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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.

Nexira announced that its acacia processing capacity has increased by more than 20% at its French site in Normandy.

Both sweeteners are produced using Conagen’s proprietary precision fermentation process.

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The new building will open in Fall 2022. In addition to its sensory and consumer insights center, the building features a video and podcasting studio.

Researchers found that UC-II supplementation restored 3.23 degrees of knee flexion.

The company invested €125 million to double the facility’s production capacity for products like alternative proteins, as well as poultry and seafood.

What does the herbal industry do when fate tosses a once-in-a-century pandemic onto a massive logistical crisis—all atop a burgeoning botanical boom? It dials up the patience and keeps its eyes on the long game.

The committee was established to address issues related to the safe use and responsible commerce of lawfully marketed products derived from psychedelic plants and fungi.

The bill specifically restricts dietary supplements containing an ephedrine group alkaloid, and any supplement containing: androstanedoil, androstenedione, androstenedione, noradrostenediol, noradrostenediol, and dehydroepiandrosterone.

Here’s why nutritional supplements are gaining fans across the esports skill spectrum—and not just among players competing at the highest levels.

Certified Nutraceuticals has announced an exclusive sales and marketing distribution agreement with Safe Iberoamericana, SA de CV for all five of its branded collagen products in Mexico.

At its 2022 Self-Care Leadership Summit, The Consumer Healthcare Products Association launched a new data-driven tool that collates market data, geographic and demographic data, government health and nutrition, and consumer survey data.

Vegan options, innovative delivery systems, and ingredient pairings will keep consumers coming back to vitamin D long after the pandemic has passed.

BeVeg is the only ISO 17065–accredited program and vegan trademark.

Bringing a nature-identical turmeric molecule to market is a first for Sabinsa.

With capabilities to handle increased demand and immediate availability, IBN’s freeze-drying division is prepared to handle freeze-drying for a wide variety of industries, including nutraceuticals.

Methyloxolane is a bio-based solvent for the extraction of vegetable oils, plant proteins, and other natural ingredients that is produced from agricultural by-products such as sugarcane bagasse.

At Expo West, companies discussed how their ingredients stand out in a market that’s growing more competitive.

It’s about more than just securing the product.

There are many paths to cognitive support, and creating a product that’s just right for your target customer can be daunting.

At March’s Expo West trade show, Cargill introduced a stevia solution that can be used in a range of concentrate products, such as foodservice fountain drinks, energy shots, alcoholic drinks, and fruit, dairy, or coffee syrups.

Sweegen announced that its entire Signature Bestevia portfolio is now accessible to brands in Mexico after the country’s safety authority adopted the Codex Alimentarius (Codex) specifications for steviol glycosides produced by different technologies.

Welch has been acting director of ODSP since Steve Tave left the position in March of 2021.