May 17th 2024
The new facility gives Vitaquest the ability to used fluidized bed technology to granulate, agglomerate, and microencapsulate powder ingredients for its customers.
Lubrizol Life Science Health launches novel astaxanthin microencapsulated with spirulina
October 30th 2020Lubrizol Life Science Health launched Astagile microcapsules; a sustainable, organic-certified astaxanthin microencapsulated with spirulina that is designed to promote mental agility and support healthy aging for young and senior adults
Sabinsa strengthens position in Canada with three new patents and an NPN from Health Canada
October 28th 2020Sabinsa has been granted three new patents as well as an additional Natural Products Number (NPN) issued by Health Canada, bringing Sabinsa’s total number of products with health claims in Canada to 37.
Lonza investment to expand capsule manufacturing by 15%
October 26th 2020Lonza announced a CHF85 million (93 million USD) investment in its Capsules and Health Ingredients (CHI) Division, a dosage-form delivery partner, which will allow the company to expand its overall production capacity of capsules.
ACG successfully outfits capsule filler for precision capsule-in-capsule production
October 9th 2020ACG has new case study for the flexibility of its capsule-in-capsule technology after helping an India-based probiotics manufacturer produce a vitamin C-infused, powder-based dietary supplement with incompatible ingredients.
Synergistic formula supports inflammatory markers and blood pressure, says recent study
September 22nd 2020A recent study found a synergistic supplement formula containing mixed tocotrienols, curcumin, omega-3s, astaxanthin, and other nutrients significantly reduced inflammatory markers and systolic blood pressure in healthy subjects.
PLT Health launches sports nutrition ingredient RipFACTOR Muscle Accelerator
September 17th 2020PLT Health Solutions and Laila Nutraceuticals launched a botanically based ingredient that provides a range of clinically supported benefits for athletes and the active/sports nutrition consumer called RipFACTOR Muscle Accelerator.
IFF Health, Dolcas Biotech partner for sale and marketing of Curcugen turmeric extract
August 28th 2020IFF Health, part of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., and DolCas Biotech partnered on the sale and marketing of Curcugen, an all-natural turmeric extract for use in dietary supplements and foods and beverages.
Independently-tested CBD beverages had CBD content inconsistent with labels, says Leafreport
August 26th 2020Leafreport has released the results of testing conducted by third party testing lab Canalysis Laboratories on CBD-infused beverages. The results were disappointing, as 81% of the products tested contained different levels of CBD than advertised.
AHPA supports USDA’s proposal to allow pullulan in products labeled organic
August 13th 2020AHPA supports the addition of pullulan to the National List at 7 CFR § 205.605 as a nonagricultural (nonorganic) ingredient that can be used only in tablets and capsules for dietary supplements labeled, “Made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).”