Sebastian Krawiec

A study recently published in BCM Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows that a standardized extract of Phyllanthus emblica fruit, otherwise known as amla, supports endothelial function, oxidative stress, immune response, and lipid profile.

FDA has issued a new guidance on food labels for single-ingredient sugars and syrups, as well as certain cranberry products, after producers of single-ingredient sugars raised concerns about how consumers would perceive Added Sugars declarations on product labels. 

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a naturally occurring fatty acid amide, stimulates the endocannabinoid system to support inflammation, and provide neuroprotection. 

Stress management is a big part of functional beverage trends, and CBD gets a new player with a lot of experience in seed-to-shelf vertical integration. 

According to Innova Market Insights, the number of foods and beverages positioned toward skin health saw 15% average annual growth globally between 2014 and 2018.

This amendment appropriates funds to perform a Health Hazard Evaluation that would ultimately set a safe use level of CBD for consumers. 

A consumer trends survey published by Euromonitor International shows that a majority of consumers are concerned about their mental well-being, and looking for product to help them manage stress. 

IFT 2019 saw continued innovation in clean-label sweetening solutions to infiltrate a broader range of product applications. 

The new system, says DuPont, will provide superior taste and texture to a range of plant-based meat products.

NPA has announced that its lobbying efforts have resulted in Representative Jerry McNerney (D-CA) filing an amendment to modify the House Agriculture appropriations bill to include the critical funds for FDA to establish safe use levels for CBD products.

In a statement last week on CBD regulation, FDA emphasized the need for clinical research, with no new details on a possible regulatory pathway for CBD food and dietary supplements. 

The right ingredients can not only provide superior flavor, but also functional benefits as well as improve batch consistency, reducing manufacturing costs. 

The results showed that Peptan decreased wrinkled in multiple parts of the face, and increased mechanical strength of hair. 

Burcon has introduced new pea and canola protein blends for plant-based dairy and meat alternatives. The firm has also announced a joint venture to open a C$65 million production facility to process 20,000 tons of plant protein per year. 

Subjects taking standardized curcumin formulation BCM-95 showed similar improvements as subjects taking NSAIDs, with significantly few adverse events.

According to New Nutrition Business, consumers may prefer vegetable-based plant-based products over plant-based meat alternatives, which have a more complex ingredient deck. 

Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI) alleges that Vitalize Labs, LLC is selling products with NAI-trademarked CarnoSyn on the ingredient deck, despite not having purchased the ingredient from them, or being licensed to use the CarnoSyn trademarks. 

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced a new initiative called the Retailer Relations Forum to educate and enable member companies to protect and grow their business with retailers. 

Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals is making the case for anti-adhesion activity (AAA) testing in addition to measuring PAC’s in cranberry ingredients to ensure efficacy against UTI-causing pathogenic bacteria. 

Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), as well as Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Mike Rogers (R-AL) have introduced a bill called The SNAP Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act of 2019. 

The United Natural Products Alliance and Hemp Industries Association have signed a memorandum of understanding agreement in an effort to advance hemp extract product research, safety, identity, and quality standards. 

BacoMind from Natural Remedies is now self-affirmed GRAS

In the latest controversy over FDA and vinpocetine, the agency has issued a warning to women of childbearing age from taking vinpocetine products.

Nature Made is the first third-party brand to participate in Tespo's licensing program.

Sabinsa’s patented color-free Curcumin C3 Reduct has been found to meet the criteria to be considered Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) following a comprehensive review of safety and toxicology data. 

There is an innovation gap in the children’s beverage space that can be filled with functional products, says Kerry.

At FDA’s highly anticipated public hearing on hemp cannabidiol (CBD) today, May 31, the message from dietary supplement industry representatives was clear: The supplement industry needs a regulatory pathway for CBD-and needs it now.

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.