Alissa Marrapodi

Celesta Company LLC and Nurish Brands, Inc. have partnered to launch a line of beverages that support relaxation and sleep. 

By using a gentle, patented, and continuous enzymatic hydrolysis process, Biomega turns undervalued, food-grade salmon material (Atlantic Salmon off-cuts) into premium health ingredients.

NextFerm Technologies has announced the end of its commissioning period of the commercial facility in Canada and first commercial production of its vegan protein, ProteVin.

The available claims for Bimuno GOS center around supporting the gut microbiome, maintaining digestive health, and supporting immune function.

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association has hired Larisa Pavlick as its senior director of quality assurance and technical affairs, and Kirby Miller as its director of federal government affairs.

Bioiberica launched two branded ingredients, DAOgest and Dermial, a digestive enzyme and a skin & beauty ingredient, respectively. 

Gold Coast Ingredients released summer flavors that include guava margarita (non-alcoholic), pineapple whip, yuzu passion fruit, strawberry white peach, cranberry ginger, cucumber lime with mint, blueberry basil, watermelon lemonade, clementine, and apple pear.

A new study found ido-BRI, a cucumber-derived natural iminosugar amino acid and supplement ingredient, caused a dose-dependent reduction in the lipopolysaccharide(LPS)–induced production of three proinflammatory factors.

The U.S. Hemp Authority released a draft Version 4.0 of the standard for its Certification Program for public comment.

Univar will host a virtual Innovation Day on June 22 that gives attendees an inside look into Univar’s network of formulation labs, development kitchens, and R&D centers to watch demos and learn more about its latest innovations.

A recent study examined the association between macular pigment optical density (MPOD) and dietary or breastmilk carotenoids in postpartum women to better understand the availability and mobilization of carotenoids.

The GC Rieber Foundations, a philanthropic and charitable organization, has increased its ownership in the GC Rieber Group to nearly 50%, meaning that almost 50% of the group's annual earnings goes back to society through social, cultural and scientific contributions.

As consumers seek to shed pandemic pounds, they are also holding up their newfound focus on health overall.

Stratum Nutrition, in conjunction with Blis Technologies, announced the release of dairy-free probiotics Blis K12 (shown to support ear, nose, and throat health and immune health) and Blis M18 (shown to support oral health) to Stratum Nutrition’s ingredient portfolio. 

The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs recommended Goli discontinue claims regarding sexual function, weight loss and management, and physical performance after reviewing Goli’s evidence and determining that much of it was not sufficient to support its claims.

Wiley’s Finest launched Cod Liver Oil Plus, an MSC-certified omega-3 with lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamins D3 and E formulated to support cognition.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published an opinion that bovine milk osteopontin(OPN) is safe for use in infant formula, follow-on formula, and ready-to-eat dairy-based meals for children.

A total of 15,251 attendees in the nutraceutical industry from 130 countries attended the event. The tradeshow floor hosted 700 exhibitors, including 100 first-time exhibitors and return companies.

Sterling Technologies specializes in bovine-colostrum derived dairy products and PacMoore Processing specializes in extrusion, spray-drying, and blending.

Shaklee makes sustainability commitments, which include 100% sustainable packaging by 2025.

EFSA’s opinion stated beta-lactoglobulin is safe and suitable for use in food products in the European Union. The European Commission is expected to grant final authorization later in the year.

As the dietary supplement and natural products industries continue to recalibrate in the wake of the global pandemic, contract manufacturers are meeting market demands through various means.

Logan Tucker will serve as the primary contact for directing CHPA’s media strategies and tactics and coordinate with other communications department staff to manage news, events, and issues in the consumer healthcare industry. 

The new facility will focus initially on protein concentrate, starch rich flour, and hulls from Faba bean, with the option to process other pulses in the future.

Criminal compliance consists of processes, controls, and tools that ensure greater control and surveillance in preventing criminal risk within an organization. 

Now launched a fully-integrated national brand campaign that emphasizes Now’s affordability, without sacrificing quality.

IFF launched Seaflour, a hydrocolloid sourced from non-GMO red seaweed for use as a natural stabilizer in clean-label products such as plant-based milks.

Hologram Sciences launched Phenology, a women’s health brand concept designed to holistically provide support for women during menopause.

According to FDA, the products violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) by making unapproved claims to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent diseases.

GC Rieber VivoMega has announced a five-year $75 million investment plan to build a new facility at its manufacturing campus. The new facility will enable the company to more than double the output of its high-end triglyceride form of omega-3s EPA and DHA.