Jennifer Grebow

Sensegen, an ingredient business focused on 100%-biotechnology-based ingredients derived from fermentation, is officially introducing itself with its first website, www.sensegen.com.

Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd., a manufacturer of standardized spice and botanical extracts for food supplements, has appointed Anup Krishnan its CEO.

Global life sciences and nutraceutical ingredients developer Suanfarma has acquired Monteloeder, a company with 25 years of experience creating clinically studied branded botanical ingredients.

The company’s Loacker Quadratini and Loacker Classic flavors were the first to receive Non-GMO Project verification.

Prodalim Resources is presenting prototypes of its Capsoil FoodTech platform that turns bioactive oils, including nutritional oils, fat-soluble vitamins, and lipid-based nutrients, into water-soluble powders.

Notably, said Sabinsa in a press release, “This may well be the first time a metabolite of a nutrient has been approved as a Novel Food.”

Two strains are Lactobacillus rhamnosus 19070-2 and Lactobacillus reuteri 12246-CU.

With its unique chickpea protein products, InnovoPro is expanding from dairy alternatives to additional markets like meat analogues and egg replacers.

LeanBiome comprises prebiotic and dietary fibers plus a trace mineral.

Two recent launches—a new mushroom daily gummy and a mushroom spray—are the latest innovations giving shoppers new ways to take their mushrooms.

The new retail company, NuTraditions, will debut at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, CA, in March, at Booth #3583.

Earthlight, a whole-food vitamin D ingredient provided by PLT Health Solutions, has gained approval from ANVISA, allowing its use as an ingredient in food, beverages, and dietary supplements sold in Brazil.

Located in Florida, the new plant will be fully operational by Q1 2023 and will be part of the company’s Funtrition by Procaps business division.

In 2021, ecommerce growth rates “normalized,” with 2021’s 14% growth rate for online sales on par with 14% median growth rate during the five years leading up to the pandemic.

During a December 2021 webcast hosted by private-label food supplements manufacturer PharmaLinea, guest speaker Monika Szelążek, regional client executive for Euromonitor International, provided key insights on what global dietary supplement, functional food, and natural product businesses can expect in 2022.

Based on their success in cutting GHG emissions, Danone and FrieslandCampina plan to continue this effort for another three years, with a goal of further reducing GHG emissions by more than 7% during production of ingredients for Danone.

The global survey, sponsored by ingredients supplier Beneo (Manheim, Germany), found that 79% of pet owners are checking ingredient labels for undesirable ingredients.

The label teachers consumers by allowing users to click on different sections and ingredients on a sample supplement label and explaining their meaning in easy-to-understand language.

Steven Foster was a leading herbal author and photographer, and a member of the American Botanical Council’s Board of Trustees. Attorney Jim Turner was the founder and chairman of Citizens for Health and a leading consumer health activist.

The recommendation is part of a new health pamphlet published by the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO), which recommends a daily supplemental vitamin D dose of 800 IU for people aged 65+.

In 2022, shoppers will continue to turn to good nutrition and dietary supplements to help them stay healthy in 2022, say two new consumer trend reports.

NIH added information on thousands of new supplement products to the database, reports the American Herbal Products Association.

A new report from Sirio Pharma Company, Ltd., leading up to the CPhI Worldwide pharmaceutical event predicts more pharma companies will begin introducing nutraceutical-inspired products.

More than 1000 nurses predicted 2022 consumer food trends in the 10th annual “What’s Trending in Nutrition” survey.

The new nanoemulsion, called HempNano, contains 5% CBD.

The new blend is called Cal2Mag and combines the minerals in a ratio the firm says has been shown to support bone health.

Botanical extracts supplier Draco Natural Products has unveiled its new website, which the company says provides easier access to the firm’s ingredients and services.

Located 1.5 hours south of Tel Aviv, the 11,000-sq-m plant is scheduled to be fully operational by mid-2023.

The excipients are naturally sourced and multifunctional as binders, fillers, and disintegrants for oral solid dosage forms.

There’s so much yet to come in the burgeoning sleep supplements market. In many ways, the category is just beginning.