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Food Matters Live publicises programme for 2025 Rotterdam event

The R&D and innovation-focused event will bring together players from the functional food, drink and nutrition niches

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Synergy Flavours and Carbery to exhibit functional food ingredients at Vitafoods Europe 2025

The ingredients cover trending areas such as healthy ageing, weight management and active nutrition, and are suitable for functional food and beverage products

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Trends in health and functional ingredients

Consumers are increasingly prioritising health, value and taste in their food choices, which is driving demand for functional and healthier products without compromising flavour. Dr Kevin Robinson (KSR) talked to Lin Peterse, Category Development Manager at Tate & Lyle, to find out more
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Seed oils: an expert’s take on the health debate surrounding omega-6 consumption

Robert F. Kennedy Jr and health influencers alike are at war with seed oils, stating that they are proinflammatory and carcinogenic … but what does the research say?

Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2025 finalists announced

The event brings together the best in the nutraceutical industry — recognising excellence across the raw ingredient and finished product spaces, as well as the trend towards clean-label and holistic health solutions

Beneo opens €50m plant-based protein processing plant in Obrigheim, Germany

The plant will be responsible for the processing of pulses such as faba beans for use in functional foods, nutraceuticals and supplements

Müller acquires Biotiful Gut Health in bid to increase functional beverage footprint

Through this acquisition, Müller will bolster its presence in the gut health beverage space, as consumers increasingly look for better-for-you drinks with added wellness benefits

dsm-firmenich's early life HMO ingredient, GLYCARE 2FL, approved for use in India

The early life human milk oligosaccharide ingredient is suitable for infants up to six months of age, and is designed to support gut health, while closely resembling breast milk

MycoTechnology's natural F&B flavour, ClearHT, deemed GRAS by FEMA

The natural flavouring is suitable for functional food and beverage products, acting as a better-for-you sweetening solution with notes of citrus and caramel
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Regenerative agriculture: the farming methods supporting dairy supply chains from the ground up

When it comes to nutrition, consumers want it all: a healthy body, mind and, increasingly, a healthy planet too. Many people are now making changes to their diet to become more sustainable; but, in 2025, they're looking at more than just reducing their carbon footprint

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West Virginia bans use of seven food dyes through House Bill 2354

The US state has banned a range of red, yellow, blue and green dyes from use in food and supplement products sold in the region, which will come into force by 2028

Benefit Juice launches women’s health functional beverage range

The three-strong functional juice range caters to women’s health across menstruation, pregnancy and the menopause by providing key vitamins, minerals and nutrients
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China’s tariffs on Canada: expert weighs in on the protein industry impact

China will place 100% tariffs on Canadian pea proteins from 20 March, so NBR caught up with nutritional biochemistry expert and formulator Shawn Wells to discuss the knock-on effects the protein sector may see

RFK Jr. and the FDA devise plan to ensure infant formula safety and nutritional value

Known as Operation Stork, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the FDA will address quality, safety, nutritional adequacy and research gaps associated with the US infant formula supply

FrieslandCampina launches active nutrition-focused protein ingredient, Nutri Whey ProHeat

Nutri Whey ProHeat is a heat-stable whey protein isolate suitable for active consumers, and is designed for use in ready-to-drink (RTD) functional beverage formats

PepsiCo to acquire functional beverage brand Poppi for nearly $2bn

PepsiCo's potential acquisition of the Poppi prebiotic soda range follows Coca-Cola's Simply Pop launch in February

IMCD Group opens Food & Nutrition Technical Centre in Dubai

The facility will allow IMCD's food and nutrition sector to better serve the Middle Eastern and Egyptian markets
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EU regulators focus on nutrient bioavailability and safety in novel micronutrient guideline draft

NBR spoke with Silvia Valtueña Martinez, Nutrition expert at the EFSA to find out more about the guidelines and how they could impact the nutraceutical and functional food industries

Trump Administration in talks to eliminate the food ingredient self-affirmed GRAS pathway

The self-affirmed GRAS pathway currently allows nutraceutical and functional food companies to internally evaluate the safety of their ingredients

Bloom Nutrition launches gut health-boosting functional prebiotic soda, Bloom Pop

The brand, who went viral on TikTok in 2024 following its energy drink release, has debuted a five-strong range of science-backed functional prebiotic sodas suitable for health-conscious US consumers

Arla boosts US high-protein dairy manufacturing capabilities with Valley Queen partnership

A contract manufacturing agreement with Valley Queen will allow Arla Foods Ingredients to meet the growing demand for high-protein dairy in the US
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Mycopreneur launches functional mushroom chocolate, Mycoday

The dark chocolate is packed with reishi, cordyceps, lion’s mane and chaga, offering a range of health benefits in a trendy and indulgent functional food format

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Kemin showcases innovative portfolio of functional health and wellness ingredients at Vitafoods Asia 2024

Company’s human nutrition and health business unit shares its latest proven solutions to support healthier lives

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Framptons introduces a novel range of cost-effective oat drinks through the Wessex Oat Company

The company offers a range of oat 'milks' and ready-to-drink coffee solutions at competitive prices

Bioiberica obtains self-determined GRAS status for Collavant n2 native type II collagen

This will unlock new opportunities for US functional food and beverage market

Snow prebiotic fibres to boost gut health

The prebiotic fibre with seven subtypes allows improved dietary fibre intake without compromising on taste or texture, according to the company

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