Proteins, peptides, amino acids

Concerns raised over soy supplementation: Study

09-Sep-2014 By Nicola Cottam

Soy supplementation for women suffering from breast cancer may compound rather than improve their condition – contrary to popular opinion, say scientists.

Special edition: LATAM

Obesity prevention key to Mexican vitamin & supplement market growth

05-Sep-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

Sales of vitamins and dietary supplements grew 9% in 2013 to reach Mx$15.7 billion ($1.2 billion) as increased visibility over the country’s main diseases have consumers thinking more about prevention, according to a report from Euromonitor International.

Fast milk proteins better than slow for muscle fatigue, find French researchers

04-Sep-2014 By Shane STARLING

Quickly digestible milk proteins are better for reducing post-training muscle fatigue than casein and placebo, according to French researchers.

Nestlé files patent for kids’ ‘protein balance’

03-Sep-2014 By Anne Bruce

Nestlé has filed for a worldwide patent for a protein balancing product aimed at children aged 5-15.

Arla pours €38m into facility to meet whey demand

01-Sep-2014 By Shane STARLING

Dairy giant Arla's ingredients business is building a new whey processing facility for €38m to meet rising demand for the dairy fraction in infant, sports and clinical nutrition.

NBTY sued over allegedly pumping up protein claims for whey product

29-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

As observers of the class action lawsuit game had predicted, lawsuits based on alleged protein spiking are starting to pile up, and an initial target is one with deep pockets: NBTY.

Sports Nutrition 2014 delivers business ammunition

27-Aug-2014 By Shane STARLING

It’s free, jammed full of sports nutrition sector insights – and it’s just days away: Sports Nutrition 2014 .

Russia removes dietary supplements from import ban list

21-Aug-2014 By Kacey Culliney

Russia has amended its ‘total embargo’ on western food imports to exclude dietary supplements, vitamin and mineral mixes, protein concentrates and dietary fibers.

Reaction to FDA's proposed Nutrition Facts updates

AHPA to FDA: Clarify protein labeling

21-Aug-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

Although it generally supports the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed Nutrition and Supplement Facts label changes, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) urged the agency to adopt the Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS)...

Youngevity records strong growth in both multilevel supplement marketing and coffee roasting segments

14-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Youngevity International, a multilevel marketer of nutritional supplements as well as a bulk coffee roaster, reported big increases in net revenue and gross profit in its second quarter of 2014, driven mostly by organic growth aided by acquisitions.

Tree nuts can improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetics: review

14-Aug-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

A review of 12 clinical trials found that daily intake of tree nuts improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Trial underway to combat iron deficiencies with milk protein capsules

14-Aug-2014 By Oliver Nieburg

The University of Sydney will assess the effects of milk protein lactoferrin to meet the iron requirements of pregnant women and mitigate the health problems of their children.

Omega Protein's animal nutrition sector carries it through headwinds that have beset other omega-3 suppliers

08-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Omega Protein Corporation reported a strong second quarter 2014 with revenue up 72% year-over-year. The rise was mostly attributable to higher sales of fish oil and fish meal into the animal feed markets.

The whey to go? Morning protein drink may help T2 diabetes

06-Aug-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Whey protein drinks may help people with type 2 diabetes control erratic glucose levels, according to research.

MusclePharm signs NFL phenom Johnny Manziel to endorsement contract

05-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

In a sector heavily driven by marketing and celebrity athlete tie-ins, MusclePharm has once again scored big by signing an endorsement deal with Johnny Manziel, the rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.

Nutraceutical International bounces back from poor Q2 to notch 9.5% net sales increase

04-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Nutraceutical International Corporation returned to its record of strong financial performance fueled by acquisitions with the release of its third quarter 2014 results. The company notched a 9.5% year-over-year net sales increase. This comes after...

'Fermentation revolution' transforming amino acid market, supplier says

01-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

The ongoing ‘fermentation revolution’ in the supply of amino acids continues to affect the production and potentially the price of these important nutrients, said Jim Schultz, CEO of GWI, a California company specializing in the import of ingredients...

