The Start-up Award attracted several future major players of the industry and showcased the most innovative entrepreneurs in the nutrition and health market. This category rewards those with new ideas, motivation for change, and commercial success with...
The United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) recently issued a precedential decision that would control future rulings on whether a company could register a trademark for a dietary supplement or food containing cannabidiol (CBD).
Suzanne Shelton, a winner of a NutraIngredients-USA NutraChampion 2020 award, took an alternative path early in life as a groundbreaking Chicago DJ and rode that rhythm into becoming one of the leading voices within the natural products industry.
The Netherlands’ Office for Risk Assessment & Research (BuRO) is advising certain populations not to consume black cohosh food supplements citing a link to severe liver toxicity.
There is great potential to extend and blend the first 1000 days of nutrition with products for young children that target the same health conditions like eczema, gut health and immunity.
Being a woman in manufacturing and working in a male-dominated industry isn’t always easy, but collagen pioneer Asma Ishaq makes it look that way. The NutraChampion spoke with NutraIngredients-USA about what the award means to her, how she got here and...
The US Food and Drug Administration yesterday launched a website portal it calls a ‘blueprint’ for the full implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The document lays out a plan for actions over the next decade.
Two new studies have shown that late night consumption of protein doesn't help control glyceamic response to the following morning's breakfast, with one showing it may even have a negative effect.
The bacteria found in a baby's first stool can predict its likelihood of becoming overweight by the age of three, according to a new prospective, population‐based study, suggesting a child's risk of obesity may to start during pregnancy.
After pausing on-site surveillance inspections in March, the Food and Drug Administration plan to resume domestic inspections starting the week of July 20.
Average intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s in the US population is less than half the levels recommended by the WHO and NIH, says a new analysis. Omega-3 trade group GOED says the data “strengthens our arguments for increased outreach.”
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging federal authorities to require testing be done in accredited labs and not just to restrict that to the food importation process. It’s a laudable goal but one that might have unintended consequences,...
Recent cyberattacks on a contract lab and a contract manufacturer lay bare the risk all data-based businesses run in a globalized world where threats can come from anywhere and can potentially be motivated by factors beyond mere financial gain.
Microalgae may provide an alternative source of fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids, while also proving to be more environmentally friendly to produce, says German researchers.
On this episode of the NutraCast, we were joined by Richard Rose, who has worked with hemp for decades and is a self-described ‘Hemp OG.” He created the first “open-source” hemp brands Nobacco and Notpot. He has also created CannaSearch, which has opened...
A study using a Sabinsa curcumin ingredient combined with a black pepper absorption booster that was done with traumatic brain injury patients has shown a reduction in an important inflammatory cytokine.
The direct selling industry has cooperated with a BBB National Programs division to issue a guidance to help companies avoid making non compliant earnings claims.
A standardized extract of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) may help balance hormones and improve vasomotor effects and leg pain in postmenopausal women, says a new study in India.
The impact of COVID-19 on retail and food-to-go channels has challenged many food businesses. Yet challenger brands and start-ups with an agile mindset can use the crisis to their advantage, say a panel of experts.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic intestinal inflammatory condition that has seen an uptick in recent years. There are over 3 million IBD sufferers in the United States alone, much of which can be attributed to the Western diet. Researchers...
NutraIngredients-USA hosted a webinar discussing the many curveballs thrown at the sports nutrition industry in recent months. Our expert panel examined how the pandemic shifted the category, research, consumer behavior, how brands are adapting, as well...
A new publication from the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program reveals that as many as 90% of the lavender essential oil products on the market can be considered to be adulterated.
An FDA report on the CBD marketplace reveals that many of the products tested contain THC that was not identified on the labels. In addition, a majority of the products did not meet label claim for CBD content, with either too little or too much CBD.
Consuming avocado pulp prior to aerobic exercise may accelerate cardiovascular recovery after exercise, with blood pressure and heart rate returning to normal levels faster than placebo, suggests a small study from Brazil.
Animal sources of protein are more potent than vegan sources for stimulating muscle growth but their significant impact on climate change means plant sources will be key for future diets, researchers will be told later this week as part of an online physiology...
It’s been promoted for relaxation, muscle spasms, depression, gastrointestinal issues, and more. Now, a number of products claim cannabidiol can help in the bedroom.
Deerland said it has completed the integration of Danish firm Bifodan AS, which it acquired in 2019. The company said this means customers have seamless access to all of its products.
A review published in a sports science journal has found little support for the notion that ketogenic diets can improve performance for endurance athletes.
A new biobank known as the Microbiota Vault recently received the go ahead to move on to the pilot stage: The ultimate goal is to gather beneficial microorganisms from human populations whose microbiomes are uncompromised by antibiotics, processed diets...
Millions of people suffer from depression across the globe. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness each year. The most common treatment methods for depression are antidepressant...
French biomarine company Algaia, SA, just announced it has appointed Frederic Faure, one of the co-founders of the company, as its new CEO. At the top of Faure’s to-do list: Accelerating and expanding the company’s sustainability plan. The new CEO said...
Hawaiian algae producer Cyanotech Corporation has posted a slim profit in its year end earnings report, mostly through aggressive cost cutting. That contrasted with a sharp loss for the previous year.
Embattled supplement retailer GNC has started its passage through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with some investment experts and brand owners bullish about the new GNC that will emerge from the process.
Researchers have developed a non-invasive technology that may support dietary adherence and detect nutritional deficiencies by tracking vitamin C levels in perspiration.
Whether it’s social responsibility, reducing carbon footprints or waste, brands are increasingly shying away from plastic and are incorporating sustainable packaging into their business models.
An ingredient supplier based in California but with significant operations in Brazil has staked a new claim in the natural vitamin C fray with a new concentrated acerola ingredient.
A new multi-centre study in mice has explained the mechanism behind how excessive consumption of fructose can 'overwhelm' the gut and lead to fatty liver disease, revealing the importance of fructose consumption timing.
New Zealand sports nutrition firm 2before Performance Nutrition has launched a blackcurrant powder beverage that enhances exercise performance and recovery by providing a balanced amount of pro and antioxidants.
Specialty ingredient supplier Healthy Food Ingredients (HFI) recently announced it has formed a strategic supply partnership with KND Labs to keep up with demand for hemp cannabinoid ingredients.
An ingredient new to the market could help support immune health via a unique pathway, according to the developers. The ingredient, dubbed 2-HOBA, is said to foster immune fitness by improving vascular system function.
Supplementation with an EPA-rich oil from Nannochloropsis microalgae may reduce total and very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL) levels in healthy people, says a new study using Qualitas Health’s AlmegaPL.
With the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) setting 31 March 2021 as the deadline for firms to have validated novel foods application for its CBD products, how are firms responding to this challenge especially in the current climate?
A new clinical study suggests that the ingestible skincare extract Lycoderm can improve skin health and appearance, including radiance, lines and wrinkles.
A glutathione-boosting supplement that debuted on the market recently to some fanfare has run afoul of the National Advertising Division’s COVID-19 claims monitoring program. The company, called INID Research Lab LLC, has agreed to discontinue a social...
