Gummies

Are gummies efficacious enough? Nuherbs gives us something to chew on

20-Nov-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The gummy format continues to grow, with sales bringing in over $2.6 billion in the 52 weeks ending Sept 20th, according to data from SPINS. However, one of the challenges that comes with formulating gummies is fitting in an efficacious amount. However,...

ADM: ‘Postbiotics aiding the convergence between foods, beverages, & supplements’

16-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With 9% growth predicted from 2021 to 2026 and the surging consumer interest in non-pill delivery formats, postbiotics could be primed to rival probiotics in a few years, according to ADM’s Vaughn DuBow.

Mood support the top growth category for children’s supplements

10-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

After two very good years of growth, sales of children’s supplement have declined over the past 12 months, but another wave of growth could be just around the corner.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients eyes ‘pockets of growth’ with new child nutrition portfolio

28-Sep-2023 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The company is pivoting its dairy-derived early life nutrition ingredients into a portfolio designed to enhance the nutritional value of products aimed at children aged 3 and up.

SmartyPants, SPINS, and ATW headline Supplements for Kids webinar

27-Sep-2023 By Stephen Daniells

An upcoming webinar will explore the booming category of children’s supplements, featuring experts from SPINS, SmartyPants Vitamins, and Amin Talati Wasserman.

Gadot overcomes key challenges in magnesium gummy production

21-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

Gadot Biochemical Industries claims to have identified key solutions to the manufacturing challenges involved in the development of magnesium gummies, enabling for the optimisation of flavour, texture, bioavailability, and stability.

The emergence of the creatine gummy

21-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Gummies are making an inroad as delivery format for creatine, one of the biggest performing subcategories in a booming performance nutrition market.

Shaklee packages longevity formula in anti-aging gummies

25-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Health and wellness company Shaklee has launched Vivix Gummies, the newest format in a collection of muscadine wine-powered supplements designed to slow aging at the cellular level.

Ingredient integrity study finds Lonza’s collagen viable across a range of formats

11-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Aiming to enhance collagen stability in food and beverage, a new study conducted by Lonza has found that its UC-II undenatured type II collagen for joint health is viable in various product applications.

Alberta scientists discover high-protein, plant-based alternative to gelatin

21-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Scientists at the University of Alberta have discovered a way to create a plant-based gelatin substitute from pea protein and are already collaborating with a multinational leader in plant-based ingredients.

Caffeinated convenience: TopGum launches new coffee gummies

19-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

Gummy supplement manufacturer, TopGum, has launched a caffeinated gummy range, marking the first use of its novel microencapsulation technology for effective and controlled absorption.

Vitafoods 2023 Highlights: The Active Consumer

16-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Companies at Vitafoods 2023 saw active consumers as a key target demographic, with exhibitors presenting innovative concepts targeting a wide range of consumers leading active lifestyles.

Key lessons from the Opportunities in Delivery Formats webinar

04-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consumer interest in novel experiential delivery forms is driving a lot of growth for dietary supplements, but context is an important regulatory consideration, experts noted during a recent NutraIngredients-USA webinar.

Wake up call or false alarm? New JAMA paper reports problems with melatonin gummies

26-Apr-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Over 85% of melatonin gummy products tested in a new analysis found that the supplements did not contain the levels of melatonin listed on the label, according to researchers at the University of Mississippi and the Cambridge Health Alliance. Industry...

March Launch Pad: Gummy takeover

30-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The gummy format dominated the month of March. Whether it’s mushroom blends, CBD or even fish oil, this month’s offerings provide a gummy for every needstate.

Free Webinar: Opportunities with Delivery Formats

28-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Gummies, stick packs, effervescent, oral melt strips, liquids… consumers are definitely looking for convenient and experiential dietary supplement formats. An upcoming webinar will provide brands with all they need to know about the different forms.

SmartyPants Vitamins goes sugar-free with Multi & Omegas line

20-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

SmartyPants Vitamins has launched a new line of gummies sweetened with monk fruit and allulose to answer growing market demand for sugar-free supplements.

Expo West trend spotting with SPINS: Gummies, collagen, kids’ nutrition

20-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Natural Products Expo West 2023 is always a launch pad for brands, and this year had some notable new products on display. We walked the supplement aisles with Scott Dicker from SPINS to pick out some key trends, and comment on what we didn’t see.

Dole forays into dietary supplement space

23-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Just ahead of Expo West, the CPG giant’s new line of vitamin chews hit the shelves. This spring, the company will also release probiotic fruit sodas.

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We want to hear from you! NutraIngredients-USA survey assesses state of industry

07-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Are your supply chain challenges easing? Did you have to reformulate products because of ingredient shortages? Which ingredients will burn brightest in 2023? Will we see a renewed push for mandatory product listing for dietary supplements?

Sirio launches gummies for immunity, sleep and stress

02-Nov-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Sirio Pharma is targeting “broad market appeal” with natural gummies designed to combat stress, enhance immunity, and promote sleep.

Better Nutritionals partners with DouxMatok for reduced sugar gummies

19-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Supplement manufacturer Better Nutritionals has teamed up with food tech company DouxMatok to deliver reduced sugar gummies using Incredo Sugar, a sweetener made from real cane sugar.

Gatorade introduces new gummies, overshadowed by bottle

17-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

As part of an effort to expand its ‘beyond-the-beverage’ Gx System product portfolio, Gatorade recently entered the dietary supplement space by unleashing two functional gummy products, an updated app, and a smart bottle that lights up and connects to...

CRN: Gummy article harps on problems, ignores benefits

13-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted potential issues with the formulation and usage of gummy supplements with little attention given to the benefits of these products, the Council for Responsible Nutrition says.

CBD brand Trip expands its foothold in US, launches gummies with $12m fundraise

26-Aug-2022 By Elizabeth Crawford

After dominating the UK CBD space with help from a highly engaged online fanbase, CBD beverage, oil and gummy brand Trip is hoping to cement a similar position in the US – but this time with the additional aid of $12m in funding from prominent entrepreneurs...

Kuli Kuli bets big on moringa gummies to replace energy shots with $1.3m fundraise

24-Aug-2022 By Elizabeth Crawford

Moringa pioneer Kuli Kuli is shifting its dietary supplement strategy from shots to gummies to appeal to a broader set of consumers who the company founder says embraced food as medicine during the pandemic but who may be turned off by strong, medicinal...

TopGum solidifies US market presence with organic certification

08-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Israeli gummy manufacturer TopGum Industries is solidifying its US market presence with a new USDA Organic certification.

May Launch Pad: Women and gummies dominate lineup

26-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

May is women's health month and there was no shortage of new products geared toward females. Gummies were also prominent, plus a hint of nostalgia in the form of ooze.

Procaps to expand gummy capacity with new Florida facility

04-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

LatAm healthcare conglomerate Procaps Group is expanding its gummy capacity with a new facility in Florida slated to be fully operational by Q1 2023.

Cargill launches clean label rice flour alternative to maltodextrin

01-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Scientists at Cargill have developed a highly soluble rice flour that can replace maltodextrin in a range of applications and offer a clean label alternative to formulators.

Edibles that look like candy: a different kind of scary this Halloween

25-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Two attorneys are sounding the alarm on cannabis edibles that look just like popular candy—concerned these friendly looking treats could get into the wrong hands.

Business Leaders Forum: Hear directly from the CEOs of The Vitamin Shoppe, Pharmavite, SmartyPants & NOW!

18-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Start 2021 with insights from CEOs of some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.