As natural nutrition ingredient developer, Chr. Hansen, releases its new three-strain probiotic blend, we asked Adam Baker, Senior Manager of Human Health Innovation how the probiotic blend helps to support the health of preterm infants.
Colombia, Brazil and Argentina are leading the way in Latin America for interest in plant proteins, according to a new survey from DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences.
Higher levels of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may be associated with longer sleep duration for Mexican adolescents, suggests a new study.
Natural specialty ingredients manufacturer, Naturex, recently unveiled its ultimine iron mineral, designed to answer consumer calls for flavor, function, and nutrition in plant-based foods.
Reviews, education and niche segments play a big part in increasing uptake and evolving the Brazilian probiotic dietary supplement market, according to Lumina Intelligence.
The American Botanical Council has brought the climate crisis question full circle, with a new article that resists some of the findings from an article on the subject the organization first published a decade ago.
An upcoming webinar will explore the taxonomic changes to the genus Lactobacillus and the implications for brands, from labeling to consumer education.
New Nutrition Business, reveals that prebiotic fiber inulin is growing in popularity, leading the consumer trends researcher and provider to ask, is 2020 the year of inulin?
Nutrition innovation investors, Roquette Ventures, have signed an agreement with bio-venture company, Advanced Protein Technologies, to produce new human breast milk components for food, nutrition and health markets.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has unveiled a $1.35 billion regional plan to answer the nutrition, food security and humanitarian needs of Venezuelan refugees and migrants.
Functional food and dietary supplement manufacturers have different options when it comes to using nutritious ingredients to address the worldwide diabetes epidemic, according to Tate & Lyle.
CBD has caught the public's imagination as an ingredient offering a host of potential health benefits. But for all the hype, CBD also courts controversy. To move from a trending ingredient to an ingredient trend, the sector will need to address some...
Supplementation with green coffee bean extract may improve cholesterol levels, including total cholesterol, plus HDL- and LDL-cholesterol, says a new systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Dutch specialty chemical and food ingredient distributor IMCD N.V. has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of the Colombia-based ingredient distributor, Unired Químicas SAS to help grow its Americas footprint.
Consumption of foods rich in antioxidants is associated with longer telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new study in Brazilian children and teens.
Higher intakes of lutein during pregnancy are associated with better behavior regulation in the children at mid-childhood, suggests a new study from Tufts University and Harvard Medical School.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
As Latin America makes the most significant global progress in lowering stunting levels, by halving them from 9.6 mn to 4.8 mn between 2000 to 2018, we explore what advancements are taking place throughout the region to further progress nutrition efforts....
Nutritional progression will take front and center stage throughout LATAM as public consultations, models and regulations drive change, says a regulatory expert.
At an average cost of $3.42 per day, Latin America and the Caribbean has the highest cost anywhere around the world for people wanting to follow the EAT–Lancet reference diet.
Ubiquinol, a reduced form of coenzyme Q10, may reduce lactate build-up and fatigue after acute exercise, and thereby help exercise performance, suggests animal data from Taiwan.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
A database that includes 4,000-plus clinical trials on EPA and DHA omega-3s will help companies with claims substantiation, and provide ready access to significant scientific data to counter negative consumer media articles, says GOED’s executive director.
A gastroresistant supplement formulation containing a combination of Boswellia serrata and bromelain may improve the quality of life (QoL) in people with QoL of patients suffering from osteoarthritis (OA), says a new pilot study.
Food provider, Verus International, buys a controlling interest in Brazilian health and nutrition player, Nutribrands, as it makes its entry into the Latin American nation.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Krill harvester Aker BioMarine has received an A-rating for its fishery sustainability for the fifth year running, only days after an international report found more krill in its fisheries than in 2000.
As 2020 fast approaches, we take a look at the policies, regulations, programs and priorities in the LATAM region that are set to evolve the nutritional space at a regional level.
Brands are releasing new products that appeal to life stage nutritional needs, Euromonitor International reveals in its latest evolving trends in food and nutrition report.
Almost 100% of Mexican of nutritionists and gastroenterologists think that probiotics are safe and effective for managing digestive symptoms, according to a new survey.
Almost 50% of urban Chileans used supplements during the previous three months, while the numbers are not far behind for Peruvians in three of the main urban centers at 42%, according to surveys from ALANUR.
Antarctic krill-harvesting company, Aker BioMarine, plans to double its exports by long-term investments in its hub in Montevideo, Uruguay. We spoke to Aker BioMarine’s Ingeborg Tennes on the significance of the Uruguayan market in relation to its krill...
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arm for Latin America and the Caribbean receives the United Nations Interagency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of NCDs (UNIATF) award.
Consumption of Lactobacillus casei Shirota (the Yakult strain) for 30 days prior to running a marathon may help modulate immune and inflammatory response after the race, says a new study from Brazil.
The oral absorption of omega-3 fatty acids can be significantly boosted using the AquaCelle self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) without requiring a high-fat meal, says a new study.
A Colorado-based producer of bulk hemp-derived CBD products, backed by an ambitious state government plan, is looking south to new markets in Latin America.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Supplements of Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 led to significantly lower incidence of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) in Mexican children, according to data from a randomized, double-blind, parallel and placebo-controlled study.
Almost 50% of under five years-olds in Colombia suffer from zinc deficiency, says a new study that highlights the issue as a “major public health problem” in the country.
The nutritional health specialist unveils its eHealth startup program, designed to help find and develop new businesses in 2019 and 2020. We spoke to Monica Meale, Head of Nestlé Health Science LATAM, to find out more about why they’re shining a spotlight...
