Microbiota, HRB strains and emerging markets spotlighted for infant nutrition

Infant nutrition experts have spotlighted an insatiable interest in products that enhance microbiota health and human-residential bifidobacteria (HRB) strains. Getting the right amount of high-quality nutrients is key. NutritionInsight sits down with Morinaga Milk, Chr. Hansen, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Proactive Health, DSM and AFI to get to the pulse of science driving innovation in the space.

MESSAGE FROM DSM 
DSM: Your end-to-end partner in infant nutrition solutions

At DSM, we believe in offering science backed solutions to help babies around the world to lead a brighter life. Through a complete portfolio of nutritional ingredients, we make it possible for our customers to develop efficacious and safe solutions that support the optimal development within the first 1000 days of life.

Opportunities in snacks and plant-based foods for babies and toddlers

Product launches in the baby & toddler category have a +5% growth globally from 2018 to 2022 (CAGR). Baby formula and milk was the leading subcategory, but baby snacks show opportunity for innovations. Nearly half of the launches for babies & toddlers had an organic claim, while plant-based claims grew by 62% annually from 2018 to 2022.

Harnessing precision fermentation: Helaina boosts immunity with breast milk protein

Biotech company Helaina is expanding to functional foods with the commercialization of its bioactive protein Lactoferrin. The company aims to meet consumer demand for immune support in addition to its infant formula based on the protein found in breast milk. We sit down with the company’s CEO to discuss its plans for its immune-boosting protein.

How HMOs can support the immune system – new clinical and preclinical insights

Join this webinar to dive into the scientific field of HMOs and its latest insights. Stina Rikke Jensen, head of Applied HMOs at Chr. Hansen, focuses on the signature function of HMOs and presents new scientific data. Combined with the new data, Jensen provides an overview of the current evidence on HMOs and discusses how to further substantiate the promising potential of HMOs for food applications.

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