Trends & Business

One of Lonza’s introductions at the Expo West show will be technology to coat capsules with naturally derived flavors and aromas.

Amazon is banning the sale of beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) products, according to a letter from Amazon’s Restricted Products Team furnished by the Natural Products Association.

The company says the body of science is growing showing that MenaquinGold can play a protective role in nerve health.

FDA issued a “no questions letter” responding to DSM’s GRAS notification, while Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration included 3-FL in the latest update to its list of permissible ingredients.

NOW will introduce its new NOW Kids and NOW Baby Clean Care products at March’s Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, CA, at Booth #3833.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged The Bountiful Company, maker of Nature’s Bounty dietary supplements, with “review hijacking.”

THC acetate ester (THCO) is considered a controlled substance by the DEA but delta-8 THC derived from hemp is not considered a controlled substance.

Capsoil’s patented process converts oil into water-soluble powder.

Volkan Eren is now vice president of sales and business development, while Catherine Kwik-Uribe is vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs.

Dr. Leon Schurgers will chair the Vitamin K2 Scientific Advisory Committee. Committee members include Hogne Vik, MD, PhD, MBA and Katarzyna Maresz, PhD.

Mike McKenna will take the place of Terry Hill as CEO of Barentz North America.

The company’s new VivoMega Algae oils are derived from microalgae using proprietary technology.

At Booth #4546, the company will offer its top scientists to discuss innovative formulating options for these ingredients.

The facility enables a five-fold increase in production capacity, increasing it to 50 metric tons per year.

The new beverage is a finalist in the NEXTY Awards in the category “Best New Functional Food or Beverage.”

The new 3,200 square meter building is currently under construction and expected to be completed in the first half of 2023.

Each serving of Peak DHA contains 600 mg of DHA omega-3 fatty acids and 300 mg of EPA omega-3 fatty acids.

Experts explain what’s shaping online retail.

Recovery is becoming a major component of physical fitness, and personal wellness, creating opportunity for nutraceutical manufacturers.

Industry trade organizations have responded to a recent resolution submitted by Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) that recognizes the contributions of the natural products industry to people’s health and the economy.

PeptiStrong comprises peptides derived from fava bean, with studies showing it can help reduce skeletal muscle atrophy and increase muscle regeneration, according to Nuritas.

New research in the blood sugar management market shows promise for widely applicable ingredients like chicory root fibers and antioxidants.

The company’s fish oil for supplemental pet nutrition is now certified by Orivo, whose testing program verifies species and region of origin.

What does contract manufacturing for dietary supplements look like in 2023?

Ingredient supplier Kerry has unveiled its 2023 Kerry Taste and Nutrition Charts predicting the year’s food and beverage flavor and ingredient trends.

Arkeon uses a one-step fermentation process to create “completely customizable protein ingredients.”

What’s the outlook for mergers and acquisitions in health and wellness?

The company cites SPINS data showing that it was the fastest-growing nutrition bar in the U.S. last year.