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We want to hear from you! NutraIngredients-USA survey assesses state of industry

07-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Are your supply chain challenges easing? Did you have to reformulate products because of ingredient shortages? Which ingredients will burn brightest in 2023? Will we see a renewed push for mandatory product listing for dietary supplements?

Double Rainbow ramps up production of ancient natural painkiller

06-Dec-2022 By Asia Sherman

Biotech company Double Rainbow has announced commercial-scale biosynthetic production of gastrodin, a natural analgesic that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

NutraCast: Why Ayana Bio CEO Frank Jaksch is betting on synbio

02-Dec-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Synthetic biology technologies make it possible to create just about anything sustainably – including plants and fungal bioactives. Synbio has become a disruptive force that a growing number of companies are leaning into, including plant cell tech startup...

Pharma-style dispersal technology opens food, bev doors to wide array of botanical ingredients

02-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

New food and beverage applications have been demonstrated for a whole host of bioactive botanical ingredients via a new dispersal technology.

Winter Launch Pad

01-Dec-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s via amino acids, bee propolis or CBD, products that promote energy are sleighing this season.

Canadian online retailer adds liquid line, fish oil products

01-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

Major Canadian online retailer National Nutrition has signed a deal to add a line of liquid supplements to its already extensive product offerings. It has also added a line of fish oil supplements.

Nutrasource on Stress: “Multi-ingredient formulas are key”

01-Dec-2022 By Danielle Masterson

According to experts, January is the most depressing month of the year. As consumers stock up on formulas to stress-proof their lives, what should formulators be on the lookout for?

Diverse polyphenol-rich ingredient may provide ‘sustained exposure’ to bioactives

28-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of polyphenol rich extracts from multiple botanicals may boost levels of beneficial metabolites in the blood and help fill gaps associated with low fruit and vegetable consumption, says a new study from Fytexia.

News in brief

American Herbal Products Association accepting nominations for 2023 Awards

23-Nov-2022

The association’s annual awards, first presented in 2006, acknowledge individuals and organizations for making positive and substantive contributions to the herbal products industry.

Botanical combination may boost immune response to flu vaccination: Study

23-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of extracts from Acacia catechu and Scutellaria baicalensis may significantly increase antibodies in response to a flu vaccine in healthy adults, says a new study conducted by KGK Science Inc.

AHPA’s McGuffin on supply chain, MPL, climate change, and more

22-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supply chain issues appear to be easing for the herbal supplements sector, says Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association, but the key lesson from the past couple of years is that supply chain management is not simple.

Advanced.gg CMO: Nutrition 21 did something with nooLVL that no one else was doing before them

22-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Branded ingredients hoping to capitalize on the booming esports category need to do more studies in gaming populations, with studies targeting specific gaming outcomes a real opportunity, says the CMO of Advanced.gg.

Traditional Medicinals: How the extract industry can best tap into the bagged tea sector

22-Nov-2022 By Asia Sherman

Botanical extracts in tea format provide unique market opportunities for medicinal herbal infusions, but there are challenges that must be overcome to ensure proper delivery of therapeutic value, say the herbal experts at Traditional Medicinals.

Foreign policy and the US political landscape: Where does the natural products industry fit in?

21-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Dietary supplement use among Americans is an all-time high, with the US being the leading worldwide importer of vitamin products last year. With an estimated 90% of ingredients coming from China, US policymakers are zeroed in on foreign policy.

FDA warns seven companies over cardiovascular disease claims

18-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

Seven companies have been warned by the US Food and Drug Administration over claims of treating cardiovascular disease, the Agency announced yesterday.

Ashwagandha and apple cider vinegar sales surge as consumer spending on herbal supplements continues: ABC report

18-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

US sales of herbal dietary ingredients grew by almost 10% in 2021 as the category exceeded $12.3 billion, according to the 2021 Herb Market Report from the American Botanical Council.

GPA works to defend meaning of ‘prebiotic’ even as new ingredient technology muddies waters

10-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

Dilution of the prebiotic message is a concern for the category even as it grows, a trade organization official says. And new methods of constructing prebiotic molecules could further complicate the issue, another expert says.

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit: Early bird discount expires this week

10-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With expert speakers confirmed from GNC, NOW, Advanced.gg, Floyds of Leadville, cbdMD, JSchall Consulting, TYM Performance, SPINS, NYU Tisch Institute for Global Sport, and more, the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit is not to be missed.

NemaLife builds nematode-based ingredient screening pipeline for rapid, affordable, and actionable results

10-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The whole organism assay platform is helping companies explore novel ingredients for health and lifespan, weight management, cognitive health, muscle health, and more.

Brands flaunt innovative formats at SupplySide West

08-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

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.

CRN: AstraZeneca’s statin study slanted playing field in favor of drug

08-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

A recent study on cholesterol outcomes that was publicized at a medical society meeting misses the point of supplementation and was slanted to make the case for a drug intervention, the Council for Responsible Nutrition says.

Study finds no fat burning effect of p-synephrine in healthy active women

07-Nov-2022 By Asia Sherman

Bitter orange extract p-synephrine had no effect on fat oxidation rate during aerobic exercise in healthy active women, according to a recent study from university researchers in Spain.

Unigen preps latest sleep science for SSW, adds new corn-leaf derived ingredient

31-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Natural ingredients developer Unigen will introduce new research to expand upon the science behind its Maizonol sleep aid at the SupplySide West trade show in Las Vegas on Nov. 2 and 3.

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit to focus on esports, CBD, regulatory landscape, and more

31-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Save the Date! NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit returns to San Diego, February 15-17, 2023. The event brings together scientists, formulators, consultants, and regulatory experts to move the sports nutrition category forward.

