Nutrition

Milk protein producer not ready throw in towel to whey

22-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

Milk proteins continue to carve out a strong niche in sports nutrition despite’s whey protein’s dominance, supplier Milk Specialties Global said.

Study supports efficacy of HolisFiit polyphenol-rich formulation for 'mind and body well-being'

22-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A polyphenol-rich formulation may enhance the benefits of mind-body practices, such as yoga, Pilates, and Taïchi, says a new study from Europe.

GALLERY: Trendspotting at Expo West 2017: From plant protein to probiotics

17-Mar-2017 By Elaine Watson

It's impossible to distill a show this size into a handful of slides, but we did see some consistent themes from a macronutrient perspective (protein is hot, sugar is not and fats are back), while digestive health was also a big trend. Checkout our...

Special Edition: Functional Foods

Millennials driving next generation of functional foods

16-Mar-2017 By David Anderson

The demands on brands and suppliers to fulfil consumer’s desire to eat healthy foods has never been higher with switched-on millennials becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of functional foods through social media.

Functional fiber complex may help trim waist lines, desire to eat: Study

13-Mar-2017

Twelve weeks of supplementation with a the commercial functional fiber complex PolyGlycopleX (PGX from InovoBiologic Inc) may reduce body weight, BMI, and reduce the frequency of eating, says a new study.

FOODVISION 2017

FOODVISION: DNA testing just ‘one part of the jigsaw’

13-Mar-2017 By Will Chu

Advances in DNA testing mean deeper insights can be made into how people use food for fuel, or how fast a nutrient is metabolised.

Capstone Nutrition names new COO

08-Mar-2017

Kevin Elsberry has been named the new Chief Operating Officer of Capstone Nutrition, one of the largest non-branded contract manufacturers of health and dietary supplements in the US.

China the top target for tocotrienol sales growth, says supplier ExcelVite

08-Mar-2017 By Millette Burgos

China is the next top target for tocotrienol, according to supplier ExcelVite, which wants to boost sales of its ‘super vitamin E’ products in the country after establishing strong markets in the US and Europe. 

Glanbia and Nutrition 21 extend strategic partnership with Velositol agreement

07-Mar-2017

Glanbia Nutritionals and Nutrition 21, LLC will co-market Nutrition 21’s Velositol ingredient, extending their long-time partnership.

Almost half of all deaths from heart disease & diabetes linked to diet: JAMA study

07-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3s from seafood, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and whole grains are among the 10 dietary factors associated with an estimated 45% of all cardiometabolic deaths in the US, says a new study.

Pear pomace fibre aids weight loss by boosting gut microbiota: China study

07-Mar-2017 By Millette Burgos

A new study showed insoluble dietary fibre (IDF) from pear pomace can prevent obesity and reduce damage caused by a high-fat diet, with researchers believing it does so by improving gut microbiota.

Human nutrition trends are translating to pets, says CEO of The Honest Kitchen

06-Mar-2017 By Adi Menayang

From Ayurvedic botanicals to whole food nutrient sources, more US pet owners in urban and coastal areas are looking past the pellets, says pet wellness expert Lucy Postins.

Omega Protein moves closer to sale of human nutrition assets

03-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

Despite improved returns for its embattled human nutrition segments, Omega Protein has launched a more focused strategic review that could include the sale of one or more of the businesses.

Fruit d'Or bets on GudPod delivery system for cranberry juice gut health prototype

02-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

Cranberry supplier Fruit d’Or is introducing a functional beverage prototype via the new GudPod delivery system at the upcoming Expo West trade show.

Vitamin Shoppe & Dr Tieraona Low Dog partner for consumer & employee holistic health training

02-Mar-2017 By Adi Menayang

Vitamin Shoppe announced a new partnership with natural medicine expert Tieraona Low Dog, MD, to produce multimedia for its online shops, as well as design a training program for brick-and-mortar employees.

Stonyfield Organic survey explores consumer attitudes toward probiotics for babies

24-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

While researching the ‘probiotic for babies’ market landscape, Stonyfield paired with ORC International to conduct a survey and found that 77% of parents with children under two do not incorporate probiotics into their baby’s daily diet.

