Trends & Business

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.

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?

The company developed its Reb M in partnership with The Coca-Cola Co., who will co-own the patent.

The association is now in the process of drafting quality standards for algae biomass that will eventually feed into a verification program and seal the association plans to roll out in Q1 2016.

What do millennials look for when buying functional foods and dietary supplements?

Beverages, especially carbonated soft drinks, will be the key market out the gate, Cargill says.

Suppliers continue to hone delivery systems to meet consumer demand for better performance and ease of use. Here are just a few examples of new applications we saw at SupplySide West.

Brain health will be one of 2016’s hottest topics, judging by what suppliers unveiled at SupplySide West.

Omega-3 suppliers are now taking omega-3 concentrates for dietary supplements into near-pharmaceutical territory with concentrations up to 90%, including the first high-concentrate algae oil on the market.

The new 42N-80S ribbon blender from Charles Ross & Son Co. offers customizable features and a maximum working capacity of 80 cu ft.

New data from Euromonitor International suggests the European yogurt market has been crushed by restrictions on probiotic health claims.

Glanbia’s HarvestPro Pea Protein 83EF offers reduced bitter green pea notes, according to sensory trials.

Sublime contains phospholipids, choline, omega-3 PUFAs, and astaxanthin.

Nutralliance’s new RavEtol is a non-GMO and non-soy vitamin E ingredient.

ENI has signed a licensing agreement for a new patented method of producing glucosamine through a microbial fermentation process.

The new facility in Kerepes, Hungary will support production of Flavorchem’s liquid, powdered, and spray-dried products.

As natural colors become less of an option and more of a requirement for any health-conscious marketing campaign, what are the biggest challenges of making the switch away from synthetic?