Proteins, peptides, amino acids

Pre-workout blend benefits extend beyond sports into mainstream, says Lumina Intelligence

31-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

The potential of pre-workout blends (PWBs) remain untapped, says a new report, which points to its ingredients as possibly improving muscle development, endurance, power output and focus.

Woman owned and operated supplement brand extends hot selling collagen line

29-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Supplement brand Further Food has extended its line of products with a chocolate flavored collagen powder, a launch which places the brand well to capitalize on an upswing in the sales of beauty products.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Growing business gnat-urally: Sports nutrition trailblazer bringing insect protein to the masses

29-Jul-2019 By Nikki Cutler

An insect protein startup which got a big business boost at NutraIngredients Sports Nutrition Summit last year is winging its way to the mass market after gaining investment from a pharmaceutical giant.

New Brazilian collagen producer says its reimagined production process provides differentiator

24-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new collagen player has entered the market with a process it says reimagines the production of this popular ingredient to arrive at a product with a cleaner sustainability story.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Herbalife Nutrition appoints new lead board director

23-Jul-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Herbalife Nutrition's board of directors has elected James Nelson (former CEO of the publicly-traded real estate investment trust Global Net Lease Inc.) as its new lead director, effective immediately.

Study on Gelita’s branded collagen links it to benefits in athletes’ joint health

16-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Germany reported that intake of a specific collagen peptide commercialized by German gelatin maker Gelita was associated with improvements in sports-related activities among individuals with chronic ankle instability.

MuscleTech’s new private label line for Amazon to appeal to ‘all active consumers’

12-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Sports nutrition brand MuscleTech developed a line exclusively for sale on Amazon, describing it as a private label line for the ecommerce giant, scheduled to launch on Prime Day.

Editor's Spotlight

A bone to pick: Researchers dispute both 'benefits' and 'dangers' of protein for bones

10-Jul-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Protein supplements may not reduce the risk of fractures or improve bone health in healthy adults, nor may they have any detrimental effect on bone health, according to a comprehensive analysis covering 40 years of research.

Pharmavite review supports choline, DHA role in infant brain and eye health

10-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Insufficient intakes of choline and the omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may have lifelong deleterious impacts on maternal and infant health, according to a paper by researchers from Pharmavite LLC, the company behind Nature’s Made supplements.

Probiota Americas 2019

Study finds sweet spot for probiotics in online consumer engagement

09-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

If a probiotic product is not averaging at least a 4.2 score in online consumer reviews, it could be headed for trouble from a sales standpoint, according to a recent study.

HI / FI China

Evidence of efficacy: China’s regulator urges firms to contribute ingredient data to health food registry

04-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is encouraging health food firms to contribute to the expansion of the Health Food Raw Materials Directory by presenting evidence to support the functional efficacy of ingredients to the unit.

Editor’s Spotlight: Building a sports nutrition brand

Start-up launches with product designed to help muscles increase and retain carnitine levels

03-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

We caught up with Nima Alamdari, PhD, who shared his journey of getting a new sports nutrition company off the ground with a formulation backed by published studies (and an accelerator program from a prestigious business school).

Editor's Spotlight

Temporary shifts: Trial suggests diet-induced microbiome changes do not last

03-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Eating more inulin-type fructans (ITF) found in vegetables can lead to beneficial changes in our gut microbiota composition and function, but only for a short while, say Belgium researchers.

Euromonitor: Consumers want sports nutrition products that are ready-to-drink, low in sugar

02-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Results from a global survey revealed that many consumers are gravitating towards ready-to-drink sports nutrition products, as opposed to powders or bars.

Lactium may boost sleep quality for people with sleep issues: RCT

01-Jul-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of Lactium – Ingredia’s alpha-s1 casein hydrolysate ingredient – may improve sleep quality and quantity, according to a new study from Korea.

High protein, low diversity? Athletes' protein-rich diets may compromise gut health: Korean study

21-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Diets high in protein may be detrimental to gut microbiota diversity in athletes, and for resistance athletes in particular, high-protein and low-carbohydrate diets may reduce commensal bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).

