Trends & Business

Now that organic production-not to mention fair-trade, sustainable, traceable, et al.-is increasingly table stakes for the wellness industry, what’s the next hurdle for companies to clear in demonstrating their commitment to a healthy planet and healthy consumers? Regenerative agriculture.

Midwestern BioAg and Puris have partnered to provide crop contracts for non-GMO soy bean and yellow field peas to farms transitioning to organic agriculture. 

From snack foods and condiments to coffee, tea, and even mascara, here’s a look at the CBD product market today.

As more consumers inevitably opt for plant-based foods, appealing tastes and textures will drive the success of meat and dairy alternatives.

Quadra will now distribute Lonza’s entire consumer health and nutrition ingredient range in Canada.

ADF/IDF’s ingredient and flavor solutions complement Symrise’s own portfolio solutions.

The company says the facility has been GMP certified by the New Jersey Department of Health. It is also kosher certified by Star-K.

The company positions these ingredients for the vegan and vegetarian market, where they provide plant-based sources of protein and vitamin B12.

How are contract manufacturers dealing with increased scrutiny and demands for traceability, transparency, and quality control?

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?

In the natural channel, elderberry has grown in sales to surpass other well-known immune-support ingredients such as echinacea and vitamin C.

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?