UK CBD sector estimated value almost US$1B, exceeding 2021 sales predictions
06 May 2021 --- The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) and Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) has estimated the cannabidiol (CBD) industry will generate £690 million (US$959 million) in...
View ArticleEagle Genomics expands AI-driven microbiome research in India, plans for...
06 May 2021 --- UK-based microbiome technology scale-up company Eagle Genomics is expanding its operation in India, following a 300 percent boom in revenue and growing consumer interest. The move,...
View ArticlePepsiCo debuts Soulboost sparkling functional waters for mental stamina and...
06 May 2021 --- PepsiCo is launching Soulboost, a sparkling water beverage range with a “splash of real juice and functional ingredients.” The line offers two varieties, each in two flavors with 10 to...
View ArticleDefining postbiotics: ISAPP experts reach consensus on characteristics and...
06 May 2021 --- Postbiotics are defined as “a preparation of inanimate microorganisms and their components that confers a health benefit on the host,” according to a consensus reached by international...
View ArticleWHO targets salt reduction with global benchmarks across 60-plus food...
06 May 2021 --- In a bid to drive salt reduction, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published global benchmarks for sodium levels in more than 60 food categories. The organization hopes the...
View ArticleAyo harnesses Chr. Hansen’s probiotics in almond-based yogurt
07 May 2021 --- US-based Ayo is capitalizing on the positive health associations around probiotics for its Almondmilk Yogurt offerings. The vegan alternatives contain Chr. Hansen’s Bifidobacterium...
View ArticleESSNA suggests stricter obligations for sports nutrition e-commerce in EU...
07 May 2021 --- The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) is welcoming the European Commission (EC)’s latest legislative proposal to create a safer and more open digital space for...
View ArticleWeekly Roundup: Milk Specialties Global pushes into lactoferrin market,...
07 May 2021 --- In nutrition news this week, Milk Specialties Global began marketing its lactoferrin products after investing in its production capacity. Meanwhile, a series of annual meetings decided...
View ArticleAngel Nutritech unveils probiotic allergy prevention drops for infants in China
07 May 2021 --- Angel Nutritech, a business unit of Angel Yeast, has launched probiotic drops and powder as an early intervention against infant allergies and for babies under 1 already suffering from...
View ArticleTitanium dioxide deemed “not safe” in EFSA verdict
07 May 2021 --- The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) no longer considers titanium dioxide (TiO2) to be a safe food additive. Also known as E171, TiO2 is commonly used as a color in the nutrition...
View ArticleFDA weighs up “healthy” symbol update on food packaging to curb US obesity...
10 May 2021 --- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering issuing an update on the use of “healthy” nutrient content claims on food packaging. The agency plans to conduct preliminary...
View ArticleMonteloeder tackles skin aging and oxidative stress with Zeropollution...
10 May 2021 --- Monteloeder’s proprietary, polyphenol-rich dietary ingredient, Zeropollution, may improve the signs of skin aging, strengthen skin barrier function and counteract oxidative stress,...
View ArticleZeus Hygia’s BioSolve Technology improves bioavailability for active...
10 May 2021 --- Zeus Hygia Lifesciences has unveiled its patent-pending BioSolve Technology, which offers higher bioavailability for active ingredients by using food-grade encapsulating excipients. The...
View ArticleSente partners with Griffith Foods, Yıldız and Ingredion on health and...
28 Apr 2021 --- Sente Foundry has launched FoodTech: Health & Wellness start-up program in partnership with Griffith Foods, Yıldız Holding and Ingredion. The companies will seek international...
View ArticleTaiyo and Bioenergy Life Science’s functional ingredients “superfuel” date...
28 Apr 2021 --- Phenolaeis is tapping into Taiyo’s and Bioenergy Life Science’s ingredients for its chewy granola functional snack. First Date’s Date & Oat Bites are available for private labeling...
View ArticlePersonalized vitamin D: DSM’s Hologram Sciences launches first...
28 Apr 2021 --- Having previously hinted to NutritionInsight that its first D2C solution would be “rapid immunity concept,” US-based Hologram Sciences is launching its first direct-to-consumer brand,...
View ArticleBeneo’s chicory root prebiotic formula reduces infant infections and crying...
28 Apr 2021 --- Fortifying infant formula with Orafti Synergy1, Beneo’s oligofructose-enriched inulin derived from chicory root, can reduce the duration of infections during a child’s first year of...
View ArticleCereal killer: EFSA rejects Nestlé’s beta-glucan health claim
28 Apr 2021 --- The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has refuted a beta-glucan-based health claim from Nestlé – the Swiss food giant’s first EU health claim submission since 2010. Nestlé’s dossier...
View ArticleGoldmine founder eyes adaptogen potential for “Millennial burnout”
29 Apr 2021 --- Adaptogens have major potential to address the burnout associated with the Millennial generation. This is according to Rachael Gorjestani, founder of Goldmine, which has just rolled out...
View ArticleCognition NPD: Jelly beans and plant-based drinks for brain health
29 Apr 2021 --- A variety of new brain health NPD this week pinpoints how the cognition supplementation scene is diversifying its target demographics. Dietary supplements supporting cognition, memory...
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