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Alkemist Labs launches quality program featuring easy to read test results, verification seal for labels

Alkemist Labs has announced a new quality and transparency program featuring validated, simplified test documents that can be shared with clients and customers. It’s the culmination of a seven year development process, the company said.

IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2022: Immunity takes center stage on Day 1

The return of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is just over a week away. Don’t wait to register for this world-class program in Washington, D.C.

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Pectin Gummy Formulation: Acknowledging the Challenges and Discovering New Solutions

Across all categories, the demand for plant-based foods has risen significantly as sales, as of April 6, 2021, have peaked at around $7 billion—a 27% year-over-year increase—according to data from SPINS and The Good Food Institute.

Antibiotics for UTIs disrupt microbiome, lead to recurrent infections

The findings highlight the importance of finding alternatives to antibiotics for treating UTIs.

Bloomios expands production capacity by 300%

From ingredient sourcing to in-house quality and potency testing for each batch, the hemp and nutraceutical manufacturer said it's bringing full chain of custody certainty to its retail brand partners.

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Catering to Experienced Actives: Formulating for Longevity

Today’s middle-aged and older adults are thriving, embracing their lives with an active intensity that previous older generations have not. Please, they aren’t “older,” they’re “experienced.” And this means a whole new land of R&D opportunity.

The US has been hit by a shortage in infant formula in recent weeks. ©Getty Images

‘Possible opportunity’: ANZ infant nutrition firms gear up for US market entry amid formula shortage

Some infant formula manufacturers from Australia and New Zealand are preparing their US market debut amid the current shortages across the country.

Lonza expands Capsugel range with TiO2-free white hard gelatine capsules

Lonza has added to its Capsugel product range by introducing a titanium dioxide-free (TiO2-free) white hard gelatine capsule that meets new TiO2-free needs for foods in the European Union.