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Nutraceuticals for inflammation: review urges more research to advance field

NutraIngredients RSS Jun 7, 2023 | 09:28 am

A new review has identified omega-3 fatty acids and red yeast rice to have the strongest potential for use within nutraceuticals to target inflammation, due to strong data obtained from multiple randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

TargEDys acquired by pharma partner Biocodex

NutraIngredients RSS Jun 7, 2023 | 05:00 am

French pharmaceutical company Biocodex has acquired the precision probiotics biotech firm TargEDys in a move set to accelerate its development globally.

Tradin Organics enhances regenerative organic cocoa production in Sierra Leone with EU-backed project

FoodIngredients First Jun 7, 2023 | 00:00 am

07 Jun 2023 --- Over the next three years, Tradin Organic and its consortium of partners will work on deforestation prevention and improving cocoa farmers’ livelihoods in Sierra Leone by further building regenerative agroforestry systems. The company has initiated a[…]

Sempera Organics and Alkemist Labs Announce Partnership for Mushroom Testing

Nutraceuticals World - Breaking News Jun 6, 2023 | 21:04 pm

The two companies will work together to develop testing beyond beta-glucans and polysaccharides content standards for identity, quality, and potency.

Nektium Expands International Distribution Network for Botanical Extracts

Nutraceuticals World - Breaking News Jun 6, 2023 | 19:46 pm

As part of its long-term growth strategy, the company has announced two partnerships in Europe and one in Japan.

Kemin Receives Positive EFSA Opinion for BetaVia Pure, its Beta-Glucan Ingredient

Nutraceuticals World - Breaking News Jun 6, 2023 | 19:04 pm

The algae-based ingredient, positioned for immune and gut health, is now available in the European Union.

FoodChain ID Announces Conor Kearney as CEO

Nutraceuticals World - Breaking News Jun 6, 2023 | 18:01 pm

Kearney joined FoodChain ID in 2021, as SVP of strategy and then as interim CEO.

Alternative protein from leaves? ‘Industry first’ development to reduce reliance on soy and pea

NutraIngredients RSS Jun 6, 2023 | 13:28 pm

A new source of alternative plant protein from amaranth leaf is in development for the food industry, with the help of vertical farming technology.

Caffeine alternative: Alpinia galanga extract increases alertness, decreases fatigue

NutraIngredients RSS Jun 6, 2023 | 12:00 pm

Natural ingredient supplier OmniActive has released the results of a new clinical trial that substantiates the effects of its enXtra ingredient as a caffeine-alternative in the growing energy supplement market.

Mediterranean diet may lower brain age and improve cognitive health, study finds

FoodIngredients First Jun 6, 2023 | 00:00 am

06 Jun 2023 --- Following a green Mediterranean diet, which is higher in dietary polyphenols and lower in red and processed meats, could reduce the risk of neurological conditions by lowering weight and brain age. The lifestyle intervention also decreased[…]

Gavan unveils protein-enriched fat ingredient that butters up pastries and slashes saturated fat by 80%

FoodIngredients First Jun 6, 2023 | 00:00 am

06 Jun 2023 --- Food tech start-up Gavan Technologies is leveraging its no-waste protein extraction platform to deliver FaTrix, an alternative fat solution. According to the company, FaTrix offers a series of high-performance, protein-based fat substitutes that serve as a[…]

Was sugar underpriced? Soaring costs pinned on perfect storm of inflationary pressures

FoodIngredients First Jun 6, 2023 | 00:00 am

06 Jun 2023 --- Inflation has caught up with the sugar sector, which is dealing with similar problems to the general food industry, such as high fertilizer prices, increased supply chain costs and El Niño storms. After an apparent slumber[…]

World Environment Day: Study flags drought and heat threatens global breadbaskets

Nutrition Insight Jun 5, 2023 | 00:00 am

05 Jun 2023 --- Heat waves that used to occur once per century now happen every six years in the Midwestern US and every 16 years in Northeastern China, according to a new study by researchers from the Friedman School[…]

USAID and Corteva Agriscience join forces to aid Ukraine farmers amid “immensely challenging” planting season

Nutrition Insight Jun 5, 2023 | 00:00 am

05 Jun 2023 --- To increase farmer access to crop inputs, financing and post-harvest storage, Corteva and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have inked a partnership to help war-torn Ukraine agricultural workers.

“Food is a basic human right”: Activists call to end work requirements in nutrition assistance program

Nutrition Insight Jun 2, 2023 | 00:00 am

02 Jun 2023 --- The newly-passed US debt ceiling legislation adds work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to people aged 50 to 54 while exempting veterans, homeless people and young adults under 24 that recently left foster[…]

Beyond The Headlines: Bayer leverages AI for personalized nutrition, Abbott partners with Real Madrid Foundation

Nutrition Insight Jun 2, 2023 | 00:00 am

02 Jun 2023 --- This week in nutrition news, Bayer created a new division to deliver personalized nutrition and health care, while Abbott Nutrition teamed up with Real Madrid’s charity foundation to combat malnutrition in children. Meanwhile, Nestlé Health Science[…]