Revealed: The single biggest Indian health concern offering vast functional food and drink potential…

23-Feb-2017 By Millette Burgos

India’s tired citizens may just be the key to unlock a new market for functional food and drink formulations. 

Medical foods for blood sugar still blocked by FDA guidance

23-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

The application of a medical foods positioning to the formulation of blood sugar management products continues to be blocked by a final guidance from FDA on the subject.

Tomorrow! NIU's FREE blood sugar management forum

22-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

Experts from Nielsen and Atrium Innovations, as well as two experts on regulation in the dietary supplement space, will discuss the forces that make the blood sugar management category tick in a FREE online forum hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Plant-based protein a 'strategic growth platform' says Maple Leaf Foods as it strikes $140m deal to buy Lightlife Foods

22-Feb-2017 By Elaine Watson

Four months after Tyson Foods took a 5% stake in plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat, Canadian packaged meats giant Maple Leaf Foods has struck a $140m deal to acquire plant-based protein maker Lightlife Foods from Brynwood Partners.

Organic & Natural Health launches omega-3 field study

21-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The Organic and Natural Health Association has launched a consumer education campaign to encourage consumers to test their omega-3 levels to identify supplementation needs, following on from the success of its “Power of D” campaign.

Special Edition: Blood sugar management

Panoply of metabolic diseases continues to proliferate, expert says

16-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

The term ‘metabesity’ coined by a diabetes expert has not caught on, but the problem it describes continues to grow, he said.

Special edition: Blood Sugar Management

Soluble fibers show promise as blood sugar management ingredients

16-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

Soluble fibers can have significant effects on post prandial blood glucose spikes, but they have their effects in the gut rather than in the blood stream itself as polyphenolic ingredients might do.

Applied Food Sciences joins UNPA as executive member

15-Feb-2017

The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has welcomed Austin, TX-based Applied Food Sciences Inc. (AFS) as its newest executive member.

Highlights from Probiota 2017 in Berlin

Probiota Insights: Does the prebiotic definition need reworking?

13-Feb-2017 By Nathan Gray

A debate is brewing over what exactly constitutes a prebiotic, and whether the established definition needs to be updated. NutraIngredients spoke with leading researcher Professor Bob Rastall to find out more.

70 product launches in just over 2 years

New clinical data opening doors for Nitrosigine beyond sports nutrition

10-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Having quickly established its credentials in the sports nutrition space, positive results in recent clinical trials are creating new opportunities for Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine in the cognitive health sector.

February New Product Launches: From L-Carnitine drink to protein cake bites

09-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

In this month's round-up of recently launched products, committing to New Year’s Resolutions was still the name of the game: Sports nutrition brands have launched reformulations, formats, and products to help consumers keep up with fitness goals,...

US ranks near the bottom globally for nutrition, sustainability & food waste

08-Feb-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

Perhaps not surprising, but disappointing nonetheless to environmental, health and nutrition advocates is new research that ranks the US dead last, or very near the bottom, out of 25 countries on a long list of food sustainability indicators, including...

Data from Nielsen's Global Health and Ingredient Sentiment Survey

'Consumers want to eat more healthfully, but they can’t do it alone': Nielsen expert

07-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

Around 70% of consumers around the globe (60% of Americans) said they actively make dietary choices to help prevent health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol, according to a Nielsen report published last September.

New capsaicinoid ingredient Encapcin enters US market, targets sports nutrition category

06-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

The ingredient, manufactured in Bangalore, India, is designed for the management of a healthy lipid profile and weight management when paired with exercise.

What do acceptable claims in the blood sugar management category look like?

03-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and accounts for around $245 billion in medical costs and lost productivity each year, according to data from The State of Obesity, which drew information from CDC's Behavioral...

Heart health benefits of pomegranate may be personal: Study

03-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The potential cardiovascular benefits of pomegranate extracts may be linked an individual’s ability to metabolize the polyphenols in the fruit, says a new study.

Curcumin can be ‘as big as omega-3’ with correct science and marketing: OmniActive MD

31-Jan-2017 By Millette Burgos

Curcumin can become as big as omega-3, according to the boss of Indian nutraceutical supplier OmniActive, which has recently received a significant funding boost and made a high-level acquisition.  

