Skin health

GNC sales fall as China partnership hits bump in road

26-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

Struggling retailer GNC reported first quarter 2019 earnings that included an ‘unexpected decrease in revenue’ from its new China ecommerce joint venture.

Unilever gives supplements another chance with Olly acquisition

19-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

The US arm of global consumer products giant Unilever will acquire San Francisco-based supplement brand Olly. With functional foods and gummy supplements ranging from multivitamins to beauty-from-within, Olly fits in the cross section of Unilever’s two...

From the Editor's Desk

If botanicals don’t fit easily under supplement heading, why not try to fix that?

12-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

Should the creation of a new herbal medicine category be one of the goals of the upcoming discussions about a new regulatory framework? If it were possible, such a change could clear up many of the ambiguities surrounding the marketing of these products...

Spreading awareness of ingestible skincare, ingredient supplier Lycored targets consumers directly

12-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

From developing a video game to launching an app, Lycored wants its name recognized among consumers.

Algatech partners with new personal care products firm for astaxanthin topicals in US market

26-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

Israeli astaxanthin supplier Algatech has announced a partnership with nascent topicals product producer For the Biome, which was founded by industry pioneer Paul Schulick.

How plant-based brands are riding on collagen’s momentum, without the collagen

22-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Collagen has no vegetarian alternative, let alone vegan. This hasn’t stopped plant-based supplement companies from jumping on the collagen bandwagon.

Ancient Nutrition founder on new products, DSHEA at 25 and hemp-CBD

15-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

With growth “like a rocket ship”, a new range of hemp-CBD products, and a continued commitment to keto and protein, “2019 is going to be a great year”, says Ancient Nutrition product innovator and founder, Jordan Rubin.

Expo West 2019

There’s a shift away from commodity to branded ingredients, says Youtheory science chief

08-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Supplement brand Youtheory refreshed its branding and package design and launched new products at this year’s Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim, CA. The company is highlighting the use of branded ingredients in these products.

Korean research links hydrangea extract to beauty-from-within properties

04-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in South Korea explored the effects of ingesting hydrangea extract on skin health. They found a correlation between ingesting the extract and suppressed damage caused by ultraviolet B.

Usana posts another sales increase as China’s direct selling clampdown looms

07-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company Usana reported $1.19 billion in annual revenue in its fourth quarter earnings statement. The company now derives more than 80% of its revenue from the Asia-Pacific region.

TODAY! Experts to discuss benefits of probiotics beyond digestive health in upcoming webinar

11-Dec-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from Jarrow Formulas, the International Probiotics Association, Increnovo, and Tufts University will discuss the state of the science and what the future holds in a FREE webinar today hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Health Canada approves beauty-from-within claims for innoVactiv’s rice-derived Myoceram

04-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Canadian nutritional ingredient maker innoVactiv announced that Canada’s health authority approved beauty-from-within claims for its branded ceramide ingredient Myoceram.

Consumers on the hunt for youth-boosting food and drink, says Mintel

21-Nov-2018 By Nikki Cutler

Food, drink and supplement innovators should take tips from the beauty industry as consumers want to fill-up on products that will help them fight the ageing process, says Mintel.

Prebiotic combination shows metabolic benefits for adults with acne: Pilot data

07-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) prebiotics may improve glycemic and lipid metabolic measures in women with acne, suggests a small study from Italy.

ABC bolsters traceability efforts with Sustainable Herbs Program partnership

05-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has partnered with a noted documentary filmmaker to support the Sustainable Herb Program, which aims to foster transparency and traceability in the sourcing of the raw materials for increasingly popular herbal products.

NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: Goop under scrutiny, Lycored's 2nd generation solution for skin wellness, and more

05-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across...

Commentary

What is CBD being marketed for? Proponents seem deliberately vague on claims

02-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

In the rush to market for CBD products something seems to have been left by the wayside. What do the marketers of these products believe they will do for people?

