Dosage forms & delivery formats

Survive the journey: PERKii sees steady sales of probiotic drinks made with exclusive encapsulation technology

01-Sep-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Australian probiotic brand PERKII has seen steady sales of its probiotic beverages amid the pandemic, boosting the firm’s confidence in its overseas expansion plans.

FDA reiterates firm no to nasal sprays as supplements

11-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent FDA warning letter to a CBD product manufacturer lays bare the risk of trying to get noncompliant delivery modes past federal watchdogs.

Danone & Brightseed expand A.I. partnership to explore plant-based health benefits

04-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The three-year strategic collaboration aims to co-build an unparalleled understanding of the world’s most common crops and their impact on human biology, and advance Danone’s plant-based expertise.

Contact with biohacking community led supplement firm down rebranding road

30-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Participating in a biohacking conference led a longtime niche supplement company down a road toward a full rebrand.

Brightseed CEO: ‘We’re building an unparalleled database around plant compounds’

29-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With a pipeline of novel phytonutrients targeting endpoints such as liver health, cognitive function, and blood sugar management and key partnerships with the likes of Danone and Pharmavite, it’s easy to understand why Brightseed is our Start-up of the...

Velositol plus whey protein boosts muscle endurance, power, and jump height: Study

28-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Nutrition 21’s amylopectin and chromium combination (Velositol) plus whey protein may improve physical performance measures more than whey protein alone, says a new study.

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Review: Curcuminoids suppress atherosclerosis, but most data comes from in vitro, animal models

27-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new review concludes there is strong evidence for how curcuminoids can support vascular health. But the authors note that much of that evidence comes from in vitro tests and trials using animal models.

Highlights from the Beauty from Within webinar

26-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The beauty from within category is resonating in the marketplace as consumers look to maintain a youthful glow and even turn back the clock. The nutri-cosmetics market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next few years and the rising interest...

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Meet the Products of the Year!

26-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Independent expert judges recruited by NutraIngredients-USA scored the entries on five parameters: demand, application and design, scientific merit, commercial success, and innovation and differentiation.

US Military supplement use ‘increasing over time’: Study

26-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Overall use of dietary supplements continues to increase over time in all branches of the US military, says a new survey that shows that 74% of service members reported using at least one supplement at least once a week.

Patients in ICU do better with more CoQ10, study suggests

22-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study suggests that higher blood levels of CoQ10 could improve outcomes for patients treated for severe trauma.

Prenexus Health gets big cash infusion to bring prebiotic ingredient to commercial scale

21-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new $15 million investment will help prebiotic manufacturer Prenexus Health finally hit commercial scale production for its unique prebiotic xylooligosaccharide ingredient.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Meet the Ingredients of the Year!

21-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The Ingredient of the Year categories honored the best and the brightest across a range of health endpoints, including beauty-from-within, cognition, healthy aging, prebiotic, sports nutrition, and weight management.

Israeli firm claims to have cracked plant tissue production code with polyphenol, cannabinoid ingredients

19-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Israeli technology firm BioHarvest Sciences claims to have cracked the cell tissue production code as it brings the first fruits of its labor to market — a resveratrol-heavy offering made from cells taken from the skin of red grapes. Cannabinoids...

HR exec: ‘Competition for talent across virtually all disciplines is as intense as I have seen it during my career’

13-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Turnover of employees across the US is increasing, presenting companies with the challenge of recruiting. In the second of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of recruiting good people in a competitive...

HR exec: ‘In 20+ years, I’ve never experienced a labor market as fluid & as unpredictable as the current market’

12-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

As the US economy surges back, many industries are bracing themselves for a tsunami of employee turnover. In the first of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of staff retention and how the dietary...

Inbiose applies for FDA GRAS approval of four new fermentation-produced HMOs

06-Jul-2021 By Jim Cornall

Belgian biotech company Inbiose, which develops human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), has submitted its application for a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of four HMOs.

Prebiotics may improve bone health in female athletes: Study

02-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of consuming an inulin and lactulose-fortified prebiotic food may boost Bifidobacterium levels in the gut and suppress markers of bone resorption in female athletes, says a new study from Japan.

Milk protein may act as effective delivery vehicle for blueberry nutrients

01-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

A protein found in cow’s milk, may help boost the accessibility of nutrients found in blueberry anthocyanins and their by-products, according to a group of China-based researchers.

Private Equity group Siparex takes minority stake in Pharmactive

28-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The French PE group will help ramp up the biotech firm’s plans for rapid growth and expansion.

Superfoods brand debuts based on adaptogenic fungal ingredients

28-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new superfoods player has debuted built around a set of ‘hero’ fungal ingredients and a team that the CEO says has decades of CPG industry experience.

