Concentrated Active Ingredients and Flavors

Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep

Tapping Functional Beverages to Meet Modern Wellness Needs

The category continues to offer new opportunities as health demands evolve, but competition and supply issues present ongoing challenges.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 06.02.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | World Markets

Leaven Essential to Launch Branded Botanical Extracts to Global Markets

The company believes in Ayurveda and is focused on formulating efficacious, science-backed ingredients through research and clinical validation.

05.16.22

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | World Markets

Manipal Natural Receives Research Grant for Turmeric Product

The Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Spices Board awarded the company a grant to develop a supplement ingredient from spent turmeric oleoresin.

04.18.22

Antioxidants | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Supplier Insights

Blue California: Delivering Sustainable, Evidence-Based Solutions for a Healthy Mind and Body

Company’s expanded portfolio includes ingredients produced via fermentation and enzymatic conversion to target key areas of health.

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

Testing Protocols & Supply Management

NeXtraction researcher details the importance of good testing protocols and supply management when developing CBD products.

By Eric Elgar, VP of Quality Operations, NeXtraction 04.07.22

Cargill Launches EverSweet + ClearFlo Stevia Platform

The platform will combine the company’s leading sweetener with other natural flavors.

03.14.22

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Research | Sports Nutrition

Next-Gen Sports Nutrition: Performance and Personalization

Formulators are building up the latest iteration of products to include a range of benefits with sophisticated, science-based ingredients.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.02.22

Breaking News | Mergers & Acquisitions | Supplier News

Suan Farma Acquiring Majority Share of Botanical Extract Company Monteloeder

Deal advances Suan Farma’s presence in weight management, cardiovascular health, nutricosmetics, and relaxation and sleep enhancement.

02.22.22

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | Testing

Orgain Confirms Non-GMO Claims for Collagen Powders with Nutrasource IGEN Certification

Testing found no detectable amounts of genetically engineered GMO proteins and genes.

02.18.22

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Products

Charlotte's Web Plans to Debut CBD Beverages Later this Year

Sparkling beverages will blend company’s full spectrum hemp extracts with other functional botanicals and natural flavors.

02.15.22

Two Cannabis Compounds Inhibit COVID-19 Infection in In Vitro Study

CBDA and CBGA bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, according to a team of Oregon State University researchers.

01.13.22

RDNs Predict Diet Trends for 2022 and Beyond in 'What’s Trending in Nutrition' Survey

The study, conducted by Pollock Communications and Today’s Dietitian, relied on input from 1,173 Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

01.06.22

Florida Food Products Acquires Comax Flavors

The acquisition will bring Comax into FFP’s infrastructure of competencies in tea, botanical, coffee, and vegetable extraction.

12.01.21

Green Coffee/Curcumin Extract Complex Shown to Offer Muscle Recovery in Animal Study

Using models of muscle damage, the authors noted that key biomarkers of recovery were present after a 17-day period.

11.16.21

Plant-Based Pet Health Ingredient Targets Weight Management

Layn Natural Ingredients' TruGro, a complex of polyphenol-rich green tea extracts and compounds naturally occurring in green tea leaves, is NASC-certified.

11.08.21

Nexira Acquires Swiss Producer of Natural Food Ingredients Unipektin

Independent, family-owned company strengthens its position as a global supplier of functional and nutritional ingredients.

11.02.21

Survey Breaks Down Consumers’ Perceptions of Processed Foods

The new research by IFIC shows that U.S. consumers are fairly ambivalent when it comes to processing.

10.25.21

Nexira Debuts HEPURE for Hepatoprotective and Detoxifying Effects

Company showcasing synergistic formulation of baobab and acacia, Cognivia plant-based nootropic, and NutriBeauty range of botanical extracts.

10.25.21

Layn Launching Standardized Sophora Japonica Extract to Target Inflammation, Oxidative Stress

An in vitro study showed SophorOx significantly inhibited six pro-inflammatory and reactive molecules linked to oxidative stress.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.13.21

Beauty Ingredient Formulation Directory Fall 2021

This listing of active ingredients for topical and ingestible beauty products offers a starting place for new product development.

Compiled By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.01.21

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

Scientists Present Modified Method for Testing Pesticide Residue in Botanicals

NOW’s analytical pesticide team developed the method and presented the research at the North American Chemical Residue Workshop.

08.30.21

Voss Water Launches Voss+ Line of Enhanced Waters

The new line of beverages are infused with natural flavors and nutraceutical ingredients.

06.28.21

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News

Layn Secures Supply Chain, Drives Innovation with $148 Million Investment

Next generation manufacturing facility expected to be completed in three years.

06.22.21

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News

‘Clean’ Food Ingredients Attract Consumers, Motivated by Health Goals

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of U.S. adults said the ingredients in a food or beverage have at least a moderate influence on what they buy.

06.18.21

Saffron Extract May Help Menopause Symptoms

Pharmactive’s Affron appeared to attenuate the psychological symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep disturbances.

