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GNC Survey: Consumer Confusion About Multivitamin Use is Widespread

The company declared Sept. 21 as National Multivitamin Day, in which it will educate consumers and highlight the role of multivitamins in health.

09.11.24

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | People News

Christopher Daubert Takes Over as IFT President

Daubert is the vice chancellor and dean of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.

09.03.24

Contract Manufacturing Trends: How are Cost and Supply Pressures Impacting Innovation?

Brands and their manufacturing partners are challenged to deliver greater value to customers despite narrow margins.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 03.01.24

Boosting Immune Health by Protecting Against Toxins with Glucarate

It's time to approach immune health differently by developing supplements that can fortify our bodies against the harmful effects of daily toxins...

Consumer Trends | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements

Next-Gen Gummies: Addressing Manufacturing Challenges to Deliver Best-in-Class Formulations

As gummies continue to dominate the supplements market, new solutions to common manufacturing challenges continue to roll out.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.22.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Fatty Acids | Research | Research News

Ahiflower Replaces Key Tissue DHA in Mice Comparably to Marine DHA

While Ahiflower oil contains no DHA, the omega-3s found within it readily converted to DHA at substantial levels in mice.

12.01.23

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | World Markets

IFT, Seeding the Future Foundation Announce Grants and Awards

The Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge awards focus on high-impact innovations advancing food systems.

11.28.23

Vitux Opens Production Facility in Canada for Smart Chews

Concordix Smart Chews are experiencing an uptick in demand for a diverse list of dietary supplement formulas.

08.15.23

Contract Manufacturing | Functional Foods & Beverages | World Markets

Upcycling Presents Benefits for Business and the Environment

The business potential and environmental impact of salvaging lost or wasted food products demands a fresh look.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.04.23

Melodea Launches Barrier Product for Recyclable Food Packaging

The water-based, plant-sourced coating can line films, pouches, bags, lidding, and blister packs.

07.12.23

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Regulations | Vitamins

Why Aren't Dietary Supplements Included in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Advocates argue that making supplements more affordable for those most in need can help address a range of health challenges.

By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 06.19.23

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Packaging | Quality & Safety | Supplier Insights

Blister Packs Improve Gummy Supplement Manufacturing and Product Performance

Along with security, compliance, shelf life and product integrity, blister packaging may also simplify gummy processing methods.

Dietary Supplements | Packaging | Regulations | World Markets

Addressing the Plastic-Packaging Problem: Getting to Zero-Waste with Zero Compromise

As brands commit to sustainability benchmarks, demand for more plastic alternatives is building.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.01.23

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Packaging

Jones Healthcare Group Primed to Help Nutraceutical Brands Comply with New Packaging Rules

The company has invested in a new label press to increase capacity for labels that meet Canada’s new content requirements.

03.22.23

Antioxidants | Dietary Supplements | Eye Health | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals

All Eyes on Vision Health

Nutrition solutions are targeting unique challenges to eye health from the blue light of ubiquitous screens.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.20.23

Consumer Trends | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements

Manufacturing Gummies: Opportunities for Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals

Fueled by consumer preference, process innovations are opening up new possibilities in dose delivery.

By Michael Stott, Partner, Mathys & Squire LLP 12.12.22

Blister Packaging: Protection, Product Integrity, and Patient Adherence

The leading blister machine manufacturer Pharmaworks offers innovation, flexibility, and dependability with all its blister packaging solutions.

Cancer Risk | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research

Resistant Starch Associated with 60% Reduction in Upper GI Cancer Among Lynch Syndrome Patients

Individuals with Lynch Syndrome have significantly increased risk of developing many types of cancer.

11.14.22

Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Flavors & Colors | Products

Nutrameltz Launches Delivery Technology in North America

The new melts allow for bioactives to be absorbed in the mouth.

11.07.22

Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research

People with Low-Fiber Diets Benefit the Most from Fiber Supplements, Study Finds

Three different types of fiber all resulted in butyrate production in a group of 28 participants that was based on baseline fiber intake.

08.09.22

Vitux AS Joins SFI Health to Develop Equazen Pro Smart Chews Supplements

The ingredient, formulated for cognitive support in ADHD, will be the first mass-market product to feature the Smart Chews Delivery System.

06.06.22

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition

‘You Are What You Eat’ (Chapter 2): Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics

Personalized approaches to nutrition intervention can benefit public health by pre-empting chronic and metabolic disease.

By Greg Stephens, Windrose Partners, and Sheila Campbell, PhD, RD 06.02.22

Probiotic Combination Evidenced to Have Colic, GI Health Benefits in Infants

The study examined in silico, in vitro, and in vivo results in 34 infants.

04.19.22

Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements

Nutraceutical Manufacturing Challenges and Certification Standards

Quality and product validation remain central to supplement industry despite series of challenges.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.02.22

Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Healthy Aging | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research

The Future of Microbiome Research and Precision Nutrition

Prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and more will offer emerging pathways to benefit public health.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.26.22

Green Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Cognitive Health Outcomes

The closer patients adhered to a high-polyphenol diet mostly containing plants, the more optimal their brain measurements were, researchers concluded.

