Sebastian Krawiec

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Despite a mild sales decline in 2020, probiotics remain a top-selling ingredient across channels. Hear expert predictions about how probiotics' ability to straddle multiple categories, and the growing understanding of microbiome health benefits, will continue to propel probiotics' growth in 2021.

Probiotic sales declined in 2020, but probiotics remain a top-seller. How will they fare in 2021? 2021 Ingredient trends to watch for food, drinks, and dietary supplements

Steven Tave has accepted a new role as director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Operational Policy. Cara Welch, PhD, current deputy director of ODSP will step in as acting director on March 15, when Tave will officially start his new role. 

Steven Tave accepts new position, to leave ODSP in March

The Council for Responsible Nutrition is leveling criticism at a recent study published in JAMA Open Network called “Effect of high-dose zinc and ascorbic acid supplementation vs usual care on symptom length and reduction among ambulatory patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.” 

CRN dismisses new study investigating effects of zinc and vitamin C on COVID-19 as poorly designed and haphazard

Protein will continue to be a top-selling ingredients across multiple channels, driven by innovations in plant-based protein and the development of new meat and dairy alternatives.

Protein drivers in 2021: Innovations in plant-based, dairy, and meat alternatives. 2021 Ingredient trends to watch for food, drinks, and dietary supplements

The immune-health supplements category changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. What will the market look like moving forward?

Has COVID-19 changed the immune-health product landscape forever?

The government of Thailand approved a pilot study for the use of Andrographis paniculata as an herbal medicine to treat early symptoms of COVID-19 and reduce the severity of the virus. 

Thailand approved pilot study on treatment of COVID-19 with Andrographis paniculata

Ashwagandha sales grew impressively in 2020, with chronic stress and sleeplessness on the rise especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts discuss how ashwagandha is poised to lead the adaptogens category into the mainstream in 2021.

Ashwagandha sales grew in 2020. Experts discuss how it will lead the mainstreaming of adaptogens in 2021. 2021 Ingredient trends to watch for food, drinks, and dietary supplements

Using quantitative proteomics, researchers in a recent study evaluated the holistic efficacy of JointAlive from Chenland Nutritionals.

Animal study analyzes mechanisms behind joint health formula

Mushrooms offer a number of health benefits, including immune and brain support. With continued double-digit growth in the natural retail channel, the mushroom ingredient category is poised for mainstream success.

Mushrooms sales growth in 2020 promises success this year. 2021 Ingredient trends to watch for food, drinks, and dietary supplements

Gencor announced the topline results of its study on the body composition of overweight male and female subjects following supplementation with its Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract (ActivAMP). 