18 Apr 2024 --- New clinical research finds that Kerry’s postbiotic ingredient, Wellmune, trains the innate immune system — one of two primary immune system functions. The ingredient trains innate immune cells to use... Read More

03 Apr 2024 --- There is an increasing demand for coloring food ingredients that offer clean label options across F&B applications. This is often accompanied by higher expectations for stability and color yield. Suppliers are... Read More

18 Mar 2024 --- IFE Manufacturing, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, will return to the ExCeL in London on March 25-27, showcasing the latest innovations in ingredients, packaging, processing and technology in the world... Read More

15 Mar 2024 --- This week in nutrition news, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status to Solabia-BioActor’s Bonolive ingredient. Meanwhile, Nutrileads revealed it has... Read More

15 Mar 2024 --- At the ongoing Natural Products Expo West in California, US, Food Ingredients First speaks to Kyle Krause, Beneo’s regional product manager, about the company’s... Read More

01 Mar 2024 --- We catch up with Ingrid Scharlau, founder of Barcelona-based start-up Yourgut to find out more about their superfood mixes for different pathologies. The foundation mixes include Healing Dose, Green Detox, Energy Boost and Youth Elixir. The company plans to expand throughout Europe and internationally. An important dietary principle embodied by the company is the consumption of natural foods as opposed to isolated vitamins. The company’s clean label mixes are all clinically tested.

22 Jan 2024 --- At FiE 2023, in Frankfurt, Germany, we spoke with Barry Knudson, Nutek Natural Ingredients’ COO, and Scott Keys, the company’s VP of sales, about its clean label salt reduction, preservative and texture solutions, including NuSavor, NuForm and NuXtend. We also discussed the company’s focus and strategies for 2024.

26 Jan 2023 --- Healthy aging and beauty-from-within trends are continuing to grow and consumer concern for sustainability is also on the rise. Finding multifunctional and environmentally friendly products seems paramount for many consumers. NutritionInsight speaks with Inger Karin Damm and Brit Astrid Grønning Strømfors from Seagarden about the benefits of collagen supplementation for joint and skin health and discuss the company’s sustainable Norwegian fisheries.

28 Nov 2022 --- Showcasing nutritional yeast for vegans and health-conscious consumers, the company details the yeast containing vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, which is often lacking in vegan diets. Karin Miller, a board member, explains that nutritional yeast is a more fun format than taking pills, and it’s also attractive due to its umami flavor, making it a substitute for parmesan cheese.

04 Nov 2021 --- Cécile Da Cunha, senior brand manager of health and nutrition at Ingredia, observes a number of shifts within the healthy aging market. For example, weight management concerns related to slowing metabolisms are now coming under the umbrella of sports nutrition as consumers seek to stay active throughout their lives. Additionally, functional foods are increasingly sought out, although classic capsules and pills remain popular.

05 Oct 2023 --- LifeinU® BSCU1 is a stable probiotic that supports immune health. This Bacillus subtilis is extremely stable making it perfect to be formulated into long shelf-life applications such as dietary supplements and functional foods. After an initial clinical study, Gnosis by Lesaffre decided to investigate additional immune biomarkers with a new clinical study to take immunity one step further.

14 Sep 2023 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green for a quick presentation of this month’s edition, which focuses on snacking innovation. She’ll break down the key takeaways from articles covering topics such as fiber-enhanced snacks ingredients, clean label and plant-based formulation, as well as the need for indulgent moments. She will also examine new strategies in precision fermentation.

16 Mar 2023 --- According to data from the Council on Responsible Nutrition, 77% of consumers of dietary supplements are women!Astonishingly, the number of sports nutrition lines and products designed for and marketed specifically to female consumers is relatively small compared to the greater sports nutrition market. However, only 2.5% of sports nutrition products explicitly target women.Although sex-specific sports nutrition research falls far short of what is necessary, foundational female physiology combined with available dietary supplement evidence allows for a discussion of potential ingredients that may support active women and their goals. Active women require more female-focused research and unique formulations; they want performance enhancement, muscle strengthening, and workout recovery. Gencor’s branded ingredients HydroCurc, Levagen+, and LibiFem address these three areas and demonstrate efficacy in women.

17 Nov 2022 --- Hyaluronic acid (HA) has a strong foothold in the mobility and skin & beauty segments. But what is it about this ingredient that continues to attract formulators? And how can brands successfully stand out from the competition?Join Bioiberica to discover an HA solution with a difference. Our experts will spotlight Bioiberica’s patented HA matrix ingredient and the scientific evidence supporting its ability to power innovation across the dietary supplement and functional foods space for mobility and skin & beauty applications.    

16 Sep 2022 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ deputy editor Inga de Jong for a presentation of the main themes featured in this snack-focused edition. Healthy, mindful and sustainable snacking trends are prioritized in this edition. The gluten-free claim is powering the movement toward healthy snacking. Regulatory matters around supplements in Latin America and the EU make for interesting reads while botanicals and antioxidants drive NPD in the wellness category.