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Entries open for Vitafoods Europe Startup Innovation Challenge

Jan 30, 2023

Calling all ambitious, innovative health and nutrition startups: entries for the Vitafoods Europe Startup Innovation Challenge are now open. Apply now!

Polymer microparticles improve vitamin A stability in fortified foods

Jan 26, 2023

Companies are scaling up use of a polymer-based microparticle to encapsulate vitamin A, protecting the sensitive nutrient from degrading in common fortified staples, such as wheat and stock cubes.

Plant-based HRT: Using botanical phytohormones to manage menopause

Jan 24, 2023

Plant-based hormone replacement therapy (HRT) uses phytohormone-containing botanicals such as soy, red clover, and sage as a natural alternative to conventional HRT to alleviate menopause symptoms. But how safe is it?

Better-tasting tech: Vitamin brand uses 3D printing to create bespoke gummies

Jan 19, 2023

A UK-based vitamin brand, Nourished, is using innovative technology to deliver personalised experiences by 3D printing customisable gummies.

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Good mood food: Identifying strategies to create ‘emotionally uplifting’ products [Interview]

Jan 09, 2023

Around the world, people are looking for food and drink products to lift their mood. Kaavya Raveendran, analyst at Innova Market Insights, examines how brands can meet this demand with ingredients...

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‘Having diverse ways of thinking in an organisation – even in an industry – is so critical for innovation and success’ - Lynda Doyle [Interview]

Jan 30, 2023

France authorises the term ‘probiotic’ on food supplements

Jan 12, 2023

High coffee consumption could double heart attack risk among people with severe hypertension

Jan 11, 2023

‘Having a clinical trial on your formulated product can help you stand out from the crowd’ [Interview]

Jan 09, 2023

Higher flavonol intake linked to slower rate of age-related cognitive decline

Jan 09, 2023

Can daily intake of lactoferrin help protect against Covid-19?

Jan 04, 2023

‘Magic that needs to be better understood’: Unpicking the history and future potential of yaupon

Jan 03, 2023

The femtech pioneers revolutionising the personalised healthcare market

Dec 23, 2022

Dec 19, 2022

Microalgae: The sustainable superfood saving the food system

Dec 19, 2022

Beyond gut health: Ingredient innovations and nutrition trends

Dec 14, 2022

Ask the experts: What does the nutraceutical industry really think of the EU Directive on sustainability?

Dec 14, 2022

‘Rather than focus on gender balance, I think it’s more important to attract people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups’ - Carrie Ruxton [Interview]

Dec 02, 2022

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How will the proposed EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability impact the nutraceutical sector?

Nov 09, 2022

The EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence will have far-reaching impacts for many businesses in both the nutraceutical sector and...

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Harnessing the power of genomics to beat malnutrition in Africa

Sep 14, 2022

The African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC) is leading a project to sequence the genomes of 101 “orphan crops”, such as yams, baobab, and moringa.

Health Categories

Good hydration linked to healthy ageing

Jan 17, 2023

Adults who keep well hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, and live longer than people with a lower fluid intake, research suggests.

Spotlight on wild harvesting: Sustainability pain points and potential for action

Dec 12, 2022

Baobab, African cherry tree, and jatamansi are usually wild harvested. We look at their nutraceutical applications and sourcing pain points – as...

Assessing the potential for sustainable wild harvesting of ingredients

Dec 09, 2022

From baobab to goldenseal, the nutraceutical sector relies on wild harvesting for many of its ingredients, but supply chains can be opaque and the...

Why the Nagoya Protocol matters for the nutraceutical industry

Dec 05, 2022

The Nagoya Protocol seeks to promote the conservation of biodiversity and fair trade and sustainability practices. How does this apply to the...

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Bone and joint health – podcast

Dec 08, 2022

‘The oceans cannot meet global demand’: Exploring novel methods of producing omega-3

Dec 01, 2022

Carnitine intake boosts growth and brain size in very preterm infants

Nov 29, 2022

Women’s health in 2022 and beyond – Report

Nov 28, 2022

Updating food supplementation policies could save Europe billions in healthcare costs, says industry body

Nov 25, 2022

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