Sucrosomial B12 overcomes deficiency thresholds in 24 hours
PharmaNutra Spa’s sucrosomial vitamin B12 may “rapidly and consistently” elevate and maintain blood levels of the vitamin compared to conventional supplements, says a new study.
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From babies to boomers: How HMO benefits extend throughout life
The benefits of human milk oligosaccharides are most associated with infants, but a recent study reported that they improve body composition in overweight adults. These exciting ingredients are poised to offer significant benefits at all lifestages.
Solnul: ‘Prebiotic tolerability is bringing interest to resistant starch’
Consumer understanding of resistant starch and its myriad benefits is reaching a turning point, says the chief science officer at Solnul, with the company’s data supporting the metabolic health benefits in healthy people.
BioCell Technology launches novel collagen for sensory, non-pill delivery formats
Designed to support non-pill formats such as gummies, lozenges, chewables and lollipops, BioCell Collagen ERP (Extra Refined Palatable) will help brands reach consumers who prefer taking non-pill dietary supplements.
Reducose: Expanding the science from metabolic health to energy, weight and sleep
After making waves in the blood sugar management and metabolic health sector, Phynova’s Reducose is exploring the longer-term benefits, from better energy to weight management and improved sleep.
Specnova CEO: 'How does bioavailability equate to efficacy? It might not.'
Liposomes are a critical tool to making supplements more efficacious, and ingredient supplier Specnova is at the forefront of liposomal innovation.
Sami-Sabinsa Group CEO: Don't have a 'commodity mentality'
Ingredient supplier Sami-Sabinsa Group is a long-time leader in managing the supply chain and sidelining some of the pitfalls of ingredient commodification.
Salmon-derived peptides may activate GLP-1: Hofseth BioCare data
Hofseth BioCare’s soluble protein hydrolysate (ProGo), upcycled from Atlantic salmon, may activate the GLP-1 receptor and offer a natural alternative in the weight management category.
Gencor eyes sports nutrition opportunity with fermented salidroside bioactive
In its new role as the exclusive U.S. distributor for Gnosis by Lessafre's Landkind Pure Salidroside, Gencor is positioning the fermentation-derived ingredient as a clinically-backed performance enhancer in the sports nutrition category.
Microphyt introduces microalgae for mood and gut health
French biotech company Microphyt has launched ZenGut, a microalgae ingredient to regulate microbiota and mood along the gut-brain axis with the tagline “harmony starts from within.”
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Inaugural SABPA symposium: Ensuring access to and benefit sharing for Southern African botanicals
Over 80 stakeholders from government, academia and industry gathered recently at the first Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA) symposium to discuss best practices to successfully bring compliant ingredients to the world market.
Glanbia splits business in shock reshuffle
Glanbia has split its business into two entities to boost performance in its “next growth phase”.
Dietary supplement industry considers the future of U.S.-China tariffs
The dietary supplement industry continues to closely monitor the evolution of tariff policies between China and the United States, pending the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
OmniActive acquires ENovate Biolife
OmniActive Health Technologies has acquired ENovate Biolife, expanding its ingredients portfolio to target key health categories in the dietary supplement space.
Gen AI boosts revenues, marketing efforts for CPG brands & retailers, Google reports
CPG companies and retailers are moving beyond generative AI (gen AI) testing to realizing tangible business benefits of the technology, including increased revenues and operational efficiencies, Google shared in a recent report.
Study explores efficacy of probiotics in colicky infants
A combination of Bifidobacterium longum and Pediococcus pentosaceus strains may reduce crying and fussing time compared to the most studied probiotic for infant colic, says a new study.
Food industry by-product shows potential as novel fat-binder: Study
A supplement made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae by-products from the brewing industry improves lipid metabolism and cholesterol profiles in overweight and obese individuals, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients.
