Alissa Marrapodi

Rousselot, extended its ProTake portfolio of hydrolyzed collagen for food and drink formulations with three new clean-label solutions: ProTake Bar, ProTake Powder, and ProTake Foods.

In October Sabinsa began testing for residual herbicide in 20 nutraceutical ingredients as a routine practice, along with all other USP listed pesticides.

Informa Markets is hosting Vitafoods Europe 2021 as a hybrid event with two session: an in-person event at the Palexpo in Geneva, Oct. 5 - 7, 2021, and a virtual event running in parallel Oct. 4 – 8, 2021.

Roquette launched Lycagel, a pharmaceutical-grade solution for vegetarian softgel capsule formulations made from pea starch.

TriNutra partnered with NS Oils Ltd. to provide organic ThymoQuin black seed oil.

A new survey conducted in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico found cleaner and natural ingredients with proven health benefits play a key role in consumers' purchasing decisions in Latin America.

Gaia Herbs launched a line of plant-based respiratory health-supportive products: Mighty Lungs, Sinus Comfort, and Black Seed Oil.

ChickP Protein Ltd. launched a non-GMO native starch ingredient made from chickpea for food and beverage applications.

Ross introduced custom blending systems that incorporate ergonomic material handling accessories, including bag dump workstations.

“We know that people have questions about how the next Administration and new Congress is going to impact their business, and that’s why we are bringing together the most influential and insightful people in the world of natural products,” said Daniel Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO of NPA.

Kappa Bioscience is joining a research partnership with University Hospitals that aims to explore the link between vitamin K deficiency and COVID-19 severity.

Sirio is building a 240,000 square-meter smart factory that offers the manufacturer and clients real-time production parameters and machine learning for continual process optimization.

A new national survey commissioned by AbbVie found 72% of U.S. adults experience at least one gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms a few times a month or more. However, more than half (56%) of them have not told their doctor because they don’t think their GI symptoms require physician attention.

NOW released a new report on alpha lipoic acid (ALA), its fifth report in 2020 regarding suspect brands whose main sales appear to be on Amazon.

For most of its capsule products, NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) is transitioning away from animal-source gelatin to Veg Capsules, and substituting magnesium stearate with stearic acid.

GanedenBC30, a spore-forming probiotic ingredient by Kerry, was approved by Brazilian regulatory agency, ANVISA, for the following health claim: “Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 can contribute to the health of the gastrointestinal tract.”

Sabinsa Corp. expanded its IP portfolio with a patent (MX328842) granted in Mexico for its Boswellia serrata ingredient Boswellin PS.

TopGum Industries, Ltd., a gummy supplement manufacturer, received an investment from AP Partners Fund, a private equity fund.

Creating nutritious and clean-label plant-based products remains a challenge for manufacturers.

ESI Nutrition rebrands to Laïta Nutrition to simplify communication, enhance visibility, and strengthen its position as a global B2B leader in medical, infant, and adult diet nutrition.

Ingredients by Nature is partnering with Israel-based Galam to distribute GOFOS, a short chain fructo-oligosaccharide.

Royal DSM launched a new brand campaign targeting the human nutrition and health markets.

Arthur Andrew Medical launched KD Ultra, a full-spectrum blend of vitamin K2 (MK4, MK6, MK7, and MK9) with vitamin K1, vegan-sourced vitamin D3, and the enzyme lipase to support bones, cardiovascular health, and immune function.

CV Sciences, Inc. launched PlusCBD Pet, a full line of hemp extracts formulated exclusively for dogs and cats.

AHPA has promoted Amber Bennett to vice president of marketing and engagement, Rachel Haas to member services manager, and hired Robert Marriot to director of regulatory affairs.

Bio-K will expand Kerry’s current portfolio of probiotics.

myAir, Ltd. developed a series of plant-based nutrition bars tailored to the consumer's unique stress profile and cognitive needs.

INS Farms, a grower and supplier of North American elderberry, announces commitment to continued authentication of its elderberry in light of the high level of elderberry adulteration present in the supply chain.

Bioriginal launched a new private label offering called Immune Enhance.

SōRSE Technology created SōRSE Clear, a stable, clear emulsion with a minimal sensory profile.