Weight management

CLA supplements may preserve, increase muscle during dieting: RCT

20-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing a weight-loss lifestyle with CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) may help preserve muscle mass, says a new study that adds to the science supporting the potential body composition benefits of the ingredient.

Reports urges a cultural shift to boost gut health and first 1,000 days of life

17-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A report believes the reduction of chronic digestive disease risk and improvements to gut microbiome health can be achieved by changing behaviours and attitudes towards food consumption and production.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 Winners Revealed

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

WATCH NOW: NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 – and the winners are…

News in brief

Deerland completes Bifodan integration

08-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Deerland said it has completed the integration of Danish firm Bifodan AS, which it acquired in 2019. The company said this means customers have seamless access to all of its products.

GNC 2.0: Strong e-commerce growth, major brand awareness & powerful partnerships

07-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Embattled supplement retailer GNC has started its passage through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with some investment experts and brand owners bullish about the new GNC that will emerge from the process.

New NZ sports nutrition brand touts benefits of pro and antioxidants balance in NZ blackcurrants

06-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand sports nutrition firm 2before Performance Nutrition has launched a blackcurrant powder beverage that enhances exercise performance and recovery by providing a balanced amount of pro and antioxidants.

Beyond immune support: Current trends in sports nutrition

30-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As consumers reconfigure their life and nutrition choices, brands are also adapting to not only to stay relevant, but to survive.

June new product launches: from anti-inflammatories to zinc

30-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it's probiotic chews or oral immune spray, delivery systems are getting convenient and creative this summer.

GNC enters bankruptcy while negotiating with Harbin as buyer

24-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Struggling retail giant GNC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy according to a news report. GNC is reportedly entering into the process with Chinese firm Harbin Pharmaceutical waiting in the wings as a potential buyer.

Grape seed extract constituents directly stimulate gut hormone release, study finds

22-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Spanish researchers using a novel intestinal model have shed light on how some of the many compounds found in grape seed extract cause the release of hormones by the cells that line the gut. The findings could help in the development of more effective...

Building an industry heavyweight: Startup fighting for global expansion

22-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

An entrepreneur with a passion for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has proven the power of a fighting attitude after taking his startup from a bedroom NPD factory to global expansion within three years.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 canceled: We’ll be back in 2021

19-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In light of the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 public health crisis, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 has been canceled, but will return June 16-18, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

Resveratrol supplementation may lower average blood sugar levels, study finds

19-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Resveratrol supplementation appears to lower values that measure average blood sugar levels over a period of time, according to a Dutch research team.

FDA study finds hidden synthetic ingredients, poor quality control in bitter orange supplements

17-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A US Food and Drug Administration study reveals that a number of the products it tested labeled as ‘bitter orange’ did not meet label claim for synephrine content and more than 10% contained undeclared synthetic ingredients.

Will keto craze be among things that won’t survive pandemic?

16-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

The keto trend may have run its course, with the tumult caused by the pandemic crisis as a final push over the edge, a clinical nutritionist says.

Probiotic consolidation: Chr Hansen to acquire UAS Labs for $530 million

10-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Denmark’s Chr. Hansen Holding A/S has today entered into an agreement with the owners of Wisconsin-based UAS Laboratories LLC to acquire 100% of the B2B probiotics company.

Expert view: Genetics-based nutrition is risky business

09-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Although genes do have some bearing on obesity risk, they are only one small element of a much wider picture so genetics-based advice alone has the propensity to do more harm than good, according a recent online conference hosted by the American Nutrition...

NutraCast Podcast: Optimum Nutrition's Sarah Lombard on sports nutrition trends

05-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Sarah Lombard, Director of Brand Marketing for Optimum Nutrition, joined the NutraCast to discuss how the sports nutrition category has evolved and where it might be headed.

Newly identified ‘metabolic signature’ can determine adherence to Mediterranean diet, help predict CVD risk

28-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A newly identified “metabolic signature” can evaluate an individual’s adherence and metabolic response to the Mediterranean diet and help predict future risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research.

FTC refunds $8.5 million to consumers over fraudulent product claims

20-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The Federal Trade Commission just announced it is issuing refund checks totaling over $8.5 million to consumers defrauded by misleading claims on weight loss products an erectile dysfunction product in a case dating back to 2004.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020: And the finalists are…

19-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

Nutracast Podcast: Dr. Paul Clayton on cellular aging

15-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In recent years, research on aging has seen some major advancements, including the discovery that the rate of aging is controlled, at least to some extent. And according to Dr. Paul Clayton, who has researched, written and presented about the process...

GNC succeeds in getting critical debt payment pushed back to August

15-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplement retailing giant GNC seems to have prevailed in its high stakes negotiations with its lenders. Bloomberg Law reported yesterday that the company won a postponement until August of a major payment that could have caused the company to sink into...

GNC turns up volume on bankruptcy alarm

12-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Struggling supplement retailer GNC has reiterated a forthright statement that filing for bankruptcy court protection might be only days away.

New report looks at dairy and plant proteins in weight management and healthy ageing

12-May-2020 By Jim Cornall

Danish company 3A Business Consulting has published a new report, Dairy and Plant Proteins in Weight Management and Healthy Ageing 2020-2024.

