26 Nov 2020 --- The COVID-19 crisis has led to a sharp rise in immunity positionings, while NPD skyrocketed in the past year. NutritionInsight speaks with industry experts about the trendiest immunity... 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.

19 Nov 2020 --- OptiBiotix Health subsidiary ProBiotix Health (ProBiotix) has announced two commercial developments for its probiotic products – one in the US for its multispecies probiotic Investigational New Drug (IND)... Read More

17 Nov 2020 --- Lallemand’s probiotic blend, Lacidofil, may help reduce a predisposition to anxiety caused by early life stress, according to a study on rodents published in Behaviour Research and Therapy. The research... Read More

13 Nov 2020 --- Chr. Hansen is shedding more light on the connection between the human microbiome and the immune system. NutritionInsight speaks to the company’s experts ahead of its upcoming Read More

Michael Bush, President & CEO of probiotic ingredient supplier Ganeden, discusses challenges and opportunities in the probiotic market and the company’s latest innovations.

Adulteration can occur in virtually any ingredient where there is a profit to be made by claiming that a similar but inferior product is something more valuable.

Knud Vindfeldt: “Chr. Hansen has a clear strategy to obtain EU approved health claims for our core probiotic strains. While the EFSA demands are high and timelines have been challenging, this does not change our strategy. To protect our customers and consumers from conflicting messages, we will only submit our applications for health claims when we are confident we have sufficient data to meet the EFSA requirements.”

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.  

24 Jun 2020 --- The microbiome is in the spotlight as consumers seek to understand the inner workings of their bodies. Adam Baker, Director of Human Science and Health Innovation at Chr. Hansen, details how microbiome research has been making strides in recent years, with responsibility falling to industry to ensure that various strains are properly investigated and accurately marketed.  

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.  

28 Jan 2020 --- Dr. Dominique Baum, Managing Director of Ayanda, a European based member of Sirio Group, highlighted the innovation corner at the Sirio stand at CPhI Wordwide 2019. This includes a probiotic and omega 3 soft gel that contains bifidobacterium animalis subsp Lactis, EPA, DHA and vitamin D. In its R&D efforts, the company developed a method to make soft gel capsules at very low temperatures, in an effort not to kill the probiotic bacteria. The resulting capsule marries the advantages of probiotics and omega 3, which can provide health benefits to mothers, children and elderly people.

19 Nov 2020 --- There is a complex relationship between the microbiome and immune system, with the right probiotics having the potential to make a major impact. This Chr. Hansen webinar explains what to look for when selecting probiotic strains, as well as examining the clinical studies linking probiotics with the immune system.

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.

24 Jun 2020 --- Supplement users increasingly aspire to more sustainable, health-focused ideals and are on the hunt for high-quality, responsibly sourced products that help them to stay mobile and live better. In this webinar, Lonza experts delve into how these preferences extend across a range of emerging, on-demand consumer trends, from joint and cognitive health to probiotics and beauty-from-within.

31 Mar 2020 --- Fermented foods have appeared on countless food and nutrition trends lists this year, seemingly rocketing to a top industry priority in a very short period of time. We’re seeing the word ‘fermented’ find its way into all aspects of food and beverages, not just cultured foods or probiotics. When a trend grows this quickly, confusion and misinformation can often grow with it, making it hard to understand the best way to navigate this space. In this webinar, the experts answer some of the biggest questions created in the wake of the rapidly growing fermented food trend.

27 Nov 2019 --- Human breast milk is considered the gold standard in infant nutrition, but breast milk substitutes are needed in certain situations. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the market has demanded high quality infant formula that provides newborns with the protective effects of breast milk. Therefore, infant formulas that are gradually being introduced to the market are intended to have a composition more similar to breast milk.Biosearch Life provides solutions to bring the greatest benefit to the baby and to respond to market demands, contributing to infant formulas that mimic breast milk. Watch this webinar to learn more.