Trends & Business
Imagindairy announces industrial scale production of dairy-free protein
Imagindairy now has 100,000 liters of precision fermentation capacity, and has also received a "no questions" letter from FDA in response to a GRAS notice.
Bio-Cat partners with Caldic North America to distribute probiotics in the North American companion animal market
Bio-Cat Inc. has announced a partnership with Caldic North America, to distribute Bio-Cat’s branded probiotic strains, such as Optifeed to the companion animal health and nutrition market in North America.
Flavorchem now offers turnkey beverage development service called The Bench
The new service has a dedicated team of product experts that takes a brand through the entire product development process.
Ethical Naturals' AlphaWave L-Theanine earns TGA approval for sale in Australian market
According to Ethical Naturals, the approval was the result of 18 months of work by the company and Transchem, its Australian partner and exclusive distributor of AlphaWave in the country.
Beneo’s beta-glucan rich whole grain barley flour is certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program
Beneo has announced that its whole grain barley flour, Orafti β Fit, has received certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) to carry the organization’s Heart-Check mark.
NOW Health Group issues voluntary recall on phosphatidyl serine products for not meeting label claims
According to the company’s announcement, testing determined that some units did not meet label claims due to there being an issue with homogeneity of the material. There is no danger to consumers.
2024 Nutraceutical and Natural Product Industry Outlook: Insights from Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board, Part 2
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2024 Nutraceutical and Natural Product Industry Outlook: Insights from Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board, Part 1
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NOW testing reveals poor quality of Berberine products sold on Amazon and Walmart.com
This is the 16th round of product testing NOW has conducted since 2017 to shed light on the lack of quality control and willful adulteration of products sold online.
Kyowa Hakko Bio celebrates grand opening of expanded manufacturing facility for its branded citicoline, Cognizin
The grand opening took place on November 28, 2023 at the expanded facilities of the Kyowa Hakko Bio Yamaguchi Production Center, in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Danone to sell Horizon Organic and Wallaby to Platinum Equity
The investment firm, Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Horizon Organic, the world’s largest USDA organic dairy brand, and Wallaby, an Australian-inspired Greek style yogurt brand, from Danone.
NutriLeads completes series C funding round to accelerate commercialization of its BeniCaros ingredient
Nutrileads BV raised 4.5 million Euros in a Series C investment funding round which will accelearate the commercialization of BeniCaros, the company’s precision prebiotic fiber made from upcycle carrot pommace.
The addition of acacia gum paired with sugar reduction can improve Nutri-score, says Alland & Robert
According to Alland & Robert Research & Development, adding 3% acacia gum and reducing sugar content by 30% improved the Nutri-score of a multigrain cookie recipe.
Florida Food Products issued new patent for its VegStable Plus rice bran extract
The product is an all-natural, plant-based ingredient that can replace starches, gums, phosphates, and carrageenan, as well as enhance juiciness, flavor, and the texture of meat products.
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ADM will acquire dairy flavor supplier Revela Foods
The acquisition will enhance ADM’s flavor portfolio.
Gnosis by Lesaffre’s new vitamin K2 scientific advisory committee adds new members, holds first meeting
The committee met in November to discuss the future of vitamin K2 science and health benefits.
Brain health leads consumer concerns in 2024, Prinova report predicts
The report also explains how consumer attitudes are shifting toward women’s health, gut health, and sports nutrition.
Sabinsa Nanjing Biotechnology relocates to new facility in China
Ingredient supplier Sabinsa Corp. is relocating the corporate office for Sabinsa Nanjing Biotechnology Company, Ltd., to a new site in Nanjing, China.
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry launches network of cannabinoid service providers
The network is called Green Bridge Gateway and aims to help companies overcome hurdles of entering the UK and EU cannabinoid markets.
Kerry aims to acquire part of Chr. Hansen and Novozymes’ lactase enzyme business
The acquisition would give Kerry additional technology to create lactose-free and reduced-sugar dairy products.
Biotin’s benefits: More than skin deep
New areas of growth and more scientific research are on the horizon for biotin.
Clasado Biosciences’ Bimuno consumer brand adds product for children’s immune health
The product features Clasado’s flagship Bimuno GOS prebiotic ingredient.
Brightseed receives $1.6 million grant to discover novel compounds that improve birth outcomes in undernourished pregnant and nursing mothers
Brightseed (San Francisco, CA) has announced receipt of a second grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for $1.6 billion.
Hydration beverages are evolving to appeal to a new consumer base
These drinks are now combining emerging ingredients and diverse health benefits.
ADM’s North America microbiology lab now accredited for ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Based in Decatur, IL, ADM’s microbiology labs provides testing services for finished products for more than 26 ADM manufacturing facilities in North America.
More nutraceutical firms join Alkemist Labs’ testing transparency program
The Alkemist Assured seal is granted to finished products and raw materials that Alkemist Labs has tested for identity, potency, and contaminants.
Balchem expands VitaCholine production in U.S.
Production capacity for VitaCholine choline will increase 50% by year’s end.
Darling Ingredients' Rousselot has announced receipt of US patent for StabiCaps gelatin technology
Rousselot, a health brand of Darling Ingredients, has been granted a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent No. UA11795489B2 for its StabiCaps product.