NutraCast: Utilizing synthetic biology to preserve medicinal plants

28-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Some of our most important natural resources are being over-harvested and over-taxed. As a result, DoubleRainbow Biosciences launched Landkind to create sustainable versions of the world's most endangered ingredients.

Asian pine bark extract shows blood pressure benefits in study

26-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

An extract of the bark of an Asian pine species has shown significant reductions of blood pressure in a study conducted in Australia.

Brightseed to debut dietary fiber with bioactives for gut health in protein crisp

26-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Biotech company Brightseed has launched Brightseed Bio 01 – a novel bioactive-enriched, A.I.-powered dietary fiber sourced from hemp hulls that promotes gut health in food and beverage applications.

MLM founded on benefits of berry species advised to drop health claims

24-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

Visi, an MLM founded on the benefits of the Arctic Cloudberry, has been advised by a self regulatory body to discontinue some health claims made on its products both in company communications and statements by distributors.

‘A rare phenomenon’: Experts weigh in on DILIN data linking turmeric supplements to liver injury

24-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A new paper reports a small number of cases of liver injury associated with turmeric supplements, but independent experts tell us that any such phenomena appear to be “rare”, and noted that the botanical has a low risk profile.

Study: Carrot-derived extract improves immune response

21-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Carrot-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I (cRG-I) increases natural killer (NK) cell function and immune responses that mitigate the symptoms of a common cold and improve quality of life, according to research funded and supported by BeniCaros producer, NutriLeads.

‘Historic’: Adulterants Prevention Program releases ‘Burn it, don’t return it’ SOP

20-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released its long-awaited Best Practices Standardized Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Disposal / Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles (IDAs).

Dietary anthocyanins linked to better artery health: RCT

20-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily intake of anthocyanin-rich açaí berries may improve arterial stiffness in overweight and obese people, says a new study from Brazil.

Pine Bark extract may help manage ADHD for children: Study

19-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with an extract of French Maritime Pine bark may help children manage their Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), says a new study from Belgium.

Nuherbs to launch organic Mexican hibiscus growing partnership

19-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Traditional Chinese medicine ingredient supplier Nuherbs is launching a new partnership with Mexican hibiscus growers designed to minimize supply chain issues and carbon footprint.

First official dietary recommendation for flavanols revealed

19-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has issued the first ever authoritative dietary recommendation on flavanols.

Blood orange extract may support healthy ageing: Human data

19-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

An extract from blood orange may reduce systematic oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory activity in older individuals and may ameliorate outcomes for age-related conditions.

Wile embracing menopause with line for “grown women”

18-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Wile Women has put women over 40 front and center in its product development and is marketing a loud and shame-free menopause transition for the “grown woman”.

Arjuna highlights botanical blend for quick pain relief at SupplySide West

18-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The frankincense and turmeric blend were the subject of a new study that found it to be just as effective at half dose.

CRN’s Mister: The precautionary principle is making a resurgence

17-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The global dietary supplements industry must be aware of renewed use of the precautionary principle by regulators around the world, and combined with negative media creates a “constellation of factors is a recipe for concern”, CRN’s Steve Mister said...

Gencor to debut new PlexoZome tech with spotlight on recovery

17-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Botanical ingredients supplier Gencor is focusing on recovery support with the upcoming launch of its 4’Liver supplement and new products developed with liposomal PlexoZome technology.

Charlotte’s Web announces partnership with MLB

13-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

Charlotte’s Web has passed a significant milestone by becoming the first CBD brand to enter into a partnership with Major League Baseball. it’s the first such sponsorship agreement for any CBD with a major sports league.

CRN supplement survey ‘paints the landscape of a vibrant, mainstream industry’

13-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

After a couple of record-breaking years, dietary supplement usage is returning to pre-pandemic levels. Data from CRN’s 2022 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements shows that 75% of Americans are using dietary supplements, down from 80% in 2021.

Cultivated Rhodiola rosea extract ‘bearing fruit’ for Nektium

13-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Botanical ingredients supplier, Nektium, is transitioning from wild to cultivated Rhodiola rosea extract to secure the long-term sustainability of the natural, but increasingly scarce, adaptogen.

Study warns of abuse potential of synthetic stimulants found in supplements

12-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study done in rats has found some synthetic phenethylamine analogs found in weight management dietary supplements may have abuse potential.

Keeping up with Ashwagandha

11-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Is Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s new wellness brand signaling a turning point for the Ayurvedic herb?

CBD entrepreneur Floyd Landis to share vision in upcoming NutraIngredients-USA webinar

10-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

Some CBD entrepreneurs talk a good game when it comes to their companies’ mission statements. Former pro cyclist Floyd Landis has lived his.

Immune support still top of mind for functional beverage consumers, report finds

10-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

Immune health continues to be a primary concern for consumers of functional beverages, according to a new report from Irish ingredient supplier Kerry. The study also found that consumers are increasingly blurring the distinction between the benefits...

MuscleTech launches pre-workouts with paraxanthine caffeine-metabolite

10-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Iovate Health Sciences-brand MuscleTech has announced the launch of two pre-workout formulations containing paraxanthine, a caffeine metabolite developed by Ingenious Ingredients.

IMCD strengthens US presence with expanded nutraceuticals team

07-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Specialty ingredients distributor IMCD has expanded its presence in the US market with a new team of technical account managers for nutraceuticals. “We’re just getting started here,” its National Sales Manager tells NutraIngredients-USA.

Nebraska team pioneers fast, reliable microbiome modeling

06-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

A team at the Nebraska Food for Health Center has developed an automated system to test new ingredients that holds great promise for quickly validating their prebiotic potential.