Proteins, peptides, amino acids

Company to sell 60% stake in Dairy Ireland to Irish co-op

Strong results reiterate Glanbia's nutrition focus; as firm announces Dairy Ireland spin-off

22-Feb-2017 By Nathan Gray

Glanbia reported better than expected growth in 2016 with performance nutrition driving revenue and profits, said the firm as it announced the part sell-off of its Irish dairy business. 

L-Arginine-B vitamin combination effective for blood pressure improvements: Study

22-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of l-arginine with folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12 may improve vascular function and help reduce blood pressure, says a new study from Germany.

GNC revenues off 9.4% in year-end report

17-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

The price of GNC shares hit a 52-week low after the company announced disappointing year-end earnings.

Bone broth sales more than tripled in 2016, albeit off a very small base

17-Feb-2017 By Elaine Watson

The bone broth category (shelf-stable and refrigerated) is pretty small in the scheme of things, but it’s growing rapidly, with US retail sales more than tripling to $19.7m in the 52 weeks to Jan 22,* fueled by a small but highly engaged set of health...

To prep for April public launch, Supplement OWL site gets a few tweaks

15-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

The Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL) website has been updated to include easier data input instructions, streamlining the data population process for the first industry-wide registry of finished products.

What next for Health Canada’s proposed NHP changes?

14-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Health Canada has received over 3,500 written comments in response to its proposed changes to how natural health products and dietary supplements are regulated.

Updated: NPA launches grassroots effort against the proposed ban

NY State proposes ban on selling creatine to minors

13-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

An industry association has expressed concern over the introduction of bill to prohibit the sale or distribution of creatine to minors in New York State. 

70 product launches in just over 2 years

New clinical data opening doors for Nitrosigine beyond sports nutrition

10-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Having quickly established its credentials in the sports nutrition space, positive results in recent clinical trials are creating new opportunities for Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine in the cognitive health sector.

Protein holds steady in 2017 but consumers become more sophisticated in their demands

09-Feb-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

Protein shows no sign of petering out in 2017 with many consumers still listing it as an “ideal attribute” for fortification across categories and an ever-growing list of sources from which manufacturers can choose, according to a product development...

'The lowest effective dose of creatine seen in the current literature'

Short-term creatine supplementation may benefit muscle power in elite youth athletes

08-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

Low-dose, short-term creatine supplementation “beneficially affected muscle power output,” even without the usually recommended loading phase, according to findings from a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. 

Glanbia strengthens performance nutrition offering with €181 million double deal

06-Feb-2017 By Nathan Gray

Dairy and nutritional ingredients firm Glanbia has confirmed two strategic acquisitions that will enhance its performance nutrition division by bringing a greater focus on plant-based foods and direct-to-consumer sales.

L-carnitine combination may promote muscle growth, strength in older adults

01-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a novel L-carnitine formulation may increase lean muscle mass and leg strength in healthy older adults compared to placebo, says a new study.

What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's 2017 Editorial Calendar?

26-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

From immune support to deep dives into sports nutrition, personalized nutrition, botanicals, omega-3s, probiotics, pet supplements, and more, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2017 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends in the industry.

Seafood group ramps up educational resources

25-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

The nonprofit Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) has announced the availability of new online education programs and resources aimed at teachers and individuals to promote the benefits of a seafood-rich diet. 

Omega Protein starts dividend program

25-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

Omega Protein has come through the tumult of a proxy fight and has announced a plan to distribute some of the cash generated by the business to shareholders via dividends. A line in the announcement gave the impression the company’s management has finally...

Can a Registry Build Trust?

25-Jan-2017 By Steve Mister, president & CEO, CRN

Trust is a fickle thing. Just ask the political candidates in the recent election. It’s built over time and can be squandered overnight.

Chia leads the ancient grain field as new forms drive innovation

23-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3s, fiber, antioxidants, clean label, non-GMO, gluten-free, and plant-based: Chia ticks many of the hot button boxes for 21st Century consumers, so it is perhaps unsurprising that it is turning up in more new products than any other ancient grain.