Hamilton takes reins at OmniActive as company reconfigures for next growth phase

11-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Indian ingredient supplier OmniActive has brought industry veteran Jim Hamilton on as its new CEO as part of a corporate restructuring.

Nouri CEO: ‘I don’t think it’s a bad time to have a new supplement brand, but it has to provide value to consumer’

24-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

2020 may not seem to be a good time for being a year one start-up, but increased consumer interest in supplements and immunity is a rising tide that is raising all boats, says the CEO of Nouri.

Getting "the edge": Are carb-rich diets as effective as sports supplements?

20-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Common "edge" sports nutrition products are no more effective at promoting recovery than carbohydrate-rich, potato-based foods, according to new research funded by the Alliance for Potato Research & Education.

Keto diet helps female athletes drop more fat, but not gain strength

15-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found that a ketogenic diet helped trained female subjects lose fat while maintaining muscle. But it concluded the diet was ‘suboptimal’ for building additional muscle during a training regimen.

Industry-funded study finds probiotic blend efficacy for weight loss

15-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementation with Lab4P, a probiotic blend of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria for at least six months, appears to contribute to a significant reduction in weight, according to UK-based scientists.

ZoneIn sports nutrition app: ‘It’s a really good time to help people at home’

10-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Launched in 2017, ZoneIn is a sports nutrition app that has found a place with some of the nation’s college teams to manage food and fluid intake. As more and more consumers shelter in place, the founders are ready to launch direct to consumer.

Anthocyanin supplements show heart health benefits for people with MetS: study

31-Mar-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with anthocyanins from bilberries and blackcurrants may improve cardiometabolic risk factors in people with metabolic syndrome (MetS), says a new study from Australia.

Analysis calls attention to importance of gut function

30-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

There is a growing appreciation for the gut microbiome, which has been linked to impacting everything from metabolism to hormones to mental health.

Melinjo tree seed extract may reduce obesity and diabetes

27-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A seed extract from the Indonesian Melinjo tree may reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes, according to a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled clinical study among healthy young subjects.

Coronavirus relief package will ease loan process for smaller supplement firms

26-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The $2 trillion stimulus packaged passed unanimously by the US Senate this morning will have important implications for the dietary supplement industry that may help companies survive the worst of the coronavirus crisis impacts.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 postponed until November

24-Mar-2020 By NutraIngredients-USA

In light of the ongoing novel Coronavirus (COVID19) public health emergency, IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas has been postponed until November 16-18, 2020 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Washington DC.

CRN warns of bevy of proposed state laws targeting supplements

19-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

While the COVID-19 crisis dominates headlines, a raft of state and local laws that could negatively affect the dietary supplement industry are afoot and deserve attention, according the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

So Chic: A fashion for fibre boosts chicory root sales

16-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The consumer buzz for boosting 'good' gut bacteria will see Europe's prebiotics market value exceed $3.5 Billion by 2026, according to new market research.

Celsius continues to record fast earnings growth in energy drink category

13-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Celsius continues its charge through the energy drink category by reporting 43% sales growth in its annual results released yesterday.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Do you know a NutraChampion?

06-Mar-2020 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is accepting nominations for Industry Initiative of the Year and NutraChampion at the 2020 NutraIngredients-USA Awards. Both categories are judged by our editorial team.

7 Reasons to Enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

06-Mar-2020 By The NutraIngredients-USA Team

The 2020 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with three new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

News in Brief

Study: Why does orange flavonoid reverse obesity?

04-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines could help to reverse obesity and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, a new study in mice has reaffirmed, but their theory behind the mechanism of the effects has been ruled out.

From the editor's desk

There’s a lot of ground to cover at trade show without getting bogged down in COVID-19 crisis

28-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

NutraIngredients-USA will investigate the latest news at the upcoming Expo West trade show while at the same time trying not to get distracted by the weight of current events.

Pea protein interest spiking in run-up to trade show

27-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Pea is among the leading plant based protein alternatives. Interest in the ingredient and product launches are spiking in the run-up to the Expo West trade show.

Cumin essential oil boosts effect of fermented soy milk in diabetes model

26-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Fermented soy milk to which cumin essential oil was added improved blood glucose levels and other markers in a rat diabetes model.

Ginkgo vinegar suppresses weight gain and reduces the size of fat cells – study

26-Feb-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A mouse-study has found that ginkgo vinegar intake is able to suppress body weight gain caused by a high fat diet and reduce the size of fat cells.

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Joshua Schall on marketing trends, challenges and predictions in sports nutrition

25-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

NutraIngredient-USA’s Danielle Masterson caught up with Joshua Schall of J. Schall Consulting at the Sports Nutrition Summit in San Diego.

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Dr. Susan Kleiner on the female athlete: 'They should be shown grunting, sweating'

25-Feb-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Sports nutrition marketing of the female athlete has come a long way as the industry embraces representing her as strong and powerful image rather than skinny and sexy, says Dr. Susan Kleiner, founder of High Performance Nutrition, and director of science...