Marketing CBD is mostly about risk tolerance, legal expert says

29-Oct-2018 By Hank Schultz

The source of CBD should be of concern for the companies marketing the ingredient, said a legal expert at a recent dietary supplement industry event. But he also said the regulatory landscape for the ingredient is shifting so fast that any opinions he...

NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: UK’s Amazon weight-loss clamp down, algal omega-3 alliance, and more

01-Oct-2018 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global supply chain and a global industry, but it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our new weekly round-up of key news from across...

New Chapter founder unveils plan for new line of topical products

17-Sep-2018 By Hank Schultz

New Chapter founder Paul Schulick plans to launch a line of topical products aimed at the skin microbiome with a plan to reenter the ingestibles field in 2020.

Sundots sun-protective daily gummies 'not a replacement' to sunscreen, says CEO

13-Sep-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Sundots, a daily plant-based “sun-protective” gummy using the antioxidant polypodium leucotomos (fern extract), is aiming to change the behavior around sun protection by serving as a complement, not a replacement, to sunscreen and UPF (ultraviolet protection...

NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: H&H (Swisse) performance, e-commerce in China, and Tmall's nutricosmetic bonanza

10-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global industry, but it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our new weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.

Despite some exaggerations, astaxanthin demand growing strongly, expert says

30-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent market report greatly exaggerates the potential of the global astaxanthin market, an expert says. But demand for the ingredient is growing strongly all the same.

Amazing Grass: New plant-based spin on collagen product is ‘ahead of its time’

28-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

As a plant-based specialist, how can Amazing Grass ride on the momentum of collagen, which can only be found in animals? The company’s new product line Amazing Protein Glow was their answer.

Maple leaf extract may prevent wrinkles, research suggests

23-Aug-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Maple leaf extract may have anti-aging effects including the prevention of wrinkle formation by interfering with the breakdown of elastin proteins in the skin, researchers from the University of Rhode Island reported.

What's the science backing skin health claims for supplements? Five ingredients with published studies in the past year

23-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

From proteins to pigments to ‘postbiotics,’ here’s a round-up of our coverage on nutrition and skin health research from the past year.

Natreon says organic stamp on shilajit ingredient backs quality message

20-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Natreon has announced an organic certification on its PrimaVie shilajit ingredient. As this is not an agricultural commodity, the company views the certification as more of a statement of overall quality rather than primarily a verification of its production...

Research continues on palm-derived vitamin E's potential benefits in skin health, hair growth, says supplier

17-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

There's building research supporting the benefits of vitamin E supplementation for skin health and hair growth, according to the CEO of ExcelVite Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based supplier of palm-derived vitamin E.

FDA cites noni producer for long list of disease claims

15-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Another company selling noni products has run afoul of rules on disease claims, and has received a warning letter from FDA.

Beauty-from-Within FREE WEBINAR, SEPT. 20 @ 1:00 PM EST

TOMORROW: Exploring the market landscape and science behind ‘beauty-from-within’ products

14-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

From ashwagandha to biotin to collagen, brands are marketing the beauty merits of different ingredients in capsules, powders, and effervescent tablets. So what does the market landscape of beauty-from-within supplements look like in the US today, and...

NEWS IN BRIEF

Nutrex Hawaii gets USP certification on astaxanthin supplement

06-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Nutrex Hawaii, the finished goods brand of algae supplier Cyanotech, says its astaxanthin product has received the USP Verified certification.

USANA tops $300 million in sales for quarter

26-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

USANA Health Sciences has reported record revenue in its second quarter, driven largely by results in mainland China.

Algatech says despite concerns about sunscreen claims astaxanthin can support skin health

09-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Some marketers making claims for sunscreen-like action on their dietary supplement products have received warning letters. But one astaxanthin supplier maintains its ingredient has data backing its important sun health benefits.

Collagen-based supplement shows skin and joint health benefits: RCT

09-Jul-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Oral supplementation with collagen bioactive peptides, plus chondroitin, glucosamine, L-carnitine, vitamins, and minerals may simultaneously improve both skin and joint health, says a new study.

