16 May 2024 --- As the world population ages and younger consumers increasingly take preemptive action to support their brain health, Nutrition Insight discusses the latest innovations and trends in the... Read More

14 May 2024 --- The new cucumber extract (Cucumis sativus L.) CuberUp, by botanical extracts and natural active substances producer Euromed, has been shown to relieve joint pain and improve muscle function in a... Read More

14 May 2024 --- With the global population of over 60 expected to double in the next two decades, supplement manufacturers have their R&D work cut out, formulating active nutrition products that are multifunctional and build... Read More

10 May 2024 --- The UK functional ingredients R&D company Clasado Biosciences will debut the functional beverage with prebiotics and probiotics alongside Swiss-based beverage manufacturer Kefinova at the Probi AB stand... Read More

09 May 2024 --- Amid growing rates of diabetes and prediabetes, Ingredients by Nature spotlights the potential of its patented Eriomin supplement to maintain healthy blood glucose levels, insulin sensitivity, glucagon-like... Read More

14 May 2024 --- Miquel Bonachera and Sergi Audivert, founders and executive directors of AB-Biotics, highlight what to expect from the company at the ongoing Vitafoods Europe trade show (May 14–16). AB-Biotics is featuring its probiotic solutions for women’s health, sports nutrition and child nutrition at the show (#B100). Audivert details the latest clinical research on its Gyntima Menopause product to manage menopause symptoms. Bonachera teases the outcomes of a clinical trial with ultra-marathon runners, showing the potential for i3.1 probiotics to support their digestive issues in high-intensity sports.

29 Apr 2024 --- Ahead of the upcoming Vitafoods trade show (May 14–16), the Rousselot team tells us what collagen and gelatin innovations to expect at the company’s stand (E106). Pierre-Albert Thomas, global director of functional ingredients, details Rousselot’s solution to incorporate liquids in functional gummies protected by a gelatin shell. Florencia Moreno Torres-McLaverty, global business development manager of health and nutrition, teases a new Rousselot platform based on a “new generation” of collagen peptides with targeted health and wellness benefits.

21 Mar 2024 --- At Natural Products Expo West (NPEW), we met up with Dr. Thais Cesar and Doug Lynch from Ingredients by Nature to discuss the latest experimental research on the company’s Eriomin, a multi-patented citrus flavonoid blend, highlighting its antioxidant activity and its potential to support liver function. They dive into the ingredient’s role in boosting Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) levels and the mechanism of action between popular anti-obesity drugs.

19 Mar 2024 --- Alina Slotnik, Brightseed’s VP of bioactives and Swati Kalgaonkar, the company’s medical and scientific affairs director, detail the F&B applications of the company’s latest ingredient developed through AI — Bio Gut Fiber. They underscore opportunities for bioactives and the growing potential of AI in the nutrition industry, helping to predict consumer trends and increasing product efficiency.

19 Mar 2024 --- Megan DeStefano, senior director of strategic growth, goes through the company's sustainability practices in relation to Ingredion's PureCircle sweetener. She also discusses the continued trend for sugar reduction and how consumers drive demand for products with less sugar without compromising on taste, texture and the sensory profile. 

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. 

07 Mar 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of themes from the beverage edition. Wellness tea, no- and low-alcohol beverages and health-enhancing drinks are growing, but so are premium, higher-in-alcohol offerings. We’ll explore opportunities in adult beverages across Europe and Asia as well as “smart” ingredients for adding nootropics to energy or sports drinks.

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.

08 Feb 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, for a recap of the confectionery edition, which delves into chocolate design and sweet treat offerings. We take a look at how high sugar and cocoa prices are impacting the sector and how plant-based brands are stepping up their game. We will also spotlight the sustainability of confectionery hydrocolloids—like pectin and gelatin—and see some of the latest launches in indulgent supplements and premium desserts.

07 Dec 2023 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, for a rundown of the December 2023 edition, which reflects on NPD from the past year and delves into the Top Ten Trends for 2024. Suppliers share their insights on what’s to come for “ingredients taking the spotlight” and emerging themes in F&B innovation. She’ll highlight the key takeaways from articles on flavor and texture, hydrocolloids and coloring alt-seafood. Meanwhile, the latest taste enhancers provide a clean taste to sugar-reduced products and targeted prebiotics open up new opportunities in the gut health arena.