02 Jun 2023 --- This week in nutrition news, Bayer created a new division to deliver personalized nutrition and health care, while Abbott Nutrition teamed up with Real Madrid’s charity foundation to combat malnutrition in... Read More

31 May 2023 --- As people age, the muscles of the body often experience a progressive loss of mass and strength. This age-related condition, known as sarcopenia, is recognized as a major public health concern due to its... Read More

31 May 2023 --- Flavanol deficiency may drive age-related memory loss according to a team of US-based researchers. After conducting a three-year clinical trial, the team found that replenishing flavanols in deficient adults over... Read More

30 May 2023 --- Consumer interest in managing health and general well-being for disease prevention is increasing, creating opportunities to develop new vitamin supplements and product formats for a growing range of health... Read More

26 May 2023 --- This week in nutrition news, Bioiberica revealed that it received Novel Food Status for DAOgest. Also, Epax reported it had achieved significant biocircularity for its fisheries in 2022. Meanwhile, Phytéo... Read More

23 May 2023 --- Reporting live from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) trade show in Amsterdam, Netherlands taking place from May 23 to 24, we speak with the CEO of Denmark-based Natur Drogeriet about the company's “herbal philosophy” and where he sees the industry heading in the future.

23 May 2023 --- The South-African company Skimmelberg showcased its Buchu and Rooibos products. Janse van Rensburg talked about 14 blends of tea called infusions and how the company also makes Buchu as a powder used for smoothies or cosmetics as it “absorbs into the creams.” The company also has oil from Buchu, which is used in cosmetics. Janse van Rensburg discussed the anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of its antioxidant-rich products.

04 Apr 2023 --- On the sidelines of In-Cosmetics Global 2023, Bioiberica released peer-reviewed research demonstrating its Dermial ingredient’s ability to exert anti-aging, regenerative and antioxidant properties in skin cells. At the trade show, we caught up with Daniel Martínez Puig, head of human health R&D at Bioiberica, to learn how formulators can adapt the findings of this study for skin health innovations catering to hydration, firmness and elasticity.

14 Mar 2023 --- The company showcased its liquid concentrates, such as multivitamins with 66 organic ingredients and olive oils. Appuhn detailed the nutritional values of the different concentrates and exemplified its pomegranate concentrate, made of whole food ingredients and its high polyphenolic value. Cellavent also featured its new product line, Kind Gesund, based on supplements and oils. The products are made for children and spotlighted honey-based products flavored with ingredients such as lavender and manuka.

07 Oct 2022 --- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), iron deficiency is recognized as the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world.Iron supplementation is generally considered the best approach for preventing or eradicating iron deficiency; however, the chemical reactivity of iron species and their affinity to various components of food systems often result in the generation of discoloration or objectionable flavors as well as reduced bioavailability of the mineral.Watch this video to learn about  LIPOFER™ microcapsules- the microencapsulated able iron that enables the formulation of great-tasting iron supplements.This Video is from  Lubrizol Life Science.

18 Apr 2023 --- As more and more consumers are actively seeking support to improve their mental and emotional well-being, many – including researchers and scientists – are touting the ability of psychedelics to offer transformative and healing experiences. Much research has been done on the effect of psychedelics on people suffering from severe ailments such as PTSD, anxiety, depression and addiction. There have been several recent movements, some of them successful, to legalize natural psychedelics for public use and move the so-called magic mushroom into the mainstream.Innova Market Insights has highlighted the pursuit of health and happiness as a key factor influencing consumers in 2023. Moreover, supplements with brain-mood health claims have grown 37% over the past five years and some are asking whether magic mushrooms could, or even should, enter into the supplements space?

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.

27 Oct 2022 --- Probiotics are well-known for their benefits in digestive health, but did you know that 70% of our immune system is located in the gut? There are various ways, in which probiotics can interact with and support the immune system, making it more efficient in responding to immune challenges. This means that consumers who supplement with probiotics may be less susceptible to immune challenges and may recover quicker.Join us for this webinar to learn more about how specific probiotic strains like Chr. Hansen’s L. CASEI 431® can support the body's own defense. Dr. Zonderland will take you through the remarkable connection between the gut and the immune system, explain probiotic modes of action and showcase the strong clinical evidence on Chr. Hansen's L. CASEI 431® strain. 

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.

04 Aug 2022 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ deputy editor Inga de Jong for a presentation of the main themes featured in this supplements-focused edition. Nootropics and its benefits on mood and overall well-being are one of the key topics along with the upward trajectory of formulating foods with microalgae. Meanwhile, dessert flavors rejuvenate the sports nutrition segment.