Michael Crane

From the stellar growth of boswellia and branched-chain amino acids, to declining sales of whey protein and valerian, here are the supplement ingredients that surprised market experts from SPINS this year.

OmniActive’s Lutemax 2020 was found to improve overall skin tone and skin lightening in a new study of healthy adults with dry skin.

Results of a new study suggest Gnosis’s Quatrefolic, combined with B vitamins, may reduce homocysteine serum levels in subjects with hypertensive risk.

A new survey commissioned by PR agency Ingredient Communications found as many as 73% of consumers are willing to pay a higher retail price for food or beverage products made with ingredients they recognize.

Eric Steenstra, executive director of the Hemp Industries Association, says the news that the DEA is creating a new drug code for marijuana extracts has “been blown completely out of proportion.”

A new study in obese and normal-weight mice suggests Bifodan’s proprietary probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus PB01 may lessen pain sensitivity.

Children aged 3–10 supplementing with BLIS K12 experienced fewer episodes of streptococcal pharyngitis, flu, laryngitis, and other negative oral-health episodes.

The DEA clarified last week that hemp CBD does indeed fall into Schedule I drug classification of the Controlled Substances Act.

Full-fledged vegetarians may be the most loyal consumers of meat-replacement products, but part-time vegetarians, or flexitarians, offer huge opportunities for market growth. Can today's meat substitutes win them over?

OmniActive’s capsicum and Salacia extracts have both received self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe status by an expert panel.

Horphag Research’s Robuvit was found to improve several markers of liver function in patients with moderate functional hepatic failure due to alcohol.

With 2016 nearly over, we look back on our most popular stories of the year.

The boswellia extract was found to significantly improve knee pain in healthy adults in a new study, possibly by inhibiting secretion of hyaluronic acid into the blood.

Seeds, avocado, nuts, fermented foods, and ancient grains top the list of “superfoods” to watch in 2017, according to a new survey of more than 1700 registered dietitians.

In comments responding to FDA’s revised NDI draft guidance, industry trade associations challenge the agency’s stance on nature-identical botanical ingredients.

The comment period closed yesterday for the public to submit comments on FDA’s revised NDI draft guidance. Here are some of the biggest objections from the supplement industry.

Ocean Spray’s new Cranberry +Health juice drink is meant to reduce UTIs in hospitals, managed-care facilities, and retirement homes.

Charles Ross is offering several new features on its ribbon blenders, which can be used for rapid blending of dry powders, granules, pastes, pellets, and other solid forms.

Frutarom Health’s Portusana was found to induce translocation of glucose transporter protein type 4, which may help decrease elevated blood glucose levels in diabetes patients.

Omniactive’s Lutemax 2020 was found to significantly increase macular pigment density, photo stress recovery, and disability glare performance.

Researchers found that astaxanthin supplementation improved cognitive acuity, physical sensations of fatigue, concentration, motivation, mood, and stress compared to placebo in a human fatigue model.

The move is meant to improve transparency, but it may also increase the potential for public misinterpretation of adverse event data.

Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine was found to improve participants’ ability in tests requiring mental flexibility, processing speed, and executive function.

An industry analyst has released its 10 key trends for 2017, including a focus on personalized nutrition, inflammation, and digestive health.

The trade association is stepping up with a new tool to reset the conversation on industry transparency.

The snacks brand led the way on several key regulatory fronts this year, including successfully petitioning FDA to reevaluate its definition of the term "healthy." 

With more than 60 freshmen members of Congress on the way to Capitol Hill following the 2016 elections, CRN plots its legislative priorities for the 115th Congress.

Industry leaders offer mixed responses to the DEA’s proposal to reschedule kratom into schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act.

Sabinsa shares promising new study results on an oil-control moisturizer containing Policosanol, aloe, and niacinamide.

The new PurGinger organic ginger extract and Pur-C organic vitamin C extract are uniquely suited for beverage applications, AFS says.