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An estimated 40% of Americans are vitamin D deficient not good, since vitamin D is essential for bone health, healthy blood pressure and managing inflammation and a deficiency in D is linked to mood disorders, diabetes and cancer. And since the sun is one of our key sources of D, the shorter, darker winter days make it even more of a challenge to get our daily dose of D.

If youre not getting enough sunlight or youre at high risk, take a look at how much vitamin D youre getting through food and supplements. But be aware that its not easy to get 800-1000 IU through food:

Top food sources of Vitamin D

How to know if youre getting enough? The only way to know for sure is to check your blood levels of vitamin D; ask your healthcare provider to test your serum 25(OH)D concentrations.

For more on vitamin D, check out Mollys article, Vitamin D: Do you need to supplement.

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Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian + nutrition journalist in New Orleans, and founder of Ochsner Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative.Tune in to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition and follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @MollyKimballRD. See more of Mollys articles + TV segments at http://www.mollykimball.com, and sign up for Eat Fit Wellness Bites weekly newsletter, here.

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Probiota, which will take place 23-25 February 2022 in Copenhagen, is calling for submission of abstracts for next years event. Dont miss your chance to present!

Organized by the publishers of NutraIngredients.com, the number one daily news service for the dietary supplements and functional food industries, Probiota will explore the scientific frontiers for microbiome modulation to boost health and wellness, its evolution and commercial application in food, supplements and related product areas.

We are particularly interested in reports from human intervention studies and welcome abstracts from those engaged in all aspects of microbiome science in academia, industry and consumer health, particularly those representing successful academia-industry interactions.

All abstract submissions will be reviewed by our Scientific Committee made up of leading experts from the fields of pre- and probiotics. All accepted abstracts will be invited to present a poster at the event, while the winning abstract will be invited to give a presentation of their research during Probiota in Copenhagen.

Early-phase, novel, or state-of-the-art research or promising ideas covering the following topics are encouraged:

- Host-microbe interactions in health and disease, including preclinical and clinical studies evaluating pre- and probiotic interventions

- Application and development of -omics approaches in biomarker discovery, including identification of potential pre- and probiotic strains. Research identifying strain-specific effects of probiotics for health and wellbeing, including mechanism of action and bioactive discovery and isolation

- Early findings from large scale research projects and clinical trials

- Innovations and novel ideas in the areas of production processes, delivery, formulation and shelf-life

- Consumer and market insights, including population research, trends and threats, commercial packaging and marketing

- Human intervention studies

To download a copy of the abstract guidelines, please click HERE.

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Got groundbreaking microbiome-related research to shout about? Probiota wants to hear from you! - NutraIngredients.com

Dublin, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Lactoferrin Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Application (Food & Beverages, Infant Formula, Sports & Functional Food, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products); By Function; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2021 - 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global lactoferrin market size is expected to reach Usd 403.0 million by 2028, according to a new study. The report "Lactoferrin Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Application (Food & Beverages, Infant Formula, Sports & Functional Food, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products); By Function; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2021 - 2028" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Increasing application of lactoferrin in infant formulations, food supplements, non-alcoholic beverages, and dietetic food is expected to be the major force behind the growth of the global industry during the forecast period. The rise in skin problems such as acne, increasing consumption of cosmetics products, and the awareness about the medicinal benefits of such products are expected to further drive the growth of the global industry over the coming years.

Lactoferrin is extensively helpful in infant formulation. Globally breastfeeding has decreased for infants after six months of age. In the US, only half of the infants (approximately 55%) are receiving breastfeeding and this will cause a significant nutritional deficiency in infants. Hence there is enormous demand for healthy infant formulations.

Acne is one of the major skin problems that affect nearly 50 million people annually in the United States alone. The use of lactoferrin in cosmetic products will improve the condition due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. All these factors augment the growth of this industry.

Asia Pacific is a major shareholder of the global industry in 2020, and the region is expected to have high growth during the projected timeframe. The increasing knowledge among the consumers for nutritional food supplements and cosmetic products in key emerging economies such as India, China, and Japan has led to the growth of the market. In addition, surging awareness for infant nutrition due to increasing new births will further fuel the market growth.

The emergence of COVID-19 is expected to have a positive effect on the growth of the global industry. The nasal, oral, and topical use of lactoferrin improves airflow into the lungs in COVID-19 patients. The Consumption of cosmetic products has not decreased during the pandemic due to the undisturbed supply of such products through e-commerce platforms.

