11 Apr 2024 --- New research has revealed the cardiometabolic benefits of AB-Biotics’ AB-Life Lactiplantibacillus plantarum probiotic strains in combating atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ACVDs), the number... Read More

10 Apr 2024 --- The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) filed an emergency motion to prevent a new law that puts an age restriction on the sale of weight loss and muscle-building dietary supplements from being passed in New... Read More

08 Apr 2024 --- Researchers at the University of Chicago, US, are questioning the validity of a recent study publicized by the American Heart Foundation, which found that adults following an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule... Read More

08 Apr 2024 --- A new publication by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), titled “Insights and Implications in Gerontology: The Vital Role of Nutrition in Brain Health,” evaluates critical nutritional choices... Read More

04 Apr 2024 --- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a new draft guidance for the dietary supplement industry, presenting not-yet-binding recommendations concerning new dietary ingredients (NDI) and superseding... Read More

30 Nov 2023 --- Alvinesa is showcasing its portfolio of upcycled natural extracts from byproducts of olive and grape production at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE). Diego Simon, the company’s chief scientific officer, details the cardiovascular health benefits of Vintera, a grape extract, and Hytolive, produced from olives — supported by clinical trials. He also highlights how these antioxidant-containing extracts support food safety and clean labels.

21 Nov 2023 --- At SupplySide West 2023, we speak with Chris Kalodis, dsm-firmenich’s marketing manager of dietary supplements for North America, about it single-source, algal-based, omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) vegan alternative Life’sOmega. Kalodis details the benefits of Life’sOmega 30/20, which will launch toward the end of the year, as well as the sustainability features of the plant-based product.

07 Nov 2023 --- Live from the SupplySide West trade show, we speak with Gnosis by Lesaffre’s global marketing manager about the company’s high-quality active folate offering, Quatrefolic. Ahead of the company’s upcoming webinar, Silvia Pisoni discusses the importance of folate throughout women’s lifespans and not only during pregnancy. She highlights the nutrient’s ability to boost cardiovascular health as well as benefits for male and female fertility.

15 Sep 2023 --- Bioenergy Life Science presents ribose, a 5-carbon sugar that stimulates natural energy production in the body. At IFT FIRST, the company featured the ingredient in a plant-based nacho scoop, where it helped with the product’s taste, browning and caramelization. Marianne McDonagh, vice president of sales, explains how it can improve flavor and functionality in foods and beverages.

31 Aug 2023 --- The primary focus of Rousselot’s nutraceuticals and supplements ranges is holistic well-being. We speak with their global business development manager, Florencia Torres, about the Fonterra probiotics range that prioritizes the gut-skin axis, its collagen peptides range Collartix, for energy and cardiovascular health and the Simogel range.

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.

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.

16 Jun 2022 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green for a quick presentation of the key themes in this edition which focuses on soups and sauces. Key features include NPD growth inspired by Asian-style dishes and the dynamics behind the race to create plant-based chicken alternatives. In addition, global spices encourage the creation of new sauces, and a clean label renaissance is underway.  

04 Nov 2021 --- Mounting evidence suggests that the mostly plant-based Mediterranean diet may help cardiovascular, metabolic, digestive and cognitive health, as well as preventing frailty and visible signs of senescence in older people, therefore playing a key role in healthy aging. Euromed developed a line of Mediterranean fruit and vegetables extracts to provide some of the benefits of the popular diet in practical formats.