Sebastian Krawiec

Balchem and Stauber Performance Ingredients have jointly announced a new distribution partnership for the US and Canada.

According to Alkemist’s 2023 data, 47% of samples had levels of inorganic bromide above USP <561> limits.

Women in Nutraceuticals will be hosting a reception at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA on Thursday, March 14 from 4 to 6 PM.

Kyowa Hakko has announced that Karma Water has a new product featuring its Cognizin Citicoline ingredient to promote energy and enhance focus. The company will be providing samples at Expo West 2024.

Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd. has announced the launch of a postbiotic gummy that features EpiCor, a postbiotic yeast fermentate ingredient from Cargill.

The company's animal-free lactoferrin, LF+, has been vegan-certified by Vegan Action.

CarnoSyn Brands and its parent company, Natural Alternatives International, has announced a partnership with Barentz to create an exclusive distribution channel in Brazil’s dietary supplement market for its CarnoSyn beta-alanine ingredient.

Cargill is investing in Enough’s most recent series C funding campaign, and has signed a commercial agreement to use and market the company’s fermented protein.

The demographics of the sports nutrition category are broadening as more women and aging adults utilize the products to meet their own health goals.

Magnesium's trajectory is similar to ashwagandha in that its reach is extending across multiple categories.

The profile of mushrooms is growing but more education may be needed for consumers to differentiate between different species.

Creatine has seen impressive sales growth, but state legislation putting age limits on the purchase of creatine products in the sports and weight management categories may pose a dilemma.

Flavorchem and Orchidia Fragrances has announced the acquisition of the Swiss company, Huber the Nose.

Low-no-calories sweeteners may have an impact on gut microbiota and metabolite production.

GOED announces new chair, vice-chair, and secretary.

A PEA supplement from Gencor was shown to reduce the duration of migraines as a well as severity.

Aker BioMarine has announced an exclusive partnership with Brazilian distributor Kilyos Nutrition.

This is an annual event in which industry stakeholders can meet with members of Congress and explain how public policies are impacting their businesses and consumers.

FlavorSum has completed construction of and opened a 35,000-square-foot expansion of its Kalamazoo, MI facility that enhances the site’s emulsion, extraction, and warehousing capacity.

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. has announced the acquisition of POS Biosciences Corp. (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada) from Canopy Growth Corp.

The double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial sponsored by Blue California demonstrated that ErgoActive ergothioneine supported cognitive function, memory, and sleep in healthy elderly subjects with subjective memory complaints.

The product contains Brightseed’s Bio Gut Fiber, which is made from upcycled hemp hulls, and has been shown in preclinical data to support gut barrier function.

The herbal blend was able to improve functional activity, bending flexibility, pain, and sleep quality.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, D.C.) has announced its 2024 Board of Directors election results, new officers, and executive committee appointments.

Bioiberica cements its position in Europe by partnering with Faes Farma, and expands to Mexico and Latin America by partnering with IFA Celtics.

According to Nammex, cultivated turkey tail is more consistent in quality compared to wildcrafted supplies, and creates less pressure on the ecosystem as the mushroom sees rapid growth in demand.

OmniActive explains in a press release that Chopra has a wealth of experience in general management, commercial, manufacturing, mergers & acquisitions, and innovation, most recently serving as managing director for India and South Asia at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

The gummies will be made with Asiros Nordic’s BerryShield Prebiotic Juice Powder, which are maltodextrin-free, 100% water soluble, non-GMO, vegan, and available in organic and conventional options.

According to the company, it is the first global supplier whose entire worldwide edible oil portfolio meets WHO’s best practice standards on iTFAs, even in countries where there is no legislative mandate.

The extract, Witholythin from Verdure Sciences, significantly reduced stress compared to baseline and fatigue, compared to placebo.