Alissa Marrapodi

Anlit, a private-label manufacturer of delivery systems for probiotics and dietary supplements, launched three new immune-based products using its VitaBite chewable format. These include LLP Immune Probiotic, Zinc, and Elderberry bites.

The first ingredient of the range to be launched, Biotis Gut Health, is a prebiotic ingredient.

Yemoja, Ltd. opened a new, sustainable microalgae plant in the Upper Galilee region of Israel.

Market research firm FMCG Gurus is hosting a webinar, "COVID-19: Re-evaluating strategies in an era of uncertainty," on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 3 p.m. BST with a 20-minute Q&A session. 

Gold Coast Ingredients launched a vegan, all-natural smoked gouda flavor as an alternative to cheese flavors such as cheddar, white cheddar, and nacho cheese.

In partnership with Orivo, Pure Orange AS launched a new omega-3 supplement made from sustainable Norwegian salmon oil with zero additives. 

Ingredion, a global provider of ingredient solutions, signed a distribution agreement, effective May 24, 2020, with Batory Foods to become the authorized licensed distributor of Ingredion’s ingredient solutions in Southern California.

Robertet-provider of natural and organic ingredients-and Klersun, a hemp extractor and cultivator, entered a joint venture with Alponics, a Swiss-based cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp production company. 

AlphaSize alpha-glyceryl phosphoryl choline (A-GPC), a highly bioavailable form of choline for cognitive health from Chemi Nutra (Austin, TX), met the requirements contained in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph.

According to Cargill’s annual global study, FATitudes, 68% of consumers closely read labels and monitor fats and oils in their packaged foods. 

Kyowa Hakko is supporting NYC healthcare workers by raising and matching funds for NYC Health + Hospitals.

Clean Label Project - a U.S.-based non-profit that supports transparency, environmental sustainability, and consumer safety-certified ACG’s ACGcaps H+.

The series shows how vitamins D3 and K2 work together, specifically for bone and cardiovascular health-from scientific evidence to market success. 

In addition to a shortage of disposable hygiene products, the increase use of dietary supplements is also causing shortages, including herbs shown to support symptoms of urinary incontinence. 

Bonlacta is designed for high-temperature, short-time processing enabling lactose-free milk to become a mainstream reality for North American producers

 Algaia, S.A. completed a €2.2m investment round to continue fueling its double-digit growth. 

According to a recent pharmacokinetic study, Levagen+ increased total absorption of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), through use of LipiSperse, a dispersion technology.

Blue light-and the serious harm it can do to eye health-is the subject of International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations’ (IADSA) latest Mind the Gap resource.

Among the valuable resources, Lief’s GMP Starter Kit provides examples of key documents, procedures, and regulations necessary for cGMP compliance.

Barentz International, a global distributor of life-science ingredients, is expanding its activities in the world of taste and nutrition with the acquisition of Ingredients Inc.

According to consumer research conducted by Lycored, the idea of calm resonates with consumers who purchase cardiovascular wellness products.

 The final certificates for K2Vital products produced in the United States were granted in April through the non-profit Non-GMO Project organization.

Arla Foods Ingredients launched a clean-label concept to help brands meet the growing demand for ambient yogurt in China. 

Results showed that while the growth of pure cultures of pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus and Cutibacterium acnes strains linked to skin conditions were inhibited by xylitol.

Industry law firm Amin Talati Wasserman LLP was recognized for excellence in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. 

Best Formulations is re-tooling its machinery to manufacture up to 100,000 bottles of sanitizer to donate to those in need in the Los Angeles community in support of COVID-19 relief. 

Nutritional Outlook spoke with several ingredient suppliers with a longstanding presence in the dietary supplements industry about their concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, including immune-boosting ingredients backed by science.

BGG World and its subsidiary Algae Health Sciences, Inc. expand their state-of-the-art, 100-percent glass tube photobioreactor microalgae farm to support their growing business.  

TriNutra achieved self-affirmed GRAS status for its cold-pressed black seed oil, ThymoQuin.

The average loan requested by respondents was $145,354 and ranged from $6,000 to $1.5 million. The total amount of loans requested by respondents was $8,285,186.