01.17.22

S2G Ventures Discusses 10 Trends in Food and Agriculture Technology

These technological innovations in the global transition of food systems will make a strong impact this year, the investment firm reports.

01.10.22

IFIC Predicts Food Trends for 2022

The food industry educational nonprofit covers the latest developments in consumers’ viewpoints on wellness, nostalgia, and innovation.

01.10.22

Prenatal Choline Supplementation Could Impact Child’s Sustained Attention

At the age of 7 years, children of mothers who consumed higher amounts of choline had improved performances in cognitive tests.

01.06.22

Novel ‘Smart Chew’ Delivery Format Features Sugar-Free, Jelly-Like Matrix

Amway was among the first nutrition companies to test out ConCordix from Vitux AS in a kids’ DHA formula.

12.14.21

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Claims Spell Success in Today’s Nutritional Products Market

Products require meaningful claims supported by strong clinical substantiation and unquestionable safety.

By Gregory Stephens, Windrose Partners 11.11.21

Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends

Eight Consumer Trends Represent Growth Space for Nutrition Brands According to ADM

ADM identifies key trends fueling current and future growth that could help shape innovation.

10.19.21

Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Natural/Organic | Regulations | Regulatory News

Legal Experts Discuss Regulatory Outlook for Nutraceuticals

At Natural Products Expo East, partners from Venable LLP discussed a grab-bag of legal and regulatory topics currently on the radar.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.05.21

FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Lallemand Partner for Gut Health Concepts

The two prebiotic and probiotic companies will join forces to formulate based on positive interaction between their ingredients.

09.30.21

Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Supplier News

Curcumin Formulation Study Confirms Enhanced Bioavailability

Curcugen curcumin extract offered 39-fold enhanced bioavailability capabilities over conventional curcuminoids 95%.

07.23.21

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News

Health Wright Products Aims for 3 Billion Capsules, $150 Million

Supplement manufacturer makes ‘Million Dollar Promise’ to employees as part of Project 150.

07.20.21

Survey Breaks Down Americans’ Health Downturns Over Course of Past Year

A new survey commissioned by Benefiber revealed American’s feelings about rebalancing their post-pandemic health routines.

06.10.21

Clinical Review Examines Studies on Multi-Strain Probiotic Formula Probiokid

A total of 28 clinical studies show evidence of digestive and immune support, anemia treatment support, and more.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

NHANES Data Study: Young Children Have Inadequate Intakes of Calcium, DHA, Vitamin D, Iron

Inadequacies in children between the ages of 1-6 could impact physical, social, cognitive growth during important developmental years.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging

An Interview with Erika Lepczyk, CEO & Co-Founder, Memore

Memore is a direct-to-consumer brand dedicated to raising awareness of preventive measures people can take to sustain long-term cognitive health.

By Sheldon Baker 06.02.21

Cocoa Flavanols Evidenced to Improve Lower Limb Vascular Function In Older Adults

This improvement, in conjunction with previous benefits seen in upper body muscle, suggest that flavanols have potent activity relevant to sarcopenia.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.17.21

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Pet Nutraceuticals

Pet Nutrition: In the From-Home Era, Consumers Tune into Health Needs of Four-Legged Friends

With trends in pet supplements corresponding with popular human health concerns, the outlook for specialty products is promising.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.03.21

Solutions for automation in desiccant feeding

CILICANT DESICCANT FEEDER - CDM 250

Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies

Oral Solids: Market & Technology Trends

Oral solids remain the preferred route of drug delivery due to their cost-effectiveness, ease of manufacturing, and patient-friendly dose form options.

By Tim Wright, Editor, Contract Pharma 03.03.21

Kate Farms Announces User Survey with Positive Findings on Formulas

The plant-based formulas were noted for improved tolerance, weight gain, and adherence in pediatric users.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.02.21

Mintel Offers Global Food and Drinks Trends for 2021

The company’s market analysis narrowed down three key trends that will define foodservice this year.

01.12.21

Probiotic DE111 Evidenced to Support Cardiovascular Health

A clinical trial found that Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes’ new proprietary strain can protect endothelial function and benefit cholesterol levels.

11.10.20

Clinical Trial Supports Methodology to Assess Added Sugars Intake

The trial represented the first evaluation of this biomarker in a controlled feeding study.

10.15.20

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Healthcare Trends | Research

Metabolic Health: It’s All About Insulin

Products for metabolic and glycemic health will constitute a huge market segment for decades to come.

By Rhonda Witwer, Executive Director of www.ResistantStarchResearch.com., and Amy Gilliland, Business Development Manager and Food Scientist 10.01.20

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Pet Nutraceuticals

CBD Dog Health and Fire Flake Farm: Holistic Healing for Furry Friends

Angela Ardolino is a certified cannabis specialist and holistic pet expert who has been caring for animals for over 20 years.

By Sheldon Baker 10.01.20

CRN and BBB Conclude Advertisement Monitoring Program

Both the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the BBB’s National Advertising Division are optimistic about the industry’s ongoing self-regulatory efforts.

05.14.20