Food Vision preview: London, 1-3 March 2017

Personalised sports nutrition gains another player

26-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

At Food Vision in London on March 1-3 ex-Olympian Andrew Steele will explain why he is so excited about applying genetics to dramatically improve the nutrition and performance of sportspeople.

What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's 2017 Editorial Calendar?

26-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

From immune support to deep dives into sports nutrition, personalized nutrition, botanicals, omega-3s, probiotics, pet supplements, and more, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2017 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends in the industry.

Regulatory freeze could change or delay implementation aspects of FSMA, Nutrition Facts rule

26-Jan-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

The Trump Administration’s regulatory freeze announced last week could significantly impact how the Nutrition Facts Label final rule and regulations related to the Food Safety Modernization Act are interpreted and enforced even though they passed well...

Seafood group ramps up educational resources

25-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

The nonprofit Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) has announced the availability of new online education programs and resources aimed at teachers and individuals to promote the benefits of a seafood-rich diet. 

Omega Protein starts dividend program

25-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

Omega Protein has come through the tumult of a proxy fight and has announced a plan to distribute some of the cash generated by the business to shareholders via dividends. A line in the announcement gave the impression the company’s management has finally...

Crio Bru and Vitamin Shoppe’s unpredictable partnership expands the consumer reach of each

24-Jan-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

On the surface, the recent expansion of Crio Bru’s brewing cocoa into the nutritional supplement retailer Vitamin Shoppe may not appear to be a logical fit, but the limited arrangement could expand both players’ access to new consumer bases. 

Nutrition Asia video series

VIDEO: Functional foods in South East Asia - trending ingredients, pressing consumer needs and 'preposterous' health claims

23-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

In the first of our Nutrition Asia video series we take a deep dive into South East Asia's functional foods industry to gauge the state of the market and assess how it can meet the health needs of consumers across the region.

Fruit & veg flavonoids prevent unhealthy fat build-up: Twin study

20-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Flavonoid-rich foods appear to alter body composition as UK researchers tie in a higher intake of anthocyanins, flavonols and proanthocyanidins with a lower body fat mass.

Football fuel: Everton renews partnership with The Protein Works

19-Jan-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

English Premier League club Everton has renewed its partnership with The Protein Works (TPW) - adding personalised nutritional bars to the existing deal.

New year, new product gallery: From keto protein to cognitive boosting juice

19-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

To kick off 2017, we’ve rounded up new product launches from December and January. From omega-3 shots to functional brain drinks, product launches this time of year ran the gamut. We also see an expansion of offerings from personalized nutrition start-up...

Meta-analysis backs sea buckthorn for cholesterol & heart health

18-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with sea buckthorn could significantly reduce heart disease risk by improving blood cholesterol and blood lipid profiles, finds a pooled analysis of previous RCTs.

Inuit microbiome study could shed further light influence of nutrition and modern diet on health

17-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

While the gut bacteria of indigenous Inuit populations are ‘broadly similar’ to modern Western populations, subtle differences that distinguish the two could help researchers understand how diet impacts our health through the microbiome, say researchers.

Blue maize extract may lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels

13-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Blue maize antioxidants may help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and diabetes raising possibilities of using blue maize as a nutraceutical and functional food component.

Aquatic plant potential: Why duckweed could become a source of protein and omega-3 beyond South East Asia

12-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Duckweed has long been consumed as an inexpensive protein and source of omega-3 in three South East Asia countries, but now researchers are questioning if it has the potential to be adopted by south Asian and even Western consumers too.

NPA outlines top supplement-related legislative issues for PEOTUS Trump

11-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

NDIs, kratom, maternal and child nutrition, medical foods, health claims, and reducing the cost of healthcare are among the important issues affecting dietary supplements and the natural products industry in 2017, according to the Natural Products Association....

Nutrition experts predict sustainability ‘most important’ trend for 2017

09-Jan-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

Sustainability wins another vote for the “most important” trend to watch in 2017, followed closely by plant-based protein, according to a small, but well-educated group of nutrition experts, surveyed by Ketchum’s Global Food and Beverage Practice and...

In wake of media coverage of adolescent access to creatine, CRN urges retailers to be part of consumer education efforts

05-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

News outlets around the nation have picked up a study published in the most recent issue of the journal Pediatrics about how easy it is for teenagers under 18 to purchase creatine.