02 May 2024 --- Demand for omega-3 fatty acids continues to grow, as research underscores their many health benefits and dietary guidelines recommend consumers to up their fatty fish intake. However, industry experts caution that... Read More

01 May 2024 --- Formulators in the specialized nutrition space for “active aging” pinpoint functional ability, immunity, cognition and gut health as valuable areas of research and innovation. We catch up with Cargill,... Read More

30 Apr 2024 --- Researchers at the independent Norwegian R&D organization SINTEF Ocean are developing technologies that could allow them to convert fish byproducts, in particular skin, into highly sought-after ingredients.... Read More

29 Apr 2024 --- Vitamin D encouraged the growth of specific gut bacteria in mice that improve their immunity to cancer, according to a new study. The mice on a vitamin D-rich diet responded better to experimentally transplanted... Read More

26 Apr 2024 --- The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new nutrition standards for school meals in the country, aiming to promote the health and well-being of children. The new standards set out to gradually reduce the... Read More

24 Apr 2024 --- The US-based public health nonprofit Vitamin Angels aims to combat malnutrition by addressing maternal and child nutrition. Amy Stanfield, chief operations officer, highlights the organization’s mission and dietary supplementation programs, which reached 140 million women and children in the US and abroad in 2023 alone. These include the provision of prenatal vitamins and minerals, vitamin A and deworming treatments. Stanfield also discusses the challenges met by the NGO along the way and the team’s goals for the future.

11 Apr 2024 --- Aker Biomarine recently added algae oil to its portfolio of krill oil omega-3s, which the company notes contains the highest natural concentration level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on the market. We meet up with the company’s CEO, Matt Johansen, to discuss the latest launch, the company’s efforts in sustainability and its importance in the omega-3 supply chain, the growing demand for omega-3s and ongoing supply challenges.

09 Apr 2024 --- At the recent Natural Products Expo West (NPEW), Ellen Schutt, the managing director of the omega-3 association GOED, tells us that while consumer demand for omega-3 products continues to grow, the industry is facing supply issues, which has pushed up prices. Schutt detailed the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, highlighting a need for additional research. 

04 Mar 2024 --- Kaneka Ubiquinol, is an active form of coenzyme Q10, ubiquinol — Kaneka Coenzyme Q10 — a pioneer product that has been used to break ground in healthy aging, sports nutrition and heart health for roughly 15 years. Filip Van hulle, general manager at Kaneka Nutrients Europe reveals to Nutrition Insight that the dietary ingredient, which is extracted from yeast by a microbial reaction production method is poised to be the next big thing in male and female fertility formulations. The company is developing more stabilized forms that can be used in new functional food formats, with different concentrations of ubiquinol to best suit manufacturers' formulation needs. 

01 Mar 2024 --- We catch up with Ingrid Scharlau, founder of Barcelona-based start-up Yourgut to find out more about their superfood mixes for different pathologies. The foundation mixes include Healing Dose, Green Detox, Energy Boost and Youth Elixir. The company plans to expand throughout Europe and internationally. An important dietary principle embodied by the company is the consumption of natural foods as opposed to isolated vitamins. The company’s clean label mixes are all clinically tested.

16 Nov 2023 --- Many factors influence women's health at all stages, especially the impact of modern lifestyles. Healthy habits are the best way to avoid illness and prolong life, but supplementation is crucial to ensure all nutritional needs are met. Research supports the emerging role of folate in improving various health conditions in women. Quatrefolic® is the active folate that supports women in: 

Adolescence, representing a natural-oriented choice to improve mood The fertile period, being an essential nutrient for pre- and post-pregnancy (fertility and lactation) During menopause, reducing the symptoms and the health risks that may affect women 

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.

26 Sep 2023 --- With the end of summer approaching, parents are gearing up for the annual ritual of getting ready for the new school year. Beyond school supplies, prioritizing good nutrition is vital for optimal school performance. Choline and iron are key players in the healthy development of children. Join Oliver Riemann and Eric Ciappio, from Balchem Corporation as they present scientific evidence supporting the significant role of choline and iron in enhancing cognitive function among children and delve into global data on #dietary intake and nutrient gaps.

12 Sep 2023 --- Pre, Pro and Postbiotics have gained popularity in the EMEA region for their potential to improve digestive health, boost immunity, and enhance overall well-being. However, formulating and delivering them effectively to ensure their maximum efficacy remains a significant challenge. Brands have to innovate to create new and efficient supplements for microbiome health that stand out from competition. In this webinar Nick Morgan will present the current market trends in the microbiome field and the hottest segments. Zoltan Szepesi will highlight the different innovative solutions the Capsugel® dosage forms can offer to optimize the Pre, Pro and Postbiotic delivery and solve your technical challenges. Discover Lonza Capsule & Health Ingredients’ ready-to-go product concepts to launch your next innovation quickly.

01 Jun 2023 --- Consumers globally are increasingly concerned about their personal health after the COVID-19 pandemic. While consumers know that fiber goes beyond digestive health, +80% of them say that fiber is important for achieving immune health, and high percentages acknowledge the importance of prebiotics for immunity. Our marketing, technical and R&D teams will talk about the importance of fiber and the gap versus recommendations, prebiotic markets, strategies for gut health and immunity through nutrition, and innovative food concepts addressing this need. From non-GMO corn or wheat, NUTRIOSE® is a range of soluble fibers with an outstanding digestive tolerance, excellent process stability, and backed with clinically proven health benefits, including prebiotic effects.