Botanicals

Disruptive tech: The AI, genetic and bioactive research guiding supplement development

23-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Technologies presented at this year’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit tackled a range of personalized nutrition needs, addressing everything from hydration to bioactives. Researchers spoke during the talk: ‘Disruptive Tech—From Nutrigenomics to AI...

Huel modernizes mission with botanical Daily Greens supplement

22-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Huel has "bent its mission statement" to launch Daily Greens, its first powdered supplement, which aims to fill nutritional gaps identified in competing products on the market.

Uriach on delivering award-winning botanical solutions for global populations

22-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

NutraIngredients Award Winner Uriach shared how it is addressing consumer needs from sleep aids to cholesterol management, prioritizing holistic, natural and sustainable health based on improved habits and prevention.

Combatting stress: Efficacy and safety of Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha reviewed

22-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

A review of preclinical studies and human trials concluded that Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha are both safe and effective in combating stress, but with differing mechanisms of action, their use in product formulation should be carefully considered based...

FDA updates supplements ingredient directory to reflect stakeholder feedback

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has renamed its Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory and added classification categories following “some constructive stakeholder feedback”.

Expo West 2024: Our picks of the best supplements-specific education

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The industry's annual pilgrimage to Anaheim is only a couple of weeks away, so we looked at the education session to pick out the key supplements-related sessions that we’ll be adding to our agendas.

Staying stronger longer: PLT presents muscle health ingredient for mobility and vitality

20-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has launched a new brand derived from its botanical blend of Mangifera Indica tree bark and Sphaeranthus Indicus flower to help aging adults maintain muscle health and physical function.

Do you have what it takes to win a NutraIngredients-USA Award?

20-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Entries are open for the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with four categories dedicated to the best and most innovative products.

Crataegus extract shows promise for weight management

19-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

A recent study has found that supplementation with a mixture of Crataegus pinnatifida leaves and Citrus unshiu peels, resulted in significant improvements to body weight and fat percentage in overweight adults.

Nutrabolt chief legal officer on state-led restrictions: ‘We need to work together’

16-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Attempts to restrict access to certain dietary supplement categories at the state-level could potentially pose the most significant threat to the industry since the passage of DSHEA, and the industry needs to unify in response, says Nutrabolt’s chief...

Plant extracts may help reduce hot flashes during menopause

15-Feb-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A systematic review published in Phytotherapy Research reported benefits for soy, red clover and other plant-based extracts for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.

Nammex more than doubles turkey tail mushroom cultivation

07-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Mushroom extract supplier Nammex has expanded its cultivation of turkey tail mushrooms in response to an exponential growth in demand.

Study: Turmeric extract improves blood sugar levels in overweight individuals

07-Feb-2024 By Priyom Bose

Curcuma longa extract (CLE), commonly known as turmeric, may effectively reduce inflammation and support glucose metabolism in overweight individuals, according to recent findings published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.

NutraIngredients-USA awards highlight success of past winners

06-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

The companies who win the NutraIngredients-USA awards each year focus on innovation, long-term market success and novel research.

Rockstar Energy hops on functional mushroom trend with Focus launch

01-Feb-2024 By Ryan Daily

PespiCo’s flagship energy drink – Rockstar Energy – is out with a new functional mushroom-infused beverage line called Focus, designed to provide an energy and mental boost, Danielle Barbaro, VP of PepsiCo North America Beverages R&D, told FoodNavigator-USA.

Licorice limit questioned following low dose blood pressure increases

01-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

Swedish researchers suggest the safe limit for licorice might need to be reconsidered after discovering a significant impact on blood pressure in healthy adults.

Ayana Bio partners with Wooree Green Science for plant cell-derived saffron

29-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has signed a seven-figure joint development agreement with South Korea’s Wooree Green Science to develop plant cell-derived saffron and other important bioactive ingredients.

Alkemist Labs expands testing capabilities, protects COAs with HealthLOQ

29-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

“We finally launched the full suite,” said Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, after the company announced an expansion to its testing capabilities that now includes microbiological and residual solvents testing.

And the supporting role in the weight management category goes to supplements

26-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

The weight loss market is evolving, spurred by consumer consumption of rapid slim down fads but also the growing understanding that supplementing active lifestyles may be a more sustainable approach to keeping off the pounds.

SANS 2024: Join Ghost, GNC, NutraBolt, Coca-Cola, MuscleTech, Glaxon and more in San Diego

25-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

With just under three weeks to go, there’s still time to join the leading conference for the U.S. sports and active nutrition sector featuring a raft of the category’s leading brands and subject matter experts.

The 'promising' role of saffron in stress resilience

25-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

New research conducted in partnership with botanical product manufacturer Pharmactive reveals that its standardized saffron extract Affron was able to normalise HPA axis dysregulation following chronic mild stress stimulation in a rat model.

Raw bee pollen may not have gastrointestinal benefits: Study

23-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Unprocessed bee pollen may not offer gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory or antioxidant effects when used as a supplement, according to Polish researchers.

Start-up Spotlight

Q&A: Man Brands enters market with Man Honey for man stamina

22-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Man Brands says that its new honey-based supplement is catching fire with the modern, health-conscious man and particularly among hardcore fitness enthusiasts.

Timeline raises CHF 56M from L’Oréal and Nestlé in Series D financing

19-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Swiss longevity biotech company Timeline (parent company Amazentis) announced that it has raised CHF 56 million (US$ 66 million) in an oversubscribed Series D financing round that included strategic investments by L’Oréal and Nestlé.

