Trends & Business

Lonza (Greenwood, SC) has been granted U.S. Patent 10,016,382 for its L-carnitine’s use in pet food to support performance and recovery in active dogs.

This new division will incorporate the company’s chocolate, nuts, bakery, and coffee businesses along with the business Bühler gained when it acquired The Haas Group in January 2018.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Sami-Sabinsa Group and the Japan External Trade Organization sets the stage for Sabinsa's continued expansion in Japan.  

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED; Salt Lake City, UT) has issued two industry advisories addressing technical concerns related to omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA: one regarding micro- and nanoplastic particle contamination, and a second addressing the correct expression of EPA, DHA, and total omega-3 fatty acid content in oils.

A newly improved design for a multi-shaft mixer (Model PVM-1500) from Charles Ross & Son Co. (Hauppauge, NY) features enhanced dual-post hydraulic lift and seal features.

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 is poised to be signed into law by President Trump after passing the House of Representatives on December 10 and the Senate on December 11. 

The companies have entered into a binding letter of intent that a portion of Radient Technologies’ health and wellness solutions business will be folded into the joint venture along with a portion of Grupo Natac’s existing business in order to form Natac Solutions.

Keto products are diversifying from the sports nutrition category into all manner of food and beverage products.

Three years after becoming a majority shareholder in Gnosis, Lesaffre has fully acquired the Italian biotechnology company.

According to SPINS, female-positioned supplements grew at a rate of 6%, netting a total of $628 million in U.S. sales in the 52 weeks ending July 15, 2018.

Ecuadorian Rainforest LLC has passed inspection from Quality Assurance International to a certified organic facility.

Innova Market Insights predicts that plant-based foods and alternatives will continue to thrive in 2019 and that brands will need to target adventurous eaters. 

With tea, the flavor possibilities are virtually endless.

Aker BioMarine provides updates on its research efforts in the areas of sports nutrition and lupus. 

In Nutritional Outlook's 2018 Best of the Industry Awards, we are recognizing individuals, groups, and companies whose initiatives today may help shape, for the better, the state of the dietary supplement and food and beverage industries for years to come.

CV Sciences is leading the CBD industry with a monumental GRAS self-determination.

The Annex by Ardent Mills is helping to change the landscape of ancient grains in North America.

Driven by retailers, SSCI is harmonizing industry standards through benchmarking to ensure product quality, transparency, and traceability.

GRMA is a member-based organization harmonizing standards across multiple product categories to a single audit scheme.

New research and ingredients from collagen manufacturers as they continue their push into the sports nutrition space.

Are these lesser-known plants ready for prime time?

Flavor companies discussed their new clean-label capabilities at November’s SupplySide West show.

At November’s SupplySide West show, botanical suppliers showcased their ingredients targeting a range of product categories.

Meal replacement products like bars and shakes are seeing rapid growth thanks to the convenience and variety they offer consumers.

Although the public has yet fully to appreciate vitamin K2, advocates are working overtime to change that. Here’s how an official recommended daily intake (RDI) value could help.

Companies are taking new steps to support communities and the environment.

As more consumers seek clean-label products, more dietary supplement manufacturers are taking a harder look at just how clean their supplements are, right down to the capsule, tablet, or softgel.

Egg white isolate is a protein differentiator in the sports market, says firm at SupplySide West