Dosage forms & delivery formats

dsm-firmenich teams with SCN BestoCo for omega-3 gummy innovation

dsm-firmenich teams with SCN BestoCo for omega-3 gummy innovation

By Asia Sherman

Global health and nutrition company dsm-firmenich is partnering with U.S. supplement manufacturer SCN BestCo to package high-dose, algae-derived omega-3 gummies that overcome traditional formulation challenges and address sustainability issues in the...

6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

By Stephen Daniells

The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people and initiatives in food supplements and functional food and beverage.

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NOW raises red flags after creatine gummy testing

By Asia Sherman

In its latest round of supplement policing, natural product manufacturer NOW reported that half the creatine gummy brands it tested failed to meet dosage claim on label. This was not the only red flag raised.

NutraCast: Tracking pet supplement trends with MarketPlace

NutraCast: Tracking pet supplement trends with MarketPlace

By Danielle Masterson

As we gear up for Expo West, we can expect to see exciting trends like personalized nutrition, biotics and ingredients such as mushrooms—but those trends may not be for the demographic that comes to mind.

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Editors’ picks: Our favorite articles of 2023

By The NutraIngredients-USA Team

We enjoy writing some articles more than others, whether it’s because of the subject, the impact for industry, the insights from commentators, or other reasons. But which articles did we enjoy writing the most and why?

Study explores whether Gencor’s PEA relieves allergy symptoms

Study explores whether Gencor’s PEA relieves allergy symptoms

By Asia Sherman

A new study suggests that Gencor Pacific’s Levagen+ Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) ingredient may alleviate symptoms of seasonal allergies as shown by a reduction in histamine and inflammatory markers despite a strong placebo effect.

Susan Kleiner and Danielle Masterson at SupplySide West

Is the supplement industry finally giving women something to buy?

By Danielle Masterson

It’s no secret that the dietary supplement industry has missed out on major opportunities by ignoring female consumers. But are brands finally catching on? Who better to ask than Susan Kleiner, PhD, a true trailblazer and someone who has been advocating...

Wilson Lau and Danielle Masterson at SupplySide West.

Are gummies efficacious enough? Nuherbs gives us something to chew on

By Danielle Masterson

The gummy format continues to grow, with sales bringing in over $2.6 billion in the 52 weeks ending Sept 20th, according to data from SPINS. However, one of the challenges that comes with formulating gummies is fitting in an efficacious amount. However,...

Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!

Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!

By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its "Start-up Stars" competition which will see three pioneering entrepreneurs gain industry notoriety at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024.

Sebastian Balcombe talks of the liposomal technology created by Specnova, the company he founded.

Specnova’s Sebastian Balcombe on advances in liposomal technology

By Claudia Adrien

Liposomes are delivery vehicles for transporting substances into the body, and they are Sebastian Balcombe’s forte. Balcombe, founder and CEO of biotechnology company Specnova, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA at this year’s SupplySide West about the advances...

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024: Early bird discount expires today

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024: Early bird discount expires today

By Stephen Daniells

With expert speakers confirmed from GNC Live Well, Wild.AI, TYM Performance, AHPA, SPINS, Thorne HealthTech, Move Nutriton Network, Lifenome, the University of Ghent, Dublin City University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and more, the upcoming...

NPA’s Fabricant on NMN, 25-(OH)D, NDIs, and more

NPA’s Fabricant on NMN, 25-(OH)D, NDIs, and more

By Stephen Daniells

While uncertainty continues around NMN, FDA should make it clear to commercial platforms that they haven’t made a final decision on the ingredient and that it should be still available to consumers, says Daniel Fabricant, President & CEO of the Natural...