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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Nutritional progression will take front and center stage throughout LATAM as public consultations, models and regulations drive change, says a regulatory expert.
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.
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.
Almost 100% of Mexican of nutritionists and gastroenterologists think that probiotics are safe and effective for managing digestive symptoms, according to a new survey.
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...
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.
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.
Nestlé’s Nestrovit multi-vitamin and mineral supplement may help lower blood lipid levels, including triglycerides and VLDL-cholesterol levels, according to a study in 9-13 year-old Brazilians.
The Mercosur parliament will study a draft bill proposing harmonized front-of-pack nutrition labeling and other measures to halt rising obesity rates in the bloc.
The Latin American country enjoys consistency and stability in the popular segment while experiencing growth, providing manufacturers and retailers with ample opportunities to reach their target audiences.
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.
Probiotics could be key in addressing malnutrition, according to Bill Gates, who calls the nutritional imbalances affecting around 200 million children under five ‘the greatest health inequity in the world.’
The nutrition and biosciences arm of DuPont is building its presence in Latin America through its plant-based and probiotics products. Daniel Borges, the company’s LATAM Sales and Industry Leader of Probiotics, Fibers and human milk oligosaccharides (HMO),...
We talk to John Learish, SVP of Marketing and Carl Seletz, Chief Global Officer, at GNC, to find out how regulations, condition-specific products, innovative formulas and purchasing power in Brazil are helping to push the sector forward. Yet, how the...
Acute consumption of a flavonoid-rich wild blueberry drink may improve memory and attentional aspects of executive function in healthy children, suggests a study from the UK.
A trio of organizations calls out food production giant, Unilever, for failing to achieve key nutrition promises on fortification in Mexico, its announces in its joint report.
Brazilian health regulatory agency, ANVISA, invites people to provide their feedback and recommendations on nutritional labeling on the country’s food produce.
Plant-based ingredient player Roquette has released its fiber consumer survey results in a bid to increase our understanding of the perceptions around fiber in our diets.
Throughout Pan-America, schools and communities are celebrating Wellness Week 2019. Their aim is to “build healthy schools” to promote the importance of access to health for students around the world.
Adding baru nuts to the diet may increase the activity of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in overweight and obese Brazilian women, says a new study.
Front-of-pack labeling of nutritional bars with ‘high protein’ claims can drive consumer choice, especially among men, but only if it wasn’t associated with higher calories, says a new study from Colombian and Spanish scientists.
As sustainability e-commerce platform, Denda, injects capital into its nutrition and health-focused brand, we spoke to the company’s CEO Felipe Parragué to find out more about its environmental stance and growth plans.
Health and wellness brand, GNC Holdings, announced a partnership with professional retail operator, BFG Brasil Comercial de Vitaminas LTDA, to help grow its brand awareness and reputation in Brazil.
As probiotic players see the popularity for specific category segments rise, we delve into brand strategy fundamentals with Lumina Intelligence’s Market Analyst Emer Mackle.
The meteoric rise in the popularity of ayahuasca, a potent brew from the Amazon, has not yet imperiled supplies of the botanical raw materials, according to a report from a noted herbal expert.
Illinois-based Van Drunen Farms has acquired a majority stake in Santiago, Chile-headquartered SouthAm Freeze Dry, allowing for further integration of South and Central America into the Van Drunen Farms/FutureCeuticals supply chain.