Nutrabolt expands into greens and superfoods with Bloom Nutrition investment

18-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Texas-based Nutrabolt has taken an approximately 20% ownership stake in Bloom Nutrition, a California-based dietary supplement brand founded in 2019 by Mari Llewellyn and Gregory LaVecchia.

One week to go! Register now for NIU’s 4th Annual Business Leaders Forum

17-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register for our Annual Business Leaders Forum, and your chance to ask a burning question (or two) to senior leaders from Gaia Herbs, Nouri, NOW, Pharmavite and The Vitamin Shoppe.

South African association putting native herbals on the map

16-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The newly launched Southern African Botanical Product Association (SABPA) has begun work to bring the region’s portfolio of native ingredients to the fore.

NutraCast: New year, new trends with Vitaquest

12-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

It’s the new year so you know what that means—new trends. So what is trending in herbs and botanicals? And what are some of the key factors influencing the market? Here to share the latest are Lauren Samot, RD, commercial innovation leader, and Jon Weisgal,...

Cepham zeroes in on specialized formulations for women

08-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

These days, selling a good product just isn't enough. Consumers expect brands to stand up on topics such as gender equality, climate change and ethical labor practices. However, with that demand comes an increased risk of things like greenwashing...

Verdure’s pomegranate extract shows potential for gut microbiome support and mitochondrial health

04-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with Verdure’s punicalagin-enriched pomegranate extract may boost the relative abundance of beneficial gut microbes and increase production of short-chain fatty acids, according to a new RCT.

The walnut-microbiome interaction may influence cardiovascular health

03-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A diet that includes walnuts may confer cardiovascular benefits by modulating the gut microbiome, according to a recent study sponsored by the California Walnut Commission.

Prune consumption may prevent bone loss for postmenopausal women

02-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Dietary supplementation with prunes can have a broad range of effects on immune, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in postmenopausal women, according to a recent study.

NutriLeads seeks global commercialisation with €4.5m funding

02-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Dutch plant-based ingredients firm NutriLeads has achieved €4.5million Series C funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its flagship 'precision prebiotic' ingredient BeniCaros.

Horphag Research: Extensive Pycnogenol research "opens doors" for new applications

21-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Conducting thorough research is considerably more important than following trends, Sébastien Bornet, vice president of global sales and marketing at Horphag Research told NutraIngredients at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) last month.

NOW testing program reveals ‘alarming quality failings’ of berberine products online

20-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

Natural products manufacturer NOW has reported that dozens of "no name" berberine supplements sold on Amazon and Walmart.com do not meet potency claims on label.

Digital trends: Women's health tops the charts

20-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A 2024 food trends report from Tastewise informs that women’s health concerns have topped the online conversation charts in the last 12 months, with hormone health top of consumer health agendas.

Brightseed gets $1.6 Million Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support at-risk mothers

19-Dec-2023

AI pioneers Brightseed have received $1.6 million funding from the Gates foundation to identify and validate natural bioactive compounds to improve birth outcomes by supporting undernourished pregnant and lactating women.

LEO-HB bioavailability-boosting tech expands options for challenging ingredients

19-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Working with some ingredients is difficult because of their low dispersion or low bioavailability, but the LEO-HB technology can boost both and expand opportunities for formulators in the food, beverage, and supplements space.

4th Annual Business Leaders Forum: Hear directly from the C-suite at Gaia Herbs, NOW, Nouri, Pharmavite, & The Vitamin Shoppe

19-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From the state of the market to the impact of inflation, mega trends like mushrooms and women’s health, the TikTok effect, working with influencers and brand ambassadors, the NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum will dig deep into a range of...

6 reasons to attend NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024

18-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 is just two months away! Bridging the science and business of the sports and active nutrition categories, SANS is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

New Easyseal gelatin from Gelita aims to eliminate costly 'leakers'

18-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Global gelatin expert Gelita has launched Easyseal gelatin, aiming to significantly reduce waste and production cost associated with softgel leakers.

Aged garlic extract shown to lower systolic blood pressure in small study

14-Dec-2023 By Claudia Adrien

The flowering plant in the amaryllis family, also known as Allium sativum, significantly decreases systolic blood pressure in hypertensives, according to research that appeared in the Journal of Functional Foods.

Editors’ picks: Our favorite articles of 2023

14-Dec-2023 By The NutraIngredients-USA Team

We enjoy writing some articles more than others, whether it’s because of the subject, the impact for industry, the insights from commentators, or other reasons. But which articles did we enjoy writing the most and why?

Guest article

Regulations, reorganization, and the road ahead for dietary supplements and natural products

12-Dec-2023 By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)

As 2023 comes to a close, so too does another year of progress and innovation in the dietary supplement and natural product industries that the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) proudly serves. The growth of newer product categories – such as...

Ginger supplementation improves GI symptoms in RRMS patients – new trial

12-Dec-2023 By Hazel Tang

Consumption of ginger supplementation can alleviate constipation, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain in patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), according to a new trial.

Ashwagandha may reduce cortisol levels in stressed individuals, review finds

11-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review observes a significant association between short-term Withania somnifera (WS) supplement intakes and reduced cortisol levels in individuals suffering from stress.

Review supports green tea’s anti-obesity properties

07-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consuming green tea extract (GTE) positively affects body composition, obesity-related hormones and oxidative stress markers, according to a new review published by Cambridge University Press.

SkySail takes on heart health with plant sterols

07-Dec-2023 By Danielle Masterson

According to the CDC, heart disease costs the United States nearly $240 billion each year. This includes the cost of productivity loss, healthcare services and medicines. SkySail is one CPG brand that is hoping more Americans won't get to that point....