Trends & Business

Though the natural products industry is progressive in so many ways, it struggles with the same challenges as the rest of corporate America when it comes to diversity and inclusion.

The UK's Food Standards Agency’s published a list of cannabinoid products that are permitted for sale to consumers—only these products are authorized for sale. Full authorization is expected in 2023.

The label breaks down each product’s emissions into four categories: ingredients, packaging, transport, and preparation. This allows consumers to easily understand the carbon impact of tea purchases.

Industry associations discuss with Nutritional Outlook what their next steps could be.

Kerry completes acquisition of Natreon. Natreon donates $25,000 to Vitamin Angels.

What new scientific developments are underway in algae and marine ingredients?

Ingredients by Nature announced the self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status of Eriomin, a high potency standardized extract of lemon-based flavonoids.

Tate & Lyle PLC has signed an agreement to acquire Quantum Hi-Tech Biological Co. Ltd., a leading prebiotic dietary fiber business from ChemPartner Pharmatech Co. Ltd. for a total consideration of $237 million.

MycoTechnology Inc., a Colorado-based company producing food ingredients by fermenting mushroom mycelia, announced it has received new funding from investors of $85 million, taking its current funding to $200 million since the company launched in 2013.

The repurposed tobacco plants yield a cost-effective growth factor that can then be used to grow cell-derived meat.

Telos95 is a unique blend of polyphenols from proprietary grapevine and organic olive leaves. Its strong antioxidants support healthy aging and longevity, protecting against free radicals that can damage cells and telomeres.

Retail Insight’s new 2022 survey of 1,000 U.S. shoppers revealed that 71% of shoppers felt that out-of-stocks were greater now than during the height of panic buying seen at the start of the pandemic.

Riff Energy+by Riff — an energy drink made from upcycled, nutrient-rich, cascara (coffee fruit) and other plant-based ingredients — is now certified carbon neutral by Carbonfund.org Foundation’s Carbonfree Product Certification Program.

The world of natural products for smokers’ health is complex and perilous. Can dietary supplements succeed in this market?

A recent budget request submitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Fiscal Year 2023 states that requested funds could help support the establishing of a “product listing requirement.”

Theralogix has launched TheraHemp, which is formulated with VESIsorb for enhanced absorption, and independently tested and certified for content accuracy and purity by NSF International.

Synbio Tech Inc. has broken ground on construction of a new plant in Kaohsiung Science Park, Taiwan.

The new development comes out of ProFuture, a European-funded Horizon 2020 research project. ProFuture’s goal is to increase production and use of protein-rich microalgae ingredients in food and feed.

Like its predecessor KeelClip, the new EnviroClip is a paperboard alternative to plastic rings and shrink films for standard beverage cans.

TricorBraun Flex has received the BPI Certification Mark from the Biodegradable Products Institute for its fully-compostable, plant-based packaging product, Biotré 3.0.

NZMP and Maypro have entered into an agreement in which Maypro will be an authorized reseller of NZMP’s BifidoB HN019 and LactoB HN001 probiotic strains in North America, as well as new strains in development.

As customers rededicate themselves to sports and active nutrition, supplement companies are looking beyond challenges at long-term opportunities.

The new Citrus Vacation collection features six flavors derived from what the company describes as “more sophisticated varietals,” including those with global appeal.

Shaheen Majeed, formerly president worldwide of Sabinsa Corp., says one of his key goals for BGG will be to build up its “brand exposure” as a leading supplier of natural ingredients like astaxanthin, stevia, herbal extracts, and more.

At the show, the company shared such prototypes as Peach Mango Stick Packs for immune health, a Caramel Cold-Brew Coffee Bar for cognitive health, and Chai-Flavored Dark-Chocolate Bites for digestive health.

Ashland describes the new patent-pending Nutrapress organic chewable base as an “all-in-one system” containing binder, flow aid, lubricant, and sweetener, all included, and that provides good powder flowability and compressibility during direct compression of chewable tablets.

The new ingredient, introduced by Gencor, is called HairAge Vitae and comes from Ageratum conyzoides, a plant common in Africa, Asia, and South America.

Open Book Extracts has announced the completion of its first randomized, controlled trial on the effects of rare cannabinoids such as CBC and CBG on long-term pain, well-being, and quality of life. OBX did this with the assistance of Radicle Science.