Nuherbs VP: Shipping issues unlikely to work themselves out until April 2022

24-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With over 80% of global trade transported by sea, ongoing issues and bottlenecks in global shipping will continue to impact international raw material and ingredients supplies, which could drag into Spring of 2022, says Wilson Lau, VP of Nuherbs.

'A defining moment for the industry': DSM enters CBD space with Mile High Labs partnership

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Royal DSM has entered into a broad commercial partnership with Colorado-based cannabinoid company Mile High Labs (MHL) for next generation science-backed cannabinoid solutions.

TODAY: IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021 continues with emerging health endpoints & changing retail landscape

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From daily dietary microbe intake recommendations to emerging health endpoints like PCOS and weight management, and understanding the changing retail landscape, the exceptional content at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit continues...

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Lallemand partners with Aventus for delivery technology agreement

14-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Canada’s Lallemand Health Solutions has signed an exclusive global agreement for Aventus’ NutraJIT oral delivery technology.

Google search trends: Consumers on the search for prebiotics

14-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Prebiotics are trending on multiple fronts right now, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence, as consumers look to improve their own health as well as their pets'.

EC’s plant preparation stance ‘abandons botanical ambitions,’ says regulatory expert

10-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has been accused of ‘abandoning all ambition on botanicals,’ after a recent evaluation of regulation on nutrition and health claims, concluded ‘further study’ was required.

'Not matched by other conferences': 8 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021

08-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021 is one week away! The leading event for the the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Sales pick up for blood sugar management beverage

28-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Glucose Health has reported a steep sales rise for its blood sugar management beverages that feature ADM’s Fibersol-2 prebiotic fiber.

Five firms swept up in FDA/FTC fertility claims enforcement action

27-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

FDA and FTC have warned five companies selling dietary supplements over claims their products could help consumers with infertility and pregnancy problems.

Industry watchdog: Over half of CBD products for pets make incorrect label claims

25-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The CBD pet product category has been steadily growing in popularity. Are inaccurate label claims holding it back?

NutraCast: Mary Berry on her astrology-inspired Cosmos Vita line

21-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The idea that a full moon can impact mental health, provoke strange behavior, and even cause illness dates back to thousands of years ago, and that belief is still strongly held by many today—including Mary Berry.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021: And the finalists are…

20-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

Fermented foods are ancient answer for gut health support

18-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Fermented foods are among the most ancient of human foods and are an important component of a gut friendly diet, an expert says.

Class action over ethyl ester form of omega-3s derided as forlorn fishing expedition

17-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A proposed class action that attacks a fish oil supplement over its ethyl ester form has been discounted by industry stakeholders who cite the lawsuit’s flawed factual foundation.

Pyatt returns with plant based line planned to launch with GNC

14-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition veteran Brad Pyatt is launching a new company focused on plant-based nutrition. The first brick and mortar retail partner will be GNC, which itself is emerging from a bankruptcy sale to Chinese company Harbin.

Biohm Health claims data validates questionnaire that reveals consumers’ likely gut dysbiosis

13-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Biohm Health, a company founded on the science relating to the importance of the fungal components of the gut microbiome, now has a testing tool that consumers can use to do their own assessments.

Female-led 3D printed vitamin company closes $11 million in series A funding

11-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Personalized health tech company Remedy Health has entered the kids supplement market fresh off an $11 million series A fundraising round.

Nestlé acquires functional hydration brand Nuun

11-May-2021 By Rachel Arthur

Nestlé will acquire Seattle brand Nuun, entering the fast-growing functional hydration market.

What’s next for microbiome modulation and health? IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021 has the answers!

11-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Powerful tools like artificial intelligence and CRISPR are set to drive next generation solutions to modulate the microbiome: Find out more at the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit.

Interest in immune-linked ingredients like selenium to persist after pandemic passes, supplier asserts

29-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

A deeper commitment to everyday immune health will buoy select ingredients in the post pandemic world, especially for older consumers, a selenium supplier asserts.

Beauty gummies: German supplement brand IvyBears sets up Asia HQ in Singapore to expand reach

29-Apr-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

German beauty gummy brand IvyBears has established its Asia headquarters in Singapore to boost business and distribution in Asia-Pacific and North Africa, on the back of its first regional launches in Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines and China last...

CRN says it’s working with lawmaker to clarify FDA's authority to regulate rogue products

28-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Council for Responsible Nutrition says it is in talks with sources on Capitol Hill on revisions to the definition of dietary supplements to give FDA firmer authority to rein in rogue products.

IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021: Early bird discount expires this week

28-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the potential of artificial intelligence and CRISPR to modulate the microbiome to the science around probiotics and prebiotics and immune function and the changing retail landscape, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is not to be...

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