Trends & Business

The Informed Ingredient certification program verifies raw materials and ingredients for absence of substances banned in the sports nutrition category.

As consumers seek to shed pandemic pounds, they are also holding up their newfound focus on health overall.

This new safety data on the proprietary BS50 strain is part of the evidence the company now has in hand as it seeks Generally Recognized as Safe status.

Stratum Nutrition, in conjunction with Blis Technologies, announced the release of dairy-free probiotics Blis K12 (shown to support ear, nose, and throat health and immune health) and Blis M18 (shown to support oral health) to Stratum Nutrition’s ingredient portfolio. 

The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs recommended Goli discontinue claims regarding sexual function, weight loss and management, and physical performance after reviewing Goli’s evidence and determining that much of it was not sufficient to support its claims.

Senate HELP Committee has introduced FDASLA without addressing industry concerns about the bill's discussion draft.

The nutrition industry is one in which the actions of a “rogue” influencer can detonate any number of legal landmines.

The company says that the new Smartcakes help support wellness and immune health.

Wiley’s Finest launched Cod Liver Oil Plus, an MSC-certified omega-3 with lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamins D3 and E formulated to support cognition.

A total of 15,251 attendees in the nutraceutical industry from 130 countries attended the event. The tradeshow floor hosted 700 exhibitors, including 100 first-time exhibitors and return companies.

Sterling Technologies specializes in bovine-colostrum derived dairy products and PacMoore Processing specializes in extrusion, spray-drying, and blending.

A Rhode Island bill (S.2613) is on the agenda to be place for a vote before the full Senate on May 31, 2022.

Consumer trust is paramount to ensure long-term success as legislators broadly smear the category as unsafe.

Companies whose products Alkemist Labs tests can use the seal to communicate to consumers that the products were tested by a trusted third-party lab.

SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) 3.0 is global benchmark reference for sustainable farming and sourcing practices.

The patents, already approved in the U.S., were recently accepted in Europe and Canada.

To complete its transparency analysis, Leafreport examined Certificates of Analysis (C of A’s) of 188 brands, as advertised on their website, for a total of 4,384 products.

While affirming opposition to mandatory product listing, the American Herbal Products Association offered its feedback and suggested revisions to the discussion draft of the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act published by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP).

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) released its new 2022 Food and Health Survey polling consumers on their motivations when purchasing food.

Squinting and hunching over as a result of the eyestrain of looking at LED and blue light from visual display terminals like computers, TVs, and smartphones can also lead to stiff neck and shoulders.

The International Cannabinoid Analysis Program, or ICAP, is run by contract research organization and testing company Nutrasource.

Mara Renewables Corp. plans to invest in expanding its microalgae portfolio.

Meatless B.V. specializes in plant-based texturizing solutions for meat and fish alternatives.

Open Book Extracts’ 76,000-sq-ft research and production facility is located near Durham, NC.

As part of the initiative, cultured avian fat biomass will provide the signature flavors, aromas, and textures of conventional meat while Enough’s mycoprotein will add high nutritional value with protein and fiber content and essential amino acids, zinc and iron.

The mark is the outcome of successful objective and independent verification informed by facility audits and product testing to verify the accuracy of the supplement and nutritional facts panel.

The ingredient, from Pharmactive Biotech Products, is backed by eight published human clinical trials showing support for mental wellbeing and sleep quality.

The online course, which NSF helped create, will be taught by the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences.