Alissa Marrapodi

Holland & Barrett International, an English health and wellness retailer, launched Vitaboost Levagen, an effervescent with Gencor’s Levagen PEA.

Frédéric Faure, co-founder of Algaia (Paris), was appointed to CEO as of June 1, 2020. Additionally, Faure said the company is accelerating and expanding its sustainability plan toward achieving a minimal carbon footprint by 2025.

DuPont is offering its customers sustainable, plant-based solutions with Danisco Planit plant-based ingredient portfolio.

A new study published in PLOS ONE found colostrum products on the market deliver widely different bioactivity based on several quality factors.

The National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China approved three patented probiotic strains from Lallemand Health Solutions as safe for use in infant food.

The Council for Responsbile Nutrition has issued a response to 60 Minutes segment on probiotics.

Alibaba.com is kicking off the launch of Online Trade Shows USA, with its first live event, held July 7 – 10, 2020, designed to showcase American businesses: Supplements & Nutrition Online Trade Show.

Expanding its Koji minerals line, Naturex (Avignon, France), launched Ultimine Zinc for supplements, foods, and beverages.

Aurea Biolabs launched Ginactiv, a full-spectrum 100% ginger ingredient that uses the company’s PNS (Polar – Non-Polar Sandwiching) technology.

SeaGel CAP101 and SeaGel CAP203 plant-based soft-capsule technologies from DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences have earned Non-GMO Project verification.

Elixinol launched Good Night CBD Capsules featuring 15 mg of full-spectrum CBD and 2 mg of melatonin and blended with coconut oil to support a healthy sleep cycle.

As CCO, Terry will be responsible for leading global sales, with a focus on building deeper relationships with customers in the nutraceuticals industry.

Gadot Biochemicals is expanding the production capacity of its magnesium citrate ingredient to meet demand for applications that emphasize magnesium’s calming effect.

Chase Hagerman has been promoted to business director of Chemi Nutra.

The Dr. Majeed Foundation has donated significantly to the PM CARES Fund and Karnataka State Disaster Management Autority, in India, to support COVID-19 relief efforts.

The National Advertising Division (NAD) claims that Provezza Health's Instagram post made illegal COVID-19 claims.

OmniActive Health Technologies presented three posters at Nutrition 2020 Live Online on dry eye disease and osteoarthrosis.

To help manufacturers of cannabis edibles with recipe formulation, ESHA Research introduced the Genesis R&D Cannabis Labeling module, a comprehensive software solution that offers Oregan Liquor Control Commission (OLCC)-compliant Nutrition Facts label templates, nutrient fields for tracking THC and CBD, and regulatory-compliant product labeling that lists the required packaging elements. 

Beneo is launching two new additions to its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolio in July: an organic waxy rice starch, Remyline O AX DR, and organic chicory root fiber, Orafti Organic. 

ChromaDex Corp. (Los Angeles, CA) earned ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for testing of the its Tru Niagen consumer products, Niagen ingredient, and phytochemical reference standards performed out of its Longmont, CO quality control and R&D facility. 

Kappa Bioscience now has vegan-certified product options across the full K2Vital line.

Organic India introduced a psyllium pre & probiotic fiber powder in three flavors-orange, cinnamon spice, and original-that can be used in baked goods, smoothies, and more.

Alkemist Labs’ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has been renewed until Feb. 28, 2022.

Malt Products Corp. designed an innovation lab so its customers can test ingredients, test out new formulations, and better understand flavor and stability properties.

Orivo will certify VIK, a krill oil brand, with an origin guarantee for its omega-3 supplements. 

The insoluble fiber, derived from tapioca, can be used in bakery and snack items as a high-fiber ingredient that supports digestive wellness.

Danone North America partnered with the bioscience company Brightseed, creator of an artificial intelligence (AI) technology that maps novel plant nutrients to human health, to investigate plant sources for unknown health and nutrition benefits.

Eevia Health Oy upgraded its equipment, machines, and technology to improve functionality, productivity, and throughput.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) presented Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (Wilmington, DE) with a sustainability leadership award.

For the seventh year in a row, the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) named NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Large Business category 2019.