Sebastian Krawiec is Editor at Nutritional Outlook.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has responded to FDA regarding recent warning letters from the Agency alleging that N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is not a dietary supplement, and therefore prohibited from being marketed as such under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
DolCas Biotech Ltd. has added a highly concentrated all-natural ginger root extract called Ginfort to its portfolio of botanical ingredients.
The water-soluble Palm Fruit Extract is rich in polyphenols and phytonutrients, and enhances the taste and mouthfeel of the chocolate.
FrieslandCampina's “Nutritional Health Solutions for an Evolving World" brought together world-renowned specialists in science and academia, nutrition, and market expertise, with nearly 400 industry professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities of nutrition in a post-COVID-19 world.
Robertet has launched a bioavailable, clean-label curcumin extract called curcuRouge.
PLT Health Solutions has introduced a new ingredient to its immune health portfolio called Promunel Ultra Performance Propolis.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has upgraded several aspects of its Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL) to increase ease of use.
Bar manufacturers are working hard to compete in a crowded marketplace by improving formulas, launching new flavors, and meeting consumer demands such as reduced sugar.
Aker BioMarine has developed a pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) – bound EPA and DHA from krill
Mars Inc. has acquired KIND North America. The two began their global partnership in 2017, when Mars bought a minority stake in the company in an agreement to grow KIND’s product offering and business globally.
Cargill has made a significant investment in the Seventure Partners’ Health for Life Capital II fund, joining Danone, Novartis, and Lesaffre in a network of strategic investors.
A patent-pending combination of tamarind seed and turmeric rhizome extracts, TamaFlex was shown in a recent study to support joint comfort, flexibility, and function in healthy subjects in as little as 14 days.
Artemis International is boosting its immune support offerings with new BerryDefense Immune Blend.
A recent animal study found that supplementation with Lacidofil from Lallemand reduced anxiety-like behavior in rats with learned aversive association from infancy.
Cargill’s palm oil refinery in Charlotte, NC will be solely dedicated to providing palm oil certified by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), making Cargill one of North America’s first large-scale suppliers of segregated palm oil certified by RSPO.
The partnership will utilize Forager AI to target select human biological pathways, and identify new active natural compounds scientifically validated through biomedical processes.
AMA is strongly urging Congress to modify and modernize the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DHSEA) to allow FDA the authority to establish a mandatory product registry.
The goal is to aid retailers in ensuring that only the highest quality probiotics make it onto their shelves.
A recently published study found that a branded cranberry supplement from Naturex may alleviate frequent urination, a symptom of overactive bladder, in women.
Algarithm Ingredients has launched a new line of algal omega-3 concentrates called thetamega3 for the North American market.
Also called “gummy caps,” center-filled soft gummies give manufacturers the ability to house a broad range of nutrients at an adequate dose in a chewable dosage format.
Chenland Nutritionals Inc. has announced a successful New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) for its patented JointAlive ingredient.
Following FDA's ruling to allow supplements containing whole fruit cranberry to carry a qualified health claim, Fruit d’Or wants its customers to know the importance of reliable tools and standards to deliver consistent quality and efficacy to consumers.
The new appropriations bill from the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee urges changes to interim final rule that would protect U.S. hemp farmers and processors.
A recent study found that supplementation with a spore-forming probiotic from Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes supports endothelial function and cholesterol.
The results of the study, published in two peer-reviewed journals, found improved cognitive and motor performance, as well as reduced expression of oxidative stress and inflammation.
In response to the study, the Council for Responsible Nutrition issued a statement citing the study’s limitations and asserting that the study’s unfounded claims in no way discount the benefits multivitamins have for human nutrition.
Gadot Biochemical Industries has developed a manufacturing process to make special grades of Tri Potassium Citrate and Tri Sodium Citrate to enable customers to meet stringent requirements for chlorate content in infant food.
ChemiNutra announced that a recent study found its AlphaSize Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC) supported the performance of gamers during virtual reality gameplay.
Since the expansion, Nutrasource says it has been able to uniquely handle the growing number of concurrent trials in a wide range of specialized therapeutic areas not typically available elsewhere.
