Whey Protein

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.

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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.

Arla Foods Ingredients clears the whey for every activity level

31-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Arla Foods Ingredients is honing in on clear protein in the booming sports and active nutrition category with its line of whey protein isolates formulated to appeal to a range of consumer segments.

Pea protein and whey protein match up in Brazilian soccer trial

10-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Pea protein may be substituted for whey protein without compromising athlete recovery or performance, according to a recent study from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients unveils a holistic solution for the gut-muscle axis

11-May-2023 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The company’s three-in-one ingredient brings the benefits of protein, probiotics and prebiotic cultures and offers product manufacturers a holistic solution for the performance and active nutrition market.

Industry study concludes whey promotes muscular strength and endurance, independent of diet

17-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Whey protein supplementation promotes muscle mass increase and selective increases in muscular strength and endurance from resistance exercise, independent of dietary influence, according to a new industry-funded study.

'Full control over the value chain': Arla enters partnership with First Milk over whey production

10-Nov-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

First Milk will manufacture specialist whey protein powder for Arla Foods Ingredients, enabling it to address the growing consumer trend for protein-enriched foods.

Whey protein helps cut sarcopenia in group of IBD sufferers

02-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Whey protein plus exercise had a significant effect on sarcopenia measures in subjects suffering from inflammatory bowel disease.

‘Not surprising at all’: Study highlights quality issues with Colombian whey protein products

28-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Protein content of select commercial whey protein products sold in Colombia is not matching the levels claimed on the labels, says a new study that highlights the quality issues in this South American market.

Whey protein microgel and mulberry leaf extract can reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes

30-Jun-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Scientists say whey protein and mulberry leaf extract (MLE) are effective at lowering the risk of type-2 diabetes (T2D) when consumed at the optimum time and at particular doses.

New market: Meiji enters Taiwan’s sports nutrition sector with flagship brand SAVAS

14-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Japanese firm Meiji has launched its sports nutrition brand SAVAS into Taiwan, targeting what it believes is a growing community of sports enthusiasts.

Nature's Sunshine launches new active nutrition line, AIVIA

18-Feb-2022 By Jim Cornall

Nature's Sunshine Products, a natural health and wellness company of herbal and nutritional products, has launched AIVIA, a new line of nutrition products designed to support fitness and weight management goals.

Study shows plant-based protein matches whey for muscle mass, strength

03-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Omnivores and vegans experienced similar muscle mass and strength benefits from whey or plant-protein supplements, respectively, says a new study from Brazil.

Collagen peptides may boost body composition in middle-aged men: Study

30-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of specific collagen peptides combined with resistance training may increase fat free mass in middle-aged, untrained male, according to findings from a prospective, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial.

New product developments in whey protein and mobility health

06-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New product developments in the nutraceuticals space include an ingredient which overcomes taste issues with whey protein hydrolysates and a brand refresh which aims to reframe mobility health products.

Probiotic GanedenBC30 may boost amino acid absorption from milk protein: Study

08-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Adding Kerry’s GanedenBC30 probiotic to milk protein may boost the absorption of select amino acids, such as arginine and isoleucine, while other amino acids were more quickly absorbed, says a new study.

Arla offers high-protein iced tea as consumers seek healthier options

22-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Fusion beverages are making a splash as an emerging category of functional food. The demand is spurred by consumers who prefer beverages that go beyond quenching their thirst and offer nutritional benefits.

Whey protein shown to boost mitochondria in runners

02-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

A recent study showed supplementing runners with whey protein provided greater mitochondrial adaptations in response to exercise than did a carbohydrate-only drink used as a control.

The best post-exercise protein: Trial compares whey and pea

12-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Post-exercise whey protein consumption mitigates muscle damage better than pea protein but the two sources may be comparable when leucine and BCAA levels are alike, according to a new randomised trial.

New evidence: Late night protein won't help control blood sugar after breakfast

14-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Two new studies have shown that late night consumption of protein doesn't help control glyceamic response to the following morning's breakfast, with one showing it may even have a negative effect.

Enzyme blend may lead to quicker amino acid uptake from whey post-exercise: Study

18-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Taking a combination of protease enzymes with whey protein may boost levels of leucine post-workout more quickly than whey protein alone, says a new study funded by Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes.

Genetic nutrition testing, vaginal microbiome support, gummies for your skin lead February in new product entries

26-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

February saw a lot of new products, with several offerings aimed at recovery, as well as performance and digestive health.

Arla offers solution to bitter taste of whey protein hydrolysate

06-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

Whey protein is known for bioactivity and functionality, but it can also come with an unpleasant taste. Arla Food Ingredients offered up a solution to that problem at SupplySide West.

Friesland Campina says new streamlined structure will help customers make better use of company’s dairy-derived ingredients

25-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

Friesland Campina’s revamped operational structure will help better meet the needs of North American customers, an executive said at a recent trade show.

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Dymatize expands its protein powder offerings in club, mass grocery retail

02-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

The Post Holdings-owned sports nutrition brand Dymatize is expanding its offering of bulk-sized protein powders at Sam’s Club, Costco, and Walmart.

Protein specialist Quest Nutrition enters club channel with distribution deals

20-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Distribution deals with Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale mark foray into club channel for Quest Nutrition, a specialist of protein-rich functional foods, drinks, and supplements.

From plant protein to goat milk protein, Naked Nutrition strips down sports supplements

06-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Naked Nutrition made a name for itself in the direct-to-consumer, sports supplements space when it launched 2014 thanks to its super minimalist ingredient deck. With more competing ‘clean label’ brands, product development is key.

Plasma-treated whey increased circulating essential amino acids in blood, more so than conventional whey

26-Feb-2019 By Adi Menayang

Results from a new clinical trial suggest that participants who ingested a whey protein treated with atmospheric plasma had more circulating essential amino acids in the blood, hinting at improved muscle protein synthesis.

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Sports nutrition brand Ascent continues grocery channel expansion with Wegmans deal

07-Nov-2018 By Adi Menayang

Sports nutrition continues its penetration into the grocery channel as Ascent inks distribution deal with East Coast grocery retailer Wegmans.

‘Plasma protein’ start-up adds new study to back its claims for better absorption than ‘normal’ whey

15-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

Blood analysis of participants who ingested either ‘plasma-blasted’ whey protein or standard hydrolyzed whey protein isolate suggests that the former is more bioavailable.

Women are underrepresented in whey protein supplementation studies, researchers argue

30-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

Relatively little attention has been paid to potential sex differences in body composition responses to whey protein, argued researchers from Purdue University.

Ingredient recently highlighted at conference gets GRAS status

17-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

Nutrition 21 announced recently that it has attained self-affirmed GRAS status on is Velositol dietary supplement ingredient, which made a splash at a recent sports nutrition conference.

Process that treats whey with gas plasma boosts bioefficiency, developers claim

11-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

The differentiation of whey proteins continues with a new offering that claims greater bioefficiency.

Arla: 'We believe we'll see more protein gels going forward'

03-Nov-2016 By Adi Menayang

Gel, powder, milky beverage, and clear beverage—these are the four whey protein applications Arla's new hydrolysates were designed for. And by breaking down the whey protein with enzymes, the ingredient should be absorbed by the body faster, the...

Whey protein’s heart health benefits demonstrated in RCT study

31-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

Whey protein could reduce the risk factors associated with heart disease, an RCT has found. 

What does ‘clean label’ mean in sports nutrition? Experts weigh in

14-Sep-2016 By Adi Menayang

How clean label is defined in sports nutrition depends on the end goal, experts say. Bodybuilders tend to not care as much, while performance athletes may sacrifice taste over efficacy and health impact. All groups, however, are demanding more transparency...

Today! NutraIngredients-USA's Sports Nutrition Forum

13-Sep-2016 By Adi Menayang

Experts from Douglas Labs, Bodybuilding.com, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and Mintel will discuss the latest trends in sports nutrition and how to address consumer demands for clean label and transparency in this FREE online forum hosted...

Vitamin E tocotrienols show endurance benefits: Rat study

12-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of vitamin E tocotrienols may prolong running times in obese rats to the same extent as whey protein alone, says a new study.

Glanbia launches EasyFlav for whey protein as manufacturers compete for best taste

09-Aug-2016 By Adi Menayang

Are US consumers still in a protein frenzy? Nutrition ingredient company Glanbia Nutritionals shares some insight as it announces its latest product offering EasyFlav, marketed as a “flavor optimizer” for whey protein products.

GABA may enhance whey protein’s muscle building potential: Study

27-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Adding GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) to a post-exercise whey protein regimen may improve muscle building more than whey protein alone, suggests a new study.

Rat study finds whey protein hydrolysates effective in suppressing muscle mass loss

30-Jun-2016 By Adi Menayang

As the world’s aging population grows, researchers are churning out studies to combat conditions such as decreased mobility. Researchers in Japan found that whey protein hydrolysate supplementation may prevent skeletal muscle mass loss, in rats at least.

Klean Athlete line sponsors US water polo teams

12-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

Klean Athlete, a Douglas Labs supplement brand, has announced a partnership with the US national men’s and women’s water polo teams. It’s part of the brand’s strategy to expand beyond its health care practitioner distribution base. 

Robert Kral: 'People want to build lean muscle without calories'

Protein water hits the mainstream as Protein2o rolls out at Walmart

18-Sep-2015 By Elaine Watson

Protein2o – a rapidly-growing line of flavored waters infused with electrolytes and 15g of protein – is rolling out to 750 Walmart stores this month, says the firm, which is targeting consumers that are looking for more refreshing beverages that pack...

Which protein can help weight loss but keep muscle?

19-Mar-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Greater energy from whey protein means greater loss of fat but retention of muscle while dieting, according to research that looked at different protein sources. 

Protein gummies hit sweet spot of convenience, taste and consumer weariness with other sources, developer says

03-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Protein fortification continues to be a hot topic, with high protein forms of shakes and other beverages, nutrition bars, cereals and other foods crowding the market.  Now startup company Rap Protein LLC has expanded the idea into a new area with the...

Arla pours €38m into facility to meet whey demand

01-Sep-2014 By Shane STARLING

Dairy giant Arla's ingredients business is building a new whey processing facility for €38m to meet rising demand for the dairy fraction in infant, sports and clinical nutrition.

The whey to go? Morning protein drink may help T2 diabetes

06-Aug-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Whey protein drinks may help people with type 2 diabetes control erratic glucose levels, according to research.

Whey protein’s benefits for improved body composition supported by new meta-analysis

16-Apr-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Intake of whey protein as a supplement or in combination with resistance exercise, or as part of a weight-loss or weight-maintenance diet, may boost body composition for men and women, says a new meta-analysis of data from 14 randomized controlled trials.

Leucine: Where whey protein gets its magic

27-Nov-2013 By Maggie Hennessy

Scientific support for the role of protein in building and maintaining lean muscle, maintaining weight and aging healthy continues to grow, but not all proteins are created equal, according to nutrition and exercise physiology expert Chris Mohr, PhD,...

Revamped Protein Rush! not just for World's Strongest Man wannabes: VPX Sports

23-Oct-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

VPX Sports is hoping to meet growing demand for muscle recovery solutions from physically active consumers, as well as those “looking to look like the World’s Strongest Man”, through the relaunch of its ready-to-drink (RTD) Protein Rush! shake.