Alissa Marrapodi

TA Associates, a global growth private equity firm, acquired a significant stake in OmniActive Health Technologies. Sanjaya Mariwala, founder and executive chairman of OmniActive, has also increased his personal holding.

GoodFish closed a $4 million Series A investment round, led by AF Ventures and Siddhi Capital, which will allow it to meet production demands, strengthen its R&D capability, and accelerate product innovation.

Algalif Iceland is undergoing a US$30 million expansion plan for its sustainable astaxanthin production facilities in Iceland. The investment will more than triple the company's production.

TriNutra launched B’utyQuin black seed oil for cosmetic formulations, offering anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits through TriNutra’s breed of Nigella sativa, standardized to 3% thymoquinone.

Chemi Nutra is best known for its discovery and commercial development of SerinAid PhosphatidylSerine, AlphaSize and CholineAid Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline, Mediator Phosphatidic Acid, and IronAid Iron Protein Succinylate.

Gadot Biochemical Industries has announced that its zinc citrate, zinc gluconate, zinc picolinate, and ready-to-use zinc chewables are now in sustainable supply in preparation for the growing demand worldwide for immune health support.

Now that FDA issued a qualified health claim for cranberry powder, it’s essential that suppliers, manufacturers, and ultimately consumers, understand the difference between cranberry whole fruit, cranberry seeds, and cranberry juice powder, says Fruit d’Or.

To increase sheer, Ross incorporated a high shear-rotor/stator into a Dual-Shaft Mixer.

Muhammed Majeed, PhD, founder and chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group published "Boswellin®- Anti-Inflammatory Adaptogen from Nature," the fourth book in a series on derivatives of Boswellia serrata,

FDA found these products contain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) not listed on their labels, including some with ingredients found in prescription drugs.

Prinova launched a range of plant-based premixes for dairy-replacement products.

ANVISA (the National Health Surveillance Agency in Brazil) approves Verisol collagen peptides from Gelita for use in food supplements for skin health.

Epax was awarded a $900,000 grant from the Norwegian Research Council to research the potential of new fatty acids for human health over the next four years.

KGK Science has been contracted by Psyched Wellness, a Canadian health supplement company, to provide a regulatory package of services to support the launch of its Amanita muscaria mushroom extract in the U.S. and Canada.

Abbott launched a new Pedialyte formulation, Immune Support, made with five electrolytes, glucose, prebiotics, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc—designed to support hydration and immune function.

According to Flavorman, drink flavors that tingle, comfort, and function in a socially distant landscape, are the drink flavor trends to watch for in 2021.

The two new consumer product applications under Friesland's Biotis Brain Health Benefit Solutions range are built on galacto-oligosaccharide, a dairy prebiotic shown to stimulate the growth of gut bacteria that could help consumers feel less stressed and anxious.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition hired Kendall Ridley as senior director of communications, reporting to senior vice president, communications, Brian Wommack.

Ingredion Inc. added Homecraft Quinoa 112 flour to its range of plant-based proteins in the U.S. and Canada.

DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials is now the exclusive distribution partner, providing marketing and sales, distribution, logistics, and customer management, for Omya’s portfolio of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical ingredients in France and Spain.

Niacet launched ProNiaturèl, a clean-label range of ingredients for microbial control. The line includes three products: ProNiaturèl Nc, ProNiaturèl N, and ProNiaturèl Ns.

Nutralliance announced that the line of 11 lactic acid-producing probiotic species manufactured by Ildong Biosciences is now self-affirmed GRAS.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences launched Versilk in North America, a clean-label native enzyme designed to optimize texture and taste in yogurts, drinkable dairy products, and other drinkable fermented products. 

Dosecann launched a precision-dosed cannabinoid product featuring Ahiflower and Lonza's Licaps Capsugel capsules for the Canadian medical cannabis space.

Kerry's new whitepaper examines the expanding market for protein-rich snack bars, consumer preferences in regard to ingredients and bar tastes, and the application of plant, dairy, and mixed protein in new bar concepts.

Herbalife Nutrition introduced MemoryArmor cognitive health product, and Enrichual line of hemp-derived cannabinoids skincare products.

The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) issued its revised draft of "Best Practices Contract Language and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Templates for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles."

According to Imbibe, the number one driver of food and beverage trends in 2021 will be COVID-19, with products that promote health and wellness, escapism, and value in the spotlight.

Sabinsa, in an effort to identify and remove adulterated vitamin C additives from the market, sent documentation to the appropriate government agencies, including FDA and FTC.

Beneo launched a precooked, clean-label functional native rice starch, Remypure S52 P.