Industry participants such as APS BioGroup, Bega Cheese Limited, Farbest Brands, Ferrin-Tech LLC, Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd., FrieslandCampina, Glanbia PLC, Hilmar Cheese Company, Hoogwegt Group B.V., Ingredia SA, InVitria, Metagenics, Inc., Milei GmbH, MP Biomedicals, ND Pharma & Biotech Ltd., Pharming Group NV, ProHealth, Synlait Milk Ltd, Tatura Milk Industries Ltd, Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Company, and Westland Cooperative Dairy Co., Ltd. are some of the key players operating in the global market.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Executive Summary

3. Research Methodology

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4. Lactoferrin Market Insights4.1. Lactoferrin - Industry snapshot4.2. Lactoferrin Market Dynamics4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities4.2.1.1. The decline in breastfeeding rates4.2.1.2. Awareness among consumers4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges4.2.2.1. Adulteration4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)4.4. PESTLE Analysis4.5. Lactoferrin Market Industry trends4.6. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Lactoferrin Market, by Function5.1. Key Findings5.2. Introduction5.2.1. Global Lactoferrin Market, by Function, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)5.3. Iron Absorption5.3.1. Iron Absorption Function Market, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)5.4. Anti-Inflammatory5.4.1. Anti-Inflammatory Function Market, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)5.5. Intestine Flora Protection5.5.1. Intestine Flora Protection Function Market, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)5.6. Antibacterial5.6.1. Antibacterial Function Market, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)5.7. Immune Cell Stimulation5.7.1. Immune Cell Stimulation Function Market, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)5.8. Antioxidant5.8.1. Antioxidant Function Market, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)

6. Lactoferrin Market Assessment by Application6.1. Key Findings6.2. Introduction6.2.1. Global Lactoferrin Market, by Application, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)6.3. Food & Beverages6.3.1. Lactoferrin Market for Food & Beverages Application, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)6.4. Infant Formula6.4.1. Lactoferrin Market for Infant Formula, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)6.5. Sports & Functional Food6.5.1. Lactoferrin Market for Sports & Functional Food, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)6.6. Pharmaceuticals6.6.1. Lactoferrin Market for Pharmaceuticals, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)6.7. Personal Care Products6.7.1. Lactoferrin Market for Personal Care Products, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)6.8. Others6.8.1. Lactoferrin Market for Other applications, by Region, 2016 - 2028 (Tons) (USD Million)

7. Lactoferrin Market Assessment by Geography

8. Competitive Landscape8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis8.1.1. Expansion8.1.2. Acquisitions8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

9. Company Profiles9.1. APS BioGroup9.1.1. Company Overview9.1.2. Financial Performance9.1.3. Product Benchmarking9.1.4. Recent Development9.2. Bega Cheese Limited9.2.1. Company Overview9.2.2. Financial Performance9.2.3. Product Benchmarking9.2.4. Recent Development9.3. Farbest Brands9.3.1. Company Overview9.3.2. Financial Performance9.3.3. Product Benchmarking9.3.4. Recent Development9.4. Ferrin-Tech LLC9.4.1. Company Overview9.4.2. Financial Performance9.4.3. Product Benchmarking9.4.4. Recent Development9.5. Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd.9.5.1. Company Overview9.5.2. Financial Performance9.5.3. Product Benchmarking9.5.4. Recent Development9.6. FrieslandCampina9.6.1. Company Overview9.6.2. Financial Performance9.6.3. Product Benchmarking9.6.4. Recent Development9.7. Glanbia PLC9.7.1. Company Overview9.7.2. Financial Performance9.7.3. Product Benchmarking9.7.4. Recent Development9.8. Hilmar Cheese Company9.8.1. Company Overview9.8.2. Financial Performance9.8.3. Product Benchmarking9.8.4. Recent Development9.9. Hoogwegt Group B.V.9.9.1. Company Overview9.9.2. Financial Performance9.9.3. Product Benchmarking9.9.4. Recent Development9.10. Ingredia SA9.10.1. Company Overview9.10.2. Financial Performance9.10.3. Product Benchmarking9.10.4. Recent Development9.11. InVitria9.11.1. Company Overview9.11.2. Financial Performance9.11.3. Product Benchmarking9.11.4. Recent Development9.12. Metagenics, Inc.9.12.1. Company Overview9.12.2. Financial Performance9.12.3. Product Benchmarking9.12.4. Recent Development9.13. Milei GmbH9.13.1. Company Overview9.13.2. Financial Performance9.13.3. Product Benchmarking9.13.4. Recent Development9.14. MP Biomedicals9.14.1. Company Overview9.14.2. Financial Performance9.14.3. Product Benchmarking9.14.4. Recent Development9.15. ND Pharma & Biotech Ltd.9.15.1. Company Overview9.15.2. Financial Performance9.15.3. Product Benchmarking9.15.4. Recent Development9.16. Pharming Group NV9.16.1. Company Overview9.16.2. Financial Performance9.16.3. Product Benchmarking9.16.4. Recent Development9.17. ProHealth9.17.1. Company Overview9.17.2. Financial Performance9.17.3. Product Benchmarking9.17.4. Recent Development9.18. Synlait Milk Ltd9.18.1. Company Overview9.18.2. Financial Performance9.18.3. Product Benchmarking9.18.4. Recent Development9.19. Tatura Milk Industries Ltd9.19.1. Company Overview9.19.2. Financial Performance9.19.3. Product Benchmarking9.19.4. Recent Development9.20. Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Company9.20.1. Company Overview9.20.2. Financial Performance9.20.3. Product Benchmarking9.20.4. Recent Development9.21. Westland Cooperative Dairy Co., Ltd.9.21.1. Company Overview9.21.2. Financial Performance9.21.3. Product Benchmarking9.21.4. Recent Development

