Botanicals

Performance nutrition boosts Glanbia plc’s financials

21-Aug-2015 By Tracy West

Glanbia’s Global Performance Nutrition (GPN) unit was the star performer as the nutritional ingredients and dairy firm reported increased H1 profits.

NDI draft guidance continues to inform FDA's enforcement thinking, latest DMBA warning letter shows

20-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing enforcement actions based on the precepts laid out in the draft guidance on New Dietary Ingredients with a warning letter sent to a company marketing a product that contains the stimulant-like ingredient...

Cognitive Health Quiz: Do you know your DHA from your PhosphatidylSerine?

19-Aug-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Do you know which ingredient has a FDA qualified health claim for reducing the risk of cognitive dysfunction and dementia in the elderly? What percentage of the total carotenoids in the pediatric brain tissue is lutein? Or which CPG company has led research...

Brain boosting bioactives, Part 2: From citicoline and curcumin to resveratrol

19-Aug-2015 By Stephen Daniells

In the run-up to the NutraIngredients-USA’s Cognitive Health Online Summit on September 2, 2015, we’re taking a look at the leading ingredients… 

Brain boosting bioactives, Part 1: From omega-3 to vitamin E

19-Aug-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Memory, attention and focus, development, mood; there are numerous ways that a nutrient or ingredient can affect cognitive health. But which have the most science, how do they work, and how are they performing in the market?

Baobab poised to become the “queen of superfruits,” supplier says

18-Aug-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Antioxidant- and fiber-rich baobab is on the verge of stealing the crown from acai, goji berries and pomegranate as the “queen of superfruits,” thanks to awareness raised by recent and upcoming product launches featuring the ingredient, according to a...

Compelling science & consumer interest in tried-and-true ingredients: Is ginger the next blockbuster botanical?

18-Aug-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Finished products containing OmniActive’s Gingever ingredient are expected to hit shelves in the later part of 2015, with the company predicting big things for ginger.

Mannatech joins network marketing trend where Asia is primary growth driver

14-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

Mannatech, a Texas-based network marketing company selling dietary supplements, is becoming part of the trend in the direct selling industry where most of the growth is occurring in Asia.

ABC lab document to help industry stem tide of bilberry adulteration

14-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has taken another major step in its Botanical Adulterants Program with the release of a Laboratory Guidance Document on bilberry.

Even sans smoke, there's still fire in NYAG affair, expert says

13-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

The heat surrounding the  NYAG affair may have abated somewhat. But an expert in investigations conducted by the offices of state attorneys general said the episode is far from over.

Investor blasts Omega Protein's human nutrition diversification plans, calls for breakup, sale of company

13-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

Omega Protein Corporation has received a harsh critique of its diversification strategy from a major investor.  Wynnefield Partners filed a Form 13D with the Securities and Exchange Commission calling for the company to seek alternatives—up to and including...

87% of consumers globally think non-GMO is ‘healthier’. But where’s the evidence?

13-Aug-2015 By Elaine Watson

A large consumer study* from market researcher Health Focus International spanning 16 major consumer markets includes this pretty jaw-dropping statistic: 87% of consumers globally think non-GMO foods are ‘somewhat’, or ‘a lot’ healthier.

Developer of phytocannabinoid product takes food path to sidestep regulatory uncertainty on CBDs

12-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

Phytopurh, a company seeking to bring a line of health products to market based on phytocannabinoids, is taking the food route to avoid regulatory uncertainty about CBDs.

Bai Brands under fire over 'antioxidant-packed' claims as judge allows false advertising lawsuit to proceed

12-Aug-2015 By Elaine Watson

Beverage industry superstar Bai Brands – which hit the headlines this week with the launch of antioxidant-infused Antiwater – has also attracted the attention of plaintiff’s attorneys in California, which claim it played fast and loose with food labeling...

In the year 2020: Global nutraceuticals market to be worth €35bn; 7% annual growth forecast

10-Aug-2015

Botanicals are the fastest growing nutraceutical ingredient class in a category being driven by ageing populations around the world, a report has found.

Curcumin for sports nutrition? RCT supports role for pain reduction after heavy exercise

10-Aug-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of curcumin, the yellow pigment that gives turmeric its color, may reduce pain associated with exercise, and perhaps boost performance, says a new study.

