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Blatha
A salt weapon
Most governments and health organisations recommend that people lower their salt intake to improve health. However, Jorge Amselle, director of communications at the Salt Institute, argues that there is no need to reduce salt intake and low-salt diets may lead to negative health outcomes.
Focusing on the future
Vitafoods Europe 2018 takes place on 16–17 May in Palexpo, Geneva. The annual event sees the gathering of global players from the nutraceutical market come together to interact and do business. Visitors will receive advice and information from industry experts, enabling them to respond to consumer demand and tackle any challenges they may face. Focusing on the future.
Healthy living, healthy business
Andrew Tunnicliffe talks to Peter McConville, an independent R&D consultant and chair of Food Health Ireland, about the growing popularity and subsequent market for sports nutrition.
Health savvy consumers shape the market
With the rise of health-conscious trends – including clean eating and gluten-free diets – consumers are taking more control of their intake to prevent illness further down the line. GlobalData’s research provides valuable insight into consumer attitudes and trends.
Sink or swim
Omega-3 fatty acids have been around for as long as life itself, and their health benefits are becoming increasingly clear. However, there is still work to do to better understand how they can improve our lives, as Andrew Tunnicliffe explains.
Blooming health
Astaxanthin can deliver a wide variety of antioxidant health benefits – but not all forms of it are equal. Scott Steinford, executive director of the Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association, explains why this versatile ingredient should be sourced as nature intended.
Hemp is happening
Hemp and its associated products are being used more widely, where regulation allows. Abi Millar looks at the current legal framework, explores current applications and asks what kind of health benefits this ingredient may have to offer.
Keep it simple
Natural, organically produced ingredients have shown unprecedented growth in recent years. GlobalData investigates how healthy lifestyles are driving the market.
Sweetening: the deal
The benefits of low-calorie sweeteners are often obscured by a set of myths that are long overdue a debunking. Robert Peterson, chairman of the International Sweeteners Association, tackles some of the most persistent misapprehensions.
Get the inside scoop
Fi Europe 2017 is the must-attend event on the calendar for everyone in the food and beverage industry. Ingredients Insight looks forward to the show at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, on 28–30 November.