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/j0o2zo

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Probiota, which will take place 23-25 February 2022 in Copenhagen, is calling for submission of abstracts for next years event. Dont miss your chance to present!

Organized by the publishers of NutraIngredients.com, the number one daily news service for the dietary supplements and functional food industries, Probiota will explore the scientific frontiers for microbiome modulation to boost health and wellness, its evolution and commercial application in food, supplements and related product areas.

We are particularly interested in reports from human intervention studies and welcome abstracts from those engaged in all aspects of microbiome science in academia, industry and consumer health, particularly those representing successful academia-industry interactions.

All abstract submissions will be reviewed by our Scientific Committee made up of leading experts from the fields of pre- and probiotics. All accepted abstracts will be invited to present a poster at the event, while the winning abstract will be invited to give a presentation of their research during Probiota in Copenhagen.

Early-phase, novel, or state-of-the-art research or promising ideas covering the following topics are encouraged:

- Host-microbe interactions in health and disease, including preclinical and clinical studies evaluating pre- and probiotic interventions

- Application and development of -omics approaches in biomarker discovery, including identification of potential pre- and probiotic strains. Research identifying strain-specific effects of probiotics for health and wellbeing, including mechanism of action and bioactive discovery and isolation

- Early findings from large scale research projects and clinical trials

- Innovations and novel ideas in the areas of production processes, delivery, formulation and shelf-life

- Consumer and market insights, including population research, trends and threats, commercial packaging and marketing

- Human intervention studies

To download a copy of the abstract guidelines, please click HERE.

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Often there is confusion between the term nutrition and the term nutraceuticals. They often tend to be mistaken for each other when it comes to communicating information by companies seeking to improve the positioning of their fruit and vegetable and processed products.

Tiziana Pecora

Another source of confusion is the existing legislative framework, which must be interpreted on the basis of existing Italian and European laws. For this reason, we interviewed Tiziana Pecora, a specialist in Pharmacology and an expert in regulatory disciplines, who pointed out that "legislative intervention is needed, especially at a EU level, in order to fill the regulatory gaps and uncertainties, thus adapting the regulatory framework to the new market and consumer needs and making it possible to sell and advertise these products correctly."

Health and nutrition are strongly linked, and nutraceuticals play a key role. The definition of a nutraceutical was provided by Stephen L. DeFelice in 1989, as food (or part of food) capable of providing medical or health benefits, including the prevention and/or treatment of disease.

"Although the term nutraceutical is not acknowledged by the EU legislation, it refers to a food which is able to claim beneficial effects on the body thanks to the content of particular constituents. In business, we refer to nutraceuticals as functional foods and food supplements. They are considered to be foodstuffs and, as such, are regulated by the food law, i.e., as part of the legal regulations governing the production, communication and trade of foodstuffs, continued Pecora.

Even functional food is not defined by European legislation and it is described only in a Consensus Document of the European Commission in agreement with Fufose, Functional Food Science in Europe as a substance that possesses additional effects due to the presence of components, generally non-nutritious, that interact selectively with one or more physiological functions of the body, in such a way that an improvement in the state of health and well-being and/or a reduction in the risk of disease are evident", explained our interviewee.

