Sebastian Krawiec

A gluten-free, clean label, and vegan ingredient, XanFlax can be used as a non-GMO replacement for xanthan gum, without sacrificing flavor and quality, says the firm.

The number of new products worldwide using stevia grew more than 31% in 2018, reports the leading stevia producer PureCircle (Chicago, IL), based on data collected by Mintel Group Ltd.

Gnosis by Lesaffre is making the case for using folate in sports nutrition supplements. 

GOED, in conjunction with its sister organization UNPA, will be hosting a webinar about FDA’s draft guidance on mitigation strategies to protect food against intentional adulteration, a part of the Food Safety and Modernization Act. 

The largest scale trial conducted on pets to have commenced to date, the trial will evaluate the effectiveness of hemp-based natural supplements on joint mobility in dogs suffering from inflammation secondary to osteoarthritis. 

Wixon has relaunched Mag-nifique, positioning it as a portfolio of custom flavor modifiers. 

Fruitlift is a real-fruit based sweetening solution designed to replace refined sugar in RTE cereals. 

A recent study published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine1 found that a standardized maqui berry extract (MaquiBright by MNL Group; Santiago Chile) relieved symptoms of dry eyes.

A pilot study published in the Journal of Medical Food found that an oil-free hydroethanolic pumpkin seed extract may support symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

The Trump Administration and U.S. Trade Representative have opened an exclusion process for List 3 China 301 tariffs, which encompass many ingredients used in the natural products industry. 

Solabia Group has acquired Algatech Ltd. for an undisclosed sum.

The mill's enhancements will directly support The Annex by Ardent Mills, a business unit dedicated to specialty grains and plant-based ingredients. 

The Kunigal, and Dobaspet units in Bengaluru, India, and the Hyderabad unit in Telangana state, India have been audited by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and received GMP compliance certificates.

A retrospective case series published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that administration of oral CBD in addition to routine psychiatric case was associated with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reduction. 

Nutraceuticals Group has acquired the exclusive rights to offer the patent-pending Spanish ingredient H2OSlim to the U.S., Canadian, and Korean supplement manufacturing markets. 

Dietary supplement industry leaders and consumer advocacy groups turned out in force at a hotly anticipated public meeting with FDA last week to discuss federal regulation of dietary supplements.

OmegaQuant’s Omega-3 Index and Prenatal DHA test kits are now registered in the European Union as in vitro medical devices and CE-marked.

Herbs and botanicals, in general, have been making their way into the joint health category, says Innova Market Insights, whose research shows a 25% average annual growth of bone and joint supplements that used botanicals between 2014 and 2018.

The study shows that vitamin K deficiency is associated with greater arterial stiffness, supporting supplementation with vitamin K. 

Parry Organic Spirulina from Parry Nutraceuticals has successfully passed the United States Pharmacopeia’s voluntary and rigorous Dietary Ingredient Verification Program 

Health Products Association-China will be hosting its “Nutrition and Health China Industry Summit” in Shanghai on June 17, 2019

Tespo launched its Tespo Connect Wi-Fi enabled smart vitamin dispenser and Tespo personalized vitamin and supplement pods. 

Amarin Pharma Inc., maker of high-concentration EPA-only omega-3 drug Vascepa, has reached a settlement with omega-3 dietary supplement companies The Coromega Company, Inc., and Omax Health, Inc over complaints the drug company filed in October of 2018.

For the Biome’s flagship products Adapt Essence Spray, and Invigorate Powder Mask will featuring a blend of reishi, lion’s mane, chaga, maitake, and king trumpet mushrooms sourced from Om Mushroom Superfood. 

Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. is expanding its North American hemp supply footprint by acquiring all of the assets of SugarLeaf Labs LLC and Forest Remedies LLC.

Bioenergy Life Sciences received novel food authorization from the European Food Safety Authority for use of its D-ribose in fine bakery wares, milk drinks, and sports, isotonic, and energy drinks. 

A recent double-blind placebo-controlled study found that a daily dose of probiotics improved measures of mood in subjects.

AIDP, Inc. has been appointed the sales and marketing partner for International Agriculture Group’s NuBana RS2 green banana flour.

A recently published trial showed that supplementation with chicory root fiber positively impacted the composition of gut microbiota in children during cold season, even when they were taking antibiotics. 

ExcelVite has collaborated with USP and its Non-Botanical Dietary Supplements Expert Committee, to publish a new Plant Carotenes monograph.