Kyowa Hakko's study supports L-arginine boosting activity of L-arginine/L-citrulline combo

20-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A patented L-citrulline/L-arginine ingredient is more effective in boosting plasma L-arginine levels than the individual amino acids alone, says a new study.

Football fuel: Everton renews partnership with The Protein Works

19-Jan-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

English Premier League club Everton has renewed its partnership with The Protein Works (TPW) - adding personalised nutritional bars to the existing deal.

Artificial Intelligence: BASF partner with Nuritas on 'next gen' functional peptides

19-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Ingredients giant BASF will collaborate with Irish start-up Nuritas on the discovery and commercialisation of novel functional peptides using DNA analysis and artificial intelligence (AI).

Cancer claims are a big red flag that some marketers continue to wave

18-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

Like the poor, it seems for the dietary supplement industry cancer treatment claims will ever be with us. 

Are barriers for hemp cultivation going down? New report documents industrial hemp legislative progress in US

17-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

Last year saw the addition of four new ‘Hemp States’ (Florida, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island), according to Vote Hemp’s 2016 States Report.

Aquatic plant potential: Why duckweed could become a source of protein and omega-3 beyond South East Asia

12-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Duckweed has long been consumed as an inexpensive protein and source of omega-3 in three South East Asia countries, but now researchers are questioning if it has the potential to be adopted by south Asian and even Western consumers too.

NPA launches SSCI with GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Walmart & Whole Foods onboard

12-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association has officially launched the Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative (SSCI), with some of the largest retailers of natural products and supplements involved.

13 categories open for entries to nutrition innovators. #NIAwards17

NutraIngredients Awards 2017: Deadline is 3 February

11-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

The NutraIngredients Awards are back in 2017 in Geneva at Vitafoods Europe with new categories to reward real progress and innovation in the global world of nutrition.

Marketers of Prevagen charged with making false and unsubstantiated claims by FTC, NY AG

10-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Quincy Bioscience, marketers of brain health product Prevagen, has been charged with making deceptive memory, cognitive improvement claims by the Federal Trade Commission and New York State Attorney General.

Office of Dietary Supplements outlines five-year strategic plan

06-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Creating and disseminating analytic tools for biomarkers, seeking to better understand the microbiome, and enhancing consumer to the Dietary Supplement Label Database are just some of the new directions outlined by the Office of Dietary Supplements for...

In wake of media coverage of adolescent access to creatine, CRN urges retailers to be part of consumer education efforts

05-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

News outlets around the nation have picked up a study published in the most recent issue of the journal Pediatrics about how easy it is for teenagers under 18 to purchase creatine.

Ancient Nutrition makes bone broth more convenient as a protein powder

03-Jan-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

Ancient Nutrition takes the burgeoning bone broth category in a new direction by bringing it into the well established and wildly successful protein powder segment with the creation of a more versatile Bone Broth Protein powder.

SPECIAL EDITION ROUNDUP

Bone & Joint Health, Anti-Aging, Sports Nutrition, Pre- & Probiotics: Lessons from 2016’s special edition

22-Dec-2016 By Adi Menayang

What are the health concerns of consumers today, and how can dietary supplements help? This year, our special editions included in-depth coverage on bone and joint health, anti-aging, sports nutrition, and pre- and probiotics. This is part of a series...

Could glucosamine and chondroitin support a healthy colon?

07-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of glucosamine and chondroitin may support colon health via an anti-inflammatory mechanism, according to data from two big US cohorts.

Latest research bolsters soy's benefits as estrogenic concerns recede, article asserts

06-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

The research into the health benefits of soy foods continues to accumulate while the concerns about the legume’s purported estrogenic effects abate, according to a recent review article.

Soy and dairy protein blend may attenuate aging-related muscle loss

02-Dec-2016 By Adi Menayang

Older men supplemented with a blend of soy and dairy proteins experienced similar responses in muscle synthesis as those supplemented with whey protein isolate, according to a new study.

Nitrosigine boosts cognitive performance in healthy adults: 2 RCTs

01-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of inositol-stabilized arginine silicate (Nitrosigine by Nutrition 21, LLC) may boost cognitive performance in tests requiring mental flexibility, processing speed and executive functioning, according to two double-blind placebo-controlled...