"As defined by the Legislative Decree 169/2004, food supplements are food products intended to supplement the common diet and therefore constitute a concentrated source of nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, or of other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, in particular, but not exclusively, amino acids, essential fatty acids, fibre and extracts of vegetable origin, both single and multi-compound, in pre-dosed forms, i.e. the classic pharmaceutical forms for oral use (capsules, tablets, powders, etc.), intended to be used by the consumer for the intake of nutrients, added Tiziana Pecora.

While some foods have an informational advertising on the health benefits, that is, they can indicate a substance that makes them functional, other foods don't. In that case, communication is based on aspects that are regulated. In the case of other fruit and vegetable products (e.g., tomatoes), whose substances do not have a statement as required by European legislation, the undoubted health benefits cannot be denied. The key lies in correct communication. While the beneficial combination of some products (e.g., citrus fruit - vitamin C) is well established, for others (e.g., brassicas, apples, etc.) it is not so well established. This rule applies to a large number of fruit and vegetables that are known to be a source of vitamins, minerals and/or anthocyanins etc. of undoubted health value," concluded Pecora.

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Dublin, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Lecithin Market Research Report by Source, Form, Application, Distribution Channel, and Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Global Lecithin Market size was estimated at USD 1,791.93 million in 2020, is expected to reach USD 1,931.22 million in 2021, and projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.11% reaching USD 2,861.25 million by 2026.

Market Statistics

The report provides market sizing and forecast across five major currencies - USD, EUR GBP, JPY, and AUD. It helps organization leaders make better decisions when currency exchange data is readily available. In this report, the years 2018 and 2019 are considered historical years, 2020 as the base year, 2021 as the estimated year, and years from 2022 to 2026 are considered the forecast period.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Lecithin to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Based on Source, the market was studied across Cotton & Rape Oil Lecithin, Egg-based Lecithin, Marine & Milk Lecithin, Soy oil-based Lecithin, and Sun oil-based Lecithin.

Based on Form, the market was studied across Granules, Liquid, and Powder.

Based on Application, the market was studied across Baked Goods & Confectionery, Convenience Foods, Dairy Products, Feed Industry, Food Emulsifiers, Industrial Application, Meat Products, Nutrition & Supplements, and Pharmaceuticals.

Based on Distribution Channel, the market was studied across Offline and Online.

Based on Region, the market was studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas is further studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The United States is further studied across California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The Asia-Pacific is further studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The Europe, Middle East & Africa is further studied across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Competitive Strategic Window

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The Competitive Strategic Window analyses the competitive landscape in terms of markets, applications, and geographies to help the vendor define an alignment or fit between their capabilities and opportunities for future growth prospects. It describes the optimal or favorable fit for the vendors to adopt successive merger and acquisition strategies, geography expansion, research & development, and new product introduction strategies to execute further business expansion and growth during a forecast period.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Lecithin Market based on Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry Coverage, Financial Viability, and Channel Support) and Product Satisfaction (Value for Money, Ease of Use, Product Features, and Customer Support) that aids businesses in better decision making and understanding the competitive landscape.

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis offers the analysis of vendors considering their contribution to the overall market. It provides the idea of its revenue generation into the overall market compared to other vendors in the space. It provides insights into how vendors are performing in terms of revenue generation and customer base compared to others. Knowing market share offers an idea of the size and competitiveness of the vendors for the base year. It reveals the market characteristics in terms of accumulation, fragmentation, dominance, and amalgamation traits.

Competitive Scenario

The Competitive Scenario provides an outlook analysis of the various business growth strategies adopted by the vendors. The news covered in this section deliver valuable thoughts at the different stage while keeping up-to-date with the business and engage stakeholders in the economic debate. The competitive scenario represents press releases or news of the companies categorized into Merger & Acquisition, Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership, New Product Launch & Enhancement, Investment & Funding, and Award, Recognition, & Expansion. All the news collected help vendor to understand the gaps in the marketplace and competitor's strength and weakness thereby, providing insights to enhance product and service.

