Proteins, peptides, amino acids

June new product launches: from anti-inflammatories to zinc

30-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it's probiotic chews or oral immune spray, delivery systems are getting convenient and creative this summer.

GNC enters bankruptcy while negotiating with Harbin as buyer

24-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Struggling retail giant GNC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy according to a news report. GNC is reportedly entering into the process with Chinese firm Harbin Pharmaceutical waiting in the wings as a potential buyer.

Active nutrition and immunity: Experts discuss key ingredients, personalization, the microbiome, and more

22-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

From probiotics to omega-3s, and from personalization to the ‘paradoxical’ effects of exercise on the immune system, a diverse panel of experts explored the intersection of exercise, immunity and nutrition during a recent webinar.

Building an industry heavyweight: Startup fighting for global expansion

22-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

An entrepreneur with a passion for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has proven the power of a fighting attitude after taking his startup from a bedroom NPD factory to global expansion within three years.

TSI acquires myHMB developer as it positions ingredient for changes in sports market

19-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

TSI Group has acquired ingredient developer Metabolic Technologies, bringing the important sports nutrition ingredient myHMB fully in house.

Enzyme blend may lead to quicker amino acid uptake from whey post-exercise: Study

18-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Taking a combination of protease enzymes with whey protein may boost levels of leucine post-workout more quickly than whey protein alone, says a new study funded by Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes.

Will keto craze be among things that won’t survive pandemic?

16-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

The keto trend may have run its course, with the tumult caused by the pandemic crisis as a final push over the edge, a clinical nutritionist says.

Nestlé Health Science to acquire majority stake in Vital Proteins

10-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Chicago-based Vital Proteins, adding the leading collagen brand to its other vitamin, mineral, supplement and wellness brands, including Atrium Innovations, Garden of Life, Pure Encapsulations...

Sports nutrition during COVID-19: Convenience declines, bulk protein remains solid, and the opportunity of virtual events

09-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

While many sections of nutrition and dietary supplements industry have seen significant sales increases, there has been talk of declines for pre-workout products as gym visits stopped. But what are the brands themselves reporting, and what are the similarities...

NAD cites superfood marketer for video implying coronavirus claim

04-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

The National Adverting Division has joined in the battle against coronavirus disease claims by advising a company marketing a superfoods blend to take down a video that NAD says crosses the line.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients launches Biotis health and wellness ingredients

04-Jun-2020 By Jim Cornall

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced the launch of Biotis - a new range of health benefit solutions aimed at supporting health and wellness throughout all life stages.

‘Cynicism and disappointment’: Infant nutrition brands face credibility challenge after latest China scandal

27-May-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Both local Chinese and foreign infant nutrition brands in China are urged to “push hard on safety cues and messages” in light of the recent infant nutrition scandal happening in the country, according to an industry expert.

News in brief

Supply woes cut Clorox’s supplement sales, but sanitizer demand more than fills gap

21-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Based on strong sales of its cleaning products, The Clorox Company has increased its stock dividend. But supply bottlenecks meant sales of the company’s dietary supplements fell, bucking an industry trend.

Ghost Lifestyle CEO on new partnership with AB Inbev: ‘It’s a formidable one-two combo’

20-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Disruptive sports nutrition brand Ghost Lifestyle has announced a partnership with beverage giant Anheuser-Busch InBev for a new range of ready-to-drink products.

Nutracast Podcast: Dr. Paul Clayton on cellular aging

15-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In recent years, research on aging has seen some major advancements, including the discovery that the rate of aging is controlled, at least to some extent. And according to Dr. Paul Clayton, who has researched, written and presented about the process...

GNC succeeds in getting critical debt payment pushed back to August

15-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplement retailing giant GNC seems to have prevailed in its high stakes negotiations with its lenders. Bloomberg Law reported yesterday that the company won a postponement until August of a major payment that could have caused the company to sink into...

Review: Athletes have healthier, more diverse guts, but why that’s true is less clear

15-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Athletes have greater gut diversity and more functional pathways within their microbiota than do their more sedentary peers. Why these facts are true is less clear, wrote the authors of a new comprehensive review.

GNC turns up volume on bankruptcy alarm

12-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Struggling supplement retailer GNC has reiterated a forthright statement that filing for bankruptcy court protection might be only days away.

New report looks at dairy and plant proteins in weight management and healthy ageing

12-May-2020 By Jim Cornall

Danish company 3A Business Consulting has published a new report, Dairy and Plant Proteins in Weight Management and Healthy Ageing 2020-2024.

Study: Potato protein a winner for women

08-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The recommended daily allowance of protein may be inadequate to support maintenance of muscle in young women and eating protein from the humble potato can help to maintain muscle, according to research from McMaster University funded by the Alliance for...

Probiotic combination boosts amino acid absorption from plant protein: RCT

06-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A novel combination of two Lactobacillus paracasei strains may increase absorption of key amino acids in plant proteins, according to a new placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, multicenter, crossover study.

Kyowa Hakko launches new NO booster for exercise performance

01-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Kyowa Hakko USA has launched a new ingredient for exercise performance brands that combines its l-citrulline and l-arginine to boost nitric oxide production and levels more rapidly than l-arginine alone.

Collagen brand Youtheory fills out line with immune product launch based on Wellmune

29-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

Youtheory, a brand that built its reputation on collagen, is continuing its transformation into a full line supplement brand with the launch of an immunity product based on the noted branded ingredient Wellmune.

BioCell dietary matrix of collagen and hyaluronic acid reduces visible skin damage: Study

27-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research found that collagen and hyaluronic acid reduces common signs of sun damage to the skin.

‘I’m not sure the current demand is a true reflection of what the market will support,’ says Gemini Pharma CEO

22-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Skyrocketing consumer interest in dietary supplements is placing increasing demands on a supply chain straining under national and international efforts to contain the novel Coronavirus, but could this be creating artificial demand?

News in Brief

New protein gel a 'game-changer' for sports nutrition

16-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has unveiled a new high concentration protein gel concept that “could be a game-changer” for sports nutrition brands.

NOW CEO: ‘March was unprecedented in the history of the company’

14-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Many dietary supplement companies are experiencing surging sales as consumers seek out health-promoting products, and Chicago-based NOW is no different. The company experienced “incredible” sales in March, but ingredient supply bottlenecks and the economic...

ZoneIn sports nutrition app: ‘It’s a really good time to help people at home’

10-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Launched in 2017, ZoneIn is a sports nutrition app that has found a place with some of the nation’s college teams to manage food and fluid intake. As more and more consumers shelter in place, the founders are ready to launch direct to consumer.

GNC lays off workers, freezes hiring in bid to survive crisis

07-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplement retailing giant GNC has announced ‘significant’ layoffs and other measures meant to help the business survive the current economic dislocations caused by the coronavirus crisis.

Rice Bran Technologies reports steep losses, but claims pieces finally in place for profitable future

31-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Rice Bran Technologies reported a narrowing loss as it finally brings a milling operation up to speed. But the company fell far short of its target revenue for 2019.

Analysis calls attention to importance of gut function

30-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

There is a growing appreciation for the gut microbiome, which has been linked to impacting everything from metabolism to hormones to mental health.

NutraCast Podcast: Momentous CEO Matt Wan on sports nutrition

27-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In this episode, NutraCast talks with Matt Wan, founder & CEO of Momentous, a sports nutrition startup dedicated to creating no-compromise products that support the improvement of personal performance.

NutraCast Podcast: Asma Ishaq on collagen

20-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

What was once a popular injectable filler has found its way into supplements and functional food and beverages. Collagen is popping up in everything from coffee to bars to popcorn.

Trust Transparency Center introduces Collagen Stewardship Alliance

18-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Once only associated with outer beauty, collagen is casting a wider net by entering into more functional categories and becoming a household name.

Protein plus HMB boosts muscle gains in legs, study finds

18-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The addition of HMB to a high dose of whey protein boosted leg fat free mass more than protein alone in a new study among untrained young men.

Celsius continues to record fast earnings growth in energy drink category

13-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Celsius continues its charge through the energy drink category by reporting 43% sales growth in its annual results released yesterday.

Editor’s spotlight: Reinvigorating a stagnating ingredient

Benexia bets on Seeds of Wellness consumer brand to boost category

11-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Chia grower Benexia is betting on its consumer brand Seeds of Wellness (SOW) to jumpstart demand for the nutrition-packed seeds.

Amino acid found in protein sources linked to cardiovascular disease

09-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified an amino acid found in plant- and animal-based protein sources like meat, beans and soy that is linked to the development of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke and death.

Small Nitrosigine dose matches big citrulline dose in dilating blood vessels

03-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine has been shown to dilate blood vessels as effectively as a much higher dose of citrulline in a study published recently.

From the editor's desk

There’s a lot of ground to cover at trade show without getting bogged down in COVID-19 crisis

28-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

NutraIngredients-USA will investigate the latest news at the upcoming Expo West trade show while at the same time trying not to get distracted by the weight of current events.

Pea protein interest spiking in run-up to trade show

27-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Pea is among the leading plant based protein alternatives. Interest in the ingredient and product launches are spiking in the run-up to the Expo West trade show.

News in Brief

Kerry acquires Spanish plant protein specialist Pevesa

21-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

Irish nutrition specialist Kerry has completed a deal to buy Pevesa Biotech, as it looks to expand its position as a market leader in non-allergenic and organic plant protein ingredients.

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Alex Ardenti on his film SUPPS: The Movie

20-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The filmmaker takes an up close and personal look at the history and evolution of the growing $40 billion sports supplement industry.

Innovations in delivery systems

Tespo, Güdpod take different tacks to connect to end users

20-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Two innovators of delivery systems based on table top devices are moving in different directions in their quest to connect to consumers. Tespo is harnessing data in a drive to become more connected with end users at home, while Güdpod is focusing on where...

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Highlights from San Diego: Online reviews, influencers, latest research and more

19-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz, Danielle Masterson and Mary Ellen Shoup

The recent Sports Nutrition Summit brought cutting edge scientific and market insights to attendees who also had the opportunity to make important contacts with major players in the industry.

Seed breeder Equinom raises $10 Million to kick-start growth

19-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The big data seed breeding company is cashing in on investments to fuel global expansion and infrastructure.

Mediterranean diet promotes gut bacteria linked to 'healthy aging' in older people: Study

19-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Diets high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, legumes and olive oil may impact gut bacteria by increasing bacteria diversity and curbing the advance of physical frailty and cognitive decline in older populations.

Herbalife notches $4.9 billion in annual sales despite hit in China

19-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife reported a 3% rise in sales for its full year, recording $4.9 billion in revenue. The increase was achieved even with sharp declines in China attributable to that country’s regulatory crackdown on multi level marketing companies.

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Supplementation forms key part of Everton FC nutrition approach

12-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation forms a key part of the nutrition protocol of Everton FC, one of the oldest clubs in English football. It’s part of a revamp of the club’s approach to fueling players, brought on by the team’s first dedicated head of nutrition.

Lumina: More and better reviews key to online success

11-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Lumina Intelligence now has enough data for online product reviews to use it in a predictive fashion. For sports nutrition products the news is those with the most reviews and the best scoring reviews prosper; products with few reviews get dropped.