Trends & Business

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2022.

The Dietary Supplements Quality Collaborative appointed Liz Richardson and Steve Mister to the DSQC Steering Committee as chair and vice chair, respectively.

Majeed assumed the role of CEO of BGG’s HB Natural Ingredients USA subsidiary on January 1, 2022, and will assume the position of CEO of BGG Americas and Algae Health Sciences upon the retirement of Bob Capelli on March 1, 2022.

The coalition is composed of CPG companies, non-profits and universities, including P&G, Burt’s Bees, Colgate-Palmolive, GSK, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, The Recycling Partnership, Balcones Resources, University of Arkansas, and Arizona State University.

A recent study, funded by Pharmavite, found that that dietary supplement usage may have a positive impact on the quality of life of cancer patients.

Blue California launches clean-label, food-grade whitening agents, as a replacement for the white colorant titanium dioxide for use in products such as chewing gum, candies, pastries, chocolates, coffee creamers, and cake decorations.

Through the partnership, Brightseed and OFI hope to determine what varieties of garlic and black pepper deliver the highest levels of bioactive and what health benefits exist in OFI's U.S. garlic and global black pepper varieties.

HempFusion Wellness Inc. has announced that its proprietary hemp-derived CBD extract has achieved self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.

CV Sciences has launched a new product line called PlusCBD Pain Relief Topicals, which includes four products formulated with hemp-derived CBD, and active drug ingredients such as menthol and camphor to pinpoint sources of pain and discomfort.

The company has certified its Environmental Management System according to ISO 14001:2015. The program emphasizes fair trade, the boosting of local women’s workforces, reduction of energy consumption and waste, and promotion of crops that support biodiversity.

Dietary supplement industry leaders and associations share their 2022 regulatory predictions.

The Organic & Natural Health Association is holding its annual conference at DiamondHead Beach Resort in Fort Myers, FL from January 25 – 27.

AHPA is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

The patent application (US# 2021-315808 A1) is titled “Bacillus subtilis containing composition for treatment of gastrointestinal irregularity.”

The Hatchery Chicago is now home to Univar Solution’s new Food Solution Center, part of a specialized network of Solution Centers throughout the world.

In its letter, CRN takes issue with FDA’s “tentative response” which side-stepped any legal issues raised in the citizen petition.

Kaempferol is one of nature’s most potent antioxidants; a flavonoid that can be found in tea, fruits, and vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale.

Solace Nutrition, a medical nutrition company, has acquired the assets of R-Kane Nutritionals, which specializes in high protein meal replacement solutions for the weight management market.

A recent survey published in Today’s Dietitian and conducted by Pollock Communications provides an in-depth look into 2022 nutrition trends, based on responses from 1,173 registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs).

Bragg Live Food Products Inc. has launched a new supplement called Bragg True Energy Apple Cider Vinegar.

NutriLeads has announced the results of a recently published study which found that a carrot-derived Rhamnogalacturonan-I (cRG-I) may beneficially modulate the human gut microbiota.

Experts predict 2022’s hottest food and beverage flavor trends.

A global B2B, e-commerce marketplace, ingredientsonline.com connects buyers and sellers of nutritional raw materials.

The Federal Government of Malaysia now recognizes NSF Shanghai’s dietary supplements GMP certification (NSF/ANSI 455-2 GMP) as a requirement for Chinese manufacturers seeking to export supplement products into the Malaysian market.

The multi-shaft mixers provide a flexible range of shear levels to accommodate varying product viscosities and formulations.

The BRC standard provides a framework for the management of product safety, authenticity, quality, and legality, rating companies on a scale from AA to D.