Trends & Business

Peter Lai Hock Meng will become PureCircle's CEO on March 2, 2020, Stephane Ducroux is deputy CEO, effective immediately and Jimmy Lim Kian Thong will be CFO on February 4, 2020.

As part of Lubrizol Life Science Health, Lipofoods Nutraceutical Ingredients is now the umbrella brand for the new Nutraceuticals Division. 

CBD is out of the bottle. How will FDA rein in the skyrocketing CBD market?

The patent covers the Astaferm novel composition providing excellent antioxidative properties. 

The goal of the agreement is to develop and commercialize Merit’s novel plant protein ingredients for us in Nestlé’s plant-based foods and beverages.

How the U.S.-China trade war continues to change the playing field for players international and domestic.

Baze’s at-home blood testing kits assess consumers’ blood nutrient status, which Baze then analyzes using its Nutrition Information System to offer nutrition plans and curate supplement subscriptions.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Artemis International, along with its European manufacturing partner Iprona, is introducing a new line of dark berry extracts under the Craft branded line at Expo West.

BGG World has named Bob Capelli CEO of its U.S.-based subsidiary BGG Americas.

Cannabinoid CPG: When personalized wellness and the natural world combine

For the Biome has entered into a partnership with the JHCapital family office of Jim Crook and Allison Maino.

Corteva Agriscience, Bunge, Botaneco, and Protein Industries Canada announced a joint investment of more than $27 million to improve the protein content of Canadian canola. 

Luke G. Huber, ND, MBA and Amanda Darlington, JD, have joined the Council for Responsible Nutrition as vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, and director, government relations, respectively.

A brief look at some fast-growing markets for dietary supplements

Made of citrus flavonoids derived from lemons, Eriomin addresses oxidative stress, inflammation, and blood glucose levels, all of which have an impact on gamers.

Strategic industry investors included Greenleaf Foods, and 301 INC, the venture arm of General Mills.

The agreement significantly increases the amount of pea protein to be supplied by Roquette to Beyond Meat over the next three years, compared to the amount supplied in 2019. 

In Australia and New Zealand, products with soy phosphatidylserine can now make the claim that the product supports the "Maintenance and/or improvement of cognitive function and brain heatlh."

As the regulatory applicants and innovators, ChromaDex will benefit from market exclusivity in Australia until December 2021 and in the EU until February 2025.

Citromax Group, which includes the USDA organic flavor house Citromax Flavors, has announced that its lemon groves have reached a milestone of over 100,000 trees. 

2019’s most unexpected supplement ingredient sales trends, according to SPINS

Imbibe Inc., a beverage development company, has release its beverage trend predictions for 2020. 

The Organic & Natural Health Association says it is embarking on an educational campaign to addresses concerns in the CBD industry.

Catalent has completed the purchase of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s biologics, sterile, and oral solid dose product manufacturing and packaging facility in Anagni, Italy.

According to Hemp Synergistics, its proprietary process will provide all-natural hemp extracts, distillates, and custom cannabinoids in predetermined and exact amounts for the full spectrum of cannabinoids

It’s the question on everyone’s minds: Will demand for plant protein plateau anytime soon?

The Natural Products Association announced that it has hired Sibyl Swift, PhD, as its new senior vice president for scientific and regulatory affairs. 

OWYN, a brand of plant-based beverages and other function nutrition products, has announced a growth investment round led by PowerPlant Ventures, which joins existing investors Clearlake Capital Group L.P. and Halen Brands Inc.