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IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2022: Immunity takes center stage on Day 1

24-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The return of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is just over a week away. Don’t wait to register for this world-class program in Washington, D.C.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2022: And the finalists are…

23-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2022... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

NutraCast: GNC on near term merchandising future

20-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

After a more than a year of merchandising uncertainty, GNC’s Chief Merchandising Officer, Karlyn Mattson, discusses the market’s current state, growth strategies and technology platforms.

Probiota Pioneers: Comet on its upcycled ingredient filling the market need for a low-dose prebiotic

19-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With the start of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas fast approaching, NutraIngredients-USA caught up with each of our Probiota Pioneers, curated entrepreneurial, science, and tech start-ups due to appear in Washington, D.C., June 1-3.

Probiota Pioneers: Fitbiomics on its product pipeline and the goal to scale its microbiome discovery platform

19-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With the start of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas fast approaching, NutraIngredients-USA caught up with each of our Probiota Pioneers, curated entrepreneurial, science, and tech start-ups due to appear in Washington, D.C., June 1-3.

Researchers leveraging Akkermansia know-how to accelerate probiotic candidate development

18-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Knowledge gleaned from the commercialization of Akkermansia muciniphila should lead to an accelerated path to market for a novel probiotic candidate for weight management, says the researcher behind both developments.

Admit there's a role for natural solutions, Pharmactive's MD tells the pharma world

16-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Pharmactive Biotech Products, SL is a Spanish private training company that develops and manufactures unique and scientifically backed natural ingredients. We caught up with Managing Director, Marguerite Gerritsen, at Vitafoods, Geneva, to find out about...

NutraCast: Lief Labs adds new ingredient supply division

13-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Lief Labs recently announced the launch of its Lief Raws division, which aims to provide forward-thinking ingredients to the adapting nutraceuticals market. The Lief Raws products include in-house developed ingredients, as well as specialty ingredients...

Probiota Pioneers: Nouri on its commitment to innovation that is ‘incrementally beneficial to consumers’

13-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With the start of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas fast approaching, NutraIngredients-USA caught up with each of our Probiota Pioneers, curated entrepreneurial, science, and tech start-ups due to appear in Washington, D.C., June 1-3.

NutraCast: How TikTok drives sales at the Vitamin Shoppe

06-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Recent surges in supplement sales continue to prove the massive and growing influence of TikTok. Riding on the coat tails of many of these trends are health and wellness stores like The Vitamin Shoppe.

NutraCast: MycoTechnology on creating novel ingredients with mushrooms

29-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

MycoTechnology has partnered with brands to deliver foods, beverages, and supplements by harnessing the metabolic engine of mushrooms to create novel ingredients. The Colorado-based functional ingredients platform leverages a proprietary mushroom fermentation...

'Not matched by other conferences': 7 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2022

28-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2022 is just over a month away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Probiota 2022: Regulatory science's role in shaping innovative therapies

25-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

NutraIngredients took the opportunity to speak to Magali Cordaillat-Simmons, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Director, Pharmabiotic Research Institute (PRI) on regulatory science and how it paves the way for innovative therapies.

NutraCast: Evo Hemp joins 40-Acre Co-Op to level farming opportunity

22-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

When you picture a farmer, who comes to mind?

Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

Last Call! Put your start-up center stage with our Probiota Pioneers session

18-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Are you an entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based microbiome start-up? Don’t miss your chance to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present your company in Washington, DC.

M.I.T., Stanford, Mount Sinai: More speakers announced for IPAWC + Probiota Americas

13-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas will feature a Tech Showcase covering advances in data collection, microbiome analysis, and the application of machine learning to create novel probiotic formulations.

NutraCast: GOED’s new Clinical Study Database for omega-3s

08-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The comprehensive, searchable database was years in the making.

2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Last call for entries!

06-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The extended deadline to submit entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards is fast approaching – submit your entries now for your chance to join our Hall of Fame!

NutraCast: How the Great Resignation is impacting quality in the dietary supplement space

01-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The pandemic has changed the mindset of many, with people beginning to value their time more than ever. As a result, people are leaving their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility and more happiness. With millions of workers saying 'I quit'...

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

28-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Monday, April 11.

NutraCast: Improving lifespan via ‘zombie cell’ elimination

25-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Senescent cells accumulate with age and are associated with many disease states people experience later in life. Over time, these cells stop dividing but do not die off, which is hw they earned the nickname "zombie cells.” Researchers believe that...

NutraCast: Improving CBD bioavailability with SmartSorb delivery technology

18-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Regulation of CBD, or lack thereof, is one challenge that the CBD industry faces. Another is bioavailability, which is impacted by quality, delivery method, and pharmacokinetics.

