Proteins, peptides, amino acids

Special edition: Protein-rich foods: The next generation

US pea protein market ‘ready to explode’

29-Jan-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

For a long time in the shadow of soy as a plant protein source, pea protein is establishing itself in food and beverage applications, with the US market set to explode, say industry experts.

Will protein blends surpass singular protein sources for sports nutrition?

25-Jan-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Post-workout consumption of a blend of soy and dairy protein may outperform single protein sources for prolonging amino acid delivery and building muscle, says a new study.

Beyond omega-3s: Next generation of algae products offer promise of new breed of bioactives targeting cholesterol, the auto-immune system and inflammation

24-Jan-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Research conducted by Health Enhancement Products (HEPI) could pave the way for a completely new breed of algae-based bioactive food and feed ingredients offering novel approaches to achieving healthy cholesterol, boosting immunity and addressing inflammation,...

Rock bottom raw material prices unlikely to last, DNP says

17-Jan-2013 By Hank Schultz

Some raw material prices that were recently at “rock bottom” may start rebounding in the second quarter of 2013 as supply and demand in these sectors returns to a balance, according a report from nutraceutical ingredients importer DNP International.

Could creaminess help carbs match protein for satiating power?

17-Jan-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

High-protein and high-carbohydrate food and beverages may produce similar satiety responses if the perceived thickness and creaminess are equal, says a new study by Danone.

Herbalife fights back hard in presentation to analysts

11-Jan-2013 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife Inc. fought back against negative press about its business model in a presentation for analysts Thursday that ran more than two hours.  The company sought to refute in detail allegations made by hedge fund manager William Ackman in December...

Champion joins ranks of full spectrum sports nutrition providers

04-Jan-2013 By Hank Schultz

Another player has entered the arena of companies offering full-spectrum sports nutrition lines with the launch of Champion Nutrition’s new “ambition based” line of powdered protein products and supporting supplements.

Super Supplements acquisition makes cultural sense, says Vitamin Shoppe CEO

19-Dec-2012 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin Shoppe Inc. has acquired Seattle-based chain Super Supplements in a transaction that makes both strategic and cultural sense, says Vitamin Shoppe CEO Tony Truesdale.

Booming private label demand drives contract manufacturer's growth

17-Dec-2012 By Hank Schultz

In another example of the growth of the dietary supplement sector, Atlanta-based contract manufacturer Private Label Nutraceuticals announced a significant expansion.

Collaboration drives contract manufacturer's success

27-Nov-2012 By Hank Schultz

A commitment to quality and to an “abundance mentality” has driven contract manufacturer VMI Nutrition to far surpass its original goals, said managing partner Bruce Remund.

Protein supplements effective for muscle mass boosts in young and old: Meta-analysis

26-Nov-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A meta-analysis of 22 clinical trials shows that protein supplements are effective for boosting muscle mass and strength gains during resistance exercise in both younger and older subjects.

Arla says UHT-friendly whey can tackle elderly malnutrition

19-Nov-2012 By Shane Starling

About 60% of elderly hospital patients in the UK are malnourished according to recent data from the British Dietetic Association, a problem companies like Danish firm Arla Food Ingredients are trying to tackle with a new whey form.

Roquette seeks sports blends for pea protein

16-Nov-2012 By Shane Starling

Roquette is intensifying its research efforts into the protein potential of various plant forms, and used HIE to launch a pea form targeting sports nutrition products.

Heart health tops health concerns for 35-65 year olds: Survey

15-Nov-2012

Almost 85% of American adults are concerned about their heart health, according to survey results from Solae of 35-65 year olds.

Vegetarian, 'free from' positioning drives sports products' growth

07-Nov-2012 By Hank Schultz

Vega, the British Colombia-based line of natural health and performance products, has used a vegetarian and “free from” positioning to fuel explosive growth in recent years.

MonaVie donates 75,000 nutrition bars for hurricane victims

07-Nov-2012

MonaVie has donated 75,000 of its RVL Nutrition Bars to huger relief organiztion Feeding America for distribution to people affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Maypro named US distributor for AmealPeptide blood pressure ingredient

06-Nov-2012

New York-based Maypro Industries has been named the US distributor of AmealPeptide, a patented clinically proven ingredient for healthy blood pressure from Calpis, Co., Ltd.

Emerson Ecologics to distribute Douglas Labs' Klean Athlete line

01-Nov-2012

Emerson Ecologics has been chosen as the exclusive external distributor in the practitioner channel of Douglas Labs’ new Klean Athlete line of sports supplements.

Almased weight loss product to debut on Canadian store shelves

29-Oct-2012

Almased, a weight-loss product pioneered first in German market, will debut on Canadian store shelves under a partnership with distributor True North Nutrition.

NBTY doubles nutrition bar capacity at N.Y. location

26-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplement manufacturing giant NBTY has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant at Amityville, N.Y.  The plant is dedicated to nutrition bar production.

Arla launches “most sophisticated” recovery whey protein

25-Oct-2012 By Shane Starling

The sports nutrition sector will appreciate a “finely chopped” whey that can deliver better recovery performance, says the ingredients arm of Danish dairy, Arla.

Sports nutrition experts point way toward provable benefits

09-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

The marriage of science and ethical, focused marketing can lead the sports nutrition market out of the dark shadows cast by spooky pre-workout products whose labels feature laundry lists of ingredients supposedly derived from rarely-mentioned botanicals,...

"Next generation": Roquette launches vegetable protein research initiative

08-Oct-2012 By Shane Starling from Lille, France

French ingredients giant Roquette has launched a pea protein research programme dedicated to, “the next generation of plant-based proteins”.

Aminogen growth continues with Canadian expansion

21-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Aminogen – a patented enzyme matrix that increases protein absorption – has received an exemption number from Health Canada, opening the Canadian market to an ingredient already experiencing significant year-on-year growth in the US.

Alpha-keto acids may boost training tolerance for athletes

21-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of alpha-keto acids, analogs of amino acids, may improve exercise tolerance and enhance the stress-recovery state, says a new study.

Nutritionist challenges egg-busting study

14-Aug-2012 By Rod Addy

Nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton has challenged the latest study vilifying egg yolk as a contributor to coronary artery disease.

Researchers explore molecular mechanisms of malnutrition

27-Jul-2012 By Nathan Gray

Researchers have uncovered new molecular mechanisms involved in malnutrition, which may one day mean those with poor nourishment do not suffer from ill health.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Biofuels aid – not raid – algae’s nutritional payload

23-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

Algae is well on its way to being a fully blown nutritional powerhouse, but the algae’s elemental abundance means it is also in demand from other sectors like animal feed but most notably, biofuels.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Nature’s untapped resource: How far can algae go?

23-Jul-2012 By Nathan Gray

From omega-3, to protein, vitamins, and antioxidants – algae has big potential as an industrial source of high value functional ingredients for food production. But with less than 10% of the world's algae species properly characterised, NutraIngredients...

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

It's flour Jim, but not as we know it... Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals takes algae to the final frontier

23-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

The first novel algae products to emerge from a joint venture between French food ingredients giant Roquette and Californian microalgae expert Solazyme have just hit the market.

Record high amino acid prices should ease in second half, predicts DNP

20-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

While the price of some amino acids remains punishingly high, things should ease up later this year as more capacity comes online in China, according to nutraceutical ingredients importer and supplier DNP International.

Tight chia supply? Not us, says Australia’s Chia Co., as it continues global expansion

18-Jul-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

The much touted tightness in the chia supply is not being experienced by all suppliers, with Australia’s The Chia Company extending its growing area 100% year-on-year to satisfy demand.

Human lactoferrin safety backed in study

17-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

Human lactoferrin derived from genetically modified cows’ milk is safe, according to data from a randomised, cross-over double blind, placebo-controlled study sponsored by the Dutch Food and Nutrition Delta.

More nutrient content class action woes as Muscle Milk lawsuit proceeds

03-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

A legal dispute over Muscle Milk bars and sports beverages has moved into a new phase after a federal judge ruled an amended false advertising lawsuit against brand owner Cytosport can proceed.

