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Cepham has announced the development of SheVari4, a patent-pending ingredient derived from Asparagus racemosus roots, known in Ayurveda as Shatavari.

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The new verification standard aims to increase transparency amid the food industry’s proliferation of carbon emission sustainability claims.

The response advised Nammex that FDA has not come to a decision in the required 180 days “due to competing agency priorities,” but that the staff is evaluating the petition.

For the fifth year in a row, ingredient supplier Givaudan and the University of California, Berkeley, partnered to identify future success strategies for the alternative-protein market.

According to the company, the new brand will simplify the development of controlled release products, and offer a streamlined approach to formulation design, while also enhancing manufacturing efficiency.

The ingredient is derived from Spilanthes acmella for the support of men’s health and sports nutrition.

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Zembrin is a patented extract of Sceletium tortuosum.

Women in Nutraceuticals is a catalyst for change, bringing awareness to, and taking steps to fix, the lack of gender parity in the nutraceutical industry.

2023 was a prolific year for the research-rich supplier, which announced or submitted for publication five separate branded ingredient studies this year.

GenM is bringing awareness to menopause through brand partnerships that help women more easily navigate their menopause journey.

InnoBLQ is designed to improve battered and breaded fried food applications by reducing the amount of frying oil absorbed into breading to create a crispier bite and better product quality.

Softgel Co. provides contract manufacturing services for softgels as well as bottling, packaging, and labeling.

The company claims that some Reb M ingredients sold in the U.S. and EU markets could be adulterated.

Open Book Extracts is joined by BayMedica, Charlotte's Web, Hemp Beverage Alliance, Kazmira, Mad Tasty, and WYLD, among many others, in joining One Hemp.

Acquired for $425 million, Bonafide Health focuses on helping women manage their menopause with scientifically formulated products inspired by nature that are supported by clinical evidence and endorsed by healthcare practitioners.

The company hosted a “first of its kind” event in November to debunk myths about dietary supplements and discuss key issues involving cognitive supplements.

Supplement brands that reduce the number of pills consumers need to take daily have a long-term, competitive advantage.

During The Collagen Symposium event hosted by collagen ingredients supplier Bioiberica, panelists discussed the most pressing issues in the collagen market today.

The 2023 CSV Progress Report describes the company’s vision, environmental and activity policies, management, target goals, and the company’s progress-to-date regarding sustainability initiatives.

The farm grows seven of the company’s ingredients: Rhodiola rosea, feverfew, nettle, flaxseed, valerian, Rhapontici radix, and lemon balm.

The ready-to-market solution produced in collaboration with Probiotical is the company’s first entry into the private label sector.

The company is now using the processing method at its production plant in Pemuco, Chile.

Kerry has introduced a clean-label, starch-acting enzyme solution called Biobake Fresh Rich to deliver longer-lasting softness, freshness, and moistness over shelf life in sweet baked goods that contain over 20% sugar.

These ingredients include SerinAid Phosphatidylserine (PS), Mediator Phosphatidic Acid (PA), and AlphaSize Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC), to name a few.

Nexira is launching the third phase of its Acacia Program to promote sustainability and positive social impact in Africa.