‘Perfect alignment’: NutriScience Innovations acquires Xsto Solutions
NutriScience Innovations, LLC has expanded its portfolio of nutritional ingredients with the acquisition of Xsto Solutions, a supplier of nutraceutical and functional ingredients.
NutraCast: From firewalking to plant discovery, Chris Kilham takes us on a global botanical adventure
Botanical extraction company Groupe Berkem recently announced its Global Plant Exploration initiative. The effort includes sending a team to travel around the world to source plants directly. And who better to send on this exploration than the Medicine...
FrieslandCampina Ingredients announces EU approval for protein hydrolysate in formulas
Following changes in EU regulations in 2022, Hyvital Whey HA 300 has passed scientific and safety evaluations, becoming one of only a few milk hydrolysate ingredients approved for infant and follow-on formulas.
IFFO conference 2024: Peru's anchovy quota boost, sustainable aquaculture growth and climate resilience
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
Weight Management Summit 2025: Event to explore the role of nutrition in a post-GLP-1 world
The Weight Management Summit will explore the market, the regulatory landscape, the science of natural alternatives, side effect support and how to best communicate all of this to an engaged, passionate and growing consumer base.
Arandovo partners with Swisseutic for eggshell membrane ingredient in DACH market
Spain-based Arandovo S.L has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Switzerland-based Swisseutic for MKARE, an eggshell membrane Ingredient, for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).
BAPP bulletin details adulteration and nomenclatural confusion of cordyceps
The latest Botanical Adulterants Bulletin focuses on one of the most valued ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine: cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis).
Study supports omega-11-rich fish oil’s cholesterol-reducing potential
Fish oils rich in omega-11 (cetoleic acid) may significantly reduce cholesterol by 14%, according to a new study from the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital in Norway.
XPO NRG headed to Vegas for marketing collaboration
Over 20,000 sleek textured cans of XPO NRG are on their way to Las Vegas to provide free 'high-octane' energy to the dietary supplement, food and beverage industries at the SupplySide West trade show later this month.
‘Burn it, don’t return it’: SupplySide adds BAPP SOP to exhibitor compliance program
SupplySide is encouraging dietary ingredient exhibitors at its trade shows to adopt the best practices established by the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) for the removal of “irreparably defective articles” from global commerce.
SupplySide West 2024
Sustainability minefields, stories and zones at SupplySide West
With growing consumer demand for eco-friendly and ethically sourced supplement products, sustainability is moving beyond marketing concept to practice and will feature at the upcoming SupplySide West ingredients trade show in Las Vegas.
SupplySide West 2024: What’s happening on the show floor
Over 1,500 exhibitors are scheduled to attend this year’s SupplySide West ingredients trade show for the dietary supplement, functional food and beverage industries at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Here’s a sneak—but not...
Experiential performance booster joins PLT Health portfolio
PLT Health Solutions has added CellFlo6—a gallate-enhanced oligomer extract sourced from green tea—to its broad portfolio of botanical ingredients as an experiential performance enhancer primed for a broad range of health benefits.
Driving innovation through inclusion
Developing clinical trial protocols that include more diverse populations offers opportunity to product developers, marketers
In the past several years, the clinical research landscape has changed in many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the uptake of decentralized or virtual trials; greater focus on gender issues, including health disparities, has increased awareness of...
Berkem teams with Arctic Bioscience to launch B-Romega in North America
French manufacturer Groupe Berkem has partnered with Norwegian biotech company Arctic Bioscience to introduce a B-Romega-branded herring caviar oil extract to the North American B2B market.
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2025: Early bird discount expires today!
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, GNC Live Well, SPINS, AN Performance, AHPA, Thorne, Move Nutriton Network, Amin Wasserman Gurnani LLP, IceMiller, Merchant & Gould, CPG Radar, Savage Nutra, Increnovo, Rockon Media and more, the upcoming Sports...
