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Arla to transform Volac’s Wales site into global production hub

22-Apr-2024 By Bethan Grylls

Arla Food Ingredients has acquired Volac’s Whey Nutrition business, with big plans to turn its Felinfach site in Wales into global centre for performance, health and food offerings.

Dietary taurine intake may contribute to maintenance of knee extension muscle strength in older adults – Taisho-funded study

17-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

A study has found that dietary taurine intake was significantly and positively associated with maintenance of knee extension muscle strength over an eight-year period among middle-aged and older Japanese individuals.

Health brand builder Vector Consumer Ltd acquires Pura Collagen

15-Apr-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

UK-based healthcare solutions company Vector Consumer Ltd has announced the acquisition of premium collagen start-up Pura Collagen as the brand builder aims to become "the authoritative voice in collagen".

Last call for entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards

11-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We’re into the home stretch for submitting entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with the absolute deadline for entries set for Friday, April 12, at 11:55 p.m. CT.

L-Tryptophan may boost benefits of low FODMAP diet for constipation sufferers

11-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new study reports that elderly functional constipation (FC) patients receiving an L-tryptophan (TRP) supplement paired with a low FODMAP diet had significantly reduced symptom severity scores compared to individuals on the dietary intervention alone...

Study adds weight to joint functionality benefits of Bioiberica collagen

10-Apr-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Bioiberica has spotlighted research concluding that six weeks of supplementation with its native (undenatured) type II collagen improved joint functionality and quality of life in women with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

MuscleTech expands ties with Trust Group to manufacture in Brazil

08-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Global sports supplement brand MuscleTech has reached a manufacturing and marketing agreement with Trust Group to expand its reach into the Brazilian market.

CON-CRĒT stands behind creatine HCL gummies

08-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

One year ago, Vireo Systems, the parent company of the CON-CRĒT creatine brand, marked an exciting new chapter by opening the first creatine manufacturing plant in the United States. NutraIngredients-USA caught up with the company's founder and president...

Amazon updates its dietary supplements seller’s policy

05-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Tech giant Amazon has updated its requirements for dietary supplements and now requires third-party verification, including testing data and certificates of analyses straight from the lab to Amazon.

Arla’s low-protein infant formula offers results similar to breast milk feeding

04-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Infants fed low-protein formulas can achieve weight gain and metabolic profiles closer to that of breastfed infants, Arla Foods Ingredients-funded research has concluded.

FDA issues draft guidance on NDIN Master Files

03-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released draft guidance for industry titled “New Dietary Ingredient Notification Master Files for Dietary Supplements.”

Study finds single high dose of creatine boosts cognitive performance during sleep deprivation

03-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A single high dose of creatine can partially reverse metabolic alterations and fatigue-related cognitive deterioration, according to new research that questions the established assumption that creatine supplementation only works when consumed over a longer...

Whey protein proves best for muscle growth in older adults, study finds

03-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

New research reviewing the efficacy of various protein supplements has observed that whey protein paired with resistance training may demonstrate the greatest efficacy for muscle growth and strength gains in older individuals.

Study: DAO might play a critical role in cognitive symptoms of ADHD

03-Apr-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

AB Biotek Human Nutrition & Health (HNH) has spotlighted new research suggesting a connection between diamine oxidase (DAO) enzyme deficiency and comorbidities and cognitive dysfunction in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...

Orgain debuts gut health formula, expands products line for kids

01-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The 2024 Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA, attracted 3,000 exhibitors, many of which debuted new products.

Gelita’s collagen peptides improve muscular stress post-exercise: Study

26-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Specific collagen peptides (SCP) PeptEndure and Tendoforte improve muscle recovery after exercise-induced damage, according to new research.

How is animal-free collagen made and does it work?

20-Mar-2024 By Flora Southey

From plant-based to slaughter-free, we ask innovators how they make collagen – without the cow.

‘One of the best summits I've attended in a long time!’ Save the Date for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

18-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Described by one recent attendee as “hands-down the best event”, NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit.

Protein powder launches continue to grow while bars hit saturation point

18-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The number of protein bars on the European market has significantly decreased, while the protein powders category has continued to grow thanks largely to innovations with clear protein and collagen, new data reveals.

Five specialty categories open for entries in NutraIngredients-USA Awards

13-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are open for entries, with our five specialty categories recognizing the best and brightest in women’s health, nutrition research, start-ups and more.

6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

06-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people and initiatives in food supplements and functional food and beverage.

Female fluctuations, cycles and stages key to sports nutrition market

04-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Understanding women’s real needs presents a considerable commercial opportunity, particularly when it comes to sports and active nutrition.

More stimuli needed to build muscle in postmenopausal women: Study

29-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Postmenopausal muscle is resistant to the potent anabolic stimuli of resistance exercise and protein supplementation, according to findings from a recent study.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2024: What are our judges looking for?

29-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We are still accepting entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards, and we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Low energy availability linked to poor sleep quality in young athletes

28-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Low energy availability has a direct impact on sleep quality in young rugby athletes, according to new research.

‘Not an AI box of tricks’: Nuritas moves industry forward with peptide library

27-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Biotechnology company Nuritas began its AI journey not in a laboratory but in the wild with wallabies. Nora Khaldi, Nuritas founder and CEO, found inspiration from the unlikely source, observing that wallabies have two types of milk with different kinds...

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 in pictures

27-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA's 6th Sports & Active Nutrition Summit attracted over 250 delegates to sunny San Diego for three days of content and networking.

FDA updates supplements ingredient directory to reflect stakeholder feedback

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has renamed its Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory and added classification categories following “some constructive stakeholder feedback”.

Expo West 2024: Our picks of the best supplements-specific education

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The industry's annual pilgrimage to Anaheim is only a couple of weeks away, so we looked at the education session to pick out the key supplements-related sessions that we’ll be adding to our agendas.

Myprotein: Breaking stereotypes and empowering women in sports nutrition

20-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A significant number of women still do not perceive sports nutrition as essential for their fitness goals, a persisting misconception that The Hut Group (THG), owner of supplement brand Myprotein, is working to dispel.

Nutrabolt chief legal officer on state-led restrictions: ‘We need to work together’

16-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Attempts to restrict access to certain dietary supplement categories at the state-level could potentially pose the most significant threat to the industry since the passage of DSHEA, and the industry needs to unify in response, says Nutrabolt’s chief...

‘Insects will be seen as normal food’: How industry is combatting consumer reluctance to eat insect protein

09-Feb-2024 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Insects are not only thought to contain at least as much protein as conventional meat, but are also more environmentally sustainable. However, their novelty on the market poses challenges in consumer acceptance. How do start-ups persuade consumers to...

Unblocking the ‘fermentation bottleneck’: Inside Planetary’s quest to optimise protein production

07-Feb-2024 By Flora Southey

A fermentation bottleneck still exists for the microbial fermentation sector, according to Swiss biotech Planetary, who is working to optimise protein and fat production with not just ‘overall infrastructure, but correct infrastructure’.

SANS 2024: Join Ghost, GNC, NutraBolt, Coca-Cola, MuscleTech, Glaxon and more in San Diego

25-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

With just under three weeks to go, there’s still time to join the leading conference for the U.S. sports and active nutrition sector featuring a raft of the category’s leading brands and subject matter experts.

Study explores whether added ketones amplify anabolic effect of a ‘sub-optimal’ protein dose

23-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Ketone supplementation may promote growth of skeletal muscle, but little is known about how it affects muscle protein synthesis when combined with dietary protein.

Nutrabolt expands into greens and superfoods with Bloom Nutrition investment

18-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Texas-based Nutrabolt has taken an approximately 20% ownership stake in Bloom Nutrition, a California-based dietary supplement brand founded in 2019 by Mari Llewellyn and Gregory LaVecchia.

One week to go! Register now for NIU’s 4th Annual Business Leaders Forum

17-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register for our Annual Business Leaders Forum, and your chance to ask a burning question (or two) to senior leaders from Gaia Herbs, Nouri, NOW, Pharmavite and The Vitamin Shoppe.

Study supports L-glutamine for recovery from combat-sport training

16-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

L-glutamine—an amino acid used in protein synthesis and to fuel the immune system—may boost recovery and performance in combat-sport athletes following intense bouts of exercise, according to research led by the National Taiwan University of Sport.

Creatine co-supplementation could boost firefighter performance on the job

12-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Working with the fire department in La Crosse, WI, a team of exercise and sports nutritionists put firefighters to the test during a three-week experiment that compared performance in a series of training exercises following protein and carbohydrate supplementation...

FrieslandCampina reveals 2024 trends report

12-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Key trends to watch in 2024 will include next-gen alt protein solutions, sustainability with substantiation, medicines for the mind and active ageing solutions.

New research questions 20 gram protein intake limit during post-exercise recovery

10-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

The tissue-building response to ingesting protein during recovery from exercise has no upper limit in humans, according to a recent study.

Menopause and muscle mass: Study highlights need for increased protein intakes

10-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

Post-menopausal women consume significantly less protein and have poorer muscle quality compared to pre-menopausal women, according to a recent study.

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Q&A: Helaina founder talks reproducing breast milk proteins for mass consumption

08-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

The spark for biotech company Helaina hit founder Laura Katz on the New York City subway as she was listening to a podcast about black-market breast milk.

Lactalis unveils solar thermal power plant for sustainable whey production

05-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Lactalis, the global dairy giant, has inaugurated the “largest solar thermal power plant in France” allowing it to cut CO2 emissions by 2,000 tons per year.

BCAAs harbor distinct and often opposing health effects: Study

02-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have detected biases in the study of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), suggesting that these essential nutrients do not have the homogenous effect in humans previously observed.

6 reasons to attend NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024

18-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 is just two months away! Bridging the science and business of the sports and active nutrition categories, SANS is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

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Sports and gut health: Fermented whey protein, synbiotic blend could help tackle widespread problems

13-Dec-2023 By Tingmin Koe

There is a widespread, unmet demand for products to support gut health among athletes and active lifestyle consumers, with almost nine out of 10 sports people suffering from gut problems.

AminoLabs plant protein blend aims to optimise taste, texture and nutrition

08-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

AminoLabs has launched Vital Pro XP, a ‘game changing’ plant-based protein blend designed to offer unmatched taste, texture and health parameters.

Collagen peptides may offer sleep, cognitive benefits for men: RCT

06-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming collagen peptides before bedtime may reduce awakenings during the night and improve cognitive function for athletic men with sleep complaints, says a new study funded by Rousselot.

Long-term consumption of whole eggs escalates growth and may boost microbiome in youngsters – Thai trial

06-Dec-2023 By Hazel Tang

School going children who ate 10 additional eggs per week had higher growth hormone levels, and consumption may also lead to benefits for the gut microbiota, according to a Thai trial.