Company Usability Profiles

The report profoundly explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Lecithin Market, including American Lecithin Company, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Avanti Polar Lipids Incorporated, Barentz B.V., BASF SE, Bunge Limited, Cargill Incorporated, Dowdupont, E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company, E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company, GIIAVA, Kewpie Corporation, Lasenor Emul S.L., Lecico Gmbh, Lecital, Lipoid Gmbh, Louis Dreyfus Company, Ruchi Soya Industries Limited, Sime Darby Unimills, Sojaprotein, Sonic Biochem Extractions, Stern-wywiol Gruppe Gmbh & Co. Kg, Sternchemie Gmbh & Co. Kg, Vav Life Sciences Private Limited, VAV Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, Wilmar International, and Yugen Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:1. Market Penetration: Provides comprehensive information on the market offered by the key players2. Market Development: Provides in-depth information about lucrative emerging markets and analyze penetration across mature segments of the markets3. Market Diversification: Provides detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certification, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players5. Product Development & Innovation: Provides intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments

The report answers questions such as:1. What is the market size and forecast of the Global Lecithin Market?2. What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Lecithin Market during the forecast period?3. Which are the products/segments/applications/areas to invest in over the forecast period in the Global Lecithin Market?4. What is the competitive strategic window for opportunities in the Global Lecithin Market?5. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Global Lecithin Market?6. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Global Lecithin Market?7. What modes and strategic moves are considered suitable for entering the Global Lecithin Market?

Key Topics Covered:

1. Preface

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview4.1. Introduction4.2. Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

5. Market Dynamics5.1. Introduction5.2. Drivers5.2.1. Use of lecithin in industrial products such as plastic, textile, rubber, and paint5.2.2. Rising health awareness and demand for low-fat food products5.2.3. Demand for lecithin as food additive in food and pharmaceutical industry5.3. Restraints5.3.1. Fluctuating raw material prices5.4. Opportunities5.4.1. Surge in food expenditures and increase in the number of food outlets5.4.2. Increasing demand for manufacturing of cosmetic and personal care products5.5. Challenges5.5.1. Negative impact on health due to prolonged exposure

6. Lecithin Market, by Source6.1. Introduction6.2. Cotton & Rape Oil Lecithin6.3. Egg-based Lecithin6.4. Marine & Milk Lecithin6.5. Soy oil-based Lecithin6.6. Sun oil-based Lecithin

7. Lecithin Market, by Form7.1. Introduction7.2. Granules7.3. Liquid7.4. Powder

8. Lecithin Market, by Application8.1. Introduction8.2. Baked Goods & Confectionery8.3. Convenience Foods8.4. Dairy Products8.5. Feed Industry8.6. Food Emulsifiers8.7. Industrial Application8.8. Meat Products8.9. Nutrition & Supplements8.10. Pharmaceuticals

9. Lecithin Market, by Distribution Channel9.1. Introduction9.2. Offline9.3. Online

10. Americas Lecithin Market10.1. Introduction10.2. Argentina10.3. Brazil10.4. Canada10.5. Mexico10.6. United States

11. Asia-Pacific Lecithin Market11.1. Introduction11.2. Australia11.3. China11.4. India11.5. Indonesia11.6. Japan11.7. Malaysia11.8. Philippines11.9. Singapore11.10. South Korea11.11. Taiwan11.12. Thailand

12. Europe, Middle East & Africa Lecithin Market12.1. Introduction12.2. France12.3. Germany12.4. Italy12.5. Netherlands12.6. Qatar12.7. Russia12.8. Saudi Arabia12.9. South Africa12.10. Spain12.11. United Arab Emirates12.12. United Kingdom

13. Competitive Landscape13.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix13.1.1. Quadrants13.1.2. Business Strategy13.1.3. Product Satisfaction13.2. Market Ranking Analysis13.3. Market Share Analysis, by Key Player13.4. Competitive Scenario13.4.1. Merger & Acquisition13.4.2. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership13.4.3. New Product Launch & Enhancement13.4.4. Investment & Funding13.4.5. Award, Recognition, & Expansion

14. Company Usability Profiles14.1. American Lecithin Company14.2. Archer Daniels Midland Company14.3. Avanti Polar Lipids Incorporated14.4. Barentz B.V.14.5. BASF SE14.6. Bunge Limited14.7. Cargill Incorporated14.8. Dowdupont14.9. E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company14.10. GIIAVA14.11. Kewpie Corporation14.12. Lasenor Emul S.L.14.13. Lecico Gmbh14.14. Lecital14.15. Lipoid Gmbh14.16. Louis Dreyfus Company14.17. Ruchi Soya Industries Limited14.18. Sime Darby Unimills14.19. Sojaprotein14.20. Sonic Biochem Extractions14.21. Stern-wywiol Gruppe Gmbh & Co. Kg14.22. Sternchemie Gmbh & Co. Kg14.23. Vav Life Sciences Private Limited14.24. Wilmar International14.25. Yugen Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

15. Appendix

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Supplementing for human health is not a new concept, but when it comes to our four-legged friends, it is too often overlooked. Weve all learned that protein is the most important part of your pets diet, dog or cat, but did you know that fats play a critical role too?

