All Functional ingredients & nutraceuticals articles
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ArticleFrom science to shelf: the rise of pet gut health innovation
Elisabetta Pierangelo, Global Vice President of Research & Development at Mars Pet Nutrition, reveals the latest research that is helping to reshape pet food formulation strategies that prioritise gut health for optimum overall wellness.
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NewsEU approves fibre-based novel food additive targeting weight gain
EU approval of IPE could open new opportunities for satiety-led foods targeting gradual weight gain before drug intervention.
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ArticleHow wellbeing will drive food sector’s next phase of growth
Backed by data-driven insight, Sharon Bligh from the Consumer Goods Forum cuts to the heart of how manufacturers can get ahead of the curve by catering to the distinct yet varying needs of today’s consumer.
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NewsDanone to acquire MADE Group to accelerate APAC nutrition growth
Danone will acquire Australia’s MADE Group and take full control of its dairy venture, boosting its healthy nutrition business across APAC.
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NewsWaitrose becomes first supermarket to offer British samphire year-round
Waitrose and Westlands achieve year-round British samphire production using hydroponic technology, extending domestic supply beyond the traditional summer season.
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NewsUK approval of Wegovy pill signals next phase of GLP-1 growth
MHRA approval makes Wegovy the UK’s first GLP-1 weight-loss tablet, offering eligible patients an alternative to injections.
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NewsIngredion agrees terms of £2.7bn acquisition of Tate & Lyle
The board-approved deal would combine Ingredion’s texture and sugar reduction expertise with Tate & Lyle’s strengths in mouthfeel, sweetening and fortification.
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ArticleThe evolution of bioactivity: how women’s health needs could reshape the ingredients industry
Emerging research on creatine, collagen and glutathione is challenging long-held assumptions about the role of bioactive ingredients in women’s health. Enzym Groups Olena Krasovska considers the implications for ingredient innovation, formulation and functional food development aimed at supporting healthy ageing.
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NewsTate & Lyle expands plant-based sweetener innovation partnership with BioHarvest Sciences
The expanded BioHarvest collaboration targets flexible next-generation sweeteners as food manufacturers respond to rising global demand for sugar reduction solutions.
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NewsTate & Lyle shares surge amid £2.7bn Ingredion takeover bid talks
The potential takeover would combine two major reformulation specialists as demand grows for healthier food and beverage ingredients solutions.
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NewsGatorade targets gender gap in hydration science with new research initiative
A new research initiative from Gatorade aims to address the lack of female-specific data in hydration and nutrition science, highlighting wider implications for product development and personalised nutrition.
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ArticleActive lifestyle nutrition: from high-intensity sports to structural everyday performance
As active lifestyle nutrition expands beyond sports products into everyday wellness, Riya Jain explores how advances in protein systems, fibre integration and formulation design are reshaping the category’s next phase.
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NewsUnilever to acquire fast-growing US supplement brand Grüns
Unilever moves deeper into the wellness market with plans to acquire US supplement brand Grüns as it sharpens its focus on high-growth categories.
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NewsNestlé and NTU Singapore partner to advance longevity and women’s nutrition research
Nestlé and NTU Singapore launch a multi-year research partnership exploring how nutrition can support healthy ageing, menopause and longevity.
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ArticleHuman milk oligosaccharides transition from infant formula to functional ingredients
Advances in precision fermentation and emerging adult clinical data are positioning human milk oligosaccharides as a new class of functional food ingredient beyond infant nutrition, selectively supporting beneficial gut bacteria and immune function.
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NewsHuel to be acquired by Danone in €1bn complete nutrition deal
Danone agrees deal to acquire UK complete nutrition brand Huel, strengthening its functional nutrition portfolio and supporting global growth.
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NewsNUS fermentation breakthrough boosts kombu nutrition and flavour
The new co-fermentation technique boosts nutrient absorption, probiotics and flavour, opening commercial opportunities for functional seaweed foods, beverages and next-generation plant-based products worldwide.
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NewsNestlé Vital nutrition drinks target growing demand for healthy ageing
Nestlé launches Vital nutrition drinks, expanding into healthy longevity as demand rises for solutions supporting energy, recovery, vitality and sleep.
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ArticlePositioning prebiotics, postbiotics and fermentates in gut health innovation
Reflecting on the progression of the gut-health ingredients market, Shivani Srivastava shares landmark developments from recent months that indicate future direction and focus for the industry.
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NewsFSA launches new food supplement safety guidance as January health kick boosts demand
The FSA has published new safety guidance to help consumers buy and use food supplements as demand increases during the January health kick.