As questions over a new nutrition reality lie ahead, the dynamics of the double burden of malnutrition amid this changing nutrition reality are seeking answers.
DuPont recently announced the launch of a new human milk oligosaccharide (HMO), we take a look at the current understanding around these exciting ingredients.
Prebiotic ingredient powerhouse Beneo is committing over €50 million to expand its production facility in Pemuco, Chile as demand continues to grow for the company’s chicory root fibers, inulin and oligofructose.
96% of the globe may have insufficient access by 2100
Warming oceans may deliver a crushing blow to the production of DHA omega-3 by algae, which would ripple up the food chain and slash the global availability of this critical nutrient by 2100, says a scientific paper. But could rapid advances in plant...
A recent research study in the Plant Foods for Human Nutrition journal focuses on the functional properties of the fibrous-like material, agave bagasse, to explore its capabilities and applications in the prebiotic space.
Tart cherry concentrate may boost endurance exercise performance, according to a new meta-analysis from Canada that pooled data from 10 separate studies.
Delegate registration is open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already confirmed covering topics including postbiotics, the changing retail landscape, microbes and the mitochondria, and fermented foods.
Digestion and intestine flow enhancers as key consumers need in the Latin American nutrition marketplace, says a Food and Drink Senior Analyst for Mintel.
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Many pro sports leagues still have a long way to go when it comes to supporting players with proper nutrition and supplementation, which could be a big opportunity for sports nutrition companies.
Specialized nutrition is on the up. Increasingly, consumers are seeking tailored alternatives such as dairy and meat-based options that appeal to consumers with very specific nutritional needs, says Mintel.
Medical products manufacturer, EKF Diagnostics, is dedicating efforts to reducing anemia rates in South America through the application of its Hemo Control hemoglobin analyzer.
A combination of Creatine plus HMB may increase testosterone levels and boost aerobic power, compared to Creatine or HMB alone, suggest new data from Spain.
Supplements containing L-carnitine may significant reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels, while also improving HDL levels and improving measures of blood sugar management, says a new meta-analysis.
Supplementation with fish oil, but not curcumin, may improve biomarkers of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function in older sedentary overweight/obese adults, says a new study from Australia.
After collecting the GRAS recognition in the US for its Turmipure Gold product, botanicals name, Naturex, sets its sights on launching the turmeric-based offering in Latin America.
There is a plethora of ingredients clamoring for attention in the weight management space and there are studies that support them—as long as you don’t get your hopes too high.
Twelve weeks of supplementation with hydrolyzed eggshell membrane may improve hair thickness and growth, while also improving facial skin appearance, according to a randomized, double‐blind placebo‐controlled study.
Daily supplementation with heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 could enhance the response of immune T cells and suppress inflammation in the liver, says a new study from Japan.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days: Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the nutra-verse.
As the AgFood landscape sees a move away from animal protein, we asked Francisco Jardim, Co-Founder, SP Ventures what consumers are seeking from the meat and dairy alternative markets and how this is impacting investments in alternative protein sources.
Fish oil enriched with specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) precursors may reprogram key blood cells and help control immune responses in healthy people, says a new clinical trial from the UK.
As food and beverage producers focus on adding various benefits to their formulations in 2020, NutraIngredients-LATAM spoke to Naturex’s Product Manager for the region’s functional and nutritional ingredients, Rodrigo Setti, about the “new era” in LATAM...
The omega-3s sector has endured a bad week with the announcement of the failure of clinical trials of two high profile drugs—one based of fish oil and the other on krill.
Extracts from the seeds of grapes may significantly improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and reduce markers of inflammation, according to a new meta-analysis of 15 randomized trials.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days: Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the nutra-verse.
From the complexities of regulation and cutting-edge science to the brands behind the boom, the CBD Global Summit will bridge the business and science underpinning this fast-moving category.
As research and development, manufacturing and marketing centers on a new decade in food and nutrition, we explore what market research provider, Euromonitor International, believes will be the strategic themes to look out for in the coming years.
The global omega-3 industry will come together at the biannual GOED Exchange next month. As the 'go-to' event for the category moves to Barcelona for the 2020 edition, NutraIngredients caught up with GOED to find out more.
Emphasizing the health benefits of the native South American plant, the Brazilian flavors and ingredients manufacturer is applying the plant properties to the food and beverage industry.
Happy New Year! The first week of 2020 was relatively quiet but there was still important news for the nutra- industry around the world: Here’s our nutra-news weekly round-up to help you stay on top of global industry.
A commercial Echinacea angustifolia root extract may help decrease anxiety in adults, suggests a new gold standard double‐blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Aurelie Mauray, Area Market Manager for Americas GBU Food at Roquette, tells NutraIngredients-LATAM about what consumers are looking for in Latin America and how the plant producer plans to answer them moving into 2020.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Julian Mellentin, food and beverage consultant at New Nutrition Business takes us through the emerging and developing trends impacting nutrition in the LATAM region today, and most importantly, what producers and marketeers need to consider moving into...
Swedish gut analysis and microbiome therapeutics player Carbiotix will partner with the University of Verona on neuroinflammation research using its Microbiome Modular Therapeutics (MMT) platform.
The charity helped reached more than 70 million children in about 70 countries, including the US, with the vital nutrients they need as a foundation for good health.
Obese people following a restricted calorie diet may experience even greater benefits with zinc supplementation, suggest results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.
NutraIngredients LATAM spoke to Chr. Hansen’s Regional Vice President of Latin America, Nelson Falavina, and Regional Marketing and Business Development Manager, Rosa Fernandes, to find out their experiences and perceptions of the region’s current nutrition...
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Professor Tim Spector and Professor Pascal Hols have been named this year’s recipients of the Danisco Science Excellence Medal and Microbiome Science Award by the Danisco Foundation.
The year 2019 was a solid one for the omega-3 business, with sales remaining steady. In the US, the market was mostly flat, but strong regional growth in the Asia-Pacific region and other emerging markets led to category growth overall.
