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GC Reiber VivoMega has announced that the company attained Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) certification.

A recent study found the combination of inulin and an arabinoxylan extract, marketed as Naxus by BioActor, helped reduce the intake of calories in ad libitum meals.

The company combines precision fermentation with a proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) platform to manufacture animal-free dairy protein.

A recent study found that a proprietary probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, marketed as HEAL9 by Probi, was able to improve cognition is subjects with moderate stress.

Aker BioMarine has announced that its brain health ingredient, Lysoveta, has received an acknowledgement letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following its new dietary ingredient notification (NDIN).

Consumers are actively reducing sugar in their diets, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want sweetness.

Bragg Live Food Products has announced that Patricia Bragg, who served as the company’s CEO for five decades, has passed away at the age of 94 in Goleta, CA.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has sent a letter to Cara Welch, PhD, director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, urging the ODSP to allocate the necessary resources to effectively enforce the dietary supplement master file framework.

Probiotical SpA has announced that Stauber Performance Ingredients Inc. will be the North American distributor of SkinBac, the company’s family of multi-strain skin-targeting postbiotics.

NPA explains in its petition that clarity is needed regarding the nomenclature and declaratory guidelines of dietary supplements derived from multicellular fungal species given the increasing public interest in mushroom products and ingredients.

SPINS, the Chicago-based market research firm focused on consumer-packaged goods (CPG), and Makeena, a cashback and rewards app, have announced a new strategic partnership.

Researchers reviewed 10 randomized, double-blind, controlled trials of various supplements that had positive outcomes in a number of cognitive health domains.

Applied Food Sciences Inc. has announced an equity investment and partnership with Finland-based KÄÄPÄ Biotech, which specializes in fungi cultivation and research.

The study found that the blackcurrant extract may increase the heart health benefits of exercise.

Results showed that supplementation had a significant reduction in HbA1c, especially at higher doses between 250 and 400 mg.

The water-soluble powder ingredient will now be available across Europe for use in food supplements.

As part of the agreement, Supriya will lead the manufacturing and marketing of ioProtein in India.

Fun fact! While jicama can grow to be as large as 50 pounds, it should be harvested when under five pounds. They can be woody if when too large.

Results showed that compared to placebo, subjects taking the probiotic strain experienced a greater reduction in remnant cholesterol which is significantly associated with improvements in endothelial function.

The products were purchased from major online and brick-and-mortar retailers, and then researchers measured their total fatty acid content and individual fatty acid profiles.

The Denver-based private equity firm has announced the acquisition of Country Life LLC by its affiliate, Lion Equity Fund III, from KI NutriCare, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kikkoman Corporation.

A recent series of in vitro and in vivo studies, initiated by Beneo, investigated the digestion of isomaltulose in dogs, compared to other saccharides.

A recent study found that a blend of turmeric and Indian frankincense manufactured by Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd, called Rhuleave-K, may alleviate menstrual cramps in women.

Roquette has announced the acquisition Qualicaps to reinforce its position as a major supplier to the pharmaceutical industry.

With more consumers seeking alternative dosage formats, functional beverages can offer convenient and exciting ways to fortify health and wellness.

Spicy flavors are still popular, offering food formulators a variety of ways to use spice and its complementary flavors.

Contract manufacturers are making major investments to grow their capabilities.

The study investigated the effects of Astragin on nitric oxide levels in humans by enhancing arginine absorption and reducing levels of asymmetric dimethylarginine (AMDA).

A recent study found that oral administration of the supplement marketed as HairAge by Gencor, improved hairline recession in male and female subjects

As a result of this assessment, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans, citing “limited evidence” for carcinogenicity in humans.