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Algae-Sourced Beta-Glucan Targets Immune Health

Euglena gracilie from Solabia-Algatech Nutrition produced through fermentation technology to deliver high beta-glucan plus protein, vitamins, minerals and more.

07.23.21

Lallemand Expands Categories of Use for Vitamin D Yeast in EU

The favorable opinion from the European Food Safety Authority includes 34 food categories.

07.06.21

Asiros Nordic Launches Prebiotic Maltodextrin Alternative

Berry Shield Juice Powders reduce clumping and eliminate the need for maltodextrin in juice powders.

07.06.21

PLT Appoints Sharon Peek as Technical Business Manager

Peek’s 30-year career in the healthcare and natural products industries provides a background in successful consumer product launch.

06.29.21

Soil Quality and Landscapes Affect Nutritional Content of Cereal Grains

In what researchers describe as a ‘zip code lottery,’ an analysis of thousands of cereal grains and soils uncovered factors in nutritional quality.

06.23.21

Prunes May Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors Among Postmenopausal Women

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide posing a significant public health challenge.

06.22.21

Upcycled Food Association Grants First Certification to ReGrained

ReGrained’s SuperGrain+ flour is the first ingredient to receive certification from the group based on saving food production byproduct from waste.

06.16.21

Survey Breaks Down Americans’ Health Downturns Over Course of Past Year

A new survey commissioned by Benefiber revealed American’s feelings about rebalancing their post-pandemic health routines.

06.10.21

Lenny & Larry’s Launches Plant-Based Protein Bar

The plant-based protein cookie company has expanded into the protein bar category with its latest offering.

06.08.21

FMCG Gurus Publishes 10 Center Stage Ingredients in 2021 Report

The market research company noted several holistically beneficial ingredients it believes will rise in rank among reactive consumers.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Instacart Releases 'Plant Power' Trends Report

The online grocery delivery platform examined a mainstream migration to plant-based retail products.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.21

Experts Discuss Latest Gut and Immune Trends at Vitafoods Europe 2021

At the global nutraceutical event, speakers covered the latest evolutions in the often-intertwined nutrition categories of immune and digestive support.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.24.21

Indulgent Flavors More Popular At Breakfast Time, Innova Market Insights Reports

Flavors inspired by the bakery category once typically reserved for snacks and desserts are now seeing significant growth in a range of breakfast foods.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.19.21

Epidemiological Study Finds Vegetarians Have Healthier Biomarker Profiles than Meat-Eaters

This trend applied to adults of any age and weight, which was unaffected by smoking and alcohol consumption, according to data from over 177,000 U.K. adults.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.18.21

Blueberry and Soluble Fiber Supplementation Evidenced to Reduce Risk of Gestational Diabetes

The pilot study found that the combination reduced excess gestational weight gain and improved glycemic control and inflammation in pregnant women with obesity.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.13.21