Expanding its beauty-from-within empire, HUM Nutrition launches effervescent tablet Collagen Pop

29-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

Beauty supplement specialist HUM Nutrition launched a dissolvable collagen tablet, a rare delivery format for the booming ingredient.

Astaxanthin, the ‘perfect summer supplement’? Study indicates skin protection effects

27-Jun-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

A new study analyzing the protective role astaxanthin plays in UV-induced skin deterioration found that it may have innate skin protection benefits against direct UV radiation damage.

AIDP aims new prebiotic toward novel beauty-from-within positioning

29-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

A novel beauty-from-within positioning will help a line of prebiotics new to the US market compete in a crowded space, branded ingredient marketer AIDP says.

Fruit d'Or, Hydromer cooperate on cranberry/carvacrol ingredient that trades on synergistic effects

11-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

Altering microbiomes is not only about what to add; it’s also about what to take away. Cranberry supplier Fruit d’Or is pursuing the latter course with a partnership with Hydromer Inc. for an antibacterial topical product.

LifeVantage Vitality Stack Packets drive double-digit growth in order rates

11-May-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

LifeVantage, an international multi-level marketing firm, is seeing strong consumer acceptance of its single-serve Vital Stack Packets that provide a personalized dietary supplement experience.

Topical microbiome transplant could be key to alleviating eczema, say researchers

10-May-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

An effective way of treating atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, could be to apply specific bacteria to the affected areas of the skin, a human clinical trial showed.

Personalization and the microbiome in precision medicine: Probiota Americas 2018 program revealed

07-May-2018 By Stephen Daniells

From the microbiome in precision medicine to personalized probiotics for sports nutrition, and from next-gen analytical advances to how online customer engagement is driving the market, Probiota Americas will again bridge the science and business of the...

Usana to leverage social media success in China to revive sales in North America

07-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

Usana Health Sciences is planning to use social media platforms to energize its direct selling model in sluggish markets such as North America and Europe.

Dr Low Dog: Nutrient testing is a key missing part of Western medical training

02-May-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The often-quoted message that "everyone gets everything they need by eating a healthy diet" is clearly not true, says Tieraona Low Dog, MD, but testing for micronutrient deficiencies / status in primary care remains very limited.

Phytoceramide sales get a boost with rise of US nutricosmetic category, says supplier

27-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

Increased awareness around collagen may give phytoceramides a helping hand in the US market, according to one ingredient supplier.

Twinlab / Reserveage launch new products for sleep, heart health, and for her

25-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The company used the recent Expo West show in Anaheim to discuss a raft of new products developed by collaborating with some big name experts.

Vitamin D supplementation may improve eczema symptoms, researchers say

09-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

Reviewing existing studies looking at vitamin D functions in skin physiology, Qatari researchers found mounting evidence that ingesting vitamin D may help improve skin inflammatory symptoms.

Deadline for entry is April 20, 2018!

Got groundbreaking research to shout about? Probiota Americas 2018 call for abstracts

20-Mar-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you.

NEWS IN BRIEF

BioCell now offers halal collagen certified by two different organizations

15-Mar-2018 By Adi Menayang

Collagen manufacturer BioCell Technology, LLC, announced that its flagship healthy aging ingredient BioCell Collagen is now available Halal Certified.

Company that says products affect telomere length bows to FTC demand to dial back claims

22-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

Healthy aging claims are back in the spotlight with the settlement of a complaint by the US Federal Trade Commission against Telomerase Activation Sciences, a company that markets dietary supplements and skin care products based on TCM ingredients that...

NutraIngredients-USA’s state of the industry survey: Have your say today!

20-Feb-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Following on from the success of last year's survey, NutraIngredients-USA is running another 'state of the industry' survey to gauge views about the current state of the dietary supplements and the business landscape in 2018.