02 Oct 2023 --- New research by Prinova, the premixes and blends provider, reveals that vitamins, plant proteins and minerals were the three out of 20 most popular ingredients choices among the 1277 Europeans asked who regularly... Read More

26 Sep 2023 --- Global life science company Bioiberica will unveil new scientific findings for its hyaluronic acid matrix ingredients Mobilee and Dermial at SupplySide West 2023, Las Vegas, US, 23 to 27 October. The studies can... Read More

22 Sep 2023 --- This week in nutrition news, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) committed funds to bolster global food security. At the same time, Novo Nordisk and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) extended... Read More

20 Sep 2023 --- The demand for high-quality collagen ingredients and solutions are surging as science continues to reveal the nutrient’s health effects across numerous body systems. Usually touted for its joint health and... Read More

19 Sep 2023 --- The nutraceutical actives-based supplement, ExceptionHYAL, has been shown to aid in ameliorating vulvovaginal atrophy, a common condition associated with menopause, according to a recent study. 

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.

14 Sep 2023 --- Ingredia’s patented ingredient from cow’s milk is positioned to help consumers control their glycemic health. The clinically tested whey protein hydrolysate is seeing increased interest on the market as type 2 diabetes cases are on the rise, reports the company. Laurie-Anne Giacomini, product manager at Ingredia, explains how the ingredient’s “inhibiting effect” can help consumers achieve more stable blood sugar levels.

23 Aug 2023 --- Ubiquinol is Kaneka’s latest active ingredient with “energizing effects” to support vitality from the age of 40 onward. Filip Van hulle, general manager, Kaneka Nutrients Europe predicts how the market for this ingredient will expand and how delivery formats are expected to develop.

22 Aug 2023 --- Heinz Niggli, SVP at Divi’s Nutraceuticals, introduces its latest product development, AstaBead, a micro-encapsulated beadlet that contains 5% of astaxanthin, the “highest concentration on the market.” The new product was developed together with ingredient supplier Algalif. Niggli discusses Divi’s Nutraceuticals’ move toward innovating products that meet their clients’ needs, such as their new spray-dried and beadlet hybrid product. 

15 Aug 2023 --- Blue California has unveiled its high-purity ergothioneine made using precision fermentation. The “longevity vitamin” is an amino acid naturally found in mushrooms, marketed for its ability to fight oxidative stress. Linda May-Zhang, VP of innovation at Blue California, explains how the highly stable and neutral-tasting ingredient can support the aging population, which is expected to boom between 2020 and 2050.

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.    

15 Jul 2022 --- Consumers and manufacturers are increasingly pursuing a holistic approach for mobility. Joints, bone, and muscle care are all key to maintaining, improving or extending our ability to move freely, comfortably and independently. To this end, collagen peptides have become a "hero ingredient" due to the scientific evidence pointing to the advantages they can deliver.

14 Jun 2022 --- There's no health without mental health, that's a fact. Two in three global consumers say that gut health is key to achieving holistic well-being. It’s known that our gut bacteria don't just regulate our normal gut function, but produce nutrients such as serotonin, which plays a huge part in the regulation of our mood. That opens approaches for improving sleep quality and occasional stress by modulating the gut microbiome through dietary interventions and vice versa.Affron® have come to revolutionize gut health. In this webinar you will discover how the most clinically researched and awarded saffron ingredient worldwide can inject excitement into your formulations.

23 Mar 2021 --- Branded ingredients, particularly clinically proven ones like BioCell Collagen®, offer tremendous value from the entire supply chain to the consumer. CPG brands that use the BioCell Collagen ingredient in their finished consumer products can substantiate specific structure-function claims based on clinical data that they ordinarily would not be able to make otherwise with regulatory compliance. Under a licensing model, branded ingredient companies work closely with CPG brands to bring added value. The partnership allows them to leverage BioCell’s research and development, intellectual property, and cooperative marketing activities. It creates a win-win scenario for the entire supply chain to the consumer, who we ultimately want to keep happy.

25 Feb 2021 --- Over the last year, consumers have increasingly sought to improve their immune health, especially via products with strong scientific substantiation. According to FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ webinar, a promising ingredient in this space is bioactive proteins derived from dairy’s whey fraction, such as lactoferrin. The webinar also delves into the latest consumer insights and the role dairy plays in health and immunity.