Vitafoods Europe has enjoyed another record-breaking year, with visitor and exhibitor numbers both significantly up on 2016. Almost 20,000 (19,951) visitors attended the global nutraceutical event in Geneva between 9
Nutrition
Carbonated protein soda, delicious meat snack bars, ready to drink meals (RTD) and ingredients designed to mask the flavour of protein were the winners of Bridge2Food’s 2017 Sports & Active
EFSA has set dietary reference values for vitamin K as part of its review of scientific advice on nutrient intakes. The Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) decided
Protein is in the global spotlight as we strive to meet the nutritional needs of a population set to hit 9 billion by 2040 and European food and protein markets
As consumers across Europe embrace a healthier lifestyle, a growing trend for more moderate alcohol consumption is emerging. Research conducted by Kerry Taste and Nutrition shows that half of consumers
Follow-on formula with a protein content of at least 1.6 g/100 kcal made from either cow or goat’s milk is safe and suitable for infants living in Europe, EFSA says.
IADSA, the international organization for the food/dietary supplements sector, has expanded its representation with the addition of two new member associations from Turkey and Colombia. Joining IADSA are the Turkish
An online knowledge-sharing platform designed to maximise the potential of whey protein and lactose has been set up by Arla Foods Ingredients. Arla Foods Ingredients is a global leader in
Tesco is launching the next stage in its ongoing efforts to make healthier choices a little easier for customers, colleagues and communities across the UK. The ‘Little Helps to Healthier
Details of a unique initiative, launched by Kerry Group and the World Food Programme (WFP), the food assistance branch of the United Nations, have been announced. Under this partnership, the
The SUBWAY® brand has announced its 12 NHS franchised stores at hospital sites in the UK have met the relevant criteria relating to food and drink sold on NHS premises for
New data from The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) shows more than 180,000 consumer goods products were reformulated in 2016, while over 30,000 communities worldwide have been involved in industry-led programmes
Lipofoods has launched its palm-free LIPOPHYTOL® phytosterol system. This highly concentrated, water-dispersible source of plant sterols in an easy-to-use format is designed to support cardiovascular health. It will be introduced
Euromonitor International predicts that the sports nutrition market is forecast to grow at an average of 8–10% year on year by the end of 2021. In Europe, the market was
The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) is warning that the current eating habits of teenagers and young adults is a ticking time bomb for their bones and time is running out
Nootropics, sports shots and organic magnesium from sea lettuce are all nominees in this year’s 2nd Bridge2Food Sports & Active Nutrition Awards which celebrate the innovators creating the next generation
The Brewers of Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s call for alcoholic drinks to list ingredients and nutrition information, matching the requirement for non-alcoholic beverages that came into force in
Nestlé Ireland says it plans to remove 10% of sugar from its products by 2018. This will result in around 400 tonnes of sugar stripped from a number of well-known
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, increased total group revenue (including its share of joint ventures and associates) by 0.8% to €3.697 billion (up 1.3% at constant currency) and total group
EFSA is launching a public consultation on its new draft guidance on the risk assessment of substances present in food intended for infants below 16 weeks of age. From birth
Teagasc, the Irish agriculture and food development authority, recently outlined its dairy and nutrition research to Chinese food companies at seminars organised by Enterprise Ireland in Shanghai and Beijing in
Consumers in Asia are far more likely to be interested in healthy eating than those in the western world, according to a new survey of people’s attitudes to diet and
New data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that both roasted and unroasted almonds provide fewer calories than
Arla Foods is teaming up with a number of partners to launch the ‘Food Reform for Sustainability and Health’ (FReSH)
Although a number of EU policies have the potential to combat food waste, their potential is not being exploited, according
Children consume half the daily recommended sugar intake before the morning school bell rings, according to Public Health England (PHE).
Superfoods, typically of high demand in the food, drink and beauty sectors, will soon see a distinct shift towards more
A society in which every individual can – and wants to – make a conscious choice to follow a nutritional
Nestlé Milo and FC Barcelona are teaming up to promote healthier lifestyles and the importance of physical activity to young
Glanbia Consumer Products’ Kilkenny-based soup production facility in Ireland celebrates 25 years in operation this month, producing over three million packs
Hi Europe & Ni, which is being held between November 29th and December 1st in Frankfurt, Germany, provides you with
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has announced the six key trends set to impact the global food and
DuPont Nutrition & Health has entered a joint development and licensing agreement for exclusive rights to selected fucosylated human milk
The EU should place mandatory limits on industrially-produced trans-fatty acids (TFA) which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, infertility,
Are proteins derived from sustainable sources, nutritious enough? This question is central to research conducted by the public-private partnership Sustainable
Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new WHO report.
Five in six children are not fed enough nutritious food for their age, depriving them of energy and nutrients at
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched an open consultation on its draft scientific opinion on dietary reference values
Nestlé Health Science has introduced ProNourish in the US, the first nationally distributed product of its kind designed and marketed specifically
Parents across the UK have given Soreen’s Lunchbox Loaves the thumbs up after taking part in independent research conducted by
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a thought-provoking healthy eating campaign aimed at encouraging people in Scotland to reduce the
Consumer awareness of the benefits of proteins has soared, prices for dairy protein have dropped, new plant proteins, ingredients and
Arla Foods UK has launched a major new breakfast campaign as part of its £100 million commitment to support healthier
Driven by its Performance Nutrition business, Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has delivered a solid performance for the first half
Opel Ireland has pledge its commitment to help drive social change as it joins the award winning FoodCloud in Ireland. Through
Nestlé and Samsung have announced a research collaboration to explore the potential of nutrition science and digital sensor technologies to
The food Nestlé developed for the pilots of Solar Impulse – the first ever solar-powered plane to complete a round-the-world trip –
Muscle milks, protein bars and energy gels, while once sports nutrition products were solely used by bodybuilders and Olympic athletes,
Products made with whey protein and minerals from milk have the power to turn back the clock on a person’s
More than 70 leading figures from the worlds of politics, industry, science and health will be debating obesity, sugar tax,
Diageo has announced that Johnnie Walker is to be its first global brand to provide consumers around the world with
Nestlé has inaugurated its new discovery centre, nest, with festivities organised in Switzerland for its 150th anniversary. The President of
Nestlé Health Science has entered into a strategic collaboration with DBV Technologies, headquartered in Montrouge, France, aimed at developing and
M&J Nutrition, a Dublin-based start-up company, is introducing ProU, a new fortified yogurt that offers some key nutritional benefits for