People on the move: New nutra jobs of Winter 2024-2025
This winter has seen a number of new appointments in the dietary supplement industry as companies seek to propel clinical research, innovation and new phases of growth.
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Fish oil production ‘off to a good start’ in 2025
Fish oil total output in January 2025 was up 71% year over year, according to data provided by marine ingredients organization IFFO.
Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!
There is still time to enter the 2025 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: We’ve extended the deadline for entries to Friday, March 28!
dsm-firmenich eyes Humiome portfolio expansion after B2 success
Leveraging the ecology of the microbiome and the concept of the pantryome, dsm-firmenich is exploring more ways to deliver key nutrients to the lower intestine to boost microbiome health and diversity following the success of its Humiome technology for...
Sacco self-affirms GRAS status for women’s health probiotic L. rhamnosus CA15
Italy-based Sacco System has announced the self-affirmation of the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CA15 by an independent expert panel. The strain is positioned for suporting vaginal health.
Vivici launches flagship precision-fermented animal-free dairy protein to the US market
Dutch ingredients start-up Vivici has announced the U.S. launch of its Vivitein BLG (beta-lactoglobulin) protein produced through precision fermentation.
Expo West 2025 supplement preview: What’s happening on the show floor
Nearly 3,400 exhibitors from across the natural products spectrum are attending this year’s Expo West trade show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Leslie Gallo, president, Artemis International
From a background in construction and technology to leading a nutraceuticals company, Leslie Gallo has shown that versatility is her secret to success.
Calling all entries for the 2025 NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up Award
Today’s start-ups and spinouts are the future major players of the industry. Through this award, NutraIngredients-USA looks to celebrate the best new companies blazing the trail in the nutrition and health market.
Robuvit: A decade of building the science
Robuvit is a supplement implicated in multiple applications, according to over 20 clinical studies conducted in the last 10 years.
Who’s your NutraChampion? Nominations open for 2025 NutraIngredients-USA Award
Do you know someone who has had a lasting impact on the wide dietary supplements space? The NutraIngredients-USA team is seeking nominations for its 2025 NutraChampion Award.
Probiotic combination may boost skin and sleep for women: Pilot study
Eight weeks of supplementation with Lalleland’s Cerebiome probiotic blend led to significant improvements in skin firmness, elasticity and hydration, as well better sleep, says a new study.
One Innovation Labs paves way for next-gen liposomal development
Miami-based One Innovation Labs is forging a path for new liposomal technologies.
Bioiberica partners with Stauber for US-branded ingredients distribution
Bioiberica has announced a strategic partnership with California-based Stauber to distribute the Barcelona-based company’s mobility and beauty-from-within ingredients in the United States.
Epax invests $10 million to diversify marine oil range
Epax has invested $10 million in its Aalesund-based production facility to drive development of next-generation marine oil products.
Across the Nutraverse: TopGum’s gummy acquisition, Nestlé seeks women’s health innovation, HTBA’s B12 investment
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
PlantFusion CEO talks vegan supplement success and private label beginnings
Phil Vigeant cofounded supplement company PlantFusion more than 15 years to offer a 100% allergen-free, vegan-based nutraceutical alternative.
TopGum acquires Island Abbey to strengthen US gummy foothold
Israeli gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries acquired Island Abbey Nutritionals, a contract developer and manufacturer specializing in gummy and lozenge supplements located in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Kerry defines five types of GLP-1 users to drive innovation
Prescription weight loss drug use in the United States has increased 700% over the last four years, providing a vast but segmented market opportunity for wellness products to appeal to GLP-1 consumer needs, according to ingredient supplier Kerry.
New partnership to advance microbiome research and personalize health care
Cmbio and Nimble Science have announced a strategic partnership to further develop the SIMBA GI Health Data Platform. The combination of Cmbio’s expertise in multi-omics data integration and Nimble’s SIMBA platform will help to personalize metabolic...
Sabinsa acquires Ayurvedic brand Nature’s Formulary
Multinational health science company Sabinsa has purchased Ayurvedic products brand Nature’s Formulary to drive innovation and to continue to deliver high-quality wellness solutions, according to the organization.
Six ingredient categories offer opportunities for NutraIngredients-USA Awards glory
The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with 16 categories honoring the best and brightest in the U.S. dietary supplement industry, including our six “ingredient of the year” categories.
Q&A: Path Forward Formulator streamlines supplement product development
Dietary supplement companies may be tied to using the traditional in-house spreadsheet to create custom formulations, but start-up Path Forward Formulator is seeking to change the status quo.
Do you have what it takes to win a NutraIngredients-USA Award?
The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with 16 categories honoring the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.
Norway’s GC Rieber advances omega-3 production via new technologies
GC Rieber VivoMega, a Norwegian supplier of both fish and algal omega-3s, has launched two new technologies to form what it calls a toolbox for omega-3 production.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Julia Wiebe, PhD, managing director at Finzelberg-owned red otc
The determined and fearless queen of connections found that with the right support system, women can ‘have it all.’
Louis Dreyfus Company to acquire BASF’s health ingredients business
BASF has agreed to sell its Food and Health Performance Ingredients business to Louis Dreyfus Company, including a production site and state-of-the-art R&D center in Germany.
