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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.

In collaboration with market research firm SPINS, Nutritional Outlook provides a deep dive into 2025's top trending ingredients and categories in nutraceutical products, including B12, beet root, hydration, mushrooms, and kratom.

The deputy commissioner has been overseeing the reorganization of the FDA's Human Foods Program. He resigned on Monday following the firing of 89 staff members by the Trump Administration.

The American Herbal Products Association announced today that Michael McGuffin passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. McGuffin served as AHPA’s president for 25 years.

Experts predict 2025’s hottest food and beverage flavor trends.

The flagship ingredient for this range is Carolean, which the company says promotes natural GLP-1 secretion that helps control one’s appetite.

A recent pharmacokinetic study comparing three butyrate ingredients found that lysine butyrate (marketed as BIOMEnd by NutraShure Distribution LLC) and sodium butyrate had significantly higher peak plasma concentrations (Cmax) and faster times to maximum circulation (Tmax), compared to tributyrin.

Optum Now has launched a partnership with Vous Vitamin, a personalized nutrition company, offering group level savings for those ordering a Vous Vitamin subscription from the Optum Now store.

FDA contends that the color additive is safe for humans but is legally obligated by the Delaney Clause of the FD&C act to revoke authorization as research shows the Red No. 3 induces cancer in rats.

This study builds on previous animal research that found the lipid emulsion made from Ahiflower was associated with significantly lower inflammation, improved insulin sensitivity, and improved gut microbiota, compared to that of soybean oil or fish oil.

From strategic outsourcing to turnkey solutions, contract manufacturers are helping supplement manufacturers meet growing demands and innovate.