution in the industry.

12 Apr 2024 --- ResBiotic Nutrition’s CEO and founder, Dr. Vivek Lal, tells us at Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) that the company aims to restore wellness and health through the gut axis with science-backed supplements. The company’s ResB Lung Support contains a probiotic mix that targets the gut-lung axis, while its latest prebiotic addition, prebeet Energy+ powder, works on the gut-energy axis. 

11 Apr 2024 --- Aker Biomarine recently added algae oil to its portfolio of krill oil omega-3s, which the company notes contains the highest natural concentration level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on the market. We meet up with the company’s CEO, Matt Johansen, to discuss the latest launch, the company’s efforts in sustainability and its importance in the omega-3 supply chain, the growing demand for omega-3s and ongoing supply challenges.

10 Apr 2024 --- Élan M. Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, details the evolution of analytical testing in the nutrition industry at the recent Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) trade show, ensuring the purity and potency of botanicals. The company recently added blockchain technology to help its clients combat adulteration and additional testing capabilities for microbiological and residual solvent testing and tetrahydrocannabinol analysis — the psychoactive compound in marijuana.

15 Apr 2024 --- Effervescent formulations employ highly concentrated ingredients and allow for eco-friendly packaging and lower emissions during transport. Recently, effervescent beverage tablets are on the rise for sustainability. Learn how Jungbunzlauer solutions help to overcome typical challenges of these products during production and storage stability.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Jungbunzlauer. 

11 Mar 2024 --- When you add GrainSweet® Liquid Maltodextrin to your active nutrition applications, you get the production efficiencies, clean labels, and clean tastes your applications need. This versatile drop-in sweetening solution helps you create consumer-friendly labels and delicious products that are sure to be a hit.This Technical Paper is from ADM. 

26 Feb 2024 --- Our formulation expertise, consumer insights, and robust portfolio of science-backed microbiome solutions that help support digestive, skin, metabolic, and immune health can enrich your current supplement line for the more well-rounded health benefits consumers seek. Let us help give your brand an edge with our holistic, biotic-enhanced products.This Technical Paper is from ADM. 

18 Dec 2023 --- This technical paper cites research and market data to highlight the crucial role of Omega-3 in cardiovascular health, Alzheimer’s disease, and its anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating functions. Additionally, this paper explores the application of CABIO’s Omega-3 in prenatal nutrition, dietary supplementation, and in food and beverage solutions.This Technical Paper is from Cabio Biotech.

04 Dec 2023 --- Delve into the science behind Dermial^®: the first hyaluronic acid (HA) matrix ingredient for skin & beauty. Through its three naturally occurring components – hyaluronic acid, glycosaminoglycans and collagen – Dermial^® empowers manufacturers to develop cutting-edge products that nourish, hydrate and replenish skin. Discover more in our scientific summary.This Technical Paper is from Bioiberica. 

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. 

18 Jul 2023 --- In this episode, we speak with Fonterra about its brand Nutiani and the latest iteration in its Global State of Health and Wellbeing report series. Findings in the report include growing consumer interest in the “interconnectedness” of health and the consumer push for products that support holistic well-being. Fonterra's lead nutritionist helps us interpret the report and reveals how customers can utilize its insights

20 Mar 2024 --- Seize the opportunity to dive into unprecedented results on the prebiotic effect of cranberry polyphenols. Symrise’s health experts will reveal how to innovate with Prebiocran™, the next generation of gut health solution, supported by a 5-year Chair of Research.

12 Mar 2024 --- Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI) has determined that Sustainable Nutrition is a key Mega Trend shaping the industry in 2024. Food is at the heart of one of the biggest challenges of our time – how do we feed a growing population whilst managing the accelerated environmental degradation of our planet? We urgently need to find solutions.

05 Mar 2024 --- Explore the latest consumer trends shaping the industry, gain insights into the specific expectations women have from their supplements and uncover the fastest-growing subcategories. Powered by insights from Innova and the Industry Transparency Center. We will then provide an overview of the cutting-edge ingredients and nutritional science with speakers from ADM, Gnosis and KD Pharma. We will finish with ready-to-launch unique concepts that go beyond traditional pills, offering solutions that enable brand owners to stand out and succeed in the competitive women's health market.

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

21 Nov 2023 --- Chr. Hansen delves into the areas of gut and gut-brain health: Christopher Martoni, PhD will take you on a journey through the fascinating science behind Chr. Hansen’s newest probiotic strain: CLEPIUS™ L. plantarum.