Sebastian Krawiec

FDA recently issued a new draft guidance stating that it intends to exercise enforcement discretion to allow the alternative sweetener allulose to be excluded from the total and added sugars declarations on the Nutritional Facts and Supplement Facts label. 

From sourcing to new technologies to deliver better CBD products to consumers, the topic of CBD was everywhere at SupplySide East.

A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition shows that fish oil supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy increased gestational age, size of gestational age, and the birth weight of infants. 

Manufacturers of prebiotic ingredients are now being more selective about the probiotic bacteria that’s targeted.

Arla Foods ingredients has released a 100% whey protein hydrolysate solution called Lacprodan HYDRO.Clear, which is specially formulated for fortifying sparkling water with protein.

Amano Enzyme has released new enzymes designed to improve the quality and production capability of coffee and tea beverages. 

Ayanda, the European headquarters of the Sirio Group has secured a European patent for soft gel capsules capable of containing an active probiotic bacteria, as well as one oil, such as omega-3 DHA and EPA, and vitamins in a single soft gel. 

Lipofoods SLU will introduce a high bioavailability, microencapsulated curcumin ingredient for the nutricosmetic market called Curcushine at Vitafoods Europe in Geneva.

Dolcas Tenshi Bioceuticals Inc. is debuting a nutraceutical formula called Fortiquin, to support male sexual health, at Vitafoods Europe, in Geneva

In fact, the digestive health category is constantly “reinventing itself as new science and products appear,” explains Joana Maricato, market research manager for New Nutrition Business.

Vitamin Shoppe is now stocking hemp-derived CBD soft-gels from Irwin Naturals.

A new study published in Phytotherapy Research, found that a patented extract of Andrographis paniculata (ParActin by HP Ingredients; Brandenton, FL) improved symptoms of joint discomfort in the knee. 

L’il Critters and Vitafusion, gummy supplement brands owned by Church & Dwight, Co. Inc. (Ewing, NJ), have launched new USDA certified organic SKUs.

FDA has launched a new tool to alert the public of ingredients that appear to be unlawfully marketed in dietary supplements. 

Gold Coast Ingredients (Commerce, CA) has appointed Palmer Holland Health & Nutrition (Cleveland, OH) as a national distributor for the United States.

Natural Remedies has been awarded for sustainable practices by CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, and for quality by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention.

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has launched the GOED Proud Member logo. 

Through its ESM Technologies business, Stratum Nutrition received new joint pain and stiffness reduction, and cartilage protection claims with this recent Natural Product Number.

Chemi Nutra has introduced a liquid, 100% water dispersible, stable, and patented form of Mediator Phosphatidic Acid (PA), called VitaSperse-PA. 

Graminex LLC has received Health Canada Approval under the Natura and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate for its PollenBerry Flower Pollen Extract.

Sabinsa Corp. (East Windsor, NJ) has introduced a postbiotic cosmeceutical ingredient called LactoSporin, which the firm says has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-collagenase properties.

Weight-management ingredients that complement and support today’s popular diets-keto, paleo, Mediterranean, and more

A recent study found that supplementation with a nutricosmetic ingredient called Lycoderm supported skin’s resilience to UV rays. 

A recent study published in Nutrients, tested the efficacy of a bacteriophage cocktail called PreforPro, a prebiotic, manufactured by Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes. 

Mergers and acquisitions play an important part in strengthening an equipment company's hand, particularly when it means gaining access and expertise to new technology.

Sabinsa Corp. has been awarded new patents for its branded Coleus forskohlii extract, ForsLean ingredient.

Coromega, known for making emulsified fish and vegetarian oils has entered the hemp-derived CBD space with the launch of Coromega Max CBD.

DolCas Biotech LLC  has signed an agreement with Tenshi Kaizen Private Ltd., a specialty pharmaceutical company, to create a joint venture company called DolCas-Tenshi Bioceuticals Inc. 

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has launched “Label Wise,” an education campaign to inform consumers of upcoming Supplement Facts label changes and improve label literacy.

FDA released its 2020 budget request last month, and one item in particular raised the eyebrows of industry members: a proposal for a mandatory dietary supplement product registry. But what does it mean long term?