Study: Athletes think they know more about supplements and nutrition than they actually do

20-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

A study on professional athletes competing in Olympic sports has found that the players think they know more about supplements and nutrition than they actually do. The researchers called for more education and monitoring by coaches to inform correct supplement...

Notes from Nutrition 2019

New data links branded collagen supplementation to increased elasticity of facial skin

17-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial suggests that ingestion of a collagen supplement derived from chicken sternal cartilage may improve the appearance of facial epidermis in women.

NAI sues Vitalize Labs, LLC over alleged trademark infringement for CarnoSyn

13-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

California-based Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI) filed a lawsuit against Vitalize Labs, LLC (doing business as Eboost) for allegedly infringing NAI's CarnoSyn beta-alanine trademarks.

NIU’s Global Round-up: Probiotic taxonomy changes, DSM’s nutrition CEO on sustainability, and more

10-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

What's happened this week around the Nutra-Verse? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.

Webinar will help companies understand latest FSMA adulteration provisons

03-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

A joint webinar put on by Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega 3s (GOED) and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) will help companies understand the intentional adulteration provisions of FSMA.

Study: Veggie diets perform as well as standard ones for max exercise capacity

30-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

A study done with recreational runners finds no difference in exercise capacity among omnivorous, lacto-ovo vegetarian diets and vegan diets.

Creatine plus electrolytes may boost anaerobic power and strength: Study

29-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A multi-ingredient supplement containing creatine with electrolytes may benefit recreationally trained individuals, with the greatest benefits seen in bench press, says a new study.

Burcon: There is ‘genuine demand’ for canola protein

29-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Following the announcement of new JV to build a new facility and the launch of new protein blends, Canada’s Burcon says there’s “a lot of pent-up interest and demand” in canola protein.

May new product launches: Stress relief and better sleep, probiotics for baby, sugar-free collagen candy, and more

28-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

From a probiotic supplement to help babies build up their immune system to a new line of keto shakes by a familiar nutrition company, here are the latest product launches in the nutrition space:

From the Editor's Desk

Growth of online sales threatens to create new division of industry unconcerned with today's norms

24-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new force is shaping the dietary supplement market, one that operates largely outside of normal industry channels. The growth of the online sales channel, and brands that operate exclusively in that space, is an increasingly powerful force.

Burcon launches new plant protein blends, forms JV to build new production plant

24-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Plant protein is hot, but while pea and rice are booming, protein from canola is yet to take off. That may change as Canada’s Burcon NutraScience Corporation launches new pea and canola protein blends, and announces a new joint venture to build a C$65...

Nourishing peptide possibilities: ‘From concept to optimisation in under a year,’ vows Nuritas’ founder

23-May-2019 By Will Chu

Nuritas’ collaboration with Maastricht University that looks into nutritional solutions to tackle muscle atrophy once again places the firm’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered natural peptide network in the spotlight

BSCG puts out advisory list of ingredients to augment FDA effort

21-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Banned Substances Control Group has published its own list of ingredients that show up in dietary supplements but are of dubious regulatory provenance.

NDIs under the microscope at FDA public meeting

15 highlights from the FDA’s public meeting on responsible innovation in dietary supplements

20-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

It was a who’s who of the dietary supplement world in College Park for the FDA public meeting on responsible innovation in dietary supplements. Here are some of the key comments:

Collagen plus resistance training better than training alone for body mass, muscle protein changes: RCT

17-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Adding collagen supplements to a resistance exercise training may lead to greater improvements in muscle strength, body mass and fat-free mass, compared to training alone, says a new RCT from Germany.

Excessive BCAA intake linked to over-eating and obesity: Australian mice study

16-May-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Excessive consumption of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may reduce lifespan, negatively impact mood and lead to weight gain, according to new Australian research on mice.

From the Editor's Desk

The US military and dietary supplements: The opportunities and challenges

10-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Increasing attention is being paid to dietary supplements use among US military personnel, with survey data showing that consumption levels are high, but brand loyalty may be low. So where’s the white space for industry?

NEWS IN BRIEF

Dymatize expands its protein powder offerings in club, mass grocery retail

02-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

The Post Holdings-owned sports nutrition brand Dymatize is expanding its offering of bulk-sized protein powders at Sam’s Club, Costco, and Walmart.

