MP initiates vitamin D conversation with HFMA
In late October the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) was invited to a meeting with Jo Churchill, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prevention, Public Health, and Primary Care, to discuss,…
A vaccine on its way – where now for vitamin D and COVID-19 research?
With the news that a COVID-19 vaccine might be available as soon as the beginning of December, where does that leave research into the effects that vitamin D supplementation might…
Unilever Sets €1 Billion Plant-Based Meat & Dairy Alternatives Annual Sales Target
Unilever has set a global annual sales target of €1 billion (US$1.19 billion) for its plant-based meat and dairy category within the next five to seven years. The Anglo-Dutch consumer…
The research collaboration aims to generate a understanding of the implications of a vitamin K2 deficiency in COVID-19
Studies have shown suboptimal vitamin K2 status to be associated with heightened inflammatory state, cardiovascular risk, and in one recent European study, more serious outcomes of COVID-19. Kappa Bioscience supports…
Vegan Brand Wicked Foods To Launch In U.S Following ‘Meteoric Success’ In U.K
Vegan brand Wicked Foods has announced it will launch in the U.S next year, following ‘meteoric success’ in the U.K. The company was created by world-renowned chefs Derek and Chad…
ParkAcre to launch new kids’ vitamin ranges.
Today, the UK’s leading full-service nutraceutical manufacturer ParkAcre launches its brand-new PAW Patrol and SpongeBob SquarePants vitamin ranges for kids in the UK, available exclusively at Holland & Barrett. With…
Wessanen becomes Ecotone
As a pioneer of organic and vegetarian food for 30 years, Wessanen is best known for its range of organic food brands such as Bjorg, Clipper, Bonneterre, Allos, El Granero…
Backed By Ex-Nestlé Directors, Spain’s Plant-Based Pink Albatross Set To Disrupt The Ice Cream Market
Based in Madrid, Pink Albatross is the first plant-based ice cream brand in Spain offering clean-labelled dairy-free ice creams suitable for vegans and gluten-free folk. Already in regional supermarkets in…
Global Plant-Based Meat Market To Be Worth US$35 Billion By 2027 Due To Rising Health Concerns
The global plant-based meat market is set to reach over US$35 billion by 2027, a new study finds, citing increasing health awareness as the key motivator behind the growth. Other…
IngredientsDirect.com launches in response to trend towards online purchase of ingredients
According to 2020 research by McKinsey & Company, more than 75% of UK B2B buyers say they now prefer purchasing online over traditional face-to-face interactions. IngredientsDirect.com was launched in response…