12 Aug 2022 --- A team of researchers are set to investigate how cellulose-based food supplements may help people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The scientists at the University of Nottingham have received £1.8 million... Read More

08 Aug 2022 --- A new low-calorie sweetener made from mogrosides and galactooligosaccharides may offer the same effects as artificial sweeteners with none of the negative consequences such as increased appetite or weight gain... Read More

26 Jul 2022 --- As consumers and industry continue to explore the connection between the gut microbiome and its effect on mood, cognition and serotonin production, companies are experimenting with fun formats seeking to utilize... Read More

26 Jul 2022 --- Research by Morinaga Milk has unveiled the order in which Bifidobacterium species reach an infant’s gut has an impact on the way human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are utilized.

25 Jul 2022 --- A growing body of research is evidencing the potential of probiotics – dubbed psychobiotics – as an alternative to antidepressants. With consumers increasingly concerned over mental health,... Read More

12 May 2022 --- Chr. Hansen is expanding the breadth of its portfolio in addition to reinforcing its core portfolio of gut and immune health. Recent studies have revealed the company’s strains have a positive impact on sleep in night shift workers, for example. Linda Neckmar, senior vice president for human health, also flags women’s health as the fastest growing area across regions. 

24 Nov 2021 --- Lallemand and FrieslandCampina Ingredients (FCI) have verified the compatibility and impact of synbiotics created with FCI’s GOS and Lallemand’s probiotics. This follows a collaboration to strengthen their position in the gut health arena by building off each other’s core capabilities: pre- and probiotics. New products and clinical trials are soon to follow.

16 Nov 2021 --- DSM is looking into human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for adult dietary supplements, with EMEA marketing manager Emma Couderc-Peyrachon pointing to burgeoning research in this space. Notably, the company is combining HMOs with other ingredients like vitamins and probiotics to allow on-pack health claims.

12 Nov 2021 --- There is a growing demand for probiotics, according to Laboratoria Natury’s vice president Wojciech Furtak. Discussing current trends in the market, he describes the company’s chocolate-like bites, made with probiotics, and outlines how immunity and premiumization are continuing to have a stronghold across the industry.

08 Oct 2021 --- IFF Health’s Beau Bogemans and Vanessa Azevedo – who originally hails from DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences – give an update about the mega-merger nearly a year after completion. The new company has married DuPont’s science focus with IFF’s production and extraction expertise. The next year is also set to bring a host of launches, including products with women’s health, digestion, immunity and detox positionings.

26 Oct 2021 --- Consumer satisfaction with digestive health is on the decline - dropping from 56% in 2018 to 50% in 2020.  At the same time, it’s been placed firmly in the spotlight by consumers as they increasingly recognise the link between good digestive health and good overall health.⁽¹⁾ 

07 Sep 2021 --- The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a lot of questions around how the immune system works and how to support it with nutrition. While vaccines work by driving the immune response against the pathogen, a lot of its prevention strategy also depends on natural immunity, according to Biosearch Life. The efficiency of the immune system also determines how fast or effectively a vaccine works. Additionally, certain circumstances such as old age, stress or an inadequate diet affect the immune system’s ability to react, making people more susceptible to infections.

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.

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.