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Kensing Acquires Vitae Naturals

The acquisition will strengthen the supplier’s European footprint with a complementary portfolio.

06.28.22

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Infant & Children's Health | Supplier News | World Markets

ProTab Labs to Prioritize Infant Formula Production

The company is capable of customization, fast turnaround time, and in-house analytical lab services for quality control.

06.16.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News

Kemin Launches Luxiva Hemp CBD Distillates

The ingredient supplier expanded its hemp portfolio with a line of organic distillates at varying potencies.

06.15.22

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Natural/Organic

Sempera Organics Launches, Introducing Standardized, Organic-Certified Mushroom Ingredients

The supplier has a vertically-integrated lab farm, ensuring transparency and reliability, the company said.

06.08.22

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

Consumer Trends | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners

New and Evolving Formulation Options Must Be Mindful of Blood Sugar Maintenance

Allulose, stevia, monk fruit, and more help brands reduce sugar while supplements offer consumers additional solutions.

By Danielle Rose, Contributing Writer 06.02.22

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | World Markets

Cargill to Double Production of Tapioca Syrup

Sourced from the cassava plant, tapioca syrup is used in a wide range of food products.

05.10.22

Antioxidants | Herbs & Botanicals | Research

James Roza of Layn Natural Ingredients: Driving the Science and Botanical Innovation

The chief scientific officer for Layn Natural Ingredients has over 30 years of experience in the natural products and nutraceutical industry.

By Sheldon Baker, CEO of Baker Dillon Group 05.03.22

FoodChain ID Acquires Promag

The safety, quality, and sustainability tech company acquired the certification company which serves the Benelux region.

04.22.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Supplier News

ADM Invests $300 Million to Expand Soy Protein Production

A new Protein Innovation Center is also in development in Decatur, IL, power innovation and speed to market.

04.14.22

Dietary Supplements | Regulations

Diana Morgan, Founder of What’s Up With Supps, Leads with Passion and Purpose

New VP of Global Regulatory at Nutrabolt has built a must-attend series of networking events.

By Sheldon Baker 04.14.22

Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Herbs & Botanicals | Pet Nutraceuticals | Products

New CBD Products Range from Sleep Sprays to Pet Salves

Martha Stewart expands her CBD portfolio.

By Melissa Meisel, Senior Editor, Happi 04.07.22

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Regulations | World Markets

Health Canada Authorizes Health Claims for AP-Bio/KalmCold

The standardized Andrographis panniculata extract can be marketed for upper respiratory tract infection relief.

03.29.22

Mushroom-Derived Vitamin D Source Receives Regulatory Approval in Brazil

Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D delivers 1,000 micrograms (40,000 IU) of vitamin D per gram of ingredient.

02.18.22

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

Gummy Formulas Continue to Win Supplement Market Share

Condition-specific products that deliver taste, nutrition, and convenience offer added value.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.26.22

Botanical Formula Significantly Effects Knee Pain in Five Days, Study Finds

Supplementing with NXT USA’s TamaFlex resulted in short-term improvement in self-reported pain scores and inflammatory markers at both high and low doses.

01.25.22

Hain Celestial Agrees to Acquire ParmCrisps and Thinsters Brands

The two-brand package generated $108 million in sales YOY ending September 2021.

12.14.21

Better Juice Reaches First Commercial Deal for Sugar-Reduction Technology in U.S.

A major U.S. fruit juice manufacturer signed a deal for an installment of the technology, following a European patent and self-affirmed GRAS status.

12.14.21

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

Gaia Herbs Launches Line of Botanical Gummies Targeting Relaxation

The three varieties include Ashwagandha Gummies, Sleep Gummies, and Relax Gummies.

12.10.21

Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Packaging | Products | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids

Nutiva Launches Purpose-Driven Rebrand with New Logo and Packaging

Anne Thompson, chief marketing officer, discussed what branding with purpose means in the food industry today.

