Sebastian Krawiec

NSF International has agreed to serve as a certifying body for the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA), providing audits to GRMA member suppliers. 

The extract formulated with VESIsorb saw 4.4-fold higher CBD plasma values, 2.85-fold higher bioavailability eight hours after consumption, and significantly faster absorption. 

Kappa Bioscience has been granted U.S. Patent No. 10,472,314, titled “Process for the Preparation of Vitamin K2.” 

A study recently published in the Journal of Arthritis found that supplementation with NEM brand eggshell membrane (Stratum Nutrition; Carthage, MO) supports joint pain and stiffness in adults with knee osteoarthritis. 

Zynamite, a proprietary standardized extract of leaves of Mangifera indica, has been granted U.S. Patent 10,537,604 for Compositions for Enhancing Brain Activity.

A recent double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study found that the polysaccharide fucoidan, derived from brown microalgae (Undaria pinnatifida), significantly affects microRNA composition in the plasma of healthy individuals. 

SupplySide East 2020, which was originally being held April 13-14 of this year, but postponed until June 23-24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has officially been cancelled. 

Prinova has partnered with Open Book Extracts, a CBD ingredient manufacturer to launch HydroBond CBD

The company has supplied over 20,000 pieces of PPE that include surgical masks and coveralls.

NOW has a company-wide ban on animal testing, which is a main requirement of the program. 

PLT Health Solutions Inc. has received a license from the Natural Health Products (NHP) Directorate of Health Canada to market its Earthlight Whole Foods Vitamin D to support immune health, bone health, and healthy development. 

It’s clear that consumers are buying immune health products, and that immune health is a concept they believe in and take seriously.

Ingredion Inc. and PureCircle Ltd. have reached an agreement in which Ingredion will acquire the controlling 75% stake in PureCircle. 

Evolva has announced the first published findings from the Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW) clinical study.

Unibar Corp. has launched CapsiClear, which the firm says is the first capsanthin ingredient for eye health formulations. 

AlaskOmega's new omega-3 powder is designed for food, beverage, and dietary supplement applications.

NZMP, the global ingredients brand of Fonterra, has added three new dairy-based ingredients to its SureProtein bar ingredients portfolio. Each offers a way for manufacturers to achieve optimal taste and texture in their protein bar formulations.

The advantage of ingredients such as curcumin and collagen are their versatility, allowing manufacturers to utilize them in different delivery formats.

SweeGen will be launching four new Food and Beverage Application Centers located in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

A study recently published in Nutrients found that supplementation with the cannabimimetic compound and lipid messenger, palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), may aid in muscle recovery. 

The firm has made a significant investment, establishing a U.S. business and warehouse operation, launching a U.S. website, earning industry certification, and establishing distribution partnerships.

Mellitas Health Foods LLC has launched two new ingredients: Max Bloc Carb Blocker and Targeted Immune Serine Protease Inhibitor. 

Following a successful audit by SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia), ExcelVite has obtained a RSPO Supply Chain Certificate.

More consumers and marketers are tackling the interplay between these two critical need states.

Calcipur contains approximately 40% elemental calcium and its high stability makes it well suited to boost the calcium content of a variety of finished products. 

The first step to improving color quality in a finished product is improving the quality of the raw materials.

Ingredients by Nature has launched MonkFiber, a functional, sweet fiber derived from the pomace of the monk fruit. 

The combined entity is anticipated to represent about 34.7% of U.S. cannabidiol (CBD) sales in the food, drug, and mass market channel.

Merit Functional Foods is helping to solve formulation challenges in plant-based protein products with its line of pea and canola proteins.