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The report found that consumers’ ingredient concerns vary by age, though some “no-no” ingredients-like hydrogenated fats, MSG, and high-fructose corn syrup-were listed as top concerns among all age cohorts.

Balchem/Albion said that it is taking advantage of increased consumer demand for two key minerals-magnesium and zinc-to build its presence in the fast-growing sports nutrition market.

The company showcased new innovative delivery forms for its collagen peptide ingredients and discussed the research that is helping it make inroads in two key market segments: nutricosmetics and muscle health.

Algalif reiterated its mission to supply high-quality astaxanthin, crediting the company’s Iceland facilities-and its dedication to sustainable production practices-for what it says has been a successful entry to market.

The company said its nanotechnology platform-for which it recently received a process patent approval in India-increases the solubility and dispersibility of curcumin.

The company says that its print and digital ad campaigns help educate the consumer about its Velositol and Nitrosigine ingredients-and catch the attention of formulators and brand marketers.

I spoke to CRN’s president and CEO, Steve Mister, about the registry’s progress over the past year.

Manufacturers have laid the groundwork to succeed in the fast-growing high-flavanol cocoa category, but there is work still to be done to show consumers that high-flavanol products are more than just desserts.

Evolva is shining the spotlight on why its Veri-te ingredient is unlike other resveratrol ingredients on the market.

Aker BioMarine and the Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund strengthen their mission to protect the Antarctic krill ecosystem.

The company introduced new chewable and stick pack forms of Ashland’s Ferronyl iron ingredient.

With new consumer-focused marketing campaigns geared toward need, rather than prevention, OmniActive is getting the word out about Lutemax 2020’s mood, stress, and even sleep benefits.

New research is pushing collagen from strength to strength.

Natreon’s new Natreon One Sports-Marketing Platform is focused around four key areas of sports nutrition-focus, energy, endurance, and recovery-to hone its marketing message and build its position in the sports nutrition category.

Quality assurance, compliance, risk management, and best practices were on the minds of 80 quality professionals who convened at the Capsugel Quality Summit in late August.

As research continues to mount about prebiotics’ myriad health benefits-and as consumers become more aware of gut health writ large-AIDP is continuing to invest in what it considers to be a very promising space.

According to Cargill’s new consumer research, shoppers are looking for reduced sugar offerings that still taste great. With its fermentation-derived EverSweet sweetener, set to launch in 2018, Cargill offers formulators a solution.

Now part of the company’s Bensdorp Clean clean-label cocoa powders line, the two new cocoa powders are alkalized with baking soda, allowing a label claim of “cocoa processed with baking soda” instead of “cocoa processed with alkali.”

How carbon-14 analysis can confirm a dietary supplement’s natural content

Frutarom is proposing Frutaceuticals for supplement consumers suffering from “pill fatigue."

The Triple-T program takes a three-pronged approach to supply-chain traceability: trace, test, and trust.

Protein is a highly popular supplement in both consumer and industry circles. But how much do industry insiders and consumers actually know about protein? And how much of what they think they know is, quite simply, wrong?

Roha says that the acquisition-its third in 2017-will allow it to further consolidate its position in the food ingredients business “with synergistic, innovating ingredients.”

“The key to continued probiotic growth is to expand the user base-have it go more mainstream,” says Dupont’s Megan DeStefano. “To do this, we need to attract new consumers through new and different benefits beyond immune and digestive health.”

The company’s new, interactive smartphone app for its ingredients is designed to “enhance” the supplement user’s experience.

The company says that the new DHA concentrates meet consumer demand for 100%-sustainable DHA formulations.

Where do probiotic foods, beverages, and supplements stand today?

The report, which was commissioned by PureCircle Ltd. with data from Mintel Group Ltd., also found that food and beverage product launches featuring stevia nearly doubled in Q2 of 2017 compared to Q2 2012.