MYOS Corp. grows market for myostatin inhibitor beyond the gym

31-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

Myos Corporation has built the market for its myostatin-inhibiting ingredient Fortetropin beyond the gym and into the offices of physician groups treating elderly patients. To secure the supply for the ingredeint the company has extending a manufacturing...

Herbalife misses profit estimates, share price plunges

30-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife's share price dropped sharply yesterday as the company reported second quarter earnings that missed analysts’ estimates. Shares dropped 11% almost immediately on the news and declined further in early trading today, with a share price...

Supplement market headwinds beset GNC as earnings decline in Q2

30-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

The past year has been a tough one for the sales of dietary supplements, and retailing giant GNC is not immune to those trends. In the company’s second quarter 2014 earnings GNC reported declines in both overall revenue and net income year-over-year.

Irish firm moves on omega-3, omega-6 encapsulation

29-Jul-2014 By Anne Bruce

Irish encapsulation specialist AnaBio has lodged a patent for encapsulation of long-chain fatty acids for use in infant formula and elsewhere.

Is Danone feeling the need for Mead?

28-Jul-2014 By Shane STARLING

Danone shares rose today as rumours strengthened the French dairy giant would sell its medical and paediatric nutrition business (Nutricia), but is the firm streamlining its activities around its core foods businesses or just shifting infant-medical...

Supplement line launches based on phospholipid nano sphere delivery system

22-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

NanoSphere Health Sciences has formally launched its line of liquid dietary supplements called Evolve Nutrients that employs its lipid-based delivery technology promising more rapid absorption and better bioavailability.

Collagen peptides show positive effects on joint pain: RCT

22-Jul-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Ten grams per day of collagen peptides from either porcine or bovine origin may reduce joint pain, says a new study from Nitta Gelatin Inc.

Vitamin Shoppe's move to put all labels into public database increases transparency, CRN chief says

11-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

The Vitamin Shoppe announced this week that it plans to have all of the labels on products sold in its stores to be submitted to the National Institutes of Health Dietary Supplement Label Database. The move was welcomed by Steve Mister, president and...

Does Unilever’s Slim-Fast fail signal the end of weight management as we know it?

11-Jul-2014 By Julian Mellentin

Fourteen years after Unilever spent $2.3bn (€1.7bn) to buy Slim-Fast, it has sold up for an undisclosed sum to a private equity player. Analyst and author Julian Mellentin tracks the decline of a mega-brand and considers what he sees as a category in...

Calcium-collagen combination shows bone health benefits for post-menopausal women

09-Jul-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements containing AIDP’s calcium-collagen ingredient KoACT for 12 months was associated with significant improvements in bone health for post-menopausal women.

NIU's functional foods forum: Sports nutriton, snacks, beverages seen as hottest categories

09-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

Functional foods and beverages are the thin edge of the innovation wedge and are growing by leaps and bounds. Panelists in a recent online forum hosted by NutraIngredients-USA laid out the trends in this booming sector.

Muscle-building products profit on serious psychological disorder, dietitian asserts

01-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

To what degree are some sports nutrition products feeding consumers’ potentially harmful views of themselves? A talk on muscle dysmorphia disorder at a recent dietitians’ meeting gave serious cause to wonder.

Sports nutrition products for women are a huge area of growth: Marketing guru

01-Jul-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Women, protein blends, and the ‘anti-wasting’ market are all areas of significant opportunity in sports nutrition, says Jeff Hilton, co-founder and CMO of BrandHive.

Breaking news

Hormel Foods to acquire CytoSport and its Muscle Milk Sports Nutrition Products

30-Jun-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Muscle Milk maker CytoSport is being acquired by Hormel Foods for a tasty $450 million.

Lack of good advice about supplement use puts young athletes at risk, dietitian says

30-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

The unfettered marketplace for dietary supplements in the United States has created a risky situation for teenagers, especially younger athletes, dietitians at a recent conference were told. Tavis Piattoly, RD, told attendees that younger athletes were...

MusclePharm adds Tiger Woods to stable of endorsers

27-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition firm MusclePharm has concluded a deal with Tiger Woods to feature the comapny’s logo on his golf bag. Woods reportedly will receive an undisclosed annual fee and stock currently worth about $5 million.

