Nearly 3,500 exhibitors are scheduled to attend the Expo West natural products trade show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA in less than three weeks.
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.
According to 2023 data from Alkemist Labs, an independent lab specializing in botanical screening, 47% of samples it tested contained inorganic bromide at pesticide levels above the USP <561> limits.
Finding new markets within the sports nutrition category may be challenging in this economic climate, but experts agree there’s much to be said for diversifying the ways supplements are sold to meet broader consumer needs.
Specialty ingredient player Balchem has joined with the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) to found the Virginia Tech Mineral Metabolism Research Center, dedicated to studying the impact of mineral nutrition in human health.
dsm-firmenich plans to separate out the animal nutrition arm of its firm in an aim to reduce exposure to vitamin price volatility and focus on nutrition, health, and beauty.
U.S. microbiome health start-up Verb Biotics and Israeli computational biology company Evogene have entered a collaboration agreement to develop new probiotic strains that produce microbial metabolites with advanced properties for precision health.
Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.
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.
“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.
The dietary supplement industry’s total economic contribution to the U.S. economy in 2023 was more than $158 billion, or about .57% of gross domestic product, according to a recently released report by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). This...
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Natural ingredient supplier Sabinsa announced this week that The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has green-lighted its Curcumin C3 Reduct as health ingredient in the country.
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...
The spark for biotech company Helaina hit founder Laura Katz on the New York City subway as she was listening to a podcast about black-market breast milk.
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.
Dutch plant-based ingredients firm NutriLeads has achieved €4.5million Series C funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its flagship 'precision prebiotic' ingredient BeniCaros.
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.
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.
Responding to growing demand for choline across the lifespan, Balchem has announced the completion of its US capacity expansion for its VitaCholine, boosting output by 50%.
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.
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Blue Origins, a supplement developed by France-based Fermentalg, is the first created from a phycocyanin obtained by fermentation as well as from a new source of microalgae, according to the company.
To sum up the discussions about the EPA and DHA omega-3 market in 2023, only one word is required: “supply.” The focus of just about every conversation during the past year has been concern about the supply of fish oil, specifically from the Peruvian...
Legislation passed this week by the House Energy and Commerce Committee would strengthen supply chains and domestic manufacturing to potentially avoid bottlenecks and challenges like those that delayed production and distribution of essential goods during...
Consuming collagen peptides before bedtime may reduce awakenings during the night and improve cognitive function for athletic men with sleep complaints, says a new study funded by Rousselot.
A new study suggests that Gencor Pacific’s Levagen+ Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) ingredient may alleviate symptoms of seasonal allergies as shown by a reduction in histamine and inflammatory markers despite a strong placebo effect.
Ahiflower oil may form newly synthesized omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and replace it in key tissues like liver, adipose, and the brain in mice with comparable efficiency as ‘preformed’ DHA from fish.
Canada-based Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. has expanded further into the US with the acquisition of all the operating assets of Grand Junction, Colorado-based Softgel Co.
Supplementation with a standardized Ashwagandha root extract may reduce stress and anxiety in healthy individuals with mild to moderate stress-related symptoms, compared to placebo, says a new study from Sabinsa.
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,...
WellVine, the functional ingredient manufacturer utilising Chardonnay Marc, has been chosen as a NutraIngredients ‘Probiota Pioneer’ for its zero-waste ingredient designed for gut health.
The botanical supply chain is being pressured like never before, with suppliers having to deal with multiple stressors, from increased consumer demand to climate change and adulteration.
With a burgeoning scientific portfolio showing a unique ability to boost Akkermansia and Bifidobacteria levels, new products launching before the end of 2023, and international regulatory approvals, Solnul resistant starch “is primed to further penetrate...
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.
Menopausal women have been drawing more market attention and now so are their microbiomes due to the potential of probiotics to help temper symptoms from mood swings to weight gain.
A survey of 2,157 people by microbiome start-up Verb Biotics shows that only 39% of respondents understand what the gut microbiome is. Additionally, 69% of the survey’s participants said they experienced gut health symptoms but only one in 10 gut health...
Jim Roza, chief scientific officer at Layn Natural Ingredients, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA at this year’s SupplySide West about SophorOx, a supplement that can assist in weight management.
NutraIngredients-USA is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its "Start-up Stars" competition which will see three pioneering entrepreneurs gain industry notoriety at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024.
Calls by Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, for greater transparency are paying off as the Alkemist Assured program gains traction with brands, ingredient suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
One Bio entered the market last month on a mission to end inflammatory disease and decimate food waste by making odorless, colorless and tasteless fiber from salvaged agricultural byproducts.
Liposomes are delivery vehicles for transporting substances into the body, and they are Sebastian Balcombe’s forte. Balcombe, founder and CEO of biotechnology company Specnova, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA at this year’s SupplySide West about the advances...
