Sebastian Krawiec

Tespo has announced a collaboration with Pharmavite LLC, maker of Nature Made supplements, to deliver Nature Made vitamin pods for the Tespo Connect WiFi-connected vitamin dispenser system, beginning in May.

Walgreen will be selling CBD creams, patches, and sprays in 1500 stores across nine states. 

The Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative (SSCI) released its new general and technical benchmarking guidance documents, and opened up a 30-day public comment period for the documents. 

The heart health category remains important to the dietary supplement industry because it includes a stable of products that have proven efficacy and consistent usage.

DuPont launched culture portfolio designed for fermented plant-based products in South America to gain a share of the growing plant-based fermented food market there. 

Martin Bauer Group has acquired BI Nutraceuticals, expanding its food, beverage, and dietary supplement ingredient offerings. 

A transdermal Pycnogenol patch significant improved pain and function in subjects with osteoarthritis, according to a study recently published in Minerva Endocrinologica.

CVS will begin selling CBD topical products in its stores, but notably leaves out dietary supplement and functional foods. 

Nutralliance is now exclusive sales and marketing partner for South Korean Ildong Biosciences’ probiotic line in the U.S. and Canada. 

Researchers determined that an absolute decrease in 1% of Omega-3 Index was associated with 39% greater odds of PAD.

DuPont Nutrition & Health has reached an agreement with Lonza Specialty Ingredients in which Lonza will manufacture and supply CARE4U 2’-FL, a human milk oligosaccharide. 

Phynova has signed a global distribution and collaboration agreement for its Reducose ingredient with DSM.

New study shows that Kemin's algae-based beta-glucan ingredient reduced symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection as well as the number of sick days of subjects. 

Practical Innovations explains its approach to developing products from food waste, and encourages other firms to do the same. 

In a recently published study, a proprietary spearmint extract rich in polyphenols improved attention in young subjects. 

Amla extract standardized for polyphenols and omega-3 ALA significantly reduced cholesterol levels in recent study.

Lycored will be developing a new formulation combining its Lycomato lycopene with omega-3 fatty acids. 

French oak extract significantly reduced symptoms of mononucleosis, such as fatigue, malaise, and nausea. 

Six individuals and two corporations based in Palm Beach County, FL, were indicted by the Department of Justice on March 7, 2019, for illegally marketing drugs, such as anabolic steroids, as dietary supplements. 

Fruit d'Or, a supplier of standardized cranberry juice powder and extracts, wants to bring accountability to the category by testing the products of other suppliers and make consumers and manufacturers aware of the inconsistency in quality across the category.

NSF to provide interim gap audits for GRMA standards while it awaits full accreditation. 

Tech startup Inspecto Ltd. is working on a portable contaminant-testing device for real time results, a potentially disruptive product if accurate. 

Obese children with asthma from urban areas may benefit from higher vitamin D levels. A new study observed an inverse relationship between high vitamin D levels and asthma symptoms from air pollution. 

Chicory root fiber’s versatility and health halo benefit a variety of food and beverage applications.

Silvidiol, a topical CBD in a liposomal carrier, was shown in dermal penetration testing to penetrate epidermis without further systemic exposure and reach sensory receptors, providing localized support for pain and inflammation. 

Two recent studies show that AmLexin may reduce delayed onset muscle soreness and protect cartilage from degradation. 

Adaptogenic herb shilajit may help athletes retain muscle strength following exercise and reduce the degradation of collagen in joints, according to a recent study. 

Corteva Agriscience, agriculture division of DowDuPont, and ZeaKal have begun a strategic research and development collaboration to advance ZeaKal’s innovative technology designed to improve seed quality and yield. 

One in four consumers surveyed support banning meat-related words on plant-based products. Most of those are vegans. 

Beneo has opened a new production plant for vegetal protein in Wanze, Belgium, an investment of €4.3 million ($5.5 million).