$1 billion annual sales mark in view as Usana rides Q2 sales boom in China

06-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

Shares of Usana Health Sciences rose as much as 21% after the company announced strong second quarter earnings that were highlighted by a boom in China, where sales rose 84%. The company posted earnings per share that were 17% higher than analysts had...

Rosehip powder may improve knee joint biomechanics, says study

05-Aug-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a ‘specialized rosehip powder’ may improve gait and knee joint health in people with walking limitations, says a new study from Denmark.

How are herbal supplement sales post NY AG? Better than last year...

03-Aug-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of herbal formula supplements are up almost 13% compared to the same time last year, according to new data from SPINS provided to NutraIngredients-USA.

Elderberry reduces cold severity in air travellers: Study

31-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

Antioxidant-rich elderberry extracts can reduce the severity of colds among air travellers, Australian researchers have found.

Could beetroot juice help you exercise for longer?

30-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Chronic consumption of beetroot juice may improve cardiovascular health and potentially delay the onset of fatigue in healthy people, says a new study.

FoodState hopes new, formalized transparency initiative can help burnish industry's image

28-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

FoodState, the maker of the MegaFood brand of whole-food vitamins, has long been an advocate of what CEO Robert Craven calls “Transparency with a capital T.”  The company has now boldfaced that “T” with a new plan to provide greater visibility into its...

Oak wood extract may boost energy levels, reduce tension: Pilot data

23-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplementation with an extract from French oak wood may improve energy, tiredness, and tension, says a new study.

Emerging markets, phyto-active leadership, and a return to M&A in 2016: Naturex CEO outlines five-year plan

22-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Naturex has announced its first ever five year plan, with ambitious growth targets and a refocusing of the company's key ingredient categories, the company’s CEO told NutraIngredients-USA.

Supplement based on botanical extracts targets bacterial overgrowth in small intestine, developer says

21-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

The old saw about real estate values—location, location, location—could be applied to the basic idea behind a new gut health dietary supplement branded as Atrantíl.

‘Ancient, mystical fruit’: Nestlé patents pomegranate skin extract for metabolic syndrome

21-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Nestlé has filed an international patent for pomegranate skin extract as a strategy against metabolic syndrome, in particular fatty liver disease. 

Can ginger help reduce muscle damage post-exercise?

17-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Ginger supplements may accelerate recovery of muscle post-exercise, says a new study, but it may not be suitable for all sports. 

How does the supplements industry deal with credibility bashing?

17-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

The New York Attorney General’s investigation has led to attacks on the industry by the mainstream media, so how does the industry deal with the credibility bashing?

Trendwatching at IFT 2015: From on-trend botanicals, tiger nuts, and matcha to non-GMO claims

17-Jul-2015 By Elaine Watson

Market researchers Innova Market Insights and Mintel shared new data on what’s hot and what’s not in food & beverages at the IFT show this year, exploring everything from dairy-free claims to why consumers buy organic foods.

‘The sky is the limit’: AuthenTechnologies rolls out cutting edge sequencing for botanicals, including extracts

13-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

DNA testing experts AuthenTechnologies has announced that it will now test all samples with the most cutting edge Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platform available – at the same affordable cost and rapid turnaround time. 

DSM strategically invests in Natreon, Inc.

10-Jul-2015

Ayurvedic ingredient supplier Natreon, Inc. has received an equity investment from DSM Venturing B.V., the corporate venture capital arm of Royal DSM.

Work on cranberry helped research manager bridge university/industry divide

08-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

Linking the goals of companies in the dietary supplement sector with the objectives of university researchers is more art than science. Working with companies like Canadian cranberry supplier Fruit d’ Or has helped Christian Krueger, research program...

AHPA helps amend Louisiana laws that unfairly banned some herbal ingredients

08-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

The American Herbal Products Association has succeeded in helping to pass an amendment in Louisiana that restores to legal commerce certain herbs that have been legally marketed as dietary supplements in the US but had been banned under state law.

‘Encouraging’: Tart cherries may protect marathon runners from upper respiratory tract symptoms

02-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Juice made from Montmorency cherries may reduce the development of upper respiratory tract symptoms (URTS) after running a marathon, suggests data from a pilot study.

