Trends & Business

Impressive 2017 sales for vitamin K2 indicate that bone health superstar is in for another big year. 

Plant protein sources-both novel and familiar-are set to win big with consumers this year. 

NSF International said that the newly designed app and website support its Certified for Sport testing program and help athletes and consumers avoid potentially harmful ingredients and banned substances in dietary supplements.

Omega-3s are poised for a comeback, thanks to innovation in the category and new research initiatives. 

Curcumin-no longer merely a culinary spice or folk medicine, but an ingredient with a track record of research-backed health benefits-is set for another big year in 2018.  

GOED issued a statement to its members affirming several points, including that the meta-analysis, which showed that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation had no significant associations with CHD death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, any coronary heart disease events, or major vascular events, adds little to the current body of evidence surrounding omega-3s and cardiovascular risk factors.

With new delivery formats, increased consumer awareness, and benefits beyond gut health, probiotics' star continues to rise. 

Since its commercial debut in 2008, stevia has become an increasingly popular and natural way to sweeten beverages without calories.

The company says that its first food-grade potassium chloride facility will help manufacturers lower products' sodium content by up to 50%. 

Comax noted that while the global yogurt market is set to grow at a 6.5% CAGR from 2017 to 2022, the U.S. yogurt market declined 0.3% in 2016.

The company received a patent for its HeezOn product, a blend of botanical ingredients that the company says boosts male sexual desire, performance, and satisfaction.

Per the bulletin, reports of ginkgo extract adulteration date back to 2003.

The acquisition is part of Frutarom’s merger plan to “enable the rapid, efficient, and comprehensive integration of the global activities of both companies.”

Mt. Angel says that its Brain Boost daily dietary supplement, formulated with Cognizin citicoline, supplies brain cells and other neurons the compounds they need to protect against stress and free-radical damage.

The report found that sales of non-dairy milk-which Mintel defines as both refrigerated and shelf-stable ready-to-drink almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, and other refrigerated milk substitutes-have steadily grown since 2012. 

Some of the key features of the new facility include its efficient “smart” design, clean rooms throughout the facility, and cross-contamination prevention controls.

An update on branded immune-support ingredients.

Top flavor houses and experts predict which flavor trends will be big in 2018.

Among the condition-specific benefits the extract can potentially deliver include support of healthy blood sugar ranges, protection of vision and ocular health, and circulatory support, especially in cardiovascular vessels.

The astaxanthin capsules contain AlgaeHealth’s AstaZine natural astaxanthin derived from organic Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae.

In her former role as chief sales and marketing officer, she led the following Country Life brands: Country Life Vitamins, Desert Essence, Biochem, and Iron Tek.

His retirement marks the end of a 40-year-long tenure, during which he notably supported the dietary supplements industry through his regulatory and legislative efforts.

The most unexpected supplements sales trends from last year, according to SPINS.

This brings the total value of CRNF grants to NAD to above $2.8 million since the self-regulatory initiative launched in 2006.

The study focused on protein powder, ready-to-drink protein drinks, and protein bars.

In the survey, Lycored also asked 329 consumers which five fruits and vegetables on a list of 14 they most associate with health.

Healthy soft drink choices see less sugar and more coconut and kombucha.