Ergothioneine-rich mushrooms may fight depression, finds US study
People who eat mushrooms have lower odds of having depression, according to US researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. The study highlights the potential clinical and public health importance…
HFMA awarded for COVID lobbying campaign
The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has been acknowledged by the Association for Excellence Awards for its efforts in securing ‘critical’ status for health stores at the start of the…
Ancient Nutrition launches fermented eggshell membrane collagen for personal care and gut health
Regenerative agriculture and superfood brand Ancient Nutrition is unveiling its new line of collagen peptides marketed as delivering results in as little as one day. The collagen peptides are designed…
Crickets to muscle out whey? Protein Rebel sheds light on insect bioavailability in sports nutrition
Cricket protein may present a more sustainable alternative to whey protein for sports nutrition applications like muscle growth, according to a Protein Rebel study. It suggests cricket protein could be…
Nutraceutical giants’ partnerships inject life back into industry at Vitafoods
Some of industry’s biggest players are joining forces to bring cost-effective yet scientifically backed offerings to the nutraceuticals market. Co-creation is reinvigorating supplement innovation, pairing together companies’ diverse expertise, sales…
Wilderness Poets launches freeze-dried acai powder with no added sugar
US-based Wilderness Poets is launching an acai superfood product marketed as 100% organic without any additives and freeze-dried to preserve its antioxidants. “Many acai products on the market are full…
H&B VMS packaging to get sustainability overhaul
Holland & Barrett (H&B) has outlined plans to reduce the size and weight of its own-brand plastic vitamin bottles as part of its commitment to creating a more sustainable business.…
Euromed expands Mediterranean botanicals range with plant extracts Wellemon and Spisar
Spain-based Euromed is launching two products this month, expanding its Mediterranean botanical line. The company is showcasing lemon extract Wellemon and spinach extract Spisar at trade shows in Europe and…
Artificial sweeteners linked to host of digestive diseases, study finds
Artificial sweeteners may be causing long-term digestive diseases and discomfort, according to a new study by Ben Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), in Israel. The study revealed that at…
CapZion debuts in Europe: Unibar and Josh Naturals expand eye health reach
US-based Unibar is partnering with Josh Naturals in Germany to offer capZion in Europe, the first eye health capsanthin product to be made available in the continent in oral form.…