The consumption of plant foods rich in fibre and polyphenols, as well as probiotic supplementation, has been identified as beneficial to restore microbiota balance in the gut and improve sleep, according to researchers.
Krill harvester Aker BioMarine has turned up the heat on its sustainability messaging by cooperating with Pew Charitable Trusts, an organization that has long been supportive of a cautious approach to the harvesting of krill in Antarctica.
The United States Department of Agriculture has issued its eagerly anticipated draft rule on hemp cultivation. The rule is viewed as largely consistent with many of the state rules already in place.
Israeli start-up FFW is championing yeast as a ‘major protein source’ – offering an alternative to soy and pea protein in the plant-based space, founder Leonardo Marcovitz tells FoodNavigator.
The 20th annual Oxford International Conference on the Science of Botanicals is now accepting abstract submissions. The event is held March 30th - April 2nd, 2020 in Oxford, Mississippi.
Friesland Campina’s revamped operational structure will help better meet the needs of North American customers, an executive said at a recent trade show.
Earlier this year, the vitamin retailer sought international expansion after striking a strategic partnership deal with China-based Harbin Pharmaceutical Group. Now it appears Harbin (also known as Hayao) may buy the Pittsburgh-based health and wellness...
A new hangover cure developed from Asian medicinal traditions aims to make the category as popular in the United States as it is in South Korea, the developers say.
A vast and growing majority of American companies doing business in China have been negatively affected by the US-China trade war, an expert on the matter said at a recent meeting.
A rush to market for CBD has left the terpenes in hemp out in the cold. An expert in the space said there is much potential benefit yet to be discovered in these fractions of the plant.
Hemp cultivation will ramp up markedly according to a new report, raising questions of whether the supply cart is getting ahead of the processing horse.
Pea protein innovator PURIS has unveiled new carbohydrate ingredients that can function as a gummy binder as well as a constituent in sports nutrition formulations.
The Sustainable Herbs Program has announced the formation of its initial Advisory Board, which includes 16 experts from the fields of herbal product formulation and research.
The United Natural Products Alliance has announced a new policy on hemp extracts while at the same time announcing its first member engaged exclusively in the business.
Affron Saffron, a formulation boasting a low dosage threshold, proven bioavailability and rapid one-hour absorption, will be unveiled this week in Las Vegas.
The developer of a new palm oil ingredient sourced from a reliably sustainable plantation intends to make a splash at SupplySide West trade with information on brain, heart health benefits.
Vitamin Shoppe recently unveiled a new store concept with the hope to boost sagging revenues by engaging consumers with technology-driven personalization.
AOAC recognition of two cranberry methods means there is finally consensus on how to identify and quantify the proanthocyanins (PACs) within the botanical, the test’s developer says.
The inauguration of a huge, shiny, new (well, repurposed) facility leads to the question of what scale in the industry best serves the dietary supplement consumer.
Early data on the Food Safety Modernization Act suggests the new law is working as compliance is improving and recalls have hit a five year low. A newly launched web portal will help track that data.
The International Probiotics Association will host its fourth IPA DC Workshop with insights from a range of experts and stakeholders, including the FDA/ CFSAN, FTC, and Health Canada. The event is held in conjunction with the US Pharmacopeia.
We get up close and personal with Robert Walker, CEO of Sci-MX (owned by Samworth Brothers), to discover what lead him to become the boss of a leading sports nutrition brand and hear his insights into the industry he has lived and breathed for nearly...
French consulting firm Nutraveris has launched two AI platforms aimed at helping American firms streamline entry into the markets of EU member countries.
The customized premixes market is expected to skyrocket, thanks to health-conscious consumers who like the cost-effective and efficient solution for sourcing and fortification of nutrients.
Givaudan is exploring the idea of personalised nutricosmetic products with its microbiome analysis system designed to tailor products to consumer’s bacterial skin communities.
DuPont Nutrition and Chinese supplement giant BY-HEALTH will collaborate to develop probiotics with new functions, including anti-ageing, oral and skin health.
In a move toward incorporating sustainability practices into everyday life, Verdure Sciences is rolling out an initiative with their longtime supplier in India.
‘Natural’ doesn’t always mean ‘safe’, and often herbal and botanical supplements have their share of side-effects, especially when combined with medications.
NSF International has unveiled a new certification program for the hemp industry, which the organization says will help address the ongoing quality questions in this sector.
Foods for special medical purposes (FSMP), functional foods, and ease of convenience are three emerging categories that dietary supplements and pharma companies are paying attention to, according to Mintel.
The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has published a new Laboratory Guidance Document (LGD) on Saw Palmetto Extract to help industry stakeholders better identify adulterants.
Flooding in parts of India is expected to hit the country’s turmeric supply, with some estimating that yield will be 20% lower, which could impact prices.
Utah-based contract manufacturer Capstone Nutrition has been acquired by a private equity firm, showing there is still room for growth in the contract manufacturing sphere despite reports of overcapacity.
Algatechnologies has tripled its production capacity for its proprietary fucoxanthin ingredient, cited strong demand. The ingredient, branded as FucoVital, was launched in the US market in 2018.
Dietary supplement manufacturer NOW has expanded its reach in the specialty multivitamin category by purchasing SuperNutrition, the company announced today.
FFSSC 22000 certification for UAS Laboratories LLC verifies that the Wisconsin-based probiotics player conforms to all industry-related statutory and regulatory requirements as outlined by the FSSC 22000 International Standard for Food Safety Management...
Medical Marijuana Inc, despite its name one of the early players in the hemp/CBD supplement field, has announced sales increases topping 30% and a move to develop products based on additional cannabinoids.
The high variability of hemp plants now being grown in North America means claims of standardization should be take with a grain of salt, a botanical expert says.
Fitting a legacy business into the realities of the modern market is a challenge for suppliers of dietary supplement ingredients, according to the CEO of Valensa International.
