Sebastian Krawiec

Danone has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, a manufacturer of plant-based, organic nutrition products for everyday and medical nutrition, including tube feeding.

Trade groups submit comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients to seek exemptions for dietary supplment ingredients that may overlap with pharmaceuticals.

The three color additives are Galdieria extract blue, Butterfly pea flower extract, and calcium phosphate.

The integration of IFF Pharma Solution’s expertise and innovative product portfolio enhances Roquette’s “ability to deliver high-value drug delivery solutions to pharmaceutical customers worldwide while reinforcing its commitment to innovation,” according to the company’s press release.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Nutritional Outlook talks to Gencor's director of scientific affairs, Christopher Bailey, at SupplySide Connect NJ about new research demonstrating that its Levagen+ ingredient may help alleviate menstrual symptoms.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Umasudhan Palaniswamy, CEO of Valensa International, to discuss new research on the company's proprietary saw palmetto extract and its impacts on BPH.

Nutritional Outlook talks to Gencor's director of scientific affairs, Christopher Bailey, at SupplySide Connect NJ about their new weight management and metabolic health ingredient Trpti.

Nutritional Outlook talked to Kristi Serena, commercial director of Mibelle Biochemistry at SupplySide Connect NJ about the healthy aging category and the company's new ingredient MonaJuventa Nu.

Nutritional Outlook talks to Steve Fink, vice president of marketing for PLT Health Solutions at SupplySide Connect NJ about the men's health category and effective products that help aging men.

Prinova has recently announced the acquisition of Brazilian ingredients distributor Aplinova, which is a provider of specialty ingredients for a range of market segments that include food, beverage, supplements, and personal care.

Nutritional Outlook spoke to Meeta Kratz, vice president and general manager of the Americas Region for Lonza CHI to discuss the future of the business unit as Lonza undergoes its One Lonza strategy.

Epax has announced the launch of what they say is the first commercially available very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (VLC-PUFA), called Epax Evolve 05.

Nutritional Outlook talks to Stephanie Venn-Watson about her new book, The Longevity Nutrient, and the benefits of the newly discovered essential fatty acid, C15

According to the announcement, the restructuring will save taxpayers $1.8 billion per year by reducing the workforce by 10,000 full-time employees and consolidating the department’s 28 divisions into 15 new divisions.

The Longevity Nutrient, published by Simon & Schuster, and written by Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH is now available for purchase online and wherever books are sold.

Nutritional Outlook talks to Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH, co-founder and CEO of Seraphina Therapeutics to discuss her new book, The Longevity Nutrient

PepsiCo Inc. announced Monday, March 17 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, the prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a set of actions and initiatives that focus on infant formula.

The AHPA ERB Foundation is sponsoring a supply chain assessment of the myrrh trade to better understand harvesting practices and more directly engage with the people harvesting this important botanical.

Nutrition and by extension, dietary supplements, may play a valuable role in reducing the risk of age-related cognitive impairment, but more research is necessary to validate claims and promote innovation.

Despite its controversy, kratom is a top-selling ingredient that consumers see value in. That said, brands need to work hard to demonstrate safety and quality of kratom products in the absence of legal regulatory status. Will kratom be able to overcome its stigma for even more growth and consumer acceptance?

The hydration category and ingredients within the category are continuing to see immense growth as a broader range of consumers see the value in hydration products for daily maintenance and well-being.

In the supplemental submission CRN urged FDA to reexamine and correct its interpretation of the drug preclusion clause rather than provide justification for its interpretation

On March 10, the DOJ and the defendant filed a stipulation to dismiss with prejudice the lawsuit in which each party agrees “to be responsible for its own costs and fees and agrees that no party shall be responsible to any other party for any fines, costs, fees, or penalties arising from this case.”

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is directing the acting U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) acting commissioner to explore rulemaking that would eliminate the independent conclusion of GRAS provision.

Nutritional Outlook's managing editor interviews Alice Mintz, director of brand strategy with SPINS about the latest areas of growth in the beverage category and subcategories.

Nutritional Outlook's managing editor interviews Aker BioMarine's CEO, Matts Johansen, about the various health benefits of krill oil that brands can leverage for their product formulations.

Nutritional Outlook's managing editor interviews David Janow, CEO of Axiom foods to discuss the company's new rice protein Oryzatein 2.0, which has no detectable levels of heavy metals.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Vivien Sheehan, vice president of business development for Kerry to discuss the opportunity the latest GLP-1 drug craze opens up for supplement brands, and the ways in which brands can help GLP-1 drug users while they're on the drugs and after.

As part of the new strategic agreement, the jointly-developed products will focus on the “beauty from within” concept. The first three products are expected to launch in Q3 of 2025 through a direct-to-consumer model.