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.

12 Apr 2024 --- ResBiotic Nutrition’s CEO and founder, Dr. Vivek Lal, tells us at Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) that the company aims to restore wellness and health through the gut axis with science-backed supplements. The company’s ResB Lung Support contains a probiotic mix that targets the gut-lung axis, while its latest prebiotic addition, prebeet Energy+ powder, works on the gut-energy axis. 

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. 

01 Mar 2024 --- Roquette was on the show floor of the CPhI trade fair in Barcelona, Spain, presenting its expanded oral dosage portfolio through its acquisition of Qualicaps. At the event, the company presented new solutions, including Lycatab, a pregelatinized starch used as a filler for gelatin capsules and a binder for direct compression. Roquette also highlighted its Microcel microcrystalline cellulose, which is used as a filler or binder, as well as a fiber source in various oral dosage forms.

22 Feb 2024 --- Modern consumers are reaching for healthy snacks that contain functional ingredients and health benefits. We catch up with Edo Mujkic, the CEO and co-founder of Bite Me Nutrition who tells Nutrition Insight that the company has created a gluten-free, lactose-free, pea protein cookie that is dessert-like but without any processed sugar. The innovation, which was showcased at Biofach in Germany, caters to the active lifestyle consumer. The international start-up plans to innovate beverages, fermented products and supplements with functional ingredients next.

05 Mar 2024 --- Explore the latest consumer trends shaping the industry, gain insights into the specific expectations women have from their supplements and uncover the fastest-growing subcategories. Powered by insights from Innova and the Industry Transparency Center. We will then provide an overview of the cutting-edge ingredients and nutritional science with speakers from ADM, Gnosis and KD Pharma. We will finish with ready-to-launch unique concepts that go beyond traditional pills, offering solutions that enable brand owners to stand out and succeed in the competitive women's health market.

08 Feb 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, for a recap of the confectionery edition, which delves into chocolate design and sweet treat offerings. We take a look at how high sugar and cocoa prices are impacting the sector and how plant-based brands are stepping up their game. We will also spotlight the sustainability of confectionery hydrocolloids—like pectin and gelatin—and see some of the latest launches in indulgent supplements and premium desserts.

02 Nov 2023 --- Vegan vitamin, mineral, and supplement (VMS) gummies are popular. However, they pose challenges for manufacturers since the active ingredients affect pH and pectin gelling. You can overcome these issues and create perfect pectin gummies by combining the right formula, process, and equipment.After the webinar, you’ll know how to: 

Increase the pH-stability and workability range for less R&D and scale-up guesswork Optimize gelling and manage depositing open times, reducing product loss and improving efficiencyMinimize production variability for superior finished productsChoose the right depositing equipment for precise, efficient production, even on high-speed lines

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.

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.