Grapes in space: NASA-funded study develops polyphenol-protein rich recipe

29-Nov-2016 By Adi Menayang

A study published in the March 2016 edition of Food & Function by NC State Plants for Human Health Institute researchers found that cranberries, muscadine grapes, and blackcurrant can make a protein-packed, polyphenol-filled shelf-stable product.

Quality and Prop 65 compliance key to Spirulina growth: DIC Corp

29-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Spirulina may be nutrient packed, but it’s a focus on quality and a clean supply that will continue to support the steady growth being experienced by this ‘king of superfoods’, says DIC Corporation.

Plant protein startup rides simplification message

23-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

Plant protein startup Oriya is riding a message of a short ingredient list toward greater national distribution.

Gelatin, vitamin C + exercise aids collagen synthesis, study finds

22-Nov-2016 By Adi Menayang

Researchers found that subjects supplemented with vitamin C-enriched gelatin, paired with jump rope exercises, had increased collagen synthesis compared to a lower dose and a placebo.

Growth in cheese demand solidifies organic whey protein supply, says Milk Specialties Global

22-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

The growth of organic cheese production has ensured the supply chain for organic whey, said Milk Specialties Global. The company says its new organic whey protein ingredient helps fill a gap in the market.

Virun develops shelf-stable, non-refrigerate probiotic powders, emulsions

16-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

California-based Virun NutraBiosciences has developed a range of non-refrigerated probiotic single-serving powders and emulsions.

MusclePharm settles Capstone suit, makes progress on restructuring

10-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

Struggling sports nutrition brand MusclePharm and its contract manufacturer Capstone Nutrition have settled a breach of contract suit.  Capstone reportedly settle for an $11 million payment from MusclePharm and dismissal of MusclePharm’s countersuit.

Algae ingredient developer fixes on protein as latest path to market

04-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

Zivo Bioscience, an algae company long focused on deriving unique bioactives from its proprietary strains, has pivoted to protein as developers realized the potential inherent in the straight, unrefined biomass.

Arla: 'We believe we'll see more protein gels going forward'

03-Nov-2016 By Adi Menayang

Gel, powder, milky beverage, and clear beverage—these are the four whey protein applications Arla's new hydrolysates were designed for. And by breaking down the whey protein with enzymes, the ingredient should be absorbed by the body faster, the...

Confidence, trust in supplements stay high as younger consumer usage grows: CRN data

01-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Usage of dietary supplements by younger consumers aged between 18 and 34 grew 5% to 70%, while the over 55 age group maintained the highest percentage of supplement use at 74%, according to results of the CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.

Slowing global trade, surging online sales: How markets are changing

01-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

A recent article detailing a downturn in global trade mirrors the mood in some international markets, a consultant said.  But perhaps more important than macro economic concerns is the rapid shift of retailing modes in those markets, especially in China.

As ‘soy-free’ claims increase in food and beverage, soy protein still shines in supplements aisle

31-Oct-2016 By Adi Menayang

There may be an increase in the number of brands claiming “free from soy” as a virtue, but market data suggests soy as a source of protein in the supplement space won’t be waning anytime soon.

Whey protein’s heart health benefits demonstrated in RCT study

31-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

Whey protein could reduce the risk factors associated with heart disease, an RCT has found. 

Gelita puts spotlight on collagen peptide's potential as muscle toning ingredient

28-Oct-2016 By Adi Menayang

The global collagen peptide company is looking to diversify the applications of its product BodyBalance, targeting manufacturers who cater to fitness enthusiasts looking for toned bodies.

Protein quality matters for muscle building, says review

27-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The quality of protein and its leucine content has a significant influence on muscle building with resistance training, a review has found.

Special edition: Sports Nutrition

Short list of proven hydration ingredients float in bath of sodium and glucose

20-Oct-2016 By Hank Schultz

Like some other aspects of sports nutrition, there is very little hard data to support the benefits of hydration products, but a few ingredients and formulations stand out in that bleak picture.