California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Food Safety Act on Oct. 7, 2023. The statewide legislation, the first of its kind in the US, “will prohibit any food product manufactured, sold, delivered, distributed, held or offered for sale in...
Pea protein may be substituted for whey protein without compromising athlete recovery or performance, according to a recent study from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Norwegian fish and microalgae oil supplier GC Rieber VivoMega is partnering with nutritional analytics firm OmegaQuant to provide free Omega-3 Index testing at the SupplySide West trade show in Las Vegas on Oct. 25-26.
In less than three weeks, the dietary supplement industry will converge on the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas for several days of natural ingredients networking on the SupplySide West trade show floor.
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Results of a new RCT outline the blood pressure balancing effect of Pharmactive Biotech's aged black garlic supplement ABG10+ in patients receiving treatment for hypertension.
The polyphenols found in peanuts may improve cognition and mood via the gut microbiome, says a new study by researchers at the University of Barcelona and funded by the Peanut Institute.
Many CPG brands and retailers are struggling to create an integrated and cohesive omnichannel shopping experience at a time when retail media and paid promotions are even more crucial to gain a consumer's attention, a panel of experts shared in a...
Three-quarters of Americans are taking dietary supplements, with 55% being regular users, according to the 2023 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.
Today’s digital-driven trends are transforming food & beverage dealmaking as an evolving landscape plays out in the backdrop. And although some trends we’ve seen have created significant challenges, they’ve also presented a lot of opportunity.
Kombucha fermentation of grape stems, a wine by-product, can create antioxidant and biologically active substances for cosmetics, says a new study from Poland.
Numerous studies show that the oral microbiome impacts our systematic health, which means there may be new opportunities for personal care products designed to improve health and wellness.
On Wednesday Steve Mister, President & CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), had a fireside chat with FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf at CRN’s annual conference.
A federal judge has denied Nordic Naturals’ motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit that alleges the company deceived consumers because its brand name suggests that there are no synthetic ingredients in its supplements.
Experts have discussed the importance of using AI to create ingredients with enhanced nutrient bioavailability, yet highlight the significant cost and time implications as key challenges for researchers and product developers.
Australia’s BiomeMega says its probiotic-derived Omega-3 comes with additional functional benefits, higher bioavailability, and can be produced at a large scale via precision fermentation.
Jackie Rizo started off in education, first in Mexico where she and her husband taught orphans at a private school. When they moved back to the States, Rizo was a homeschool teacher to her children by day and a freelance writer by night. Today she’s the...
Advances in our understanding of the skin microbiome and the gut-skin axis are opening up “a lot of possibilities in a market that can sometimes feel saturated”, says Marie Drago, founder of Gallinée.
Global dairy producer Fonterra has partnered with world-leading science centre APC Microbiome Ireland (APC) to establish a cutting-edge research hub in University College Cork, Ireland.
Ingredients by Nature’s Eriomin-branded lemon flavonoid complex alters the gut microbiota composition of prediabetics, according to a new study funded by the citrus-derived ingredient supplier.
A new BAPP lab guidance document details the laboratory analytical methods available for the authentication of English lavender essential oil and how to detect adulteration with lower-cost materials.
Coprococcus spp. may be a potential biomarker organism for mental health, and could be “an interesting lead for novel dietary-based preventive therapies for specific neurological disorders”, says a new review.
Vitaquest International has acquired a powder processing facility from New Jersey-based Pharmachem Laboratories, a division of Ashland Inc., to help its customers develop, manufacture, and commercialize a broad range of consumer products across the nutraceutical,...
Experts have highlighted the potential for the ‘hyper-personalisation’ of biotics to suit individual microbiome compositions for targeted health benefits, but expense, lack of scientific data, and regulatory restrictions represent significant barriers....
The Council for Responsible Nutrition will request an additional conversation with the Federal Trade Commission this month to follow up on a citizen petition it filed in September.
Recent advances in our understanding of the skin microbiome across multiple biological niches and the gut-skin axis is driving innovation across a range of personal care products.
Liquid Fuel, a collaboration between veteran sports dietitian Tavis Piattoly and professional chef Kyle Coleman, is looking to update the booming sports and hydration beverage category by removing the blood sugar spikes from the formula.
New clinical and pre-clinical study results suggest BioActor's MicrobiomeX ingredient, a blend of sweet orange and grapefruit extracts, improves microbiota composition and SCFA production in subjects with metabolic disturbances.
Omega-3 fatty acids, whose antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are generally associated with cardioprotective effects, could offer significant benefits for lung health, too.
Brad Snyder of Marlton, NJ was arrested Tuesday and charged with counterfeiting Pure Encapsulations and Nature M.D. branded products and selling them online.
Generative AI, conversational AI, machine learning, AI-driven search engines and AI chatbots…it seems like we can’t go anywhere or do anything without hearing about AI.
Supplementation with heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus L-92 postbiotic may boost antiviral immunity in healthy adults, says results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study from Japan.
Twenty-first century medicine needs to be preventive and personalised with an interdisciplinary approach to allow research to impact policy and help the public to age healthily.
French natural ingredient specialists Robertet has become the first commercial partner to acquire a newly created AI 'BioPod' to accelerate production, optimise plant composition, and minimise environmental impact of its crop growth.
It's all about convenience: Gummies, chews and stick packs lead the way as consumers expect brands to offer innovative ways to save them time and effort.
PeptiYouth, a “nature-identical” peptide, was discovered by AI at Nuritas. When combined with retinol and vitamin C, this peptide has shown “remarkable results” in clinical trials.
“If people who don’t understand the industry spent a day looking at what goes on behind the curtain, they’d be blown away,” said Jim Kababick, founder of Flora Research Laboratories, as he looked back on 30 years in the industry.
The company is pivoting its dairy-derived early life nutrition ingredients into a portfolio designed to enhance the nutritional value of products aimed at children aged 3 and up.
Cargill, one of the world’s largest cocoa suppliers, has been ordered by a Brazilian court to pay 600,000 reais ($120,185) as indemnity for allegedly buying cocoa from farms where child labour or forced work has been identified.
Regulatory confusion and poor availability is hampering the success of hemp beverages in the US. But the consumer demand is clearly there, says the newly formed Hemp Beverage Alliance - which believes that, if these challenges are addressed, the category...
An upcoming webinar will explore the booming category of children’s supplements, featuring experts from SPINS, SmartyPants Vitamins, and Amin Talati Wasserman.
FlexPro MD, a multi-ingredient supplement designed to combat inflammation, is well tolerated and effective in reducing joint pain and improving physical function in patients with mild osteoarthritis, according to a recent study.
The co-founder of Huel has taken issue with the current rhetoric that all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are ‘bad’ saying this is an argument based on oversimplification and privilege.
