Preventive health measures and immune support continue to be of major importance for people worldwide, as these pandemic-driven trends continue to grow. The same applies to demand for plant-based and personalized diets. At Vitafoods Europe 2022, natural astaxanthin pioneer AstaReal will therefore be focusing on ingredient solutions that address these consumer concerns. With its AstaGummy Boost, which deliver the antioxidant in a gummy format particularly easy to swallow, and vegan softgel capsules, the company is tapping into new target groups in order to meet the needs of consumers. Thanks to its properties, AstaReal® astaxanthin serves several current trends at the same time...

A recent global study, conducted by market research company Wizer on behalf of BENEO, has found that the primary interest of dog and cat owners is for natural pet foods with additional health benefits. With the majority of pet owners expecting their pet’s food to be the same quality as their own, there is significant demand for high quality, natural and healthy ingredients. The survey included 2,500 dog and cat owners in the UK, USA, Brazil, Germany and China. The research highlights how pet food...

A three year collaboration between FrieslandCampina and Danone has led to over 17% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions¹. This reduction has been realised through FrieslandCampina’s dairy farmers implementing sustainable farming practices and green energy projects. This is applied for dairy ingredients specifically provided to Danone. FrieslandCampina used the Annual Nutrient...

Very important results from a recent human study led by University of Pavia, Italy, and involving 120 high exposure healthcare workers: quercetin Phytosome^® supplementation helps maintaining health conditions in 75% people working in a COVID-19 infectious environment. Such evidences confirm once more the efficacy of quercetin, formulated with Indena’s Phytosome^® delivery...

Only three months after the entry of healthcare focused investment firm ArchiMed, SUANFARMA has reached an agreement to acquire a majority of Monteloeder, a world leader in the research and development of scientifically proven and patent-protected botanical extracts supported by clinical studies. Monteloeder has an excellent reputation and legacy of trust in the nutraceutical and functional foods categories across the globe. Quality, science, and innovation are the three pillars of the development powerhouse, located in the Spanish Mediterranean region, with rich botanical raw materials of high value health properties...

Vitafoods Europe is set to return as a market-leading SMART event this summer, combining popular in-person attractions with a lively online programme designed to inspire nutraceutical professionals around the world. Attendees will be able to access the online platform a week before the live event (2-13 May) to watch exclusive insight-lead content and use the data-driven matchmaking tool to conduct virtual meetings. Plus, the platform and SMART technology enables them to plan their visit to Geneva...

Bionap S.R.L presents a recent clinical study utilizing MOROSIL™ published in Nutrients , an international advanced forum for publishing studies related to Human Nutrition. MOROSIL™ is a standardized solid extract obtained only from the juice of a unique cultivar of Moro red oranges (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) and comes from Sicily,  this active ingredient, exhibited significant benefits for weight loss and body mass index (BMI). The study showed that...

2022 sees the birth of SynBalance Srl, the new sister company of ROELMI HPC, aiming at becoming a leader in the biotech industry. The new company business will mainly focus on discovering and unlocking the health-enhancing potentialities of microbiota world. With a distinct identity and management, as of January 2022, SynBalance is the right partner for developing probiotic-based products backed by clinical evidence. The strategic creation of SynBalance naturally comes by the need of giving the fair value and facilitating the growth of such a dynamic market, both in terms of dedicated R&D investments and specialized in-house expertise. As part of ROELMI HOLDING, the new company will share the...