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Transparency Helps Build Consumer Trust and Brand Credibility: Innova Market Insights

More than a quarter of global consumers said trust has become more important to them over the past 12 months.

09.24.21

Omniactive Launches Nutritears for Dry Eyes

The multi-ingredient complex is linked to multiple eye health benefits with two weeks of supplementation.

09.21.21

Charlotte’s Web Launches New Hemp CBD Gummies

The new gummy formulations come in three different varieties, with THC-free and immune support options.

09.21.21

Once-Daily Herbal Complex Shown to Offer Weight Management Benefits

Sprunk-Jansens’ Weighlevel One has been linked to improvements in appetite, digestion, and metabolism in two clinical trials.

09.20.21

Ginseng Formula Study Shows Improvements in Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The study on Farlong Pharmaceutical’s NotoGinseng will be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions.

09.20.21

Oat Milk Now the Frontrunner of Plant-Based Alternatives in U.K.

Mintel noted that oat milk surpassed almond milk for the first time in 2020.

09.20.21

Identifying Adulterated Curcumin: Case Study Identifies Best Testing Methods

Compared to high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), adding the carbon-14 method significantly improves synthetic curcumin detection.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.19.21

Natural/Organic | World Markets

Nestlé Supporting Shift to Regenerative Agriculture with $1.3 Billion Investment Over 5 Years

Company will apply technology to lower environmental impact, support and invest in farmers, and pay premiums for raw materials using regenerative practices.

09.17.21

Best Sanitizers Receives Organic Certification

The company’s Alpet D2 Quat-Free Surface Sanitizer is now OMRI listed for organic use as a cleaner or sanitizer.

09.15.21

Andrographis Extract Shown to Offer Immune Support

AP-Bio, which contains seven bioactive compounds, was shown to modulate immune response in healthy individuals.

09.13.21

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

Sabinsa Names Dr. Umar Jan as President of European Operations

Jan, who previously was resident director of Sabinsa Europe GmbH, joined the company as technical sales manager in 2013.

09.09.21

Sustainability Stories: Environmental Issues Connect to Public Health

Consumers demand transparent efforts that minimize environmental impact and foster sustainable futures for people throughout the value chain.

By Mike Montemarano , Associate Editor 09.09.21

Impossible Foods Launches Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets

Seven out of 10 consumers preferred the plant-based alternative to animal-based chicken nuggets in a blind taste test, the company reports.

09.08.21

Daily Avocado Consumption May Help Reduce Visceral Fat Among Women

While the same benefits weren’t seen in men, the ability to target visceral fat through a nutritious addition to daily meals is meaningful to metabolism.

09.08.21

Probiotic Shown to Benefit Infants with Colic

Colic, characterized by excessive crying, was reduced significantly by two bacterial strains in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study.

09.07.21

Beverage Containing Lactic Acid Bacteria and Beta-Carotene Could Help Reduce Flu Incidence, Study in Japan Suggests

Throughout the winter season, supplementing with the supplement candidate reduced flu infection rates by 52% in healthy people under age 40.

09.02.21

Grape Extract Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status

Bionap’s standardized cognitive support formula, Cognigrape, achieved the status through third-party firm Nutrasource.

09.01.21

Tongkat Ali Extract May Attenuate Age-Related Testosterone Declines

The herbal extract, manufactured as LJ100 by HP Ingredients, improved testosterone levels in men between the ages of 50 and 70.

09.01.21

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

Consumer Trends | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Healthcare Trends | Natural/Organic | Skin Health

Beauty Meets Nutrition: Food Ingredients Leap Into Personal Care

Brands that can harness natural, nutritional ingredients with diverse formulation advantages will find a competitive edge in today’s evolving beauty market.

By Simon Corner, Sales & Marketing Director, Kerfoot 09.01.21

Nourishing Skin Health: Science-Driven Applications Inside & Out

Experts insist it’s not enough to ingest supplements; healthy skin needs topical applications, too.

By Tom Branna, Editorial Director 09.01.21

Saffron Extract May Benefit Sleep Quality by Increasing Natural Production of Melatonin

Affron, a saffron extract formulated for adaptogenic benefits, was suggested to elevate the natural production of melatonin in the body.

08.31.21

Omega-3 Research Review Concludes Supplementation May Reduce Risk of Heart Failure

Omega-3 fatty acids, prevalent in fish and other seafood, exert significant effects on cardiac remodeling and fibrosis, the authors of a new review report.

08.30.21

Flavonoids Linked to Improved Blood Pressure Levels with Help From Gut Bacteria

In over 900 participants, flavonoids were linked to potential protective effects on the cardiovascular system with a possible link to their gut microbiomes.