06.15.21

Manipal Natural to Launch Nutraceutical/Herbal Extract Manufacturing Facility in Bangalore Rural

The 100,000 square foot facility will have the capacity to process 30 metric tons of herbs per day.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.21

Equipment Manufacturers Collaborate to Set International Standard for Botanical Extracts

The two manufacturers have paired their systems in order to create a singular platform flexible to regulations and products in natural extracts industries.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.07.21

Botanical Complex Zeropollution Evidenced to Benefit Skin Health Against Effects of Pollution

The combination of four botanical extracts had potent effects on oxidative stress and skin aging, according to a newly-published study.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.04.21

Consumer Trends | Healthcare Trends | Pet Nutraceuticals

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Pet Foods, Treats & Supplements

The pet health market has reached an all-time high as new trends and opportunities continue emerging.

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 05.03.21

Ancient Nutrition Seeks to Set Regenerative Agriculture Paradigm with R.A.N.C.H. Project

The regenerative agriculture project will aim to sequester carbon into the soil, improve water quality, and host 1 million superfood-bearing trees.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.26.21

Focus, Endurance, Resilience: The Esports Community is Seeking Out Supplements

The physical and cognitive toll that video games have on their most serious players calls for a diverse lineup of nutraceutical solutions.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.24.21

Nexira Launches NutriBeauty, a Line of Nutricosmetic Ingredients

Nutrients offer a wide range of cosmetic benefits that can’t be achieved through topicals.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.09.21

Indena Becomes First Company in Italy Authorized to Produce CBD

The company will produce pharmaceutical-grade CBD for the international market, using an Italian biomass.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.01.21

Botanical Company Indena Celebrates its Centennial

The Italian company founded in Milan marks the milestone with a number of new initiatives surrounding research, products, and sustainability.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.03.21

Layn Acquires Green Tea Extract Company Wagott

The full acquisition of China’s largest exporter of tea and resveratrol extracts was finalized in October.

12.02.20

Artemis Launches New BerryDefense Immune Blend Ingredient

The new blend, from the makers of the Berryceuticals line of products, is also formulated to target heart and eye health.

11.18.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Quality & Safety

Preserving Quality in Immune Health Products: Weathering a Storm of Demand

With unprecedented spikes and limited stocks, the most sought-after herbs are facing sustainability and quality challenges.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.01.20

Nature Made Launches ImmuneMax Fizzy Drink Mix

Powdered drink mix delivers 2,000 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg of vitamin D, and 20 mg of zinc per stick pack.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 10.01.20

Alkemist Labs Warns Industry about Doctored Lab Reports

The company is sounding the alarm after allegedly encountering multiple doctored versions of lab reports by product marketers and ingredients suppliers.

05.13.20

Ancient Nutrition Launches Line of Soil-Based Probiotics

The company's formulas include a trifecta of prebiotics, probiotic bacteria, and post-biotics, containing ingredients that are found naturally in soil.

05.11.20

Nestlé Launches nesQino, a Line of Customizable Nutritional Drinks

Users can make 21 customizable beverages using a combination of superfood and base sachets.

04.27.20

Cognitive Function | Herbs & Botanicals

An Interview with Joyce Cascella of Diana Food

As the consumer health category manager, Ms. Cascella supports Diana Food’s marketing initiatives in health and nutrition.

By Sheldon Baker 10.01.18

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | Nutrition Bars & Snacks

ReGrained Closes $2.5M Strategic Financing Round Led by Griffith Foods

The investment will help the company scale its proprietary processing technology and commercialize its ingredient business.

09.26.18

Innovative Probiotic Launches

Probiotic supplements and fortified foods/beverages have colonized mainstream households.

09.26.18

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Mergers & Acquisitions

Givaudan Completes Acquisition & Delisting of Naturex

Company strengthens capabilities in natural solutions to meet demand for clean label, organic products.

09.20.18

CAIF Continues Growth with Expanded Offerings

Company offers new and innovative raw materials for the food, beverage and supplement industries.

07.19.18

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Mergers & Acquisitions | Probiotics & Prebiotics

ADM to Acquire U.K.-Based Probiotics International Limited

£185 million-deal expands company’s health and wellness capabilities.

07.10.18

Consumer Trends | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Natural/Organic

Flavors & Colors: Opportunities for Clean Labels

More companies are starting from scratch with natural sources of colors and flavors.

By Amanda Baltazar, Contributing Writer 07.02.18

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Naturally Clean

Demand for foods that are free from artificial additives reached an all-time high last year.

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 07.02.18

New Study Shows Herbagut Supports Gut Health

New study backs efficacy of Herbagut, a polybotanical extract for gut health and overall well-being.

05.10.18

Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News

NY State Attorney General Targets Popular Herbal Supplements

DNA testing of products from retailers allegedly failed to find ingredients listed on labels, setting off industry firestorm.

03.02.15

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