Innovation

Prinova releases megatrends report

05-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From gut health to a healthier planet, ingredient firm Prinova is hoping to use its latest megatrends report to showcase the opportunities available to leverage its ingredient portfolio, vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and other in-house...

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.

Hit your target market: Translating science into performance-enhancing products

20-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

With industry experts from the likes of Holland & Barrett, Bulk, Danone, and Gatorade, providing insights into the latest consumer trends, marketing strategies, and science-backed innovation opportunities, the Active Nutrition Summit is set to be...

AI meal image analysis software under scrutiny

06-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Research from the University of Bern, Switzerland, backs the usability of 'goFOODLite' software to provide nutritional analysis of meals from a single image but suggests advancements for improved accuracy.

August Launch Pad

31-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

This month is experiencing a probiotic takeover, along with products for hydration and skin health.

Start-up Spotlight

Startup Stars: Prevess pioneering personalised nutrition with AI

28-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Founded by Timo Spring, a former professional swimmer, Prevess (Prevention Effortless) is harnessing the power of AI technology to provide in-the-moment science-backed personalised nutrition guidance to athletes.

"The future is here": AI tool develops scientifically-sound supplements at speed

03-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new AI powered tool has been developed to allow researchers to process insights into thousands of diseases, gene associations, and ingredient interactions, to develop efficacious nutraceutical solutions.

June Launch Pad

27-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The first month of summer is jam-packed with launches, with a range of new offerings in sports nutrition, hydration and sleep support. As brands try to standout out in the crowd, we're noticing a lot interesting flavor profiles starting to emerge....

Meet the 2023 Probiota Americas Pioneers: Tiny Health, Purity IQ & Nimble Science

01-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce Nimble Science, Purity IQ, and Tiny Health as our 2023 Probiota Americas Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas (June 14-16).

Cognitive health innovation: Scientific backing leads to 900% rise in patents

18-Apr-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Interest in nutrition for cognitive health is booming, with data revealing a 400% increase in the amount of research in this space, translating to a whopping 900% rise in patent filings.

AI research tool sees global firms centralise research and capitalise on knowledge

16-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new research management tool has been announced by Stravito, with aims to democratise access to market research and insights across global teams.

February Launch Pad

27-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

While products for women took the lion’s share of new launches this month, there’s something for everyone—even canines and felines.

iHerb releases wellness trend predictions for 2023

23-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The report unpacks what’s in store for dietary supplements and natural products, underscoring how consumer needs will change over the coming year.

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.

September Launch Pad

29-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

From gut-brain axis to heart health to hydration, there's a new product suited for a variety of lifestyles this fall.

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.

The Business Leaders Forum is back! Join us in January for insights from the top

16-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Start 2022 with insights from CEOs from some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Egaming startup to supercharge international expansion with new investment

27-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumer and retail private equity specialist True has acquired a majority stake in the UK-based egaming energy drink startup Sneak, as it looks to boost international expansion.

Cutting-edge vegan ingredient claims to mimic human collagen

01-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New 'vegan collagen' brand VeCollal, in collaboration with AminoLabs, has created an ingredient which claims to mimic the amino acid profile of human collagen exactly.

News in Brief

Arla reveals new concept for creamy, nutty protein bars

26-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept to help manufacturers create protein bars that tap into the demand for creamy nut butter fillings without compromising on texture, taste or functionality.

Nootropics startup ramps up scientific backing with new funds

24-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A nootropics supplements startup company is looking to ramp up production and increase its scientific backing after closing a second successful funding round.

Highly concentrated Vit D3 creates synergistic opportunities

20-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lycored has launched a new highly concentrated vitamin D3 ingredient, creating new opportunities for synergistic multivit products.

PhD Life range taps into hunger for holistic health

19-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

PhD has launched a new range of products named 'PhD Life', looking to tap into consumers' growing interest in holistic and long-term health solutions.

SiS optimises carb intake with new Beta Fuel range

10-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Science in Sport (SiS) has launched a new enhanced Beta Fuel range designed to allow endurance athletes to increase their carb intake through optimised maltodextrin and fructose ratios.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Immunity on-trend: Selenium and zinc’s time to shine

15-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Vitamin D is enjoying its well-deserved moment in the spotlight but the next trending ingredients in immune health will be selenium and zinc, according to a supplement entrepreneur.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Personalised nutrition startup offers microbiome insights and customised probiotics

25-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A Berlin-based startup launched in 2017 is offering a gut health testing and personalised nutrition service with the addition of customised probiotic supplements.

News in Brief

Glanbia and Lonza partner for capsule-in-capsule innovations

19-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lonza and Glanbia Performance Nutrition have announced a collaboration which sees direct-to-consumer brand Body&Fit expand using Lonza’s DUOCAP technology and ingredients.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Energy strip startup on a mission to dissolve 'exhaustion epidemic'

11-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

An Australian startup says the 'exhaustion epidemic' caused by lockdown 3.0 will further boost interest in its energy strips after entering the UK market in 2020 and growing online sales by over 100%.

