Entering the European Functional Foods Space

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... Read More

Before the pandemic, immunity was already a mainstay of the nutrition space. It is now seeing a surge in demand as consumers turn to supplementation to build up resilience from infection. Laura Collins details the latest proprietary data from Wellmune, a Kerry brand, which examines this shift in consumer... Read More

Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D is PLT Health Solutions’ answer to demands for natural, minimally processed supplements. The vitamin has come up in the COVID-19 conversation in recent weeks, with Steve Fink noting that vitamin D is seeing a “great renaissance.” Additionally, the mushroom-derived product taps... Read More

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Despite containment measures, COVID-19 remains a global health threat leading to increased demand for immunity supplements. NutritionInsight speaks with Dr. Jonathan Jones, Product Development Manager and Digital Health Scientific Adviser at Monteloeder, who discusses personalization and the importance of... Read More

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... Read More

New delivery formats are shaking up the nutraceutical industry. Marit van der Heijden of Rousselot details the company’s latest innovations in gummies, which dramatically cut the drying time of these chewables. Meanwhile, Rousselot’s gelatin solution addresses cross-linking issues in soft gels. Van der... Read More

The focus on immunity brought upon by the COVID-19 crisis brings consumer awareness of maintaining healthy lifestyles “back to the basics,” according to Nadia El-Zanfaly of Volac, who highlights how dairy protein can play a supportive role in this space. Dr. Elisa Glover, Nutritional Specialist at Volac,... Read More

Isabel Gómez, of Lipofoods, part of Lubrizol Life Science, highlights the microencapsulation technology used for botanical ingredients Curcushine and Astagile. The technology improves the bioavailability and stability issues commonly associated with curcumin and astaxanthin. This comes as consumer demand... Read More

In light of COVID-19, Nexira is throwing the spotlight on its line of immunity-boosting botanical ingredients, which include acerola extract, baobab and ginseng. Julie Imperato highlights the company also has a new launch in the pipeline and explains how environmental considerations must be taken into... Read More

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... Read More

Consumers are increasingly placing importance on proven products backed by clinical trials. At Nutraceuticals Europe, held in Madrid, Spain, Begoña Soriano of Disproquima discussed how Flavoxale, which is a mix of propolis, manuka honey and manuka essential oil, can tap into immunity demands with its... Read More

Israeli company Galam showcased its novel fiber ingredient at ProSweets in Cologne, Germany. Speaking to NutritionInsight, Liat Shemesh, Category Manager and Yael Aizenbeg, International Sales Manager at Galam, both highlight the ingredient’s potential in reducing sugar content amid industry moves toward... Read More

Kröner Stärke is tapping into the plant-based trend with its wheat-based vegan mayonnaise premix that can be made with oil and salt, as presented at Fi Europe 2019, held in Paris, France. Commercial Director Henrik de Vries explains that as with other clean label products, stability and preparation are... Read More

At FiE 2019 in Paris, Rousselot was highlighting its brand Peptan and the new clinical backing that the range has received. A study found that collagen has a positive impact on bone health, marking a strong stride for the company, especially as the trial used methodology very close to a human trial. Frank... Read More

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical was exhibiting its new, all-natural, “vitamin-like” ingredient for mitochondrial health – MGCPQQ  – at FiE 2019 in Paris. MGCPQQ is created through a proprietary fermentation process utilizing bacteria found in nature, in contrast to many other supplement ingredients that are made... Read More

Glanbia Nutritionals was showcasing its beverage solution CreaBev for performance drinks in European markets at FiE in Paris. Meilissa Hosen, Product Strategy Manager, explains that although creatine monohydrate has been an ongoing staple in the sports nutrition sector, the solution features a patent pending... Read More