Gencor’s Levagen, a clinically studied form of palmitolethanolamide (PEA), has been granted novel foods certification by Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency ANVISA.
This week, the ingredient supplier announced that its proprietary blend of β-glucogallin, cocos nucifera, and selenopeptides has been granted a patent in Mexico for the ability to protect dermal papilla cells.
São Paulo-based Apsen has partnered with Lallemand Health Solutions to launch a probiotic formulation for the brain-gut axis on the Brazilian market, with approved health claims by the Brazilian Health Authorities, ANVISA.
Experts from Seed Health, P&G, Culturelle, Fitbiomics, University College Cork, and North Caroline State University are just some of the confirmed speakers for North America’s flagship event for the prebiotics, probiotics, and microbiome community.
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.
An ingredient supplier based in California but with significant operations in Brazil has staked a new claim in the natural vitamin C fray with a new concentrated acerola ingredient.
Researchers working with a group of postmenopausal women found that a technology using casein to encapsulate calcium nanoparticles reduced GI issues compared with more conventional calcium carbonate or calcium citrate supplements.
Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor IMCD will deliver 88 baskets to families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Diadema community.
As Omega-3 fish oil concentrates producer, Wiley Companies, formulates its first omega-3 concentrate in powder form, NutraIngredients-LATAM spoke to the company’s Director of Nutrition Education and Research, Gretchen Vannice, about its new release and...
With sustainability, traceability and quality pushing the nutraceutical industry forward, NutraIngredients LATAM spoke with Gian Franco Guerrieri, Sales Director of Human Nutrition in Latin America for Aker BioMarine Antarctic, to find out more about...
The new research about krill’s choline bolsters the latest iteration of this story, said Nils Hoem, PhD, Aker’s chief scientist. Choline is a natural constituent of krill oil as part of its phospholipid makeup as a part of the molecule phosphatidylcholine.
Nanovetores is using innovative technology to develop nano and microencapsulated active ingredients. Dr Betina Ramos, the company’s VP and CTO tells NutraIngredients-LATAM how they are working with manufacturers and consumers in the nutrition space.
Essential ingredients producer Innophos Holdings launches Oxyjun, an Indian tree bark extract marketed to the active nutrition and sports performance market.
Editor’s spotlight: Reinvigorating a stagnating ingredient
DuPont recently announced the launch of a new human milk oligosaccharide (HMO), we take a look at the current understanding around these exciting ingredients.
Prebiotic ingredient powerhouse Beneo is committing over €50 million to expand its production facility in Pemuco, Chile as demand continues to grow for the company’s chicory root fibers, inulin and oligofructose.
Following the release of its 2019 annual report, dairy nutrition company, FrieslandCampina, is focusing on making its dairy product and supply chain more sustainable by increasing the nutritional quality of its products.
Founded in 2007, Sanam has been upcycling the waste leftover after coffee production to create value-added products for food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries.
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.
Leading krill harvester Aker BioMarine is making progress in its efforts to support the science of the Antarctic ecosystem with the full operational release of an autonomous sail drone.
Amid the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, we spoke to Gabriela Rondón, Co-Founder of Cuatro Por Venezuela, about the nutrition and health care needs required to support Venezuelans living both in and out of the country.
Delegate registration is open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already confirmed covering topics including postbiotics, the changing retail landscape, microbes and the mitochondria, and fermented foods.
What’s the appeal of novel ingredients in preventative health, functional and sports nutrition products among Brazilian consumer? NutraIngredients-LATAM spoke with Jaume Reguant, Healthcare Director at Bioiberica to find out.
With the relationship between health, wellness and nutrition fully formed, we take a look at some of the leading trends dominating the Brazilian and LATAM nutritional space.
After collecting the GRAS recognition in the US for its Turmipure Gold product, botanicals name, Naturex, sets its sights on launching the turmeric-based offering in Latin America.
Daily supplementation with heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 could enhance the response of immune T cells and suppress inflammation in the liver, says a new study from Japan.
Global bioscience player in the nutrition and food space, Chr. Hansen, reveals that its Latin American operations saw the most positive results in Q1 2019/2020. Speaking to NutraIngredients-LATAM, a spokesperson for Chr. Hansen shared why the region is...
A new paper asserts that modern fisheries management is succeeding in bolstering abundance in many areas around the world, which is good news for the sustainability of marine omega-3s.
Praised for its energizing potential, ingredient producer, Duas Rodas, highlights the positive nutritious properties of Brazil’s native plant, Guarana, and how it may contribute to the Latin American country's food and beverage scene.
As food and beverage producers focus on adding various benefits to their formulations in 2020, NutraIngredients-LATAM spoke to Naturex’s Product Manager for the region’s functional and nutritional ingredients, Rodrigo Setti, about the “new era” in LATAM...
Barcelona-based Bioiberica has received novel food ingredient authorization from Brazil’s ANVISA for its rooster comb-derived Mobilee ingredient for joint health and muscular function.
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.
Aurelie Mauray, Area Market Manager for Americas GBU Food at Roquette, tells NutraIngredients-LATAM about what consumers are looking for in Latin America and how the plant producer plans to answer them moving into 2020.
Swedish gut analysis and microbiome therapeutics player Carbiotix will partner with the University of Verona on neuroinflammation research using its Microbiome Modular Therapeutics (MMT) platform.
NutraIngredients LATAM spoke to Chr. Hansen’s Regional Vice President of Latin America, Nelson Falavina, and Regional Marketing and Business Development Manager, Rosa Fernandes, to find out their experiences and perceptions of the region’s current nutrition...
Givaudan Active Beauty takes inspiration from plant life found in the South American region with the unveiling of its RitualEssenz Brazil botanical extract range.
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.
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.
An upcoming webinar will explore the taxonomic changes to the genus Lactobacillus and the implications for brands, from labeling to consumer education.