How to build a new brand in sports nutrition: The genesis of Herbalife24

21-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

“We decided to avoid lightning bolts and flexing biceps, the pure meathead bodybuilder look when designing our packaging", says Dr John Heiss, PhD, the lead scientist behind Herbalife24, the direct selling giant's new sports nutrition range.

60-second interview: Joe Archer, All American Pharmaceutical

All American Pharmaceutical: 'There are a number of manufacturers that will always find ways to cheat and feel the risk is worth it'

21-Jun-2012

With the future looking decidedly uncertain for pre-workout stimulant DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine), attention is turning to alternatives, Joe Archer, VP sales and marketing at contract manufacturer All American Pharmaceutical tells Elaine Watson

Virtual gym: How the internet gave weekend warriors the key to the elite athlete’s locker room

21-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

Thanks to the internet, training tips and product advice that used to be the preserve of elite athletes and bodybuilders is now available to everyone, Brian Andrews, president of California-based sports nutrition firm All American EFX tells Elaine Watson....

Bioactive whey proteins show benefits for blood vessels: Glanbia study

20-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

A whey-protein-rich ingredient may improve blood vessel function in people at high risk of cardiovascular disease, reports a new randomized, double-blind study supported by Glanbia.

‘Next generation’ chromium shows superior insulin management: RCT data

12-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of InterHealth’s Zychrome chromium dinicocysteinate product may improve insulin management measures and outperform established chromium picolinate supplements, says a new study.

Food for thought? Soy protein may not benefit brain functions

08-Jun-2012 By Nathan Gray

Soy proteins may not help in the maintenance of cognitive function in older women as previously suggested, warns new research.

Watermelon extract shows blood pressure benefits: Human data

05-Jun-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of a watermelon extract may help reduce moderately elevated blood pressure in obese middle-aged adults, suggests a new study.

Bodybuilding.com steroids spiking guilty plea is a wake-up call for industry, says lab director

05-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

News that Bodybuilding.com has pled guilty to selling dietary supplements spiked with steroids - and agreed to pay a $7m fine - proves the FDA is “not blowing smoke” when it says it will crack down on adulterated products, says one analytical testing...

DNP urges buyers to plan ahead as amino acid prices ‘skyrocket’

23-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

Supply issues with some major manufacturers coupled with rising demand have sent the price of some amino acids through the roof, according to leading nutraceutical ingredients importer and supplier DNP International.

Breakfast eggs offer ‘better protein’ satiety benefits: Study

18-May-2012 By Lynda Searby

Breakfast eggs that deliver high quality protein may better boost satiety, research has found.

NAI posts 30% surge in sales in Q3, 2012

16-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

California-based nutritional supplement contract manufacturer Natural Alternatives International (NAI) has posted a 30.3% rise in net sales to $17.4m in the three months to March 31, 2012.

Dispatches from the 6th Annual Food Technology & Innovation Forum, 2012, Chicago

Novel digestive health ingredient targets big guns in food and beverages

15-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

Wild Flavors is in advanced negotiations with leading food and beverage firms about using a novel milk-based digestive health ingredient claimed to help maintain and repair the lining of the gut wall.

Prawn peptides are ACE for blood pressure: Rat study

14-May-2012 By Shane Starling

Peptide extracts from the Arctic prawn Pandalus Borealis have demonstrated blood pressure benefits via the, “most potent Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibiting peptide concentrate that is reported in scientific literature.”

L-glutamine form could boost uptake by 224%: Study

09-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Delivering the amino acid L-glutamine in the form of the dipeptide L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine may increase blood levels 224%, compared with L-glutamine only, says a new study.

DMAA fallout: 'The industry is always on the lookout for the next big stimulant', says All American EFX boss

07-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

With the road ahead now appearing closed - or at least decidedly rocky - for pre-workout stimulant DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine), attention is turning to alternatives. But could they be just as controversial?

MusclePharm: ‘We made an intentional decision to stay away from DMAA’

04-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

MusclePharm “made an intentional decision to stay away from DMAA” when it formulated its pre-workout supplement Assault, say bosses at the Colorado-based sports nutrition expert.