Regulations overhaul proceeding rapidly in Japan, ASEAN

20-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

Efforts to reform the way dietary supplements are regulated in Japan and the ASEAN are proceeding with startling speed, attendees of an event in Salt Lake City were told yesterday.

Special Edition: Bone & Joint Health

Quality, efficacy help collagen ingredients gain traction in joint health market

19-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

Efficacy, quality and smaller dosage sizes are helping suppliers of collagen ingredients gain traction in the joint health marketplace. But suppliers agree that their ingredients occupy the thin edge of the wedge, and that commodity glucosamine and chondroitin...

Exercise and high protein diet may increase gut microbiota diversity: Research

18-Jun-2014 By Nicola Cottam

Exercise and ‘extreme' high protein diet could have beneficial impact on gut microbiota diversity, according to research published in the British Medical Journal.

Booming demand for sports certification points to need for overall quality assurance, NSF exec says

17-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

The growth of the sports nutrition sector has boosted the demand for NSF’s Certified for Sport certification, says Lisa Thomas, the program’s director. But the reach of the program extends well beyond products meant just for athletes.

Review links prebiotics with reduction in acute infection risk in children

17-Jun-2014 By Sarah Hills

Prebiotics may help reduce the risk of serious infections in children under two years but more research is required, according to meta-analysis.

Energy supplement hangs hat on dopamine-boosting properties

16-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

A new energy supplement is betting on the benefits of Ayurvedic herb Mucuna pruriens, which provides a precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine, to stand out in a crowed category.

Functional foods forum participant says the move toward organic is an unstoppable groundswell

16-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

Natural and organic is the future of functional food and food in general, according to MetaBrandCEO Eric Schnell. Schnell is a panelist in an upcoming NutraIngredients-USA online forum title "Trends in Functional Foods" and set for June 30.

Microwave technology core of deal to bring to market lower-cost food, beverage ingredients

10-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

Botanical ingredient supplier Gencor has teamed with Canadian company Radient Technologies to bring to market a new array of natural compounds suitable for use as functional food, beverage and dietary supplement ingredients.

Underlying forces will continue to drive functional food growth, analyst says

09-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

The hot market for functional foods shows no signs of cooling off, according to longtime industry consultant Jeff Hilton. In his view a number of factors will combine to drive continued growth.

Court's ruling on illegal pyramid scheme turns spotlight on Herbalife

06-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

A recent ruling by an appellate court judging a multi-level marketing organization to be an illegal pyramid scheme puts the spotlight on the legality of network marketing companies active in the dietary supplement and nutrition businesses.

DuPont adds cholesterol-fighting probiotic in deal with Spanish company

04-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

DuPont Nutrition and Health teamed up with a Spanish company to add a probiotic formulation targeting healthy cholesterol levels to its HOWARU line of probiotics.

The color of success? See-through, SPINS says

03-Jun-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

The consumer desire for transparency may have originated in the food and beverage market, but it’s becoming an increasingly key part of doing business for makers of dietary supplement and functional food, according to market research firm SPINS, which...

Glutathione study will boost ingredient's profile, supplier says

02-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

A new human study confirms for the first time that glutathione levels in the body can be effectively boosted via oral supplementation. The study,which also showed immune health effects for the antioxidant, will boost the ingredient's market profile,...

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Portuguese player enters chlorella space

02-Jun-2014 By Shane STARLING

The increasingly busy nutra-algae space has a new player in Portuguese firm Allma which has already bagged ice cream and food concept contracts but is targeting all foods, supplements, cosmetics and feed with a premium version of chlorella.

DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS EUROPE 2014

Norwegian firm uses natural approach to extract amino acids, short peptides from salmon waste

16-May-2014 By Hank Schultz

Finding value in waste streams has been a consistent story in the development of active ingredients. One of the latest examples of the trend comes from Zymtech Group, a Norwegian company that is extracting a protein ingredient from the waste streams of...

Startup uses bioinformatics to pry open the power of waste peptides

16-May-2014 By Hank Schultz

“I am large, I contain multitudes,” poet Walt Whitman famously observed. He could have been talking about the potentially valuable proteins that are lost daily in the waste streams of ingredient operations for want of knowing what they are and what they...