Flexitarians are driving the plant-based boom. What kind of ingredients should food manufacturers be including in their products to attract this group of consumers? How many people do you know have some sort of diet restriction? People limit or increase their intake of specific foods for different compelling reasons to…
Bumpy Road Ahead For Artificial Food Colours
Food colours create visual impact and have an influence in perceptions on taste and flavour. Today, natural, nature-identical and artificial food colours are used in various foods and beverages. But with evolving industry and consumer trends, will artificial food colours keep its place amidst the changing landscape? Regulatory Pressure Is…
PeptAIde—The World’s First Nutritional Ingredient Unlocked Through AI To Address Sports-Related Inflammation
In January 2017, BASF and Nuritas discovered the world’s first bioactive ingredient through the use AI technology. To understand more about this pioneering data-driven approach to ingredient innovation, APFI interviews Dr Dietrich Rein, Global Scientific Marketing—Human Nutrition at BASF. Why and how did BASF embark on this breakthrough project leading…
Harnessing The Power Of Carotenoids For Immunity
It’s important to understand how carotenoids like beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene support the immune system for better health, says Dr Ute Obermüller-Jevic, Scientific Marketing Senior Manager, Human Nutrition BASF SE. The Immune System—Our First Line Of Defence Our immune system is our body's protective shield, an important network of…
Discover BASF’s PREBILAC 2’-FL: Mother’s Gift For Digestive Health Across Life Stages
Through collaborations with academia and global thought leaders in HMO research, BASF is committed to drive the scientific basis and unlock new benefits in the field of HMO. By Marianne Heer, Scientific Marketing Manager, Human Nutrition, BASF SE. Digestive problems such as heartburn, bloating, food sensitivities or constipation are familiar…
Young At Heart—Combat Biological Ageing
With more than 150 years of experience in the human nutrition industry, BASF is a trusted partner that offers a comprehensive and complementary portfolio of health ingredients for heart health support and other health concerns. Everyone ages at a different rate. We've all experienced the surprise of meeting someone for…
Give Your Children A Head-Start To Life-Long Health
Build the right nutritional foundation in the first 1000 days of their lives. By Marianne Heer, Scientific Marketing Manager, Human Nutrition of BASF SE. All parents are concerned about their children’s healthy growth and development and want to do all they can to give their child the best start to a…
Riding The Natural Wave Of Ingredient Innovation
BASF shares their view on the growing trend of ‘natural’ in their human nutrition portfolio. By Ms. Goh Lay Kwan, Global Marketing Head for BASF Human Nutrition What are the trends that we’re seeing in Asia Pacific with reference to “naturalness”? Global and regional trends influence the nutrition and…
Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO): Creating Differentiated Offers In Infant Nutrition
Marianne Heer, Scientific Marketing Manager Human Nutrition of BASF SE, discusses the importance of HMOs with molecular structures identical to those occurring in human milk for optimal infant nutrition. There is broad consensus that breast feeding is the best nutrition for newborn infants. Not only does it assure normal…
Personalising Nutrition
Nutrition is getting personal. Consumers are getting increasingly interested in knowing the nutritional benefits of what they eat, the effectiveness of their exercise, and even the efficacy of their supplements. Newtrition®, the human nutrition brand under BASF, takes you through the strategic thinking behind personalised nutrition and how this trend…