Trends & Business

At SupplySide West, natural-botanical suppliers underlined the fact that FDA’s NDI draft guidance does not consider synthetic botanical ingredients to be dietary ingredients.

Vega’s new Protein+ snack bars combine pea protein, brown rice protein, nuts, leafy greens, and chicory root fiber.

OmniActive says its curcumin ingredient has received a self-affirmed Generally Recognized As Safe notification from an expert panel.

The new antioxidant ingredient provides opportunities for formulation in anti-inflammatory supplements and personal care products, as well as food and beverage products in need of greater stability.

A new study indicates that 52% of U.S. adults reported using dietary supplements in both 1999–2000 and 2011–2012 surveys, but multivitamin usage decreased by 6% over the same period.

CRN’s donation to the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University will provide for two graduate students per year to attend The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science.

The expansion to Prinova’s line of encapsulated flavor includes new capabilities for dry applications and an improved shelf life of up to 42 months.

Ingredion’s new Versafibe series of insoluble dietary fibers are aimed at offering low cost-in-use solutions for a variety of product types with “little to no impact on product texture, flavor, and color.”

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Top trends like paleo and gluten-free continue driving the healthy-snacks market.

Immune-health suppliers are focusing on ensuring their ingredients work in as many different product formats as possible.

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Suppliers are now looking forward with a focus on new research, new applications, and even new algae strains.

In the two years since Welch’s first entered the ingredients realm, its strong brand recognition has proven to be both an asset and, at times, a challenge.

At this year’s SupplySide West trade show, two suppliers talked to us about increasing demand for plant-based vitamin and mineral ingredients.

Google Trends confirms that consumer understanding of branched-chain amino acids is more advanced than ever before.

The new Cranberex is made from Oregon cranberries, which offer higher proanthocyanidin levels than cranberries grown in northeastern states, ENI says.

Puffed ancient grains bring a satisfying texture to snacks and cereals.

Attorney General Schneiderman’s action “still raised important questions about supply-chain transparency and, in many cases, the authenticity of supplements sold in the market.”

It’s important to talk about a problem we see happening today: Certificate of Analysis adulteration.

Here are some notable launches this year, spanning everything from waters and juices to bagged teas and more.

The seminar will cover a variety of recent regulatory changes for the dietary supplement industry in China, including the implementation of China’s new food safety law.

Rivkin Radler counsel will speak on issues ranging from FDA’s New NDI Draft Guidance to regulations for cannabis products.

Now Foods has begun using the RiboPrinter DNA-fingerprinting system from Dupont to help verify the identity and purity of its probiotic ingredients.

The new Slimvance Core Slimming Complex from PLT Health Solutions brings together turmeric, drumstick leaves, and curry leaves in a single formula.

Fytexia’s new line of sport-nutrition ingredients include extracts from grape, pomegranate, guarana seeds, elderberry, mangosteen, and more.

If FDA can revoke the NDI status of vinpocetine as it considered doing this September, can it do the same to other ingredients, too?

Valensa International’s new Immunum chewables contain beta glucan from German baker’s yeast, astaxanthin, Manuka honey, and an algae-derived lipopolysaccharide.