There are two types of fats we need to worry about when it comes to our pets. Omega-6 and omega-3s. Typically your pets diet will have an excess of omega-6 fatty acids and it is our job to balance those out with omega-3s. Thats where supplementing comes in.

We recommend four different ways to get those omega-3 fatty acids into your pets diet:

1. Whole Food Sources

By simply adding omega-3 rich foods into your pets diet, you can help boost those essential fatty acids. Two great options are raw fish and whole eggs.

2. Omega-3 Oil

We suggest Baie Run Canine or Feline Omega-3 Oil. With a balanced DHA and EPA ratio, this is an excellent Canadian product that can help you provide them with essential omega-3 fatty acids. Remember to refrigerate your oil once it is opened and we recommend adding it to your pets meal three times per week.

READ MORE: Victoria pet store owner suggests next time you should skip kibble and cans and consider feeding raw

3. Crickets

Yes, thats right you heard us correctly! Crickets are a wonderful source of fish-free omega-3 fatty acids. A sustainable protein source and prebiotic, you will be looking after your pets gut health and balancing out those omega-6s. We recommend RawPaw or Baie Run ground Cricket Meal Topper. They are nutritious and your pet will go crazy for the flavour boost.

4. Green Lipped Mussel

Rich in vitamins and minerals, green lipped mussel is a great source of fatty acids, specifically DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids, however its important that the product is not defatted.

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You take supplements for your health, but what about your pet? - Oak Bay News

In 2008, journalist Michael Pollan published In Defense of Food, a book with a now familiar message: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. The books central argument is that the processed foods that make up a big chunk of the standard American diet and are ruining our health, and we all should strive to replace these edible foodlike substances, as he calls them, with whole, unprocessed foods.

That message quickly became omnipresent. Pollans well-meaning advice lent more momentum to a growing fanatical clean-eating movement, which popularized the idea that natural is always best: whole foods are inherently pure and health promoting, and processed foods are filled with toxins that disrupt and undermine our well-being. On the surface, it seems to make sensetheres truth to the idea that whole foods are more nutritious than overprocessed ones. But the clean-eating ethos can also oversimplify nutrition and lead to an unwarranted fear of food that isnt in its original form. Think: I dont eat anything with more than five ingredients (which comes from Food Rules, another Pollan book) or I wont buy anything with ingredients that I cant pronounce.

Today the glorification of whats natural (a vague term with no clear regulatory meaning) has seeped out of the nutrition realm and into the broader landscape of health and wellness, and some influencers are using the same playbook to spread fear about the COVID-19 vaccine.

The I dont know whats in it so I wont put it in my body argument has expanded from food and into medical interventions. But natural doesnt always mean good for you, nor does synthetic mean the opposite. What started as a truth-based suggestion to eat more apples and fewer Pop-Tarts has morphed into misguided skepticism of the food industry, biotechnology, and science.

Key to all of this messaging is the concept that the best way to solve our modern health problems is to return to nature. Theres this idea that our bodies are perfect as is and could fight off every single disease if we could just eat right and live in some healthier environment, says Kevin Klatt, a dietitian and nutrition researcher at the Baylor College of Medicine.

But scientific and historical evidence proves this isnt the case. In 2018, the World Health Organization estimated that vaccines save roughly two and a half million lives every year (and that was pre-COVID). The fortification of processed-grain foods like bread and cereal with folic acid has reduced neural-tube defects in newborns by over a third since it became mandatory in 1998. Human life expectancy in the U.S. has increased from 47 years old in 1900 to 78 in 2020, largely due to improved food safety, sanitation, health care, and pharmaceuticals. None of these lifesaving advancements come from nature; theyre all a result of technology and science.

And yes, the same industries that give us vaccines, safe food, and effective cleaning products also do bad things, like implementing huge price hikes on medications, manipulating health and nutrition research, and essentially green-lighting the opioid crisis. There are legitimate reasons to be critical of these industries and to stay up to date on the science of health and nutrition. But that doesnt mean you need to boycott everything they produce.

The problem is that the wellness industry, which is a massive for-profit industry, has leveraged those genuine concerns to use fear to sell products, says Tim Caulfield, research director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta. And now theyre twisting their message to dissuade people from getting vaccinated.