Nuritas raises $42m Series C to boost market penetration
Nuritas’ Series C round fuels ingredient innovation and market penetration
How Valensa secures its supply chain through crop forecasting
2018 was a particularly tough year for Florida-based ingredient supplier Valensa. A fungus decimated a significant portion of its supply of saw palmetto berries, used globally as supplement ingredient.
Nutriterra gets Health Canada approval for plant-based omega-3 oil
Health Canada has approved Nutriterra Total Omega-3 as an ingredient in dietary supplements, allowing transgenic long-chain omega-3-rich canola oil to be marketed and sold as a novel total omega-3 oil.
Anabio breakthrough opens door to probiotic enumeration advances
Ireland’s AnaBio has developed a method that allows for consistent correlations to be made between encapsulated probiotic counts via plating and flow cytometry, an advance which could facilitate the adoption of faster and more precise flow cytometry...
RCT supports anti-allergy benefits of yeast-derived beta-glucan
Daily supplementation with yeast-derived beta-glucan may reduce markers of inflammation, reduce fatigue and headaches, and improve concentration and mood in people with pollen-allergy, says a new study.
Rhodiola and sports nutrition: New study supports pure salidroside’s performance benefits
Dietary supplementation with salidroside, an active compound in the adaptogen Rhodiola rosea, may lessen exercise-induced muscle damage and fatigue, positively impacting exercise performance, says a new study with LANDKIND Pure Salidroside.
AHPA invites nominations for 2025 AHPA Awards
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is inviting members to nominate standout individuals and organizations for its 2025 AHPA Awards.
Nuritas gets positive FDA safety opinion for PeptiStrong
AI peptide ingredient pioneer Nuritas has received an FDA Letter of No Objection for the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status of its muscle health ingredient, PeptiStrong.
Low-dose ashwagandha root and leaf extract may relieve stress and anxiety
Low daily doses of a proprietary ashwagandha root and leaf extract may reduce anxiety by almost 60% and stress by over 65%, says a new study from India.
Ashwagandha root extract may boost cognition, energy and mood in adults: RCT
Daily supplementation with KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract may boost a range of cognitive measures, including episodic memory, working memory and accuracy of attention, says a new study.
Kerry: Weight management and targeted nutrition key 2025 trends
Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute has released its 2025 trends forecast, highlighting key areas shaping food, beverage, and supplement innovation.
Upcycled salmon protein show anti-inflammatory and cosmetic benefits
The benefits for hair, skin, and nail quality were most pronounced for women.
Natural biotin source for hair, skin ‘redefines intersection of science and beauty’
Natural biotin source for hair, skin ‘redefines intersection of science and beauty’
SenZen-Bio is reported to improve hair growth by 25% in eight weeks.
Sucrosomial B12 overcomes deficiency thresholds in 24 hours
PharmaNutra Spa’s sucrosomial vitamin B12 may “rapidly and consistently” elevate and maintain blood levels of the vitamin compared to conventional supplements, says a new study.
From babies to boomers: How HMO benefits extend throughout life
The benefits of human milk oligosaccharides are most associated with infants, but a recent study reported that they improve body composition in overweight adults. These exciting ingredients are poised to offer significant benefits at all lifestages.
Solnul: ‘Prebiotic tolerability is bringing interest to resistant starch’
Consumer understanding of resistant starch and its myriad benefits is reaching a turning point, says the chief science officer at Solnul, with the company’s data supporting the metabolic health benefits in healthy people.
BioCell Technology launches novel collagen for sensory, non-pill delivery formats
Designed to support non-pill formats such as gummies, lozenges, chewables and lollipops, BioCell Collagen ERP (Extra Refined Palatable) will help brands reach consumers who prefer taking non-pill dietary supplements.
Reducose: Expanding the science from metabolic health to energy, weight and sleep
After making waves in the blood sugar management and metabolic health sector, Phynova’s Reducose is exploring the longer-term benefits, from better energy to weight management and improved sleep.
Specnova CEO: 'How does bioavailability equate to efficacy? It might not.'
Liposomes are a critical tool to making supplements more efficacious, and ingredient supplier Specnova is at the forefront of liposomal innovation.
Sami-Sabinsa Group CEO: Don't have a 'commodity mentality'
Ingredient supplier Sami-Sabinsa Group is a long-time leader in managing the supply chain and sidelining some of the pitfalls of ingredient commodification.
Salmon-derived peptides may activate GLP-1: Hofseth BioCare data
Hofseth BioCare’s soluble protein hydrolysate (ProGo), upcycled from Atlantic salmon, may activate the GLP-1 receptor and offer a natural alternative in the weight management category.
Gencor eyes sports nutrition opportunity with fermented salidroside bioactive
In its new role as the exclusive U.S. distributor for Gnosis by Lessafre's Landkind Pure Salidroside, Gencor is positioning the fermentation-derived ingredient as a clinically-backed performance enhancer in the sports nutrition category.
Microphyt introduces microalgae for mood and gut health
French biotech company Microphyt has launched ZenGut, a microalgae ingredient to regulate microbiota and mood along the gut-brain axis with the tagline “harmony starts from within.”