Trends & Business

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. 

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. 

With NASC Preferred Supplier status, companies are prequalified to supply ingredients to NASC's nearly 170 Primary Suppliers of finished products.

With this license, Neptune is permitted to manufacture and purify cannabis extracts and oil and also to provide these services to other license holders.

The company now operates two krill trawlers in Antarctica.

Experts predict 2019’s hottest food and beverage flavors.

Critics say that USDA's mandatory GMO labeling standards are insufficient. 

Twinlab Consolidated Holdings Inc. has announced that it will be hosting a bi-monthly video podcast called “The Science of CBD” 

2018’s most unexpected supplement sales trends, according to SPINS.

Gold Coast Ingredients has announced that its new S.M.A.R.T. Center, located in Santa Fe Springs, CA, is now open. 

How to put the spotlight on your protein product

A proposal under consideration by the Arizona Board of Pharmacy that would have severely limited dietary supplement access and commerce in the state has been reconsidered. 

Classic flavors have long dominated the sports drink market, but now unique flavors are stepping up to the plate.

Sabinsa Corp. has opened an office in the greater Toronto area, further expanding its already significant presence in the Canadian market.

Ingredion has announced a combined $140 million in strategic investments to accelerate the company’s production of plant proteins globally.

Fresh snacks, those that require refrigeration, exude a sense of healthfulness that shelf-stable snacks often do not.

TruNiagen expands to Canadian market and launches new delivery format to reach wider consumer base. 

How super was superfood performance in 2018?