Personalised nutrition 'engine' boosts transparent, quality innovation

11-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Personalised nutrition consultancy Qina has created a global industry database which aims to create a quality benchmark for the science, safety and sustainability of players in this fast evolving market.

News in Brief

Veggie softgel innovation offers gelatin alternative for supplements

19-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Roquette has launched a market-first pea starch technology, named LYCAGEL, which it claims will take vegetarian softgel formulations to the next level.

News in Brief

Rousselot reveals innovation in centre-filled gummies

17-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Rousselot has announced its latest concept for creating centre-filled gummies, named SiMoGel.

Nestlé and Geocann bring ultra-bioavailable CBD to Europe

14-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Nestlé Health Science and US-based Geocann are bringing their patented VESIsorb high-bioavailability hemp products to Europe, after success in the US.

Building an industry heavyweight: Startup fighting for global expansion

22-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

An entrepreneur with a passion for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has proven the power of a fighting attitude after taking his startup from a bedroom NPD factory to global expansion within three years.

News in Brief

New protein gel a 'game-changer' for sports nutrition

16-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has unveiled a new high concentration protein gel concept that “could be a game-changer” for sports nutrition brands.

Helping end users understand delivery system innovation key facet of its effectiveness

20-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Fancy delivery modes that don’t connect well with consumers don’t do much to move the public health needle. Simple, easy to understand improvements might provide more bang for the buck, experts say.

NutraCast Podcast: New ingredient innovation with Dr. Hector Lopez

24-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The second episode of the NutraCast looks at clinical research, new ingredient innovation and product development.

Jim Stoppani: Innovation in Sports Nutrition comes from novel synergies between ingredients

12-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Novel ingredients in the sports nutrition space come along once a decade, and the real innovation for the category comes from finding new combinations of tried and true ingredients to maximize effects, says Jim Stoppani, PhD, Founder of JYM Supplement...

Nestlé on board with Swiss nutrition innovation enterprise

15-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Nestlé are to join a group that looks to build a global innovation ecosystem on food and nutrition specifically promoting start-ups and investment to the Swiss region.

Herbalife to open first product innovation centre in ‘China’s silicon valley’ next year

14-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Herbalife Nutrition is expected to open its first product innovation centre in China by the third quarter of next year.

FDA Acting Commissioner Sharpless promises ‘there will be no pause at FDA’ following Gottlieb’s departure

07-May-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

FDA’s new Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Norman Sharpless, promised last week that he will pick up where outgoing Commissioner Scott Gottlieb left off in strengthening nutrition policy and regulation to improve the public’s health and implementing...

NEWS IN BRIEF

Frost & Sullivan awards OmniActive Health Technologies for eye health carotenoid ingredient

25-Oct-2017

Business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan awarded ingredient manufacturer OmniActive Health technologies with a 2017 North American Product Leadership Award for its Lutemax 2020 ingredient.

Experts dispute claim that innovation is lacking in sports nutrition

11-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

In the view of experts, the sports nutrition category continues to be a source of innovation, despite the view to the contrary relayed by the CEO of Vitamin Shoppe in a recent earnings call.

Rhema Group to close Utah facility, consolidates Vancouver operations

30-Nov-2016

Nutraceutical formulator and manufacturer the Rhema Group has announced it will close its Ogden, Utah facility at the end of the year, affecting the facility’s 35 employees.

NCN says 'curated' list helps boost success of innovation events

29-Aug-2016 By Hank Schultz

Nutrition Capital Network partner Grant Ferrier said the mentoring program his company provides has boosted the success of innovation partnership programs such as the one sponsored by DSM.

Plant-based and transparent: How contract manufacturers innovate in a global market

19-May-2016 By Adi Menayang

The old adage “customer is king” rings true to most industries. But for companies working mostly in the B2B space, like contract manufacturers, the end consumer sits on an even higher throne.

Expo West 2016

Plant-based innovations help manufacturers meet consumer demand for animal-product alternatives

30-Mar-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

Consumer interest in plant-based alternatives for animal products is driving innovation across categories from dairy and eggs to meat and desserts as showcased by manufacturers at Natural Products Expo West. 

Ganeden sets up Probiotic Jumpstart Program to stimulate food and beverage innovation

12-Feb-2016 By Adi Menayang

Probiotic manufacturer Ganeden launched a program for companies to innovate with probiotics within the food and beverage industry.

Standard Process hires new executive director of R&D

04-Feb-2015

Wisconsin-based Standard Process has appointed Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh, PhD, as its new executive director of R&D to advance company’s research strategy and develop more new products that provide health care solutions.

key insights from food vision

Innovation for today: Digital tech empowers industry to innovate

04-Apr-2014 By Nathan Gray

The use of mobile technologies and social media to connect with real consumers can help manufacturers gain better innovation insights for today and tomorrow, says Chris Cornyn.

NPD shouldn’t be a hit and miss process, but a methodical drawing of inspiration from multiple industries: Inventours CEO

19-Feb-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

New product development doesn’t have to be a random hit and miss exercise, but can be helped by 60 lines of thinking, says the CEO of Inventours and author of the new book Catalyzing Innovation.