Health Canada approves skin care claims for Seppic’s phytoceramide ingredient

30-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Global ingredient supplier Seppic has received the green light from Canada’s health authority to market its phytoceramide ingredient using several skin health claims.

Growth in demand for powder formulations boosts market for blenders

29-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

Growth in the demand for dietary supplement formulation services has created opportunity for equipment suppliers, including GEMCO, a longtime manufacturer of blenders and vacuum drying equipment based in Middlesex, NJ.

FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2019

WATCH: Glanbia China to focus on lifestyle nutrition on back of sports nutrition success

25-Apr-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Glanbia Nutritionals is seeking to propel its growth in China via general lifestyle nutrition, in addition to its sports nutrition stronghold, with a key focus on creating new concepts in tandem with its customers.

Guest article: CRN's Steve Mister on DSHEA at 25

DSHEA Was Not Carved in Stone

16-Apr-2019 By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition

Want to spark controversy? Just suggest to some audiences that it’s time to amend DSHEA.

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DSHEA at 25: In conversation with Scott Bass and Loren Israelsen

15-Apr-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The brilliant strategy of Sen. Orrin Hatch, the upswell of grassroots consumer pressure, and the ‘highly unusual’ personal intervention of an FDA Commissioner: The development and passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act is a fascinating...

Editor's Spotlight: Video Diary

WATCH: Sports nutrition brands reveal the top trends and their innovations

10-Apr-2019 By Nikki Cutler

The mass market is showing a strong interest in sports nutrition that offers soft textured and lower calorie protein bars, indulgent-tasting treats, BCAA’s, high fibre and new formats made for baking.

Cricket powder a ‘good source of protein, fat, minerals, fiber,’ say Polish researchers

10-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Poland argued that most studies on crickets’ nutritive values were done on lab-grown varieties, so they sought out the nutrition content of commercially available cricket powders.

Rice Bran Technologies announces acquisitions, sales increase

05-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

Rice Bran Technologies has expanded its grain milling capability as the company seems to be turning a corner on sale for its rice bran derivatives.

April new product launches: Synbiotic supplement for skin, chewable multis, and more

05-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

This time of year tends to get a plethora of product launches as brands time their announcements around the Natural Products Expo West show. This year we saw plenty of CBD, beauty-positioning, and as always, protein. Here’s a short list of product launches...

Canada-born brand SimplyProtein finds niche in the US protein snacks space

29-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Parent company of low-carb legacy brand Atkins brought in Canadian protein specialist SimplyProtein into the family. Despite the crowded protein space in the US, SimplyProtein helps meet an unmet need, according to the company.

At Expo West 2019, enduring appeal of protein shows

27-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Not long ago, high protein content call-outs were reserved for ready-to-drink milkshakes and protein bars. Today, everything from snacks to pasta to frozen food boast high protein content on their packaging. What’s sustaining the protein fortification...

Traditional Indian wisdom: Amway raises awareness of herbal supplements as consumer acceptance blooms

26-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Amway India is striving to promote the health benefits of traditional Indian herbs to consumers in the market, having recently conducted a series of seminars showcasing its Nutrilite Traditional Herbs range of supplements.

Drops and shots: CBD trend paves way for liquid formats at Expo West

21-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Beauty-positioning, liquid formats, and honey were among the trends that shared the spotlight with CBD at the Natural Products Expo West show earlier this month.

Protein specialist Quest Nutrition enters club channel with distribution deals

20-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Distribution deals with Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale mark foray into club channel for Quest Nutrition, a specialist of protein-rich functional foods, drinks, and supplements.

From the Editor's Desk: Separating fads from trends

15-Mar-2019 By FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Separating fads from trends

Innovation is the lifeblood of the supplement business, as it is with most industries. But can this thirst for ‘the new’ get out of hand, and lead to a mere merry go round of fad chasing?

Ancient Nutrition founder on new products, DSHEA at 25 and hemp-CBD

15-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

With growth “like a rocket ship”, a new range of hemp-CBD products, and a continued commitment to keto and protein, “2019 is going to be a great year”, says Ancient Nutrition product innovator and founder, Jordan Rubin.