Sebastian Krawiec

Tate & Lyle PLC has signed an agreement to acquire Quantum Hi-Tech Biological Co. Ltd., a leading prebiotic dietary fiber business from ChemPartner Pharmatech Co. Ltd. for a total consideration of $237 million.

A recent budget request submitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Fiscal Year 2023 states that requested funds could help support the establishing of a “product listing requirement.”

Theralogix has launched TheraHemp, which is formulated with VESIsorb for enhanced absorption, and independently tested and certified for content accuracy and purity by NSF International.

Synbio Tech Inc. has broken ground on construction of a new plant in Kaohsiung Science Park, Taiwan.

TricorBraun Flex has received the BPI Certification Mark from the Biodegradable Products Institute for its fully-compostable, plant-based packaging product, Biotré 3.0.

NZMP and Maypro have entered into an agreement in which Maypro will be an authorized reseller of NZMP’s BifidoB HN019 and LactoB HN001 probiotic strains in North America, as well as new strains in development.

Open Book Extracts has announced the completion of its first randomized, controlled trial on the effects of rare cannabinoids such as CBC and CBG on long-term pain, well-being, and quality of life. OBX did this with the assistance of Radicle Science.

Nexira announced that its acacia processing capacity has increased by more than 20% at its French site in Normandy.

A recent study investigated the bioavailability of a proprietary curcumin formulation called Curcumin Ultra+, comparing it to 95% turmeric extract.

The committee was established to address issues related to the safe use and responsible commerce of lawfully marketed products derived from psychedelic plants and fungi.

The bill specifically restricts dietary supplements containing an ephedrine group alkaloid, and any supplement containing: androstanedoil, androstenedione, androstenedione, noradrostenediol, noradrostenediol, and dehydroepiandrosterone.

A recent study found that daily consumption of cranberries improved endothelial function in healthy adults. The study was funded by the Cranberry Institute and by the Research Committee of the Medical Faculty of Heinrich-Heine University Dusseldorf.

A recent human clinical trial investigated the safety and efficacy of a novel transgenic long-chain omega-3 rich canola oil called Nutriterra, from Nuseed Nutritionals U.S. Inc.

Certified Nutraceuticals has announced an exclusive sales and marketing distribution agreement with Safe Iberoamericana, SA de CV for all five of its branded collagen products in Mexico.

At its 2022 Self-Care Leadership Summit, The Consumer Healthcare Products Association launched a new data-driven tool that collates market data, geographic and demographic data, government health and nutrition, and consumer survey data.

With capabilities to handle increased demand and immediate availability, IBN’s freeze-drying division is prepared to handle freeze-drying for a wide variety of industries, including nutraceuticals.

Methyloxolane is a bio-based solvent for the extraction of vegetable oils, plant proteins, and other natural ingredients that is produced from agricultural by-products such as sugarcane bagasse.

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-by-two factorial trial investigated cocoa flavanol supplementation and multivitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer among 21,442 U.S adults free of major CVD and recently diagnosed cancer.

There are many paths to cognitive support, and creating a product that’s just right for your target customer can be daunting.

A recent study found that a proprietary multi-herb extract formula called KaraHeart (from Karallief Inc., based in Cambridge, MA), supports healthy cholesterol levels.

Sweegen announced that its entire Signature Bestevia portfolio is now accessible to brands in Mexico after the country’s safety authority adopted the Codex Alimentarius (Codex) specifications for steviol glycosides produced by different technologies.

A recently published study found that a proprietary lemon verbena extract called relaxplx from Monteloeder may help reduce stress and support sleep quality.

Welch has been acting director of ODSP since Steve Tave left the position in March of 2021.

With support from the Norwegian Research Council and a research grant awarded to NattoPharma ASA (now Gnosis by Lesaffre), Grzegorz Wasilewski defended his doctoral thesis on the cardiovascular and bone health benefits of vitamin K2.

Subjects experienced positive results without having to change their diets, demonstrating that the ingredients may be well-suited for a personalized nutrition approach.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced the promotion of four staffers and the hiring of two new employees.

According to CV Sciences, the product delivers seven times more CBDA and CBD than the original +PlusCBD raw formula, and also features Levagen+ PEA (palmitoylethanolamide).

Building on its previous discovery of N-trans caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans-feruloyltyramine (NFT), two bioactive compounds with the potential to support liver health and healthy metabolism, Brightseed has announced that the two compounds have been discovered in hemp seed shells.

More than 50 independent research assistants reviewed over 40,000 studies on omega-3s to create a comprehensive, searchable tool detailing nearly 4,000 human clinical trials.

Guardion Health Sciences Inc. has launched Viactiv Omega Boost gel bites, the company’s first expansion of the Viactiv brand since Guardion acquired it in June 2021.