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Prinova says that it is relocating its corporate headquarters to accommodate the company’s value-added ingredient portfolio and “expansive growth.”

Ingredion says that the new Novation Prima 309 and 609 starches are able to withstand harsh processing conditions and cold temperature in organic savory foods, alternative-dairy products, refrigerated soups, sauces, and baby foods, among other applications.

According to the company, the new lease extension means that it will have tripled its warehouse space in two years.

Gnosis S.p.A says that its VitaMK7 exhibited good stability when formulated with calcium and other mineral salts.

The Hemp Business Journal estimates that retail sales of hemp food and beverage products, personal care products, supplements, car parts, and more, will grow to $1.9 billion by the year 2022.

Vayarin Plus is an extra-strength medical food for the dietary management of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and teens over the age of 14 who weigh more than 97 lbs.

At the show, OmniActive highlighted innovative delivery formats for ingredients, including Lutemax 2020, OmniLean, CurcuWin, Gingever, and UltraSol.

Energy drinks continue to outperform the overall soft drinks market in terms of value, with their share of the category rising to 8% in 2017 and their global value reaching about €44 billion, says Innova Market Insights.

The presentation will discuss Sabinsa’s spore-forming Bacillus coagulans probiotic strain, LactoSpore, including its properties, research, health claims, and food applications.

High probiotic demand from farmers and the companion pet sectors are expected to boost the adoption of advanced probiotic technologies for animals, according to Grand View Research.

Reducing sugar is tricky because sugar generates much of the sweetness and texture in a chocolate product. Plus, using any sweetener other than cane sugar can increase manufacturing costs.

Chewpod is a chewable gum supplement that comes in two varieties: Energy on Demand, which the company says provides an energy boost during the day, and Sleep on Demand, which is said to enhance sleep time and quality.

The need for quality assurance is more important in the dietary supplements industry than ever before. Here is a primer covering the basics of high-quality testing.

Per MarketsandMarkets data, the global probiotics market is projected to reach $64 billion by the year 2022, at a compound annual growth rate of 7%.

Fucovital is a patented, all-natural 3% fucoxanthin oleoresin ingredient that the company says is the first fucoxanthin to receive New Dietary Ingredient notification (NDIN) acknowledgment from FDA.

These men's health ingredients show promise in easing age-related prostate symptoms and supporting an overall healthy and active lifestyle.

Plexus Slim Hunger Control is a fiber-based ingredient that the company says boosts satiety and complements the company’s Slim Microbiome Activating supplement.

According to data from Carbiotix, nearly 100% of PersonalGut users reported improved gut health after four months of using the service; as many as 60% of users achieved “optimal gut health” during that period.

Humanization, clean label, and “premiumization” continue to drive pet food innovation.

Applied Food Sciences says that PurTurmeric can be easily incorporated into a wide range of applications, without imparting unwanted textures or sedimentation.

Taiyo’s SunCran Naturelle ingredient, a combination of Fruit d’Or’s Cran Naturelle cranberry juice powder and Taiyo’s Sunfiber soluble guar fiber, was recognized for its ability to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms from functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The company’s Hosur, India, specialty botanicals and extracts division manufactures natural extracts including green coffee, valerian, turmeric, green tea, boswellia, fenugreek, and guarana, among other ingredients.

DuPont’s customers in Brazil can now use the claim “Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 may contribute to gastrointestinal health.”

Algae offer benefits such as cost-efficient production and multiple harvests during the year, plus future sustainability benefits that cannot be ignored. Learn about the technical advances being made in commercial algae cultivation, from an expert.

The company says that all of its personal care products are now UL (Underwriters Laboratories) ISO 22716:2007 certified for production and quality control. In addition, its entire line of natural foods is now UL Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level II certified, and its Now Sports products are now certified by Informed Sport/Informed Choice.

The new PowerMix Model PDM-10 mixer features an additional sawtooth blade on each disperser shaft, which the company says can double the shear input capacity of the mixer.

Following its review of D-ribose, EFSA concluded that D-ribose is safe for the general population, including children, at a daily dose of 2.5 g-a dosage the company calls “a strong dose for efficacy.”

The newly approved fibers can be listed as dietary fibers on the Nutrition Facts label and be included when calculating the total amount of fiber per serving declared on the Nutrition Facts label.