ADM: 83% of GLP-1 users are ‘very interested in products specifically marketed as supportive of their needs on these drugs’
A new platform designed by ADM to help food and beverage manufacturers better understand and meet the needs of weight-loss drug users brings together proprietary consumer research and science, a portfolio of targeted ingredients and more than 25...
Tiny Health increases funding, broadens clinical outreach
Tiny Health, a start-up primarily focused on infant microbiome health during the first 1,000 days of life, is expanding its relationship with medical practitioners.
Solnul resistant starch may slash markers of metabolic dysfunction: Study
A low 3.5-gram daily dose of Solnul resistant potato starch may beneficially reduce the levels of circulating free fatty acids (FFA), an important early marker of metabolic health, says a new study.
dsm-firmenich sells yeast extract business to Lesaffre
dsm-firmenich officially completed the sale of its yeast extract business to Lesaffre as part of its broader effort to realign its portfolio toward high-growth areas.
KD Pharma completes acquisition of dsm-firmenich’s Marine Lipids business
The KD Pharma Group has completed the acquisition of dsm-firmenich's Marine Lipids business after receiving all customer regulatory approvals. The transaction positions KD Pharma as the largest omega-3 manufacturer in the world.
Natac opens Spain’s largest omega-3 production plant
Natac announces the start-up of the largest omega-3 production plant in As Somozas, Spain, following an investment of over 18 million euros.
Prenatal lutein-zeaxanthin may boost carotenoid levels for mother and baby
Prenatal supplements containing lutein and zeaxanthin may boost both maternal and infant carotenoid levels and improve ocular development and function in the babies, says a new NIH-funded study.
Hibiscus-lemon verbena extract shows weight management potential: RCT
A blend of extracts from lemon verbena and hibiscus may help slash body weight by over 3.4% in three months in the absence of diet and exercise, says a new study using Metabolaid, formulated by Monteloeder, S.L. subsidiary SuanNutra.
‘Great content and loved the networking opportunities!’: Save the date for Probiota Americas 2025
NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the dates for the 10th anniversary edition of Probiota Americas, described by one recent attendee as “one of the finest, most balanced events in the supplement industry globally.”
Nexus Laboratori partners with Swisseutic for Sicilian botanical extracts distribution
Sicily-based Nexus Laboratori has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Switzerland-based Swisseutic for Amunì—a premium line of botanical extracts made from Sicilian plant varieties.
Helaina prepares to launch human lactoferrin in CPG products following $45 million Series B fundraise
Biotechnology company Helaina is taking the next step in its mission to transform nutrition with human equivalent bioactive proteins by bringing its flagship ingredient – effera Human Lactoferrin – to market in the coming quarter with the help of a $45...
Arla launches 'Go High in Protein' campaign
Arla Foods Ingredients announced its Nutrilac ProteinBoost range of patented microparticulated whey proteins to appeal to manufacturers formulating to meet theconsumer demand for high protein products.
People on the move: The new nutra jobs of Summer 2024
This summer has seen a number of comings and goings in the dietary supplement industry as companies seek to propel new phases of growth, expansion and innovation.
Green Bioactives and Nutra Bridge partner to bring plant-based memory ingredient into North America
Scotland’s Green Bioactives has announced a strategic partnership with Nutra Bridge for the promotion and distribution of its memory-support ingredient, GBL-Memory1, across North America.
‘Address the stress, improve the gut’: Ashwagandha-okra blend offers novel approach to address digestive health
With new product launches in multiple countries and a newly published review of the science to date, Digexin—a proprietary blend of standardized ashwagandha and okra extracts—is aiming to shake up the digestive health space, says the company behind the...
Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!
NutraIngredients-USA is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its "Start-up Stars" competition which will see three pioneering entrepreneurs gain industry notoriety at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2025.
Brightseed-Botalys partnership on sustainably sourced bioactive botanicals
California-based AI pioneer Brightseed and Belgian hydroponic biomimetic indoor farming innovators Botalys have announced a partnership for sustainably sourced bioactive botanicals for a range of applications.