Trends & Business

Better-for-you alcohol is on the rise. Here’s how this new consumer market is shaping up.

Men are increasingly looking for proven products that promote healthy aging. Here are some of the ingredients that recent research has validated.

More typically seen on over-the-counter drug products, extended-content labels (ECLs) can also be very useful for the nutraceuticals space.

eSports, powders, “superdrinks,” and more are driving sports drink development.

A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that supplementation with an extract of French oak wood called Robuvit significantly improved the general and mental health of patients recovering from hysterectomies over four weeks. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we can expect consumers to reprioritize how they shop, what they buy, and why they purchase. FMCG Gurus, the market research firm, has published some insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact the purchasing habits of different generations. 

Certain ingredient suppliers and marketing companies have been doctoring lab reports and using the falsified reports to promote products.

In addition to a shortage of disposable hygiene products, the increase use of dietary supplements is also causing shortages, including herbs shown to support symptoms of urinary incontinence. 

Bonlacta is designed for high-temperature, short-time processing enabling lactose-free milk to become a mainstream reality for North American producers

Weight management is becoming more measured and practical, with consumers opting for holistic approaches over crash diets and too-good-to-be-true supplements.

Blue light-and the serious harm it can do to eye health-is the subject of International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations’ (IADSA) latest Mind the Gap resource.

Jim Hamilton has been appointed the global CEO of OmniActive Health Technologies by the company’s Board of Directors. 

The Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation and the BBB National Program’s National Advertising Division have announced that the CRN/NAD program will conclude on July 1, 2020. 

Examining the latest in probiotic research, from cholesterol management to respiratory health.

Among the valuable resources, Lief’s GMP Starter Kit provides examples of key documents, procedures, and regulations necessary for cGMP compliance.

Omya has launched Omyaforte 100-OG, a bioavailable source of calcium suitable for fortified foods and powdered supplement formulations targeting athletes, and healthy aging.

NOW has publicized the results of a series of internal tests it had conducted on CoQ10 and SAMe products purchased on Amazon.com. Results showed that the potencies of the products were far below that of label claims. 

Perfect Day's flora-made dairy proteins are being used to make vegan ice cream sold by Smitten Ice Cream in San Francisco. 

Wiley Companies has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System. 

On April 23, Texas’s Health and Human Services Commission proposed new rules regarding hemp, including the retail sale of “consumable hemp and hemp-derived products" such as hemp cannabidiol (CBD).

Barentz International, a global distributor of life-science ingredients, is expanding its activities in the world of taste and nutrition with the acquisition of Ingredients Inc.

In light of recent developments in the hemp-CBD space, AHPA revised its Status Report: Marketing of hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products in the United States, as of April 2020. 

According to consumer research conducted by Lycored, the idea of calm resonates with consumers who purchase cardiovascular wellness products.

 The final certificates for K2Vital products produced in the United States were granted in April through the non-profit Non-GMO Project organization.

New kinds of packaging are emerging that offer a lower environmental footprint. Are they viable alternatives to traditional packaging?

Kerry has acquired IsoAge Technologies and Biosecur Labs Inc., two acquisitions the company says enhances its leadership position in the clean label space.

Arla Foods Ingredients launched a clean-label concept to help brands meet the growing demand for ambient yogurt in China. 

Companies should utilize all tools to fight botanical adulteration in the manufacture of botanical products.