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Ex-Health Canada NHP DG: ‘Cannabis is Canada’s New Wild West’

By Adam Gibson, President, True Moderation

When it comes to regulating CBD and cannabis, Canada is an extreme cautionary tale for the US, says Adam Gibson, the former Director General of Health Canada’s Non-prescription and Natural Health Products Directorate.

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Health Canada’s proposal on cost recovery for Natural Health Products raises questions

By Katrina Coughlin, Laura E. Gomez, Jon-Paul Powers, PhD, Lewis Retik, & Lauren Richardson - Gowling WLG

On May 12, 2023, Health Canada published a proposal detailing cost recovery fees for natural health products (NHPs). While there is a lot of information to digest in Health Canada's proposal, the proposed fees detailed below raise questions regarding...

NutraCast: Power Leaves finds opportunity in decocainized coca

NutraCast: Power Leaves finds opportunity in decocainized coca

By Danielle Masterson

Power Leaves says it's breaking the monopoly on the supply of coca leaf extract and bringing on a ‘new age of coca’. Through an exclusive agreement with indigenous communities, the ingredient manufacturer and supplier has developed a legal Colombian...

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NY Assembly passes bill targeting weight loss, muscle building supps

By Stephen Daniells

Efforts to restrict the sale of some dietary supplements to minors in New York State took a step forward this week as the State’s Assembly passed AB 5610-D, a bill that limits access to some dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building for people...

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May Launch Pad

By Danielle Masterson

This month’s launches are packed with branded ingredients aimed largely at brain health, along with energy for athletic performance and a couple metabolic support products for good measure.

The role microbiota-gut-brain axis plays in stress management

Microbiome Briefing

The role microbiota-gut-brain axis plays in stress management

By Stephen Daniells

The rise of dietary supplements to help manage stress was one of the big success stories from the pandemic years. While much of this success was linked to products containing adaptogenic herbs (we’re looking at you, Ashwagandha), the past couple of years...

Vitafoods 2023 highlights: Sustainability

Vitafoods 2023 highlights: Sustainability

By Olivia Haslam

Prioritising sustainability is a necessary step towards building a more resilient food system for future generations, and one which many companies at Vitafoods 2023 were keen to acknowledge.

NutraCast: Intake Health’s device that measures hydration in real-time

NutraCast: Intake Health’s device that measures hydration in real-time

By Danielle Masterson

Intake Health is working with several major pro sports teams to measure athlete hydration in real-time. But the technology they’re using isn’t a smart watch, an Oura Ring, or even a wearable. It’s a device that is affixed to locker room urinals. The company...

Vitafoods Insights - The Active Consumer

Vitafoods 2023 Highlights: The Active Consumer

By Olivia Haslam

Companies at Vitafoods 2023 saw active consumers as a key target demographic, with exhibitors presenting innovative concepts targeting a wide range of consumers leading active lifestyles.

Key themes from Vitafoods 2023

Key themes from Vitafoods 2023

By Nikki Hancocks

Innovation themes seen on the exhibitor floor at Vitafoods Europe this week (May 9-11) included women's health, cognitive health, innovative formats, gut health, and beauty-from within.

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SGS acquires a majority stake in Nutrasource

By Danielle Masterson

Just over two decades ago, Nutrasource entered the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industry. After demonstrating consistent growth over the years, the Contract Research Organization has been scooped up by a global testing, inspection and certification...

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Key lessons from the Opportunities in Delivery Formats webinar

By Stephen Daniells

Consumer interest in novel experiential delivery forms is driving a lot of growth for dietary supplements, but context is an important regulatory consideration, experts noted during a recent NutraIngredients-USA webinar.

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Making metabolic health fun and futuristic

By Olivia Haslam

When tapping into the metabolic health supplements space, brands should take inspiration from 'aspirational' and personalised products, industry experts have advised during a Vitafoods online panel discussion.

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Ritual makes entry into skincare category

By Danielle Masterson

The company, known for its traceable ingredients, said the move not only marks a new category for the brand, but also revamps how skincare is viewed.

EverGrain creates sports nutrition offerings with beer leftovers

EverGrain creates sports nutrition offerings with beer leftovers

By Danielle Masterson

AB InBev’s sustainable ingredient business, EverGrain, said it’s poised to disrupt the performance beverage category this year with the launch of two products that use EverPro, a barley protein made from upcycled brewer’s spent grain.

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BabyRX launches maternity line

Adequate food and nutrient intake during pregnancy is universally recognized as optimal for fetal development and maternal health. According to USDA data, many who are pregnant are not meeting recommendations for certain food groups and specific nutrients...

April Launch Pad

April Launch Pad

By Danielle Masterson

It may be April, but spring awakening is far from sight. Based on new launches, hibernation mode is still in full effect. From magnesium to ashwagandha to the Crocus sativus flower, this month has all the ingredients for sleep and relaxation.

ODSP’s director on NDIs, MPL, and NMN

ODSP’s director on NDIs, MPL, and NMN

By Danielle Masterson

NutraIngredients-USA caught up with Cara Welch, PhD, Director of FDA's Office of Dietary Supplement Programs. Welch talked inspections, made the case for MPL and hinted NDI guidance is on the way.

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Capsules still rule the roost for delivery formats, says Lonza

By Stephen Daniells

Despite a range of new and unique dosage forms entering the market, capsules are still the preferred format for global consumers, with innovative new capsule technologies giving brands the opportunity to stand out in a crowded marketplace, says Lonza.

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Brands ignoring consumer emotion 'missing a trick'

By Olivia Haslam

Gut health industry experts suggest the industry is “missing a trick” during a webinar hosted by Food Ingredients (FI) Global, as they point out purchase decisions are based on emotion, not scientific research.

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