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Shagandha Ashwagandha Root Extract 2.5% USP from Sabinsa Corp. (East Windsor, NJ) complies with U.S. Pharmacopoeia-National Formulary (USP-NF) monograph

Stratum Nutrition announced a new progressive joint health clinical trial evaluating the firm’s joint health ingredient NEM, a branded eggshell membrane. 

A new study published in Phytotherapy Research demonstrates the long-term benefits of a nutraceutical formulation containing a polyphenol-rich extract of wild brown seaweed and chromium picolinate.

The study concluded that supplementation with bioactive collagen peptides may accelerate the clinical benefits of calf-strengthening, and return-to-running programs, decreasing the risk of injury, and improving flexibility. 

UpSpring has expanded its lineup of lactation products with the launch of its Milkflow Lactation Cookies, and Milkflow Lactation Cookie Mix, which are available in Target stores throughout the U.S.

Omya has a new powdered energy drink concept called Omyafit, offering customers an all-in-one finished product solution.

Frutarom's annatto colors for food and beverage are now certified organic. 

Algatechnologies Ltd. has introduced a new clean-label, whole-algae complex called AstaPure Arava.

According to the report, the global omega-3 sector grew 1.8% between 2016 and 2017, to become a $1.29 billion industry, experiencing its third straight year of growth.

OmegaQuant Analytics, the producer of The Omega-3 Index, has launched a new Prenatal DHA Test developed for expecting mothers to monitor their omega-3 DHA level. 

Midwestern BioAg and Puris have partnered to provide crop contracts for non-GMO soy bean and yellow field peas to farms transitioning to organic agriculture. 

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, announced new efforts to reform FDA's oversight of dietary supplements. 

Turmeric is living an ingredient's dream: mainstream growth that shows no sign of stopping. How are marketers appealing to the masses?

Sambazon's new Tropical Immunity Superfruit Pack is rich in vitamin C from acerola cherry. 

Manufacturers are casting a wider net for collagen, spanning beauty and joint health to sports nutrition.

Swisse Wellness has launched two new immune-health products.

ColdZyme significantly reduced cold symptoms and improved quality of life in subjects with the common cold, compared to control.

In the natural channel, elderberry has grown in sales to surpass other well-known immune-support ingredients such as echinacea and vitamin C.

Nootropic spearmint extract containing rosmarinic acid may support reactive agility. 

CBD will be the highest-profile ingredient of 2019. All eyes will be on regulators as this market continues to mushroom. In the meantime, the industry will have to lead itself, making high-quality products that demonstrate safety and efficacy.

Amano Enzyme is opening a new office in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region of the Kingdom of Thailand. 

Spearmint extract containing rosmarinic acid may improve performance under stress, according to new study.

According to Vote Hemp's U.S. Hemp Crop Report, hemp acreage tripled in 2018 to 78,176 acres, compared to 25,713 in 2017. 

Algaia S.A. and Gelymar S.A. to distribute jointly through AIDP Inc. in the U.S.

NSF International has launched new certification marks for its Contents Certified and Certified for Sport programs.

Parabel USA Inc. has finalized a distribution agreement with CK Ingredients, a raw materials supplier, for the commercialization of Parabel’s branded Lentein plant protein in the Canadian marketplace. 

NPA filed amicus brief in support of a petition by Schwabe and Nature’s Way for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear, en banc, arguments in an appeal filed by Kathleen Sonner. A panel of the 9th Circuit Court reversed the decision of the District Court that granted summary judgment against her in a lawsuit she filed, alleging that the manufacturers were making false health claims about Ginkgo biloba product.

Postpartum rodents supplemented with nicotinamide riboside conferred benefits to offspring through nursing. 

Low protein infant formula may be the solution for reducing gastrointestinal discomfort in infants.

Digital watermarking technology is an approved GMO disclosure method. How does it work?