Olive oil enriched with bioactive compounds extracted from olive fruit and leaves had a positive effect on blood pressure and cholesterol levels in rats, according to a new study.
Three questions with NAI CEO and founder Mark LeDoux
A branded form of non-essential amino acid beta-alanine called CarnoSyn won the NutraIngredients-USA Sports Nutrition Ingredient of the Year award last month. We spoke with Mark LeDoux, CEO and founder of the company behind CarnoSyn, about how he’s pushing...
Atacama Bio Natural Products, an astaxanthin manufacturer based in Iquique, Chile, announced today that it will bring its NatAxtin ingredient to the North American market.
Amy Upchurch’s pregnancies have not been easy. Dealing with debilitating morning sickness and infections for her first few pregnancies while her military husband was deployed motivated her to create products to help women ‘enjoy their pregnancies and...
A gut health product based on a botanical, a grain and a berry is using the popularity of ketogenic diets as a way to raise awareness of its microbiome modulating effects.
ChromaDex Corp., the California-based maker of nicotinamide riboside supplement Tru Niagen, expands its Canadian retail footprint to include all seven Whole Foods Markets in the province of Ontario.
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.
Legacy supplement retailer GNC recorded slightly higher profits amid a continued erosion of sales as the company struggles to resize itself to match new market realities.
Animal health company Zoetis has entered into an agreement to acquire Platinum Performance, a privately-held animal nutrition company, which sells wellness supplements for horses, dogs, and cats.
Researchers from the US and Brazil observed 103 individuals for 12 weeks, assigned to take either a branded citrus flavonoid blend called Eriomin in various doses or a placebo for 12 weeks. Consumption of Eriomin was associated with blood sugar management...
Energy drink for e-sports, prebiotic powder by an iconic coffee company, and an entirely new brand specializing in performance gummies, here’s a quick round-up of recent product launches:
French firm Charles & Alice is making its first foray into North America and markets beyond based on the benefits of a well-known probiotic: BC-30, which was developed by Ganeden, now part of Irish ingredients giant Kerry.
A group of Dutch researchers looked at 22 published studies to summarize the evidence we have so far on the health benefits of a group of compounds (called flavanones) found in citrus.
Seattle-based Bulletproof 360 made a name for itself in the nutrition space with MCT-infused coffee. It has since established an empire of functional food, beverage and supplement products. Its latest launch is a prebiotic powder called InnerFuel.
While in a coffee shop one day, Canadian entrepreneur Chris Tester realized that there’s an untapped opportunity to distribute supplements and functional ingredients in the inescapable and thriving coffee supply channel.
Hemp product manufacturer Haleigh’s Hope says it is raising a quality flag in the hemp/CBD category by getting a GMP certification on its production facility from a third party verifier.
Huel, a "complete nutrition brand" making nutrient-packed powders and ready-to-drink products, has taken off in the US where founder Julian Hearn expects to hit $27m in revenue by the end 2019.
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.
Tart cherry juice brand CHERRiSH has several health benefits that make it stand out against other sports drink brands (which primarily compete on hydration and electrolyte replenishment) including its ability to reduce muscle inflammation and purge the...
Maintaining and improving cognitive health among APAC’s rapidly ageing population requires a holistic approach, considering the gut-brain axis, nutrition intake, and the need for a personalised plan.
An inventor from Brazil has developed highly concentrated, portable blends containing plant and wine extracts to enable on-the-go bioactive teas rich in trans-resveratol and other compounds.
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.
A recent paper by the USP Expert Panel on probiotics has attracted some good attention, and that will hopefully translate into more stakeholders looking to get third-part quality certifications for their products, says USP’s Dr Kit Goldman.
Vitaquest International, a nutrition industry contract manufacturer, announced this week that it will lease a new manufacturing site in in Parsippany, NJ. Its CEO says it is “the most significant investment in the history of our company.”
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.
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).
Another company has joined the ‘better’ coffee fray with a line of supplements meant to turbocharge the popular beverage while at the same time allowing users to get better sleep.
The American Herbal Products Association is planning a hemp/CBD event in August in Colorado for dietary supplement companies interested in the ingredient.
Relevium Technologies, a Canadian development stage company focusing on online sales of dietary supplements and personal care products, is moving to acquire LifeLine Pharma, a Colombian cannabis company.
Hermes Pharma says its innovative NutriCaps creation, which provides users with nutritional dosage forms via Nespresso compatible coffee pods, will be on sale to consumers next year.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, the Eliava Foundation and Intralytix are to form a research collaboration that focuses on developing bacteriophage-based products, which target the vaginal microbiome.
Natural ingredient producer Robertet has revealed an encapsulation technology, which uses the prebiotic inulin as a carrier, transporting essential oils into powders for improved absorption.
Microbiome research firm DayTwo has secured an extra €27.2m ($31m) investment from existing investors Seventure Partners and Johnson & Johnson, as part of a series B round of fundraising.
Supplementation with a hemp-derived, CBD-rich extract for six weeks led to significant improvements in sleep and reductions in appetite, according to results of a randomized clinical trial in healthy adults.
Natural products online marketplace Thrive Market has temporarily halted sales of hemp-derived CBD products after its merchant processor demanded it cease selling them amid uncertainty over their legal status, but says it is in conversations with a new...
An analysis of what Americans eat and how they sleep suggests that lower amounts of some vitamins and minerals in the diet may also mean lower sleep quality.
Supplement brand Nature’s Way announced yesterday that 300 products in its herbal line will now come in packaging made up of 97% post-consumer recycled plastics.
Is there a role for cannabis and its derivatives to play in our food system, perhaps as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet? Scientists explored the question at the recent Nutrition 2019 conference in Baltimore.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2019 in Vancouver is less than two weeks away, but there’s still time to register to hear from must-see speakers from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, the US Army, Danone, Pharmavite, and many...
New Jersey-based contract manufacturer Vitaquest International received food safety standards certification by global certifying body DNV GL Business Assurance.
Hemp startup Exactus says it is leveraging the agricultural expertise in its management team to secure high quality raw material with a new planting in Oregon.
Betting on the endocannabinoid system is proving a fruitful differentiation strategy as longtime omega-3 brand Omax Health seeks to stand out in a crowded and maturing market.
Mars Inc. may be best known for its confections, but the global food giant is taking a closer look at personalized nutrition as a “critical focus” area for its new Mars Edge segment, which is dedicated to human health through targeted nutrition, according...
Consumption of blackcurrant extract before exercise may suppress the amount of oxidative stress in the body, suggesting recovery benefits for use in sports nutrition products.
NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the winners for its NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019... Finalists and winners celebrated at an event in New Orleans yesterday.
