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23-Apr-2021

2020 was a year of changing business practices, challenged global supply chains, and skyrocketing sales of dietary supplements and functional foods as consumers took more control of their own health and wellness.

Persona enters kid space with new gummy packs for entire family

15-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Personalized nutrition subscription company Persona Nutrition is now offering daily gummy vitamin packs for the entire family. The packs target health goals specifically for child, teen and adult wellness.

DSM's new personalized nutrition guru said effort will benefit customers and end users alike

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Personalized nutrition pioneer Ian Brady said DSM’s new venture in the space, branded as Hologram, will be a way to better serve both DSM’s brand clients as well as end users.

Another powdered caffeine warning letter issued, highlighting FDA’s plight in combing through flood of imports

06-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

A warning letter sent to a Connecticut wholesaler about the sale of pure powdered caffeine points to the difficulty of keeping problematic products off the market in an environment in which hundreds of thousands of tons of cargo arrives in domestic ports...

Alltech enters human nutrition market with Acutia

05-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Global animal health company Alltech is throwing its hat into the ring in human health.

Big dose caffeine beverage extends effect, avoids jitters with natural formula, inventor claims

02-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new energy beverage has launched based on what the inventor claims is a way to ‘better support’ the action of its hefty dose of natural caffeine.

Innovation will reinvigorate plodding CoQ10 market, supplier argues

01-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

An innovation in the delivery of CoQ10 could revolutionize a market that is both robust and staid at the same time, a supplier contends.

March Launch Pad: Superfoods and women's health dominate

30-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

From respiratory support to superfoods, oral health to UTI defense, March showed up and showed out with supplements for just about anything the year throws at you.

New data backs RiaGev’s ability to bolster cell’s energy machinery, company says

30-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Backed by new data, Bioenergy Life Sciences says its RiaGev ingredient is poised to make waves in the healthy energy category by bolstering cellular energy pathways and helping to arrest the cellular senescence process.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021

29-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries until Monday, April 12.

NAD recommends Goli modify, discontinue health claims

25-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that Goli Nutrition Inc. modify its Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Gummies "Vitamin B12 to help support energy production" claim to make it clear that Goli is referring...

Care/of heads to Target

24-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Since their launch in 2016, over 6 million people have taken their quiz. Now Care/of is taking their online insights and to a Target aisle near you.

Everton FC nutrition chief says supplements both help and hinder his cause

23-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation forms a key part of the nutrition protocol of Everton FC, one of the oldest clubs in English football. It’s part of a revamp of the club’s approach to fueling players, brought on by the team’s first dedicated head of nutrition. But supplements...

Chewable energy tab maker hires energy brand veteran in bid to disrupt category

18-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Voke Tab Inc. has hired an executive who helped reshape the energy category once already in a bid to carve out market share for its chewable tablet delivery mode.

FDA seizes Chinese imports over NDI status

16-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an import alert and seized products from two firms that were deemed to be offering New Dietary Ingredients that have not gone through the notification process.

GoodSport seeks to disrupt sports beverages category by ‘unlocking the power of milk’

12-Mar-2021 By Elaine Watson

It’s milk, but not as we know it, Jim… To be precise, GoodSport is dairy milk, but with the protein and fat removed via ultra-filtration, leaving a clear sugary fluid loaded with electrolytes and vitamins. But does this upcycled elixir (better known as...

NutraCast: CPG expert Chris Bernard on co-founding Mindright

12-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Two entrepreneurs just released a functional bar that they hope will speak to the ‘Happy Hustler.’

GNC leverages store footprint via same-day delivery deal

12-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

GNC is finding a way to leverage its extensive store footprint to improve its ecommerce performance by pairing with delivery service Shipt to enable same day delivery of products direct to consumers.

Amazon has ‘unique opportunity’ to engage manufacturers on adverse event reports, says expert

12-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The new dietary supplement specifications from Amazon are comprehensive, but adverse event reporting is not currently part of the picture and that presents challenges for brands and consumers, says an expert.

Amazon’s dietary supplement specifications: “These requirements shouldn’t be terribly onerous”

10-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...

RiceBran Technologies refocusing on excipients, other specialty items

09-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

RiceBran Technologies says it plans to move more aggressively into speciality markets, including dietary supplement excipients, to help stem losses. The company has stumbled trying to compete as a high volume food ingredient supplier.

Pycnogenol eases fibromyalgia symptoms, reduces need for painkillers: Study

09-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Extracts from the bark of French Maritime Pine may reduce oxidative stress and ease pain symptoms in people with fibromyalgia, suggests a new study supported by Horphag Research.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: What are our judges looking for?

09-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With three weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Tomato powder beats isolated lycopene in study, but expert questions scope of conclusions

02-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent study has found that whole tomato powder does better than the extracted carotenoid lycopene in quelling post exercise inflammation. But an expert cautions that the study’s small scale makes drawing large conclusions difficult.

