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In this Q&A, experts look ahead at the opportunities and challenges the new year brings to contract manufacturing.

The MAP films have a high water-vapor transmission rate as well as customized modified atmosphere properties to slow respiration and aging, reduce dehydration, and expel excess moisture from the packaging.

Forsea Foods, a cell-cultured seafood startup with a mission to save wild eel populations has unveiled its first prototype of cell-cultivated freshwater eel, replicating the traditional Japanese unagi eel.

MegaFood has announced that it has joined 1% of the Planet, committing 1% of its annual sales to environmental partners throughout the globe.

The joint venture between Cargill and dms-firmenich, called Avansya, has announced that EverSweet stevia sweetener has received a positive safety opinion from the European Food Safety Authority and the UK Food Standards Agency.

According to the economic impact study, the total economic impact of the dietary supplement industry in 2023 was $158.6 billion.

Colorcon has introduced a new titanium dioxide-free film coating system for pharmaceutical tablets.

Originally launched in May of 2021 as a source of information on vitamin D in relationship to COVID-19 and immune health, the new website will serve as an educational resource about vitamin D’s broader health benefits.

Vitaquest International has announced that it has successfully completed the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Quality Systems GMP Audit Program for three of its facilities.

IFF has partnered with the environmental non-governmental organization Bellona to collaborate on the Norwegian Marine Restoration (NoMaRe) project which aims to restore 5,000 square kilometers of northern Norway’s seaweed forests.

Alkemist Labs has added microbiological and residual solvents testing as well as testing for THC analogs such as delta 8 & 10, Astaxanthin esters, and lower limits of detection for heavy metals.

Ingredion Inc.'s venture investment arm, Ingredion Ventures, to lead a Series A funding round for Better Juice.

In anticipation of the European Union’s new deforestation regulations ADM intends to expand its traceable soybean program to other key locations throughout North America in the 2024 growing season.

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 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.

The new service has a dedicated team of product experts that takes a brand through the entire product development process.

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 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.

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.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board members highlight potential challenges for the nutraceutical, natural product, and health and wellness industries in 2024.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2024.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Experts predict 2024’s hottest food and beverage flavor trends.