Spreading the claims butter too thin and not investing in science can kill any category, even a popular one with durable demand, an astaxanthin supplier claims.
French ingredients supplier Nexira is to acquire UNIPEKTIN Ingredients in a deal that taps into the firm’s diversification strategy, which places boosted health and nutrition activity front-and-centre of its plans.
Tests on omega-3 marine oils used in dietary supplements has revealed one product exceeded concentration limits of harmful pollutants such as dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
IFF Health has made a series of podcasts and virtual educational summits available as part of a new microbiome resource that provides the latest industry insights into the sector.
In addition to benefits for focus and athletic performance, without any of the negative effects of caffeine, Ingenious Ingredients’ new paraxanthine ingredient is being felt by consumers "in a way that they’ve never felt caffeine".
With established science for nausea and digestive and emerging data supporting a potential impact on the gut microbiota (and therefore immunity), the market opportunity for ginger ingredients continues to grow.
Global food ingredients giant ADM announced today it will acquire Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, significantly expanding its capacity in microbiome-targeted ingredients.
AkerBiomarine is to enter the world of esports, lining up with Norwegian team Heroic in an agreement that sees the Norwegian biotech firm providing krill oil-based omega-3 supplements.
The unprecedented growth of elderberry demand carries with it a potential poison pill if dilution produces enough ineffective products that consumer confidence is lost, one supplier maintains.
Scientists at Cargill have developed a highly soluble rice flour that can replace maltodextrin in a range of applications and offer a clean label alternative to formulators.
An international team of scientists have completed what they claim is the ‘largest review ever conducted’ looking at agricultural crop diversity. The results are in: we are seeing ‘enormous’ diversity loss, with implications for future...
Prenexus Health has signed an exclusive partnership with Nevada-based Aloha Medicinals to bring a new prebiotic to market called MyceliaGI. The ingredient is a blend of three mushrooms.
Ingredient supplier Ethical Naturals said a second study on its AlphaWave shows the ingredient eased stress among participants who were completing a mental arithmetic test. Several measures, including a brain wave scan, supported the conclusion.
With the health of the oceans a top concern for supplement users, a new survey from Nuseed Nutritional US Inc indicates that almost two-thirds of consumers prefer a plant-based omega-3 when provided an option.
Texas-based Kaneka has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) process for its Floradapt Brain (Lactobacillus plantarum DR7) probiotic.
The US Federal Trade Commission sent out hundreds of notices yesterday over the use of endorsements it says may violate its rules. Many prominent companies in the dietary supplement industry are on the list.
Economic dislocation from the pandemic continues to send shock waves through the supply of botanical raw materials and will necessitate a new mindset about supply chain integrity in the future, experts say. The issue will be a key focus at an upcoming...
A recent report on sales of botanical supplements was mostly very good news for the industry. But one prominent ingredient — turmeric — saw sales flatten or even decline.
The ingredient - which is soy fermented by Lactobacillus delbrueckii, ssp. delbrueckii also known as Rosell-187 or R-187 – achieved the claim for its benefits in supporting intestinal/ gastrointestinal health.
Swedish plant-based oil specialists AAK are to partner with Progress Biotech to supply the Dutch firm’s algae-based omega-3 fatty acid for infant formula.
Dutch health ingredients company, NutriLeads, has officially launched its immune health ingredient derived from upcycled carrot pomace for use in supplements and functional food & beverages.
Chilean firm Benexia has made big strides in moving toward becoming a supplier of chia-based ingredients as opposed to being purely a purveyor of the seed itself.
All beta (β) glucans are not created equal, according to Kerry scientists, who reveal that structural differences in yeast β-glucans may influence health benefits associated with the fibre’s consumption.
Dutch algae firm Duplaco are to ramp up production of the algae Chlorella in a move that looks to provide a viable alternative to Asian suppliers caught up in increasing transport costs and reliability issues.
Branded ingredient supplier OmniActive says it has produced a more highly bioavailable form of its flagship curcumin ingredient line. The new offering is called Curcuwin Ultra +.
Chinese astaxanthin supplier BGG World has announced an expansion to the company’s closed tube production facility in southern China that the company claims now makes it the biggest in the world.
Lallemand Health Solutions’ are to reveal news of a ‘breakthrough’ study that is said to reinforce the brain-gut axis’ role in weight management via the use of a well-established probiotic.
New evidence backing the effects of a four herb plus fiber blend in weight loss is expected to boost the ingredient’s already significant uptake in the market.
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a policy mandating that companies using health apps and wearable connected devices must comply with a rule governing how consumers must be informed if a data breach occurs.
The high protein trend and growing interest in organic are driving innovation at Arla Foods Ingredients, which will showcase new whey protein ingredients for clear high protein beverages and organic products at Vitafoods next month.
The global ingredients producer Glanbia says the link between mental and physical health “should not be ignored” by brands developing new sports nutrition products as consumers search for holistic solutions.
Israeli fermentation specialist NextFerm reportedly has a new protein ingredient in the works that is set to debut at the upcoming Supply Side West trade show in October.
Massachusetts-based Conagen has announced it has scaled-up production and commercialization of the antioxidant ingredient hydroxytyrosol, thereby expanding the health ingredient portfolio of its commercial partner Blue California.
A Canadian CBD cosmetics, supplements and medical cannabis product company has received an important license from the government of Colombia, where its grow operations are located.
A company that develops synthetic glycans as targeted microbiome therapies has received an FDA warning letter over the way it has conducted two clinical trials.
Italy’s Bionap Bioactive Natural Products has announced it has self-affirmed the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status of its CogniGrape standardized grape extract for use as a source of dietary polyphenols and/or as an antioxidant for use in food...
Branded ingredient firm AIDP has achieved Health Canada registration for a prebiotic beauty-from-within offering. The approval will help the company capitalize on a wave of interest in such ingredients brought on by the global pandemic, according to...
Microalgae cultivation start-up Yemoja, Ltd. is joining the MIGAL Galilee Research institute to spearhead an extensive, four-year research initiative to identify algae-sourced compounds with the potential to help manage inflammation and Inflammatory Bowel...
The global shipping crisis brought on by the pandemic is continuing to strain supply chains and raise costs, a number of companies have told NutraIngredients-USA.
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept to help manufacturers create protein bars that tap into the demand for creamy nut butter fillings without compromising on texture, taste or functionality.
Today (Aug 24) marks a deadline for public comment on a FDA request for input on the abuse potential of a number of drug substances, including kratom. Even as the regulatory winds shift around the ingredient, analytical labs are lining up to service...
