Sebastian Krawiec

BGG World, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HB Natural Ingredients (HBNI), announced that it will be featuring its Vitosa Stevia at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA.

PLT Health Solutions announced the results of two pre-clinical trials, and one yet-to-be-published clinical trial that offer fresh insights into the mechanisms of action behind its Slendacor Weight Management Complex ingredient’s weight management benefits.

By 2026, BDSA forecasts that global cannabis sales will surpass $61 billion, a compound annual growth rate of more than 16% from 2021.

Whether for dairy- or meat-alternatives, clean-label colors are making what used to be impossible a reality.

The Natural Products Association announced that Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD, will join the organization as its new senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs.

A recent study conducted by the Sports Physiology Department of the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) in Spain, found that a proprietary spinach extract called Spisar helped support muscle strength and fitness in subjects over the age of 50.

Results showed that subjects taking the probiotic formulation experienced a significantly larger reduction in LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol after 12 weeks, compared to placebo.

Alkemist Labs has renewed accreditation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) with additional accreditation for pesticides and heavy metals per USP-NF <561>.

The new branded ingredient contains Calebin A, a curcumin analog, and supports balanced cholesterol, healthy blood sugar levels, circulation, as well as weight management.

Results showed that decrease in appetite sensation and satiety quotients were significantly higher in subjects taking hibiscus and lemon verbena extracts.

The GRAS notice was submitted by GRAS Associates, a fully owned subsidiary of Nutrasource, on behalf of Howtian.

In the study, led by researchers at the University of Pavia in Italy, 120 healthcare workers were randomized to receive either placebo or 250 mg twice daily of a proprietary quercetin supplement for three months.

The relationship with Canomiks, through Ocean Spray’s existing partnership with the incubator Plug and Play, enables the company to further validate the superfruit nature of cranberry.

A recently published study found that a proprietary olive leaf extract called Bonolive, from BioActor (Maastricht, Netherlands), may support joint health in people with knee pain. The olive leaf extract is standardized to 40% oleuropein content.

The citizen's petition requests FDA to stop excluding hemp-derived CBD from the definition of a dietary supplement, and includes an NDIN from cbdMD, which the petition asks FDA to substantively review, unlike previous NDINs.

A recent Op-Ed expressed concern about the impact dietary supplement usage in the armed forces could have on military readiness.

Health Wright Products has been a long-time partner of IFF’s Health & Biosciences probiotics business.

Lief Labs launched a nutraceutical ingredient supplier division called Lief Raws that will offer in-house developed ingredients as well as specialty ingredients through collaborative partnerships with trusted brands.

A recently published study found that a proprietary blend of Cocao bean and pomegranate peel called Tesnor, from Gencor, helped boost testosterone levels in healthy young males.

Brazzein, which Sweegen debuted at SupplySide West 2021, is a small, heat-stable protein that is 500-2000 times sweeter than regular sugar.

The Senate has confirmed Robert Califf, MD as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by a vote of 50-46.

Kerry Group has announced the acquisition of c-LEct, a leading biotechnology innovation company, and the enzyme manufacturer Enmex.

Functional foods and beverages, particularly meat and dairy alternatives, are major drivers of innovation for plant proteins, and present a major opportunity for new product development.

MGP Ingredients Inc. announced that its Arise wheat protein isolates have been certified as low FODMAP by Monash University, based in Melbourne, Australia.

An organization devoted to advancing the science of fatty acids, the Fatty Acid Research Institute, has announced the addition of three scientists to its team of researchers.

Ashwagandha is seeing consistent growth driven by demands in mood-support products, but its versatile benefits are still waiting to be tapped into.

Results showed that at six weeks of taking ABG, subjects saw significant reductions of diastolic blood pressure compared to placebo, particularly in men with DBP great than 75 mm Hg.

Two recent studies observed benefits associated with higher blood omega-3 levels (EPA and DHA) in healthy people, measured by the Omega-3 Index.

Kerry Group has launched a €6 million dairy sustainability program that will support the acceleration of science-backed sustainability actions and best practices across farms in Ireland.

Bio-Cat Inc is sponsoring a clinical trial at the University Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to investigate the efficacy of a digestive enzyme blend that aims to improve protein digestion and gastrointestinal tolerance.