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Formulating flavours to find the perfect pair: part I

Formulating flavours to find the perfect pair: part I

By layering flavours and extracts to work in harmony with a next-generation stevia ingredient, Synergy Flavours has developed a range of great-tasting, sugar-free tonics with the Skinny Drinks Group that have been scientifically paired with the key aroma compounds in gin
New research on curcumin and the “brain” in your gut

New research on curcumin and the “brain” in your gut

Curcumin and its analogues, collectively called curcuminoids, are the yellow turmeric rhizome components that contribute to the spice’s powerful and diverse actions in the body. However, explains Dr Shavon Jackson-Michel, Director of Medical and Scientific Affairs, DolCas Biotech, these molecules have continued to occupy a conflicting space: the juxtaposition between their proven multisystem, multimodal activity and their characteristically low bioavailability profile
Pomegranate: natural nutrition for skin and hair

Pomegranate: natural nutrition for skin and hair

The antioxidants and phytochemicals in this superfruit work in synergy to support healthy ageing, reports Andrea Zangara, Scientific Marketing Manager, Euromed
Between food and nutrition: future prebiotic trends

Between food and nutrition: future prebiotic trends

Taking an inward view of consumer well-being, there are a number of landmark changes that have influenced the commercial health market in recent years, reports Gareth Clark, European Sales and Marketing Director, Clasado Biosciences
From green and pleasant lands

From green and pleasant lands

For years, ahiflower was known only as a humble weed growing in the UK … until Natures Crops’ CEO, Andrew Hebard, took a keen interest and began to elucidate the amazing benefits that come from the oil extract of these unassuming plants
Fucoidan: exploring a new wave of wound healing

Fucoidan: exploring a new wave of wound healing

A growing body of evidence continues to strengthen the case for fucoidan as a promising candidate in the development of new materials for use in the medical device sector, explains Dr Helen Fitton, Chief Scientist at Marinova
Five factors influencing the mobility market in 2021

Five factors influencing the mobility market in 2021

Last year was often described as “unprecedented.” It was one in which we all had to say goodbye to “normal” and adapt to the trials and tribulations of COVID-19. The pandemic brought about major changes in consumer behaviour, with people having to find new ways to stay fit and healthy while mostly being confined to their homes
Nature’s food of the future: microalgae

Nature’s food of the future: microalgae

AstaReal natural astaxanthin is perfectly in tune with the growing demand for sustainable plant-based ingredients. Dr Kevin Robinson catches up with Andie Long, Marketing and Sales Manager, to find out more
New concepts for the growing e-sports and gaming sector

New concepts for the growing e-sports and gaming sector

AstaReal, BENEO and GELITA highlight the emerging market’s potential for food and dietary supplement manufacturers
Drug dose delivery development, manufacturing and commercialisation trends: part II

Drug dose delivery development, manufacturing and commercialisation trends: part II

In the wake of patient-centricity in the pharmaceutical industry, drug delivery technologies have emerged as a central driver of therapeutic and patient success. Dr Kevin Robinson went online with Manuel Leal, Business Development Director, Idifarma, Steve Rode, Manager Business Development, Capsules and Health Ingredients, Lonza, and John Ross, President, Mayne Pharma US/Metrics Contract Services, to find out more
Driving change in blood glucose management

Driving change in blood glucose management

During last year’s virtual Fi Connect event, Dr Kevin Robinson zoomed in to chat with BENEO’s Anke Sentko, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Nutrition Communication, to discover why smart nutrition for improved blood sugar management is more important than ever for long-term health and immunity
Brewing up beverages with benefits

Brewing up beverages with benefits

How 2020 has shaped the functional drink industry
Real-time monitoring of pharmaceutical coatings by optical coherence tomography (OCT)

Real-time monitoring of pharmaceutical coatings by optical coherence tomography (OCT)

The coating process is the last step of tablet production and thus influences some of the critical quality attributes (CQAs) of these oral solid dosage forms. RCPE's Stephan Sacher, Senior scientist, Process and Manufacturing Science, Matthias Wolfgang, Scientist, Process and Manufacturing Science, Anna Peter, Scientist, Process and Manufacturing Science, Sandra Stranzinger, Senior scientist, Advanced Products and Delivery, and Johannes Khinast, CEO and Scientific Director, explain
Ultrasonic-assisted extraction offers groundbreaking benefits for the medicinal mushroom industry

Ultrasonic-assisted extraction offers groundbreaking benefits for the medicinal mushroom industry

KÄÄPÄ Biotech's Doug Brunson, May Almog and Peter Petros explain the application and benefits of using ultrasonic-assisted extraction as a way to optimise the bioavailability of mushroom extracts
Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics: the revolubiome is under way

Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics: the revolubiome is under way

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, we should keep in mind that times of crisis often accelerate trends such as transparency, sustainability and personalisation, which positively shape the way we consume food, beverages and dietary supplements, notes Grégory Dubourg, CEO and founder, Nutrikéo
HMB plus vitamin D3 improves muscle function in older adults without exercise

HMB plus vitamin D3 improves muscle function in older adults without exercise

Larry Kolb, President, TSI USA, presents the results of a 12-month, NIH-funded study that demonstrates how hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) combined with vitamin D3 can improve muscle function in older adults who do not concurrently exercise

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