Natural toxins in food can be a health hazard, warns German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
17 May 2024 --- The majority of Germans (53%) are not aware of the existence of natural plant toxic substances, finds a new survey by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). These are largely chemical compounds that plants use as... Read More
Vitafoods Europe 2024 live: Roquette elevates softgel technology with gelatin alternative capsules
16 May 2024 --- We visit Roquette at the ongoing Vitafoods Europe 2024 trade show, where the plant-based ingredients leader has launched a pea starch premix for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical softgel capsules. The Lycagel Flex hydroxypropyl premix... Read More
Strategic shift: Fonterra to divest Oceania and Sri Lankan businesses for dairy ingredients focus
17 May 2024 --- Dairy giant Fonterra is planning “full or partial divestment” of some or all of its global consumer businesses, including Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka. The move is expected to be a “step-change in... Read More
CRN motion to scrap age-restricted law on dietary supplements gains federal support
16 May 2024 --- A federal court in the southern district of New York, US, has denied the State of New York’s motion to dismiss the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) claims that the recently enacted age-restriction law in the state... Read More
MSU researchers investigate influenza outbreak in US cattle amid rising transmission concerns
17 May 2024 --- New research from the US, where the dairy cattle industry faces mounting challenges over the spread of avian influenza, has begun investigating... Read More
Nutrition Focus : Brain support
Innova Market Insights data indicates that supplement launches for brain support are increasing rapidly, with a 14% compound annual growth rate between 2019 and 2023. Botanical/herbal supplements were the frontline of these launches. Various B vitamins are in the top ingredients, while several... More
Analysis Feature Skincare innovation
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TOP 5 SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF SKIN HEALTH SUPPLEMENT LAUNCHES (GLOBAL, 2023)