Italian probiotics heavyweight Probiotical plans to bolster its presence in the US market by riding what the company calls a rising tide of consumer awareness of the importance of gut wellbeing to skin health.
After more than 10 years of developing a novel, non-GMO red sorghum varietal, Kentucky-based RedLeaf Biologics is expecting a strong commercial end to the year for its Sorghum Bioflavonoid Complex (SBC).
Hofseth BioCare (HBC) has successfully achieved New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status from the US Food and Drug Administration for its ProGo bioactive peptides, having already achieved this for its CalGo and OmeGo ingredients.
Scottish biotech, MiAlgae has raised £2.3m in its latest investment drive to support completion of a commercial demonstrator facility for Omega-3 rich microalgae production.
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) recently rejected a challenge by Thorne Research, Inc. against one of the key patents covering nicotinamide riboside, coming a few months after the PTAB ruled in favor of...
A new multi-million initiative by the US Department of Agriculture aims to reverse a downward trend in the number of farms transitioning to organic – a process that can put producers on their back foot financially as yields often drop during the three-year...
Forest fires sweeping the southwest of France are destroying vast acreage of Maritime Pine, the source of Horphag’s famous Pycnogenol pine bark extract. The company’s CEO tells us that raw material supply or production quality will not be impacted.
Extreme weather events from heat waves and droughts to ‘hundred-year storms’ happening every two years, the impact of climate change is obvious. And few industries are witnessing the impact as much as botanical supply chain.
The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and collagen-inducing effects of purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may support bone health in postmenopausal women, a population at increased risk of osteoporosis, says a new study.
Legislation currently in the Senate could burden the hemp industry by setting an unrealistically low level of allowable THC, an industry group has said.
Dolcas Biotech has achieved a Zero-Carbon certification on an olive ingredient from a global organization focused on sustainability, green finance and other climate-focused initiatives.
Netherlands-based NutriLeads was recently crowned the winner of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards for in the Nutrition Research Project category. The company’s ingredient also saw success in the immune support product category.
Sales of health-boosting mushroom-products continue to grow at double digit levels, and with expanding interest from beverages, we could be at the beginning of a boom.
Six new “Ingredients of the Year” were announced at the recent NutraIngredients-USA Awards spanning beauty from within, cognitive function, healthy aging, prebiotic, sports nutrition, and weight management. Read on to meet the winners…
The use of DNA technology holds great promise for botanical ingredient identification, experts have said. But whether these tests are as yet fit for purpose is something still not universally accepted within the industry.
The European Commission (EC) has agreed to amend the conditions of use for novel vitamin B3 ingredient nicotinamide riboside chloride (NR) in foods for special medical purposes and total diet replacement for weight control.
AI-phytonutrient pioneers Brightseed have entered a strategic research collaboration to screen plant compounds with biotech company Kallyope to identify potential weight loss and glucose control therapeutics.
Gelita is to open a new centre for biotechnology, focusing on protein development for applications in nutrition, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical and medical products.
Maryland University of Integrative Health has announced a master’s program designed to produce product formulators to help meet the demand for these positions within the natural products industry.
A new bioidentical ingredient has launched with DoubleRainbow Biosciences unveiling its LK-01 Pure Salidroside, which delivers the core activity of the popular botanical Rhodiola rosea.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition said that persistent problems with FDA’s NDI Draft Guidance means that few firms likely will file new notifications during the recently announced amnesty window.
Despite significant growth and consumer interest in products for sleep and stress management, the categories remain a white space, says the CEO of a new company exploring multi-ingredient blends to target multiple biological pathways.
After all the waiting, it’s finally here. We’ll reveal the winners of this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards at 11am Central US time. Here’s what you need to know:
Greek biopharmaceutical firm Cloudpharm is to team up with Cosmos Holdings in a deal that harnesses the gut microbiome as a basis to develop products addressing obesity.
The Akkermansia Company, formerly called A-Mansia Biotech, has revealed its new brand name along with plans to launch food supplement Akkermansia muciniphila.
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Sami-Sabinsa Group’s founder, Chairman, and Managing Director, has expressed his sadness at the death of the group’s CEO, V.G. Nair.
Alkemist Labs claims many pesticide analyses conducted in the industry may be missing tests for some chemicals used as microbial agents and/or fungicides.
Vitamins and supplements brand Made4 Vitamins announces its personalised subscription service in the UK as it strives to deliver uniquely blended and effective vitamin pouches.
NDIs, drug preclusions, the CBD stalemate, actions at the State level, and an impending supply chain nightmare around plastics were just some of the highlights from a recent conference in New York City.
Nestle Health Science is set to acquire dietary supplement brand GO Healthy alongside the brand’s New Zealand-based parent company, it added that the GO Health brand enjoyed a unique position in the market with its “simplified yet effective” vitamin regimen.
Irish ingredients giant Kerry has unveiled a new online resource meant to help entrepreneurs and emerging nutrition brands better manage the scale-up process.
Global nutrition company ADM has announced its top predictions for the fast-growing global microbiome market based on findings from its consumer insights platform, Outside Voice.
The winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on July 13. Our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!
Asia is more open than any other market to trying natural products due to its long history of traditional remedies, but scientifically-backed and clinically trialled ingredients are now fast becoming a key consumer demand.
CSL USA Inc. (Cultures Supporting Life) has announced the opening of an 80,000 sq. ft. fermentation facility in Wisconsin to produce food ingredients and cultures, bacterial cultures, and probiotics.
Zylaria has worked its way from the folds of termite nests into the premium sleep aid market as a featured ingredient promoting relaxation, elevated mood and improved sleep quality.
Bioenergy Life Sciences says new data will help expand the playing field for its legacy ribose ingredient. The new line of development centers on AMPK activation.
Iowa-based Kemin is expanding its portfolio to introduce a range of USDA-certified organic, traceable, U.S.-grown hemp CBD distillates for use in health and wellness products.
Three trade organizations joined forces in opposing the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancement Act of 2022 (FDASLA), a fee authorization bill that includes provisions aimed at tightening dietary supplement regulations.
Branded ingredient supplier Taiyo has announced new certifications on its products that will better align them both with new Amazon and Canadian governmental requirements.
America’s nicotinamide riboside (NR) maker Chromadex is eyeing omnichannel retail in China and is confident of achieving the ‘blue-hat’ health foods registration status – required for normal trade of health foods in China – in the next 24 months or less....
