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Enzymotec says its low-sodium K-REAL krill oil now meets the criteria for a blood pressure health claim in Europe.

The additional patent protection covers specific ratios of Reb D blends with all sweeteners, not just steviol glycosides.

As part of the agreement, Naturex is licensing the right to utilize a proprietary European Union-approved health claim for this ingredient.

“These healthier algae products have tremendous potential to make a positive impact in nutrition and functionality for our customers around the globe,” said Bunge’s CEO Soren Schroder.

The settlement ends a years-long, billion-dollar battle around the branding of high fructose corn syrup as “corn sugar.”

An update on three of the original blockbuster superfruits: acai, gogi, and pomegranate.

Five acacia ingredients from Nexira’s Fibregum and Instantgum range have now received Non-GMO Project Verified status.

Wellmune is used in both food and supplement products.

Lycored says its new tomato ingredient is the “perfect replacement for tomato paste.”

The class-action lawsuit alleges Cheerios Protein is “falsely and misleadingly marketed.”

The announcement may be a sign that FDA is inching closer to establishing a formal definition of what "natural" means on food labeling.

More than half of U.S. adults conflate the two terms and 36% believe there is no difference at all, suggests a new study.

Solasta is the first commercial algae-based ingredient from Solix, a company that began in algae-based biofuels.

What firms must know in terms of specifications, verification, and validation

Cocoa suppliers are removing alkalizing agents and adopting other strategies to improve cocoa's clean-label appeal.

New flavors, “healthy” energy, and clean labels help sports drinks keep up with the times.

Experts say it’s only a matter of time until endothelial health achieves the breakout velocity it needs to make a difference to consumers and supplement marketers.

The new certification is entirely separate from the USP Verification Program, although USP says it may be a useful “stepping stone.”

Many other ingredients are helping serious and casual athletes reach holistic health.

CRN’s Rend Al-Mondhiry also asked state attorneys general to prosecute companies spiking products with illegal drugs.

“Low” and “light” are just some of the ways in which marketers are creating better-for-you snack options.

The new True North Non-GMO program is entirely separate from Non-GMO Project verification.

The supplier also celebrated its 11th year at the SupplySide West trade show.

Until now, commercially available L-ergothioneine has been sold in the synthetic form.

The new program focuses on ingredient integrity, quality control, sustainability, and efficacy.

As in previous years, 68% of U.S. adults reported taking dietary supplements in 2015, but there are some significant shifts within the supplements consumer base.

By the end of 2015, the e-commerce site anticipates more than 120 Chinese companies will be using its service, as well as more than 3000 U.S. companies.

Organic Technologies says its new omega-7 concentrate allows for higher label claims and more competitive prices than omega-7s from sea buckthorn oil.

Mental and hormonal health may be the future of the probiotics market, but is the research there yet?