A new functional food offering shows how an ingredient can do double duty as a food additive as well as a dietary ingredient packing a powerful phytochemical punch.
Reviews of certain probiotic products are on the up in the Latin American countries. NutraIngredients-LATAM spoke to Emer Mackle, Market Analyst at Lumina Intelligence about the current probiotic landscape.
A recent research study in the Plant Foods for Human Nutrition journal focuses on the functional properties of the fibrous-like material, agave bagasse, to explore its capabilities and applications in the prebiotic space.
As Swiss nutrition and health company, Nestlé, plans to gear its strategic development and investment efforts towards Mexico, NutraIngredients-LATAM caught up with a spokesperson from Nestlé about what we can expect to see from its cash injection.
A palm fruit ingredient sourced from Mexico depressed the rate of Type 2 diabetes and showed interesting cognitive and gut microbiome effects in a recent rat study, the manufacturer says.
The new trade deal that modified the NAFTA pact is the first to specifically mention supplements and could benefit the industry, a trade organization says.
Emphasizing the health benefits of the native South American plant, the Brazilian flavors and ingredients manufacturer is applying the plant properties to the food and beverage industry.
As Latin American cannabis company Khiron receives approval to expand its hemp CBD brand into Colombia, we look at the markets to watch, opportunities for growth and the steps leading CBD brands are taking to appeal to consumers.
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.
Nutritional progression will take front and center stage throughout LATAM as public consultations, models and regulations drive change, says a regulatory expert.
Almost 100% of Mexican of nutritionists and gastroenterologists think that probiotics are safe and effective for managing digestive symptoms, according to a new survey.
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.
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.
The mainstreaming of sports nutrition backed by the ever-rising importance of online reviews and ratings and social media validation, are key findings from a 6-pack of sports nutrition sub-sector reports published by Lumina Intelligence.
