Calcium enriched in a Lactobacillus-based postbiotic system is associated with higher levels of bioavailability as compared to calcium citrate, while a calcium-enriched yeast-based postbiotic does not influence calcium absorption, according to a new study...
The gut microbiome is one of the most important factors in shaping human health. But how is our knowledge around the microbiome developing and changing in today’s landscape? Danone North America’s Miguel Freitas talks the challenges and opportunities...
ChickP Protein Ltd says its patented chickpea isolate delivers both on functionality and flavor when used in the production of spreadable and hard plant-based cheese, paving the way for cheese analogs free of gums and stabilizers.
Consumption of probiotics and calcium via yoghurt may play a role in mitigating weight gain during menopause, a newly published cohort study involving over 35,000 women suggests.
The Dutch dairy co-op has significantly bolstered its production capacity for lactoferrin with the unveiling of a dedicated manufacturing plant in Veghel, the Netherlands.
A new category of shelf-stable, probiotics-fortified dairy products can be unlocked thanks to novel microencapsulation technology. ‘This is pretty much virgin territory’.
From fusion cuisine to contrasting textures, we look at what are 2023’s common flavor trends for the foodservice industry, as identified by some of the sector’s most respected players.
As CPG brands look to innovate in the plant-based meats category, they often meet a host of formulation challenges, including ensuring products have a similar taste, texture, and appearance as their animal-based counterparts. At Natural Products Expo...
Collated literature concludes that consuming whey protein could have beneficial effects on postprandial and glycaemic responses in the short-term, as well as on arterial wall integrity, suggesting their potential to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes (T2D)...
The ingredients supplier has joined forces with Spanish food tech start-up Cubiq Foods aimed at accelerating healthier, more sustainable and better-tasting plant-based food solutions.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) believes the product, developed alongside Good Culture, is the first lactose-free, long-life fluid milk on the US market to combine the nutritional benefits of dairy with microbiome-boosting probiotics.
Microbiome biotech company has announced a partnership with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. to develop next-generation probiotics and prebiotics, aimed at supporting infant and maternal immune health.
Making cream cheese isn’t cheap or easy, but developments in ingredient solutions should convince more dairies to enter what is looking like a booming market.
Prebiotics could improve the composition of gut microbiota in pregnant women, but did not show robust effects on glucose and lipid metabolism, a new RCT has reported.
Macro trends, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, are driving uptake of products claiming to be both healthy and indulgent, according to ingredients suppliers.
Following the identification of dietary patterns from a cohort of Japanese older adults, cognitive function was significantly higher in the protein balanced (PB) group compared to the high carbohydrate (HC) group, a new cross-sectional study finds.
The US-based nutrition giant opened a new production facility in Valencia, Spain to help meet rising global demand for probiotics, postbiotics and other products that support health and well-being.
Australia’s milk powder manufacturer ProviCo says that demand for specialised nutrition across different life stages has been growing and it is hoping to cater to such demand by utilising its expertise in milk protein fractionation.
The multinational dairy co-operative has outlined three global trends, with fusion cuisine, hybrid foods and plant-based alternatives taking center stage.
We catch up with SVZ's Johan Cerstiaens to find out more about the potential use of fruit and vegetable ingredients as sugar substitute in dairy. "What if by reducing sugar content, manufacturers could add value to their products?”
A new review comparing the available evidence for the efficacy of probiotics and postbiotics highlights the favourable stability and shelf life of postbiotics, but an observed “weaker influence”.
Whey, but not pea, protein significantly attenuates exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD) following long-distance walking in older adults, likely due to the difference in leucine levels, according to new research.
Arla Foods Ingredients has received final authorisation from the European Commission (EC) for its Lacprodan beta-lactoglobulin (BLG)-100, making this its first product to receive approval under the new Novel Food Regulations.
There was a significantly greater correlation of milk microbiota with infant short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in breastfeeding group compared to mixed feeding group, a new cohort study observes.
Daily consumption of a probiotic yogurt may decrease symptoms of the common cold and improve immune parameters in healthy people, says a new study from Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand.
DairyReporter attended Food Ingredients Europe 2022 in Paris to find out what are some of the ingredient and consumer trends set to dominate the dairy and dairy alternatives market during 2023.
Research conducted by the company reveals some consumers are yet to find a plant-based dairy alternative to match their preferences, with taste still of the highest importance.
A dose-dependent relationship between protein intake and muscle strength has been reported by a new meta-analysis conducted by Japanese dairy company Meiji.
Data ‘clearly indicates’ that probiotics may fulfil an important role in the regulation of a number of factors in the prediabetic population, a new meta-analysis and systematic review has confirmed.
Nutrient quality in plant-based beverages should be considered on a par with sustainability credentials, researchers say as they assessed the quality as well as quantity of micronutrients in common plant-based drinks.
First Milk will manufacture specialist whey protein powder for Arla Foods Ingredients, enabling it to address the growing consumer trend for protein-enriched foods.
The new algae and fungi oil-based infant milk formula ingredients also tick a long list of requirements, from clean-label to high oil loads. DairyReporter speaks exclusively to the company's Marischa Nikkels to find out more . . .
Iodine deficiency is a growing threat - and one that could result in the 'cognitive underperformance of communities at a large scale', scientists warned this week.
Consumers who wince at cloudy protein drinks may soon be offered a - quite literally - clear alternative thanks to an Arla Foods Ingredients breakthrough.
Japanese firm Kirin is expanding its presence in South East Asia with its flagship postbiotic ingredient, with collaborations with major dairy companies underway.
Looking forward to 2030, which trends will dominate the infant nutrition category? FrieslandCampina forecasts how Gen Zers will influence consumer demand and discusses the potential for plant-based and precision fermentation to coexist with dairy.
The ingredients supplier is ‘addressing consumer demand’ with the launch of four new grades of organic pea protein isolates and organic starch for the EU and US market, Jeremy Burks, SVP of Plant Proteins tells this publication.
Breastfeeding mothers with a higher intake of vegetables, vitamins and metal elements produced more human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in their breast milk, according to an observational study funded by Abbott Nutrition R&D Center in Shanghai.
Nourish Ingredients – one of a new breed of startups deploying synthetic biology to program microbes to produce more animal-like fats - has raised $28.6m in a series A round led by Horizons Ventures and supported by Main Sequence Ventures and Hostplus...
DairyReporter catches up with Ingredion to find out more about the company’s work on the in-demand steviol glycoside and its potential for use in the dairy industry . . .
Meat and dairy alternatives made from 100% plants don’t hit the mark on taste, texture, and nutrition, suggest cellular agriculture pioneers: “If you don’t deliver on that, go home.”
There is strong evidence supporting the blood pressure (BP) lowering action of casein hydrolysate in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a recent systematic assessment and meta-analysis of 26 studies.
Bubs Australia is hoping to expand its presence in China via the general trade route through the introduction of its first China-label goat milk infant formula.
Vegan women should take riboflavin (vitamin B2) supplements during pregnancy to prevent neonatal multiple-acyl-CoA-Dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD), a lethal metabolic disease, according to a new case study .