08.30.21

Yemoja Joins MIGAL Institute to Study Microalgae’s Effects on IBD

The four-year research initiative will focus on algae-sourced compounds that could have the potential to reduce inflammation and inflammatory bowel disease.

08.30.21

Curcumin Extract Linked to Benefits for Mice in Alzheimer's Model

Transgenic mice modeled after Alzheimer’s disease saw significant improvements when supplementing with BCM-95.

08.23.21

Modern Meat Partners with Restaurant Distributor Gordon Food Service

The majority of restaurants in the U.S. will now have direct access to the company’s plant-based products.

08.23.21

Grant Supports Research on Pea Protein Development

North Dakota State University researchers will seek to unlock the genetic potential of peas to improve their nutritional value through breeding.

08.23.21

Study Finds Specific Form of Leucine to Have Superior Benefits

Dileucine drove muscle growth parameters 42% more effectively than leucine did, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers found.

08.19.21

Aker BioMarine Introduces Halal-Certified Krill Oil

Superba SC40 will make the company’s krill oil portfolio available to a widened demographic of consumers.

08.18.21

Review Highlights Nitrate Supplement Benefits on Exercise Performance

Evidence gathered from 73 studies points to nitrates as crucial to power output, time to exhaustion, and distance traveled.

08.16.21

Enzymedica Launches Artichoke and Ginger Supplement, Gut Motility

The new product is formulated using key ingredients linked to multiple digestive benefits.

08.16.21

Study Ties Fruit and Veggie Flavonoids to Brain Health

The large-scale analysis found that participants with high intakes of several flavonoids had lower self-reported dementia scores.

08.16.21

Cargill, AeroFarms Partner on Climate-Resilient Cocoa Farming Research

The multi-year collaboration is the first of its kind to use fully-controlled environments to explore novel cocoa production.

08.13.21

Stevia Extract Receives ‘No Questions’ Letter on GRAS Notice

This confirmation expands upon the FDA's previous No Objection Letters for Nascent's Reb A to now include all steviol glycosides extracted from the leaf.

08.13.21

Berberine Linked to Heart Disease Risk Reduction

A 12-week study on this botanical compound, found in several herbs, found significant benefits in 84 men with hyperlipidemia.

08.11.21

Bluebird Botanicals Acquires CBD Brand Precision Botanical

The company has also received investment from Juggernaut Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in the healthcare services industries.

08.10.21

Lycored's Ingestible Skin Care Ingredient Supported by Molecular Study

The study identified the mechanism of action of Lycoderm, a tomato and rosemary extract containing carotenoids and polyphenols.

08.10.21

Turmeric Extract Linked to Joint Health Benefits Post-Exercise

Nutriventia’s TurmXTRA 60N was associated with relief from knee pain after workouts at a dose of 250 mg.

08.04.21

French Maritime Pine Bark Extract Linked to Reduction of Recurrent UTI

Pycnogenol outperformed in reducing infection occurrence and decreasing symptoms compared to cranberry extract, a well-known anti-UTI ingredient.

08.04.21

Beta-Alanine Supplementation Improved Performance of Elite Cyclists

A one-week, high-dose beta-alanine loading phase improved mean power, distance travelled, and total work in the athletes’ performances.

08.03.21

Sesame Oil Cake Extract Improved Memory Among Subjects with Mild Cognitive Impairment

The supplement, rich in phenolic lignans, improved scores in verbal memory while reducing levels of Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers.

08.03.21

Green Tea Extract May Help Attenuate Nerve Damage Associated with Diabetes

The longer the study went on, the more responsive patients became to this polyphenol-rich compound in assessments of pain and nerve dysfunction.

07.29.21

Glucosamine Demonstrates Possible Gut Health Benefits

A double-blind study concluded that glucosamine supplementation led to reductions in stomach bloating and other digestive issues.

07.28.21

FrieslandCampina’s Biotis Sleepwell Ingredient Linked to Better Night’s Sleep

The complex of prebiotic fiber, amino acids, and vitamins and minerals was linked to sleep quality and reduced morning cortisol levels.

07.28.21

Ashwagandha Ingredient Shown to Improve Sleep and Quality of Life

Ashwadaat, an Ashwagandha-based botanical ingredient, reduced cortisol levels to normal range within 30 days.

07.28.21

Astragalus Extract Attenuates Exercise-Induced Immunosuppression, Study Finds

The botanical ingredient modulated immune system responses to maximal physical exertion in a double-blind study.

07.27.21

Ingredients By Nature Acquires Sytrinol Brand

Sytrinol specializes in a citrus-palm fruit extract blend, containing high amounts of polymethoxylated flavones to target unhealthy cholesterol levels.

07.26.21