Proteins, peptides, amino acids

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

12-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2022 with new two categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

Fish collagen peptides quell gut inflammation in mouse, blood tissue study

10-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Peptides derived from a marine collagen source quelled intestinal inflammation in a new study using a mouse model of inflammation as well as human blood tissue.

Protein ingredient innovation evolving to match developing scientific understanding, expert says

07-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

The market is moving to match the new understanding of protein needs for athletes and active nutrition consumers, a category expert says.

CRN says FDA dodging central legal issue in its stance on NAC

06-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has turned up the heat on FDA over its position that NAC is not a legal dietary ingredient. CRN asserts that the Agency has ignored a central legal question.

Hear directly from the CEOs of The Vitamin Shoppe, NOW & Pharmavite

06-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum is back, so sign up for FREE to get insights from CEOs from some of the industry’s leading companies.

Collagen peptides boost bone health effects of calcium + vitamin D: RCT

05-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Adding collagen peptides to a regimen of calcium and vitamin D improved measures of bone health compared to calcium +D alone, says a new study from Greece with postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

Study shows plant-based protein matches whey for muscle mass, strength

03-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Omnivores and vegans experienced similar muscle mass and strength benefits from whey or plant-protein supplements, respectively, says a new study from Brazil.

France, Austria call for a European plant-based protein strategy

23-Dec-2021 By Flora Southey

Agricultural ministers of France and Austria are urging the Commission to develop an EU-wide plant-based protein strategy, which they say would contribute to more sustainable and diversified agriculture.

A casein point: Method to ‘drive innovation’ by blending cow's milk with plant protein

22-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

Researchers have detailed a new method of supplementing cow milk with vegetable protein, which the team believes may open opportunities to create new functional, multisourced dairy products.

Guest article

Collagen: Going beyond skin deep

20-Dec-2021 By Len Monheit, Executive Director, Collagen Stewardship Alliance

Collagen has become ubiquitous, perhaps even a poster child, for broad health and wellness as the audience for this exciting ingredient has continued to expand in recent years. This growth is expected to continue into 2022 and beyond, and as is the case...

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit attendees will get insider’s look at rapidly growing esports sphere

17-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Sports and Active Nutrition Summit 2022 will feature a special session on esports, one of the fastest growing parts of the sector. An early bird discount is still in place for attendees who sign up today.

The Business Leaders Forum is back! Join us in January for insights from the top

16-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Start 2022 with insights from CEOs from some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.

Super Bowl winner headlines program at Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022

14-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 returns in February as an in-person event. Located in sunny San Diego, the meeting will feature cutting-edge content from subject matter experts that will help companies succeed in this market sector that...

New duckweed protein firm signs development deal

13-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

Canadian company Pontus Protein has announced milestones on its path to commercialize a water lentil-derived ingredient as well as the ‘vertical aquaponics’ platform in which it will be grown.

Another phenibut product shows up in warning letter

13-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

An FDA warning letter to the marketer of a product containing phenibut took the company to task over noncompliant disease claims but made no mention of the legal status of the ingredient itself.

CRN nudges CODEX toward nutrition strategies to deal with aging world

07-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

As CRN enters a second decade of advising the annual CODEX meeting on science-based nutrition, an official of the trade group said he’s continually reminded that patience is a virtue.

NPA sues FDA over NAC: ‘We’ve been left with no choice,’ says Fabricant

07-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Maryland requesting the Food and Drug Administration cease its “unlawful retroactive application of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act” against N-acetyl-L-cysteine...

CK Ingredients teams with Dutch developer to market novel protein that matches meat

06-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

Canadian branded ingredient supplier CK Ingredients has announced a partnership with a Dutch developer to commercialize a protein ingredient from a novel source.

Betaine supplements improve physical performance in young pro soccer players

03-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Professional young soccer players may benefits from betaine supplements, says a new study from which found significant improvements in muscular strength, sprinting, and aerobic capacity.

Florida supplement company joins forces with prominent biohacker for enzyme supplement

30-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A Florida-based supplement company is the latest to take the influencer marketing road by inking a deal with a prominent diet personality for a new branded supplement based on a specific enzyme.

Elite sport nutritionist: ‘From a practical perspective, supplements can be very, very useful’

30-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

There is a huge variation in the consistency and quality of sports nutrition advice at the highest levels of elite sport, and this can be challenging when working with elite athletes, says Laurent Bannock, Founder and Director at the Institute of Performance...

Nuritas flexes finance-building might in €40m funding to boost peptide offerings

30-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

Nuritas has raised €40m ($45m) in the Irish biotech firm’s latest round of funding intended to finance global expansion efforts and potential new additions to its portfolio of plant-based bioactive peptides.

‘FDA kicked the can’: NPA & CRN slam Agency’s ‘tentative’ responses to NAC Citizen Petitions

24-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The Council for Responsible Nutrition and the Natural Products Association have slammed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for delaying a decision on the regulatory status of NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine) in dietary supplements, as the Agency issues ‘tentative...

Balchem announces call for innovative ingredients

24-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

Supplier Balchem Human Nutrition & Health will host an online innovation summit in 2022 to find new ingredient partners.

Canadian firm cracks code for viable immune health ingredient from egg yolks

16-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A Canadian company has harnessed natural proteins found in egg yolks to bring new immune support supplements to market, all based on an improved extraction technology.

