Trends & Business

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

Messaging about the importance of lutein-and about eye health supplementation overall-is taking effect mainstream.

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.

This year, ingredients and supplement categories at higher risk of adulteration include: selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMS), phenibut, tianeptine, higenamine, and certain high-profile botanical ingredients.

The magnesium supplements market is still largely untapped, with lots of potential for growth.

Is anyone watching out for quality in the hemp CBD market?

The omega-3 industry will continue its efforts to overcome unfairly negative messaging about omega-3 ingredients and to highlight positive findings.

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. 

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.

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?

If you’re a better-for-you food and beverage marketer looking for an equity investor, here are some expert tips on finding the right partner.

Retailers and brands might want to consider signing up to the subscription model-at least for a trial run.

Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are urging FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to update regulations for food, beverage, and dietary supplement products that contain hemp-derived CBD. 

Nuritas and Pharmavite LLC have entered into a discovery and option agreement. 

Ancient Nutrition welcomes new CEO, Greg Shearson

Where does CBD’s legal status stand following the 2018 Farm Bill? One attorney looks at common misperceptions. 

Archer Daniels Midland Company has reached an agreement to acquire Florida Chemical Company, a division of Flotek Industries. 

Some notable predictions include aronia as the next high-profile superfruit, renewed interest in mitochondrial health, and new dosage forms for sleep-support products. 

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