Conferences

At this year’s Natural Products Expo West, mushrooms were all over the place, incorporated into beverages, ground coffee, and gummies, representative of the so-called “shroom boom.” Lion’s mane was particularly popular.

Nutritional Outlook talks to Matts Johansen, CEO of Aker BioMarine, about the company's new algae DHA ingredient, FloraMarine.

Nutritional Outlook caught up with CRN's president and CEO Steve Mister at Expo West 2024 to learn more about the organization's lawsuit.

M2 Ingredients has announced the completion of a facility expansion, growing to 155,000 square feet of organic mushroom cultivation and processing, doubling the company’s 2023 capacity.

The company states that the oil delivers 60% DHA.

Research by the company showed that supplementation with the collagen protein ingredient at 15 grams per day (in conjunction with cardio and strength training) was able to significantly improve running performance during a one hour time trial.

At this year’s SupplySide West, Nutritional Outlook spoke with Aker BioMarine’s chief scientist Nils Hoem about the connection between liver health and heart health, and how krill oil fits into this relationship.

The promise and limitations of harnessing AI in new product development.

These formats include konjac jelly and orally dissolving film technology.

Companies discussed how their branded-ingredient portfolios help customers address multiple in-demand need states.

Current innovations and building a future for fungi ingredients.

Suppliers discussed their latest and greatest efforts in active and performance nutrition, ranging from a new gut-muscle-axis ingredient to a landmark study in female athletes.

At the show, Nutraland USA showcased its new Somato ingredient, which it describes as “the first whole food–derived melatonin from tomatoes.”

OmniActive Health Technologies is now touting this new study on its Lutemax 2020 ingredient in its renewed “Lutein for Every Age” campaign.

Probiotics for menopause were a key focus for companies at SupplySide West.

Nutritional Outlook learned more about Gelita's Easyseal gelatin at this year's SupplySide West. The gelatin has the potential to reduce production cost and improve efficiency for manufacturers.

The ingredient is standardized to 0.5% S-allycysteine (SAC).

These ingredient advances will take digestive health supplements to the next level.

Brain health, including cognitive function, stress relief, mood, and sleep, was a big focus at this year’s SupplySide West trade show.

Foodology by Univar Solutions uses its expertise in ingredients, R&D, and market trends to help food and nutrition companies develop functional food and drinks.

Cargill’s new consumer study investigated which gummy textures consumers like best.

Omega-3 suppliers rolled out their latest advancements, spanning algae innovations and better sensory measurements.

Waleria Healthtech’s CEO, Komal Baldwa, discusses the company’s new shatavari ingredient, aspurus, and applying the principles of Ayurveda in promoting women's health in the modern dietary supplement market.

Steve Mister, president and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition reflects on the Council's 50 years of service to the industry and what he learned from interviewing FDA commissioner Robert Califf, MD.

Alina Slotnik, vice president, bioactives, for Brightseed talks about the potential of AI for the dietary supplement industry, and the company's unique approach to addressing gut health.

Jim Flatt, CEO and co-founder of Brightseed, discusses recent research conducted in collaboration with the University of Minnesota.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Grebow interviewed the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Steve Mister at last week’s SupplySide West trade show.

The #WINtogether Gender Equity Networking Reception will take place in Las Vegas on Tuesday, October 24, at 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, at the Bayside Foyer at Mandalay Bay.

At the show, the company will showcase three new clear whey powder concepts.

The company’s ingredients are derived from Phaeodactylum tricornutum.