Nicholas Saraceno

Precision fermentation, mycelium-based biomass fermentation, and mushroom cultivation are often lumped together under 1 buzzword, but a deeper dive uncovers different processes, bottlenecks, and supply chain realities.

As demand grows for both animal-derived and fermentation-based collagen, this FAQ provides finished product manufacturers a clear understanding of how sourcing decisions affect sustainability claims, regulatory compliance, and formulation strategy.

Research presented at NUTRITION 2026 compared 4 photo-based calorie-tracking apps against meals prepared in a controlled metabolic kitchen, finding consistent underestimation of both calories and fat, with implications for how manufacturers and clinicians interpret consumer-reported dietary data.

The new longevity-focused system reflects a broader industry trend toward multi-product platforms targeting muscle, bone, and cellular health.

Spencer Lynn breaks down why various brands have built lasting loyalty from the ground up, while many celebrity-backed drink launches fade fast.

A probiotic strain developed specifically for oral health, rather than digestive wellness, has cleared Health Canada's natural health product review, giving manufacturers a regulatory pathway into the Canadian market.

The deal brings in a Paris-based agrifood investor and two additional French partners to back acquisitions and clinical research, while founder Jeff Wuagneux stays at the helm.

Published research protocol lays the groundwork for a review of existing evidence linking nutrients and bioactive food components to brain health across every life stage.

A new regional leadership hire and expanded commercial infrastructure in India mark the latest step in a broader restructuring for the supplier.

From skits to serious ingredient deep dives, Spencer Lynn explains how content built for entertainment first is reshaping what functional beverage consumers actually expect a product to deliver.

A newly published book chapter compiles years of research on eggshell membrane's potential joint, skin, and metabolic health applications.

Global omega-3 ingredient volume grew in 2025 while total market value fell, a divergence that trade group data attributes to a price correction following supply disruption.

In the fifth episode, Nicholas Saraceno walks through why natural colors, upcycled ingredients, and sustainable sourcing have become inseparable from consumer trust, and what that shift means for manufacturers deciding where to invest first.

A breakdown of what reliable scientific evidence requires, and how a study's dose, population, and ingredient form affect whether it supports a given claim.

A precision-fermented, low-iron lactoferrin is now commercially available at scale in the United States, with research showing its effects vary by pathogen and mechanism.

A new 5-gummy collection targets brain and eye health with lutein, lion's mane, saffron, and creatine, formats that reflect where consumer demand in healthy aging is shifting.

A Japanese haircare line built around Manuka honey and hydrolyzed keratin is expanding into mass retail, a distribution move that puts ingredient-driven repair positioning in front of a much wider consumer base.

Matts Johansen explains why traceability, not just quotas, may be the real safeguard against supply chain "shortcuts" as omega-3 sourcing comes under pressure, along with why he sees marine-protected areas as a long-term ally for industry.

Matts Johansen, CEO of Aker BioMarine, says the coming shortage isn't about price, but about supply disappearing entirely.

A new 5-year strategic plan and a $24 million research center aim to close the gap between organic ingredient demand and domestic farmland supply.

The deal, expected to be finalized by the end of the year, would combine botanical extraction, fermented nutrients, and natural color and flavor operations under one supplier, reshaping sourcing options for finished product manufacturers across nutraceuticals and food enhancement.

A new stateside inventory of the branded ashwagandha extract shortens lead times for manufacturers, while the underlying clinical research base continues to shape how the ingredient is positioned in stress-support formulations.

Gelita's North America marketing communications manager breaks down how rising GLP-1 usage is accelerating demand for nutrient-dense, portion-smart products, the tradeoffs between collagen and complete proteins in bar formulations, and what responsible claims substantiation looks like for collagen peptides.

Maypro's probiotic ingredient completed the FDA's New Dietary Ingredient notification process, a regulatory milestone that arrives alongside a growing body of independent human clinical research on the broader Akkermansia muciniphila category.

At IFT FIRST 2026, Foodology by Univar Solutions highlighted formulation approaches for nutrient-dense, portion-controlled products, reflecting a broader industry shift already underway as GLP-1 medication use continues to grow.

The agreement between the trade association and India's SHEFEXIL formalizes a relationship aimed at improving traceability and scientific collaboration for botanical ingredients flowing between the two countries' supplement industries.

The updated site reorganizes clinical and mechanistic data on the company's Andrographis paniculata extract, reflecting a broader industry trend toward more transparent, formulator-facing ingredient education.

The new product line reflects a broader shift in the protein beverage category toward lighter, clear-format drinks, a formulation approach that requires different processing than traditional dairy-based shakes.

As FDA continues reassessing synthetic preservatives like BHT, ingredient suppliers are positioning enzyme- and fermentate-based alternatives as replacements manufacturers can adopt ahead of anticipated regulatory shifts.

A peer-reviewed, placebo-controlled trial on a sustained-release melatonin ingredient used objective sleep monitoring rather than self-report alone, adding polysomnography-based evidence to a heavily saturated supplement category.