Homegrown guayusa brand seeks to have big impact on Ecuadorian farmers

01-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A home grown ingredient supplier is seeking to support indigenous farmers while expanding overseas markets for guayusa, a traditional botanical of the Amazonian rainforest.

Supplement startup uses simplified dosing, rational pricing to attract attention

25-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

A direct to consumer startup has a goal of simplifying and democratizing the purchase of dietary supplements, the company’s founder says.

The global phenomenon of esports—and the sexism that comes with it

18-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While esports is the only professional sport in the world where the teams can be comprised of both males and females, it doesn’t mean everyone is okay with that.

Guayusa’s profile good fit for esports, and game training platform could help validate that view

18-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Guayusa’s particular chemical profile could make it a winner in the esports arena, a supplier says. And the use of a dedicated esports game training platform is one of the ways that its benefits could be quantified.

New review details mechanisms of action for Robuvit French oak wood extract

17-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

French oak wood extract Robuvit has been used for a number of health benefits, ranging from sports nutrition to healthy aging. With over 20 published studies under their belt, Horphag Research, the exclusive supplier of Robuvit, is now detailing the mechanisms...

Ghost CEO predicts proliferation of esports categories

16-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The esports supplements category is dominated by energy and focus products, but as gamers warm up to supplements expect to see a proliferation of categories targeting this community, says the CEO of Ghost Lifestyle.

NutraCast Podcast: Researcher reveals unexpected findings on esports athlete nutrition

12-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The German Sport University Cologne just published their third esports study that took a look at what Germany's esports athletes eat. What they found may come as a surprise.

Brain health protein bar company IQBAR secures $2.8M investment

11-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

IQBAR just raised $2.8 million in series A fundraising round to further fuel their growing brain and body nutrition business. The round was led by CircleUp Growth Partners.

Glutathione marketer agrees to drop treatment claims following NAD ruling

08-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

The manufacturer of a glutathione supplement has agreed to cease certain health and performance claims associated with the product after a ruling by the National Advertising Division.

NutraCast Podcast: Dr. Noelle Reid on Age-Associated Cellular Decline

05-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Recent advances in science have uncovered the important role cellular health plays in why and how we age. Deterioration in cell function begins in the 40 year age range and accelerates in the 60s; however, research has identified specific cellular nutrients...

News in Brief

Solabia-Algatec reveals astaxanthin sport drink solution

05-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Solabia-Algatech Nutrition has revealed a new micro-encapsulated, cold water-dispersible astaxanthin powder ideal for the growing sports nutrition and functional beverage markets.

TODAY: Event looks at accelerating sports microbiome research

03-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Evidence continues to accrue backing the effects of the gut microbiota on sports nutrition. A NutraIngredients-USA event today will delve into the issue, featuring presentations by content matter experts.

Event to delve into the importance of the microbiome in sports nutrition

01-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Probiotics and prebiotics to affect sports nutrition endpoints is a hot topic in the dietary supplements industry. The second segment of NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit 2021 will take a deep dive into this area.

January Launch Pad: Babies, women, pets in focus

26-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

It may be a new year, but immunity is still the name of the game. From functional beverages to powders, we’re seeing immunity run the gamut in January launches. The month also welcomed some unexpected formats and even something for the fur babies.

Glutathione-boosting supplement wins immune health challenge award

21-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

A relatively new-to-market ingredient that boosts glutathione levels has won a research award in a challenge sponsored by multinational pharmaceutical and CPG firm.

Rhodiola supply: Experts call for control of international wild supply, recommend more cultivation

21-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Increasing demand for Rhodiola rosea L. – which is primarily from wild sources – is straining the global supply, and controls need to be introduced to monitor the trade of wild R. rosea, according to a new review.

Surveys suggest veterinarians not meeting pet nutraceutical needs

20-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While veterinarians may be able to diagnose diseases and perform difficult surgeries, many have received little education on animal nutrition.

Business Leaders Forum: Hear directly from the CEOs of The Vitamin Shoppe, Pharmavite, SmartyPants & NOW!

18-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Start 2021 with insights from CEOs of some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.

Researchers wake up the gut with new probiotic tea, coffee

14-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed new probiotic coffee and tea.

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%.

Citrus extract boosts anaerobic performance in 8-week study

08-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Chronic supplementation with a citrus flavonoid extract has shown increases in anaerobic exercise performance, confirming earlier research using a one-time intervention.

Eating in restricted time window cut fat, boosted immune systems of elite cyclists

22-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Does it matter when you eat? A new study on elite cyclists says yes, with a cohort that ate only between late morning and early evening showing weight loss and loss of fat mass compared to others that ate throughout the day.

Long-term citrus flavanone supplements may improve physical performance: RCT

22-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Chronic consumption of a 2S-hesperidin-rich orange extract may boost functional threshold power in amateur cyclists by about 3%, says a new study from Spain.

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