New natural, cost-effective blocker for health-promoting, but bitter, phytochemicals

02-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Geneva-based Natural Taste Consulting (NTC) is launching a plant-derived bitter blocker for applications such as dark chocolate, instant coffee, teas, energy drink and dietary supplements.

FDA cites 47 separate disease claims in warning letter to Wyoming firm

29-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

In another example of what can happen when the FDA steps through the doors, dietary supplement manufacturer Country Doctor Herbals has received a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration that is remarkable in its comprehensiveness.

Properly prepared, herbs remain stars of immune health field, expert says

29-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

While many newer players on the scene—such as probiotics or beta glucans derived from yeast or fungi—have gotten a lot of attention for their effects on the immune system, it’s wise not to forget the old standbys, herbs that have hundreds of years of...

Temple Turmeric CEO: Turmeric is super-hot right now; we doubled revenues last year and expect to do the same this year

26-Jun-2015 By Elaine Watson

While turmeric is still a novel ingredient to many Americans, it’s only a matter of time before it moves from the niche to the mainstream of US food culture, predicts Temple Turmeric founder Daniel Sullivan, who has set his sights on conquering the conventional...

New liposome manufacturer says process is more 'natural,' needing no added heat, pressure or solvents

25-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

A new supplier of liposomal delivery systems has entered the market based on a ‘more natural’ approach the assembly of these structures, the founder said.

Resveratrol may turn white fat into ‘healthier’ brown-like fat

25-Jun-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Resveratrol, a polyphenol from grapes and red wine, may convert excess white fat into calorie-burning brown-like fat, suggests a new study from Washington State University.

Science and market build for spinach extract for weight management

23-Jun-2015 By Stephen Daniells

A new spinach-based dietary supplement may cut hunger and increase the feeling of fullness, says a new study using the Appethyl-branded ingredient.

One week to go!

Experts to talk science, regs, challenges and opportunities in immune health

22-Jun-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from Abbott Nutrition, the University of Southampton, Vynna LLC, and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP will join NutraIngredients-USA’s Hank Schultz for an hour-long, free to attend discussion of the booming immune health sector. Don’t miss your...

Echinacea plus elderberry matches Tamiflu for early treatment of ‘flu

‘Significant’: Large trial supports echinacea’s immune benefits

19-Jun-2015 By Stephen Daniells

A proprietary combination of a concentrated echinacea herb and root extract and elderberry is as effective as Tamiflu (antiviral medicine) for the early treatment of ‘flu, says a new clinical trial from Europe.

Special edition: Immune support

The key market data and ingredients in the immune health sector

18-Jun-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Immune supplement sales were valued at an impressive $2.3 billion in 2013 (Nutrition Business Journal), and in this gallery we look at the key market trends and ingredients for this growing sector. 

‘Clinical relevance’: Polyphenol blend may slash blood pressure in hypertensives

17-Jun-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A propriety blend of extracts from grape seed and skin, green tea, and other botanicals and polyphenols may slash diastolic blood pressure in people with hypertension, says a new study from scientists in Utah.

Ayurvedic herb shows anti-inflammatory promise, heart health potential

17-Jun-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Extracts from the Ayurvedic herb Sphaeranthus indicus may reduce levels of inflammatory biomarkers and support cardiovascular health, says a new study.

Planning ahead is the panacea for wildcrafting supply uncertainty, experts say

11-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

Securing supply chains in the face of wildcrafting uncertainty presents no new challenges, experts in the field have said. The fable of the ant and the grasshopper applies: plan ahead, and you’ll come out ahead.

Endorsements continue for Botanical Adulterants Program as AOAC International announces support

11-Jun-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

The AOAC International has endorsed the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Program, following a unanimous vote by the AOAC Board of Directors in April.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe

US market is faster, but not lower quality or less ethical than Europe, consultant says

10-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

In the wake of the New York Attorney General affair, one question that has been raised is whether barriers to entry in the US market are too low, and give bad actors too much room to maneuver.  But an expert on the supplement trade in Europe says barriers...

Wildcrafters could become their own endangered species, experts say

10-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

Wildcrafting as an herbal raw material sourcing method deals from time to time in species that are, or could be, endangered.  But it is the wildcrafters themselves who might be endangered, experts familiar with the practice say.