12.06.21

Take Caution: Top Nutraceutical Trends to Reassess in 2022

Misconceptions about the power of individual market segments, motivators, and influencers are putting companies on a precarious path in some cases.

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 12.03.21

Noochy Crisp Receives Best Tasting Functional Food Award at Vitafoods Europe

Gnosis by Lesaffre’s crispy extruded nutritional yeast snack is the first to come in the form of a small crisp.

11.30.21

Golden Tomato Extract May Improve to Skin Collagen, Ceramide-Boosting Activity

Lycored’s Lumenato was evidenced in a clinical study to boost collagen production, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and improve skin appearance.

11.23.21

Astaxanthin Complex May Help Reduce Self-Reported Pain After Exercise

In an in-house survey of 160 people who exercise, those who supplemented with AstaPure Max saw substantial post-exercise pain reductions.

11.22.21

Collactive Collagen Complex Receives Non-GMO Verification

PLT Health Solutions’ marine-based collagen and elastin peptides complex received the clean-label credential from the Non-GMO Project.

11.17.21

Heart Health Dietary Supplement Market Influences & Opportunities

While product sales have grown modestly, the consumer need for cardiovascular support solutions continues to expand.

By Danielle Rose, Contributing Writer 11.11.21

Roquette Debuts Lycagel Softgel Premix

The pea starch-based technology is formulated for both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

11.09.21

AlgiSys Raising $45 Million to Address Demand for Microalgae-Based EPA

The biotech company has focused on economic and sustainable production of fish-free omega-3 fatty acids suitable for a wide range of products.

11.08.21

Condition-Specific Collagen Products from Great Lakes Wellness Debut

The peptides, of various types, are positioned for joint health, beauty, digestion, and more.

11.08.21

Ashland Launches Soy-Free GPM Nutrients Along with Specialty Ingredients

Extended-release technologies and new coating, excipient options offer new opportunities.

11.03.21

Taiyo Partners with NutriScience to Supply ElderMune Elderberry

The combination of elderberry plus Sunfiber is positioned to meet demand for immune health and digestive health.

10.25.21

Merit Functional Foods Unveiling New Plant-Based Product Concepts

Company’s portfolio is produced using Canadian-grown, non-GMO pea and canola protein ingredients.

10.22.21

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News

Layn Natural Ingredients Adds to Line of Organic Tea Extracts

New ingredients respond to increasing demand for healthy, clean label, functional ingredients.

10.20.21

Nutrasource Joins NASC as Preferred Supplier

The National Animal Supplement Council’s program supports quality across supply chains.

10.15.21

Asiros Nordic Launches Prebiotic BerryShield Juice Powders

The new juice powders replace maltodextrin with the prebiotic ingredient Sunfiber as an anti-caking agent.

10.15.21

Natural and Organic at Expo East: Valuing Sustainability, Representation and Climate Action

At Natural Products Expo East, experts discussed industry growth and incorporating social values into businesses and brands.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.30.21

Chobani Launches Charitable Peanut Butter Flavored Spreads

Sales profits from the newly-launched nutritional spreads will go to childhood hunger and malnutrition non-profit Edesia Nutrition.

09.21.21

Bio-K Plus Introduces Drinkable Probiotic Supplements

The Extra line of functional supplements feature the added branded ingredients Wellmune, Cereboost, and Cyracos.

09.13.21

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

Probiotic/Yeast Fermentate Formula Evidenced to Support Immune Function

The properties of a novel yeast fermentate ingredient were discovered in workers at a yeast fermentation plant.

09.02.20

Happy Pets, Happy Consumers: Developing On-Trend Pet Nutrition Products

The role pets play in U.S. households has been redefined, and more people are buying products designed to support a long and healthy life for their furry pals.

By Kevin Owen, PhD, Global Business Development, Companion Animals Lonza Consumer Health & Nutrition 09.09.19