11 Jan 2021 --- With consumer interest in probiotics and prebiotics rapidly increasing, freeze-drying is a technique renowned for its ability to preserve the quality and shelf life of these live microorganisms in food... Read More

22 Dec 2020 --- Lallemand Bio-Ingredients is broadening its beta-glucans portfolio with the acquisition of Biotec BetaGlucans (BBG), a subsidiary of the ArticZymes Technologies company. Effective December 31, the deal grants... Read More

16 Dec 2020 --- A strong bond between probiotics and immune health has been confirmed in a large-scale study by Probi. Touted as “the largest immune health study ever performed on probiotics,” the trial provides... Read More

08 Dec 2020 --- Immunity and a holistic approach to health and well-being are set to be some of the biggest themes for food and nutrition in 2021, according to industry predictions. However, innovation in personalization and... Read More

20 Nov 2020 --- Vitamin D3 may reduce the risk of developing advanced cancer among adults over the age of 50 without a diagnosis of cancer at baseline.

08 Dec 2020 --- Julie Lemahieu is the market manager of wellness and immune health at Gnosis by Lesaffre, the makers of LifeinU BSCU1, a stable probiotic for immune support. She explains that while immunity is not a new demand, 2020 saw particularly strong demand. Other themes include naturality as some consumers look for alternative ways to maintain their health. The company is also set to soon launch a “disruptive” nutritional yeast.

27 Jul 2020 --- Tapping into the naturality trend amid the recent surging demand for immune support, Naturex, part of Givaudan, recently launched its koji-derived Ultimine Zinc. Timothée Olagne, Global Category Director of Nutritional Ingredients, explains how investing in environmental sustainability has become a core priority to the company. He also shares more details on how Naturex aims to expand into the oat-based beta-glucan segment.  

02 Jun 2020 --- FrieslandCampina Ingredients is set to launch a new platform, Biotis, which is centered on gut health alongside other all-encompassing wellness benefits such as immune health, sleep health and maternal health. In line with the platform launch, the company is unveiling Biotis GOS as a leading ingredient within its gut health range.

07 Apr 2020 --- At Nutraceuticals Europe, held in Madrid, Spain, Ettore Giacobbe of Lehvoss, discussed how people are living increasingly busy lives. Unhealthy diets mean that microbiomes may suffer, providing an opportunity for probiotics to right the balance. Another major topic is immune health, with long-standing ingredients such as vitamin C getting a new lease on life as COVID-19 continues to spread.  

13 Dec 2018 --- At HiE 2018, NutrititionInsight spoke with Laura E. Collins of Kerry about the expanding market potential of the company's Wellmune ingredients. Wellmune’s immune health halo was recently expanded with a study highlighting its potential for marathon runners. The study found that consuming beverages fortified with the yeast beta-glucan ingredient can reduce the severity and impact of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms associated with intense exercise stress. 

29 Jul 2020 --- Looking ahead to the years after the COVID-19 outbreak, consumers are expected to show higher levels of interest in their immune health. This could open doors for more products with a specific focus on immune health rather than those with multiple health messages of which immunity is simply one of many.

03 Feb 2017 --- This webinar takes a full view of the immune health space. We take a look at the market and consumer demand and how nutrition can play a key role in immune health. Ultimately, we address how the clinically proven immune health ingredient, Wellmune®, can help create innovative products that meet consumers’ nutrition expectations.