Novozymes, a long time player in industrial enzyme applications, has launched a consumer facing health division that becomes an instant heavy hitter in the category. The head of the division gave NutraIngredients-USA a peek behind the curtain.
The American Botanical Council has marked its 34th anniversary with the full debut of an open source document that responsible companies can use to prevent adulterated materials from finding their way into finished products.
Asa Waldstein is principal of the Supplement Advisory Group and the man behind 'Warning Letter Wednesdays.' His bread and butter is educating companies about the dos and don'ts of marketing.
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association is raising its profile in the dietary supplement industry, which included a second consecutive appearance at SupplySide West, a show the organization had not attended in the past.
After a successful career leading Fortune 500 companies and tech startups to IPO, Joni Hanson Davis founded a femtech company to address the growing infertility crisis with Beli prenatal vitamins for him and her.
Some dietary supplements lack clinical proof of their effectiveness—a proof gap that leads to a big opportunity loss for the industry and consumers. But one AI-driven healthtech B-corp, is hoping to change that.
With a couple of ingredients already on the market for muscle and cellular aging, Nuritas’ next wave of artificial intelligence driven ingredient discoveries will target some big consumer health needs, including glucose management and very specialized...
WIN co-hosted the Women of SupplySide Networking Reception where members of the WIN Board of Directors shared insights into the goals of the organization and showcased opportunities to get involved.
It’s no secret that women have long been underserved by the health and wellness industry, but if you walked the SupplySide West floor, you may have noticed a shift. More and more companies are introducing cutting-edge products for women, including IFF...
Growth in the probiotic supplements market has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, and interest in the beneficial microorganisms continues to gather pace, says the executive director of the International Probiotics Association.
The whole organism assay platform is helping companies explore novel ingredients for health and lifespan, weight management, cognitive health, muscle health, and more.
Formulations are taking on new forms – literally. SupplySide West gave companies a chance to showcase a number of new products– and formats– as brands embrace innovation.
Just as the UK entered a new trading relationship with the EU, the economy was thrown another curveball with the pandemic. But with a little strategic foresight and a lot of humor, Jennifer Mo is taking the situation in stride.
Nicole Smith is an accomplished entrepreneur and a pioneer in the botanical product development space. She co-founded Mary’s Medicinals, co-authored the first patent issued in the legal cannabis market in the US and spearheaded the launch of new lines...
Mariëtte Abrahams is the CEO and founder of Qina – a platform that helps companies connect and innovate in personalized nutrition. Qina provides market intelligence, research and innovation services through products and specialist consultancy services...
Juliet Barratt founded the protein bar maker Grenade with husband Alan Barratt, which launched in the UK market in 2010. When the couple built their self-funded business in their spare bedroom, they had no idea that their hobby-turned-business would make...
The Head of Health and Wellness Business Development at the Alibaba Group, recently presented on The digital enigma of China at the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit held in Amsterdam.
Paula Simpson is a nutritional scientist, herbalist and product development expert in the beauty wellness and healthy aging channel. As the Innovation, Product Development & Branding Consultant at Nutribloom Consulting, she is also a sought-after...
Childhood hunger is a serious problem in the US, so at first blush it may appear flippant that General Mills created a full-sized slide that extends from a giant cereal box into a bowl of heart-shaped Cheerio pillows to raise awareness and funds for the...
Cashtyn Lovan is the new Regional Marketing Director in Aker BioMarine’s Human Health & Nutrition department. She has over 10 years of marketing experience in the dietary supplement industry, including strategy and brand development, digital marketing,...
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is diversifying its business with the launch of BioKodeLab – a supplement brand aimed at improving cognitive performance.
Ayla Barmmer is a registered dietitian nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in the fertility space. After two decades of providing in-depth education to fellow practitioners on family health issues and working on thousands...
Connecting consumers with science was the basic idea behind the Vitamin D & Me project, which won this year’s Industry Initiative of the Year in NutraIngredient-USA’s annual awards.
Sales of health-boosting mushroom-products continue to grow at double digit levels, and with expanding interest from beverages, we could be at the beginning of a boom.
Audrey Ross, ND, MH is a naturopath, educator and master herbalist. She joined Country Life Vitamins over a decade ago and serves as the Senior National Educator.
Adolescent athletes require nutrition above and beyond the offerings of most school cafeterias. These growing and developing bodies face challenges such as limited time for meal prep and frequent travel.
This year’s NutraIngredients-USA NutraChampion, Rick Kingston, PharmD, presented at the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Summit. The one day event included the five heavy hitters representing the industry: Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA),...
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) featured a variety of presentations to promote the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation, including a non-so-well-known application of creatine.
Amber Cerda started working in the natural products industry in 2001, but left to work in higher education. This industry does get under your skin and into your heart, however, and in 2012 she came back to work at NOW Foods.
Charlotte Traas is a board certified master herbalist, ashwagandha expert and a self-described rebel. As the Director of Sales Education and Training at New Chapter, she’s developing content for training and representing the company as a national trainer...
This year’s International Society of Sports Nutrition Annual Conference & Expo marked its 19th year promoting the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation. NutraIngredients-USA was there to hear about the latest...
The vertically-integrated supplier of hemp extracts and cannabinoid ingredients recently introduced HempNANO, its new concentrated nanoemulsion for water soluble applications.
Melanie Bush says she had a bone to pick with cancer. So when she had an opportunity to utilize a social impact initiative through the Miss America scholarship Organization, she decided to use her platform to focus on cancer prevention and awareness.
Rachel Fresco used her background in naturopathy, Traditional Chinese medicine and clinical nutrition to found Bio-Botanical Research. As a formulator, she also creates herbal remedies, including Biocidin, the company’s flagship product.
Twenty-five years is a long time in business. The relationships and commitments to people and communities forged over that time by Indiana-based Verdure Sciences have helped the company weather the challenges and disruptions of the past couple of years,...
May is women's health month and there was no shortage of new products geared toward females. Gummies were also prominent, plus a hint of nostalgia in the form of ooze.