NutraCast: Refyned is bringing back oral film and taking the format to supplements

11-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

For many, vitamins are tough pills to swallow–quite literally. Dysphagia affects about 13% of the population, with that number increasing with age. But it’s not always the swallow factor, for some it’s simply about convenience.

NIU debuts new award category for women

08-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With a recent uptick in products and ingredients aimed at improving women’s health, NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to call attention to our newest category.

NutraCast: SANESolution CEO makes the case for postbiotics

04-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

While many are familiar with probiotic and prebiotic supplements for gut health, postbiotics largely remain unfamiliar territory. But more and more data is emerging and SANESolution is hoping to amplify the critical role of postbiotics with a new continuing...

Factoring CBD into the athletic equation

03-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This year’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit event launched with a focus on CBD in sports nutrition. While CBD/hemp products are still in a federal regulatory gray area, that hasn’t stopped product developers from flooding the market with new offerings....

No dieting silver bullets, expert says

03-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition products are often linked to certain diet plans, such as ketogenic diets, high protein/low fat approaches and others. A nutrition expert says the prosaic takeaway is that all of these have been shown to work, provided that consumers...

NutraWomen Wednesday: Lily Geiger, founder of Figlia

02-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Figlia is a female-founded, non-alcoholic functional aperitivo made with the sober community at the forefront.

In memory of Ben Zaricor, 1947-2022

Fmali v Heckler: The landmark herb case that changed the industry

02-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

It started with ten-speed bicycles and ended with an Appeals Court decision in 1983 that changed the herb industry and knocked FDA down a peg. Four decades later, it’s time to shine the spotlight on this game-changing court case.

Pro triathlete Heather Jackson on how she stays fueled

01-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Before taking the main stage for the female athlete and consumer panel at the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit in San Diego, professional triathlete Heather Jackson joined NutraIngredients-USA’s Danielle Masterson to talk about her nutrition evolution...

NutraCast: Qina’s Mariette Abrahams on why personalized nutrition is the future

25-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The entrepreneur lays out how manufacturers and ingredient companies are falling short on addressing personalized nutrition and how more companies can take a more personalized approach.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: What are our judges looking for?

24-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With five weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2022, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Immunity, analytical advances, and sleep: Themes and first speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

23-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already for a blockbuster opening session on microbiome modulation to boost immunity and improve COVID outcomes.

Check out our new addition to the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

14-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2022, with a specialty category that highlights innovations in women's health.

NutraCast: Marquis on cracking the code in functional beverages

11-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The pandemic has had a draining effect on many of us, leading some to reach for a beverage that gives us a little pep in our step. In order to meet consumer demand, players are looking for new and innovative ways to stand out by offering unique and distinct...

CEO, pro triathlete added to sports event agenda

03-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

Two speakers have been added to the agenda for the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 which takes place Feb. 14-16 in San Diego.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Monica Rubio, Director of Operations, Stellar Biotics

02-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Monica Rubio spent many years as a food consultant and recently made the shift to the fascinating world of the gut microbiome. She was recently named the director of operations at Stellar Biotics.

NutraCast: Vertosa CEO Ben Larson on rising growth of infused beverages

28-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Not long ago, the idea of hemp-infused beverages taking a share of the beer, wine and spirit sales would have been laughable. But some companies are laughing all the way to the bank.

Expert to explore the evolution and growth of esports

27-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

University of New Haven’s executive esports director will analyze how the sport has made its way from basements to academia.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Linda Boardman, CEO, Bragg Live Food Products

26-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Many of us grew up with a bottle of apple cider vinegar in the cabinet, and for many homes, it was the famous Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar. Under Linda Boardman’s leadership, Bragg Live Food Products has expanded into new formats with a beverage line, ACV...

How personalized nutrition is driving the sports ecosystem

25-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Experts from some of the world’s most innovative companies will discuss their proactive approach to understanding an athlete’s individual needs and how to apply research and technology at an upcoming NutraIngredients-USA live event.

FDA approves IND application for CBD product

24-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers hope CBD could help combat opioid use disorder, but what does this IND mean for the supplement industry?

Event to feature new product developments in sports nutrition

24-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

The sports nutrition market continues to be a hotbed of new ingredient development, as attendees of the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 will learn.

Nutritional considerations for the college athlete

20-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Michigan State University’s Director of Performance Nutrition weighs in on the unique nutritional considerations for busy athletes.

FTC warnings about COVID-19 claims now also include social media platforms and ecommerce sites

20-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

The warnings FTC sent yesterday over COVID-19 treatment claims have included the social media platforms the advertisers used and on which they sold their products. It marks a change in policy that will be dissected as part of the agenda of the upcoming...

Noted botanical photographer Steven Foster passes away suddenly

17-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Noted botanical photographer and herbal medicine expert Steven Foster passed away unexpectedly over the weekend, the American Botanical Council reported today.

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