02 May 2024 --- Observing the modern consumer’s growing need for natural sleep and mood-enhancing formulations, RelaxPLX was created by Monteloeder, a subsidiary of SuanNutra, from a product research and development journey... Read More

29 Apr 2024 --- In April’s major health and nutrition industry news, Novonesis spotlighted the need for biotech regulation reformation, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed it would create new dietary guidelines for... Read More

29 Apr 2024 --- PLT Health Solutions was granted the license from the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada for its Nutricog Cognitive Performance Complex. The patented ingredient was... 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

29 Apr 2024 --- Blue Ocean Closures has developed a cellulose fiber alternative to plastic caps for Sweden-based supplement company Great Earth. The start-up describes the product concept as being “completely new to 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.

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. 

28 Mar 2024 --- At Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) we talked to Alyssa Leyva, Cargill’s product line manager for high-intensity sweeteners, about the company’s latest research on its stevia sweetener, finding no significant impact on gut microflora. She also highlighted how another study showed that consuming stevia-sweetened beverages pre-meal reduced feelings of hunger and calorie intake. 

21 Mar 2024 --- At Natural Products Expo West (NPEW), we met up with Dr. Thais Cesar and Doug Lynch from Ingredients by Nature to discuss the latest experimental research on the company’s Eriomin, a multi-patented citrus flavonoid blend, highlighting its antioxidant activity and its potential to support liver function. They dive into the ingredient’s role in boosting Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) levels and the mechanism of action between popular anti-obesity drugs.

20 Mar 2024 --- Seize the opportunity to dive into unprecedented results on the prebiotic effect of cranberry polyphenols. Symrise’s health experts will reveal how to innovate with Prebiocran™, the next generation of gut health solution, supported by a 5-year Chair of Research.

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.

29 Feb 2024 --- HMO Global Webinar - Benefits and evidence on multiple HMOs in infants and young children development & market trends.

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.

21 Nov 2023 --- Chr. Hansen delves into the areas of gut and gut-brain health: Christopher Martoni, PhD will take you on a journey through the fascinating science behind Chr. Hansen’s newest probiotic strain: CLEPIUS™ L. plantarum.