Functional food boost: Mixing berry polyphenols with plant protein isolate

09-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has concluded that the addition of berry polyphenols to plant protein isolate dispersions can alter their physical properties in a way which might be useful for the formulation of functional food and drink.

Pieces in place for sports market to roar back from pandemic, panelists say

25-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The market dynamics and science backing of sports nutrition will support future growth as the category recovers from a pandemic-induced lull, panelists in a recent webinar said.

CRN survey: 80% of Americans are now using dietary supplements

22-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Americans have turned to dietary supplements in record numbers over the past two years, with the numbers of users hitting new highs, and confidence in the effectiveness, safety and quality remaining impressively high, according to CRN’s 2021 Consumer...

Collagen proponent Modere takes top spot in WPO’s 50 Fastest List

19-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, released the 14th annual ranking of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies.

Second study bolsters relaxation benefits of AlphaWave brand of l-theanine, supplier says

19-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient supplier Ethical Naturals said a second study on its AlphaWave shows the ingredient eased stress among participants who were completing a mental arithmetic test. Several measures, including a brain wave scan, supported the conclusion.

The power of personalization: Trial highlights value of increased protein intake for older adults

13-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Personalized dietary advice is a cost-effective way to boost protein intakes and increase strength for community-dwelling older adults, says a new study from Finland and The Netherlands.

Ingredients by Nature partners with Virentia to launch alfalfa ingredient

12-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Ingredients by Nature (IBN) has announced a partnership with Canada-based Virentia in preparation for launching ChloroBlast, a new chloroplast concentrate from alfalfa.

Pull of social media drives potentially dangerous ‘dry scooping’ fad, expert says

11-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The latest craze in the social media driven world of sports nutrition has gym rats eschewing water and taking scoops of powdered supplements straight.

Vegan diet may be best way to preserve muscle in older, obese people

30-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A group of researchers argue that a methionine restricting diet may be the best way to reverse the damage a high fat diet can do to the muscles of older obese subjects.

LGC launches Informed Protein to level the playing field for protein brands

28-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

LGC is expanding its certification schemes with the introduction of a new program for protein products, with one brand owner calling it “a really important and timely product certification”.

Arla Foods: "Plant-based protein boom helps drive overall growth"

24-Sep-2021 By Lynda Searby

The high protein trend and growing interest in organic are driving innovation at Arla Foods Ingredients, which will showcase new whey protein ingredients for clear high protein beverages and organic products at Vitafoods next month.

NextFerm reports progress on launch of yeast-derived protein

20-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

Israeli fermentation specialist NextFerm reportedly has a new protein ingredient in the works that is set to debut at the upcoming Supply Side West trade show in October.

Dr Rob Wildman to launch sports nutrition brand: ‘It’s my opus’

16-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

After decades with some of the most respected brands in sports nutrition, Dr Rob Wildman has ventured out on his own and his new brand is an embodiment of his commitment to the field and his pursuit of quality. “I want to take the guesswork out of taking...

Pro skateboarder launches CBD water with Vertical Wellness

16-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The partnership has spawned a product extension into the sparkling water category.

Study highlights benefits of protein drink for boys

14-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Pre-teen and teen boys using a new whey protein formula increased their weight and muscle mass.

Mdrive unleashes hybrid nutritional supplement

10-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Gary Kehoe, the inventor behind Zicam, has introduced a new product under his Mdrive brand.

Nutraceutical ingredients that are changing the anti-aging game

09-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Skin covers a whopping 20 square feet of the human body—So it’s no wonder consumers want to protect their largest organ.

Hydrolyzed fish cartilage may boost skin from within, says RCT

01-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with hydrolyzed fish cartilage may reduce wrinkles and improve collagen morphology in the skin, says a new study from scientists in France and Brazil.

August Launch Pad: The latest releases revealed

31-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As we head into Fall, immunity is in focus. Expect the season to bring in adaptogenic mushroom extracts, probiotics and a few ayurvedic ingredients for good measure.

TSI gets Brazilian approval for myHMB, lines up powerful sales partners

30-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

TSI Group has expanded the global reach for its myHMB ingredient with approval by ANVISA, the Brazilian regulatory agency.

HMB can be integral part of healthy aging discussion, supplier says

16-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

The use of HMB could transform the healthy aging conversation by helping to solve the riddle of maintaining muscle mass in older adults, a supplier says.

Anti anxiety beverage cited by FDA over claims, phenibut use

16-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

The maker of a beverage claiming to treat anxiety disorders has received a warning letter form the US Food and Drug Administration for both alleged drug claims and the inclusion of an illegal dietary ingredient.

News in Brief

Milk Specialties Global expands extruded protein capacity with acquisition

13-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Milk Specialities Global (MSG) is continuing it expansion with the acquisition of Kay Processing, Inc.

Chicken collagen may improve joint health measures versus placebo: Study

13-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a hydrolyzed chicken collagen type II supplement may lead to significant improvements in WOMAC scores, according to findings from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Start-up’s ‘revolutionary’ dileucine outperforms leucine for muscle building

11-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A new dileucine ingredient that leads to over 40% more muscle building potential than leucine alone is being commercialized by start-up Ingenious Ingredients, with the company already “vetting exclusive top-tier distribution and marketing partners”.