Trends & Business

The beta-alanine market is primed for growth, bolstered by consumers’ increased focus on health and wellness in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said.

The acquisition is part of Nexira’s growth and diversification strategy to strengthen its core business: the production of plant-based ingredients for a variety of food product categories.

The entire omega-3 space is bubbling with innovation as investigations grow into unanticipated health effects, “new” omega-3s, and a widening role for plant-based sources.

For ingredients supplier Blue California, October’s SupplySide West trade show was the first time the company got to display many of its recently introduced ingredients.

The company discussed its new SophorOx antioxidant ingredient and its expanded line of tea extracts, all geared to the healthy living and healthy aging markets.

The new “Mind the Gap” information resource, developed by the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA), is focusing the importance of immune health in promoting resilience.

Cargill discussed how its new SimPure RF 92260 soluble rice flour offers similar taste, texture, and functionality as maltodextrin.

Ingredient suppliers confirmed that consumers are becoming more interested in eye health supplements for everyday support and not just for age-related problems.

A new study shows nooLVL provides cognitive health benefits that are far more extensive, including enhancing short-term memory, working memory, and concentration.

Flavorchem released its top trends that are driving premium coffee innovation, including an increase in everyday drinking occurrences, elevated at-home coffee experiences, and an increased interest in ready-to-drink cold brew and functional coffee.

The fact sheet highlights study results on ImmunoSEB and ProbioSEB CSC3 from Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics in post-COVID subjects.

Ingredient suppliers Nutritional Outlook interviewed revealed they are actively researching the sleep-health benefits of their ingredients—including teasing out the sleep-support potential of ingredients that previously had not been