On Instagram, @Vitallymelaniewho describes herself as a medical herbalist and who talks about natural health and natural living, started her account in 2019. At the time, her posts mostly criticized the food industry and promoted clean eating. Now she has over 65,000 followers and her focus has shifted to criticizing the pharmaceutical industry and vaccinations (which she spells va***nations to prevent Instagram from flagging her content). People who refuse pharmaceuticals and work on their health naturally are the healthiest people alive, she wrote in a recent post, citing no evidence or sources. Through the link in her bio youll find links to 12 natural products that she recommends, 11 of which come with discount codes.

Another good example is @Healingcavelady. She claims she is a certified nutritional therapist, although she doesnt say where this certificate comes from. She has amassed over 40,000 Instagram followers by focusing her account and her website on detoxing information, and she sells a seemingly infinite number of supplements meant to eliminate various toxins. In an Instagram highlight titled FEAR!!!!!!!!! she reads biblical scripture and equates the media to the devil and the spirit of fear, asserting that those of us who listen to them worship at the altar of pharma. On her website, she sells aCOVID-19 immunity protocol for Prevention and [if] someone comes down with the Virus. It includes ten supplements and costs $394.26.

This isnt an anomaly. Influencers who speak out against the vaccine are almost always promoting some kind of supplement as an alternative therapymuch like the way they often damn mainstream nutrition science in favor of their own alternative diet theory, which usually comes with a supplement recommendation or two as well. Klatt points out that while vaccines typically drive little profit for pharmaceutical companies, supplements are huge moneymakers for those who produce and market them. And while pharmaceuticals are heavily regulated by the government, supplements are not.

Such influencers promote the do your own research thinking that is a huge part of the clean-eating movementdissecting nutrition labels, refuting dietary guidelines, second-guessing staple foods that have long been considered safeand is now a catchphrase among people who dont agree with masks and vaccines.

The trouble is, performing sound nutritional or medical research is something that researchers, scientists, and other experts spend years learning how to do. My alarm bells go off immediately when someone says, Do your own research, Caulfield says. Its problematic for a whole bunch of reasons. For one, it invites the idea that theres some dominant conspiracy theory creating a narrative that you need to see through. But the real issue, Caulfield says, is that people likely never take all of the evidence into account. In a legitimate evidence-based review, researchers gather every study previously done on a given topic (excluding those that dont meet certain quality or study design standards) to get a full picture of the data. While its impossible to completely eliminate bias, even in a legitimate review, there are checks in place to minimize it. On the other hand, an individual who does their own research is usually seeking out evidence that supports what they already believe. They find one study here, and another study there that supports them, and a YouTuber that supports them, and theyve done their own research and confirmed their preconceived beliefs, Caulfield says.

Its just a gish gallop of bullshit, Klatt says. When you can say a bunch of stuff that sounds science-y to an audience who has no idea about what it means to be evidence based, its just a losing battle for the evidence-based folks.

It has become glaringly obvious over the course of the pandemic that personal beliefs and values can skew the way that we view facts. This isnt new, and the tendency to disregard the evidence isnt unique to any particular worldview. Caulfield points out that while conservatives are far more likely to believe anti-scientific information about the COVID-19 vaccine, its primarily liberals who championed the early iterations of clean eating and ignore what the science says about the safety of GMOs. (Not long ago, liberals were also the loudest vaccine critics.) Were all susceptible to this kind of thinking.

And there are still reasons to be wary of the companies that gave us the COVID-19 vaccine, just as there are reasons to be wary of those that manufacture processed food. Yes, theres some level of uncertainty about the safety of both vaccinations and processed foodthere always will be, because uncertainty is inherent to health and nutrition science. But the blanket distrust of industry and reverence for natural products, pushed forward by clean-eating acolytes and now serving as the crux of the anti-vax movement, isnt helpful.

Instead of blindly believing in whatever interpretation of science best fits with our values, we all need to get better at respecting science itself. Seek out experts who have legitimate credentials and who regularly cite large systematic reviews and meta-analyses that pool huge amounts of evidence, instead of following self-appointed authority figures who take small bits of evidence out of context. And if youre skeptical of what an expert is telling you, go ahead and do some follow-up research by reading through those same systematic reviews yourself. Just dont fall prey to the influencers and conspiracy theorists who exploit the (inevitable) uncertainty of legitimate science in order to sell you an ideology thats not based in any science at all.

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CHICAGO ADM has reached an agreement to acquire Kennesaw, Ga.-based Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, a transaction ADM said will significantly expand its broad portfolio of health and wellness products and solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The microbiome represents one of ADMs six strategic growth platforms, and with global demand for health and wellness products estimated at more than $775 billion, todays investment represents a significant step forward for ADM, said Juan Luciano, chairman and chief executive officer of ADM. Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes is a leader in probiotic, prebiotic and enzyme technology, with global sales and manufacturing in the US and Europe, and is a perfect fit for our growing portfolio of functional ingredients and solutions for health-conscious consumers.

We expect the addition of the Deerland capabilities and portfolio to deliver synergies for our Health & Wellness business and support growth across our Nutrition business unit.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes provides probiotic and dietary supplements using probiotic, prebiotic, and enzyme technology, including 12 branded product lines serving customers in areas including digestive health, immune health, womens health, food intolerance, sports nutrition, cellular repair, and systemic and cardiovascular health.

The companys products and solutions include spore probiotics, which offer enhanced stability for a wider use in food and beverage, pet nutrition and supplement applications. Deerland operates five manufacturing facilities, one fermentation facility, and eight R&D and quality control laboratories globally.

The hand-in-glove fit of Deerlands vast portfolio of branded technologies, clinical studies and world-class dosage form production capabilities combined with ADMs Health and Wellness solutions is strong and unparalleled, allowing us to provide our dietary supplement, food/beverage and companion animal customers with a much broader array of products and capabilities, said Scott Ravech, CEO of Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes. The Deerland team could not be more excited at the opportunity to be a part of the ADM family.

The acquisition of Deerland is ADMs latest in its efforts to build out its health and wellness business. The company also recently has acquired Protexin and Biopolis and has invested to expand probiotics production at its plant in Valencia, Spain.

With the revenue contribution from the addition of Deerland, annualized revenue for Health & Wellness will exceed $500 million, ADM said.

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Seaweed farming in UK waters could help mitigate climate change and at the same time provide a source of food supplements and novel chemicals, scientists have told Sky News.

Several thousand tonnes could be cultivated every year in the cold, clean waters around the coast, particularly in Scotland.

It absorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide to sustain its rapid growth, which can reach several centimetres a day.

Peter Elbourne, of Shore Seaweed, already harvests small amounts from the wild to make food products.

A marine biologist by training, he has begun experimenting with seaweed farming near Oban in western Scotland to meet growing demand.

"It is an extraordinary material that has a myriad of applications but has minimal environmental impact," he said.

He has laid a web of ropes with a total length of just over a kilometre, which are held just below the surface and provide a structure for the plant.

He seeded them last month and by May they will be covered in a lush seaweed carpet two metres tall.

"This year I'd expect the equivalent of perhaps half a tonne of carbon dioxide to be absorbed from the ocean," he said.

"But as we scale, we will extract much more.

"Seaweed grows without any fresh water, it needs no land and it needs no chemical inputs like fertilisers and pesticides.

"Compare that to agriculture on land, which uses fossil fuels. So seaweed has this great potential to displace more carbon-intensive materials."

A growing number of seaweed farmers are setting up in business to meet demand from companies, such as the 'blue-biotech' firm Oceanium.

It is extracting alternative proteins, as well as minerals and other food supplements.

But it is also using seaweed to develop environmentally-friendly bio-plastic for food trays, pots and trays.

And within the next 10 to 20 years seaweed 'bio-refineries' could produce building blocks for industrial chemicals that are currently made from oil.

Charlie Bavington, co-founder of the company, told Sky News: "Seaweed lives in a tough environment - a lot of salt, energy, and sunlight, plus you have warm habitats and cold habitats.

"It has solved a lot of chemical and physical problems to survive, and that creates the diversity of chemistry we can use and develop to solve our problems."

He hopes that in future so much could be extracted from seaweed that just 5% would be left over as waste.

Oceanium currently processes 150 tonnes of seaweed a year but plans to scale up to 200,000 tonnes by 2030.

"Seaweed is the ultimate sustainable material," said Dr Bavington.

"It trumps almost everything else.

"It also provides economic opportunities for coastal communities."

Globally 30 million tonnes of seaweed are cultivated, almost all in Asia. The market is growing by 8% a year.

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has just been given 407,000 by the government to set up a 'seaweed academy' to advise farmers and start-ups.

Prof Michele Stanley, Associate Director for Science, Enterprise and Innovation, said: "I don't think until recently we appreciated the marine environment and the role things like seaweed play.

"There is only so much land you can plant trees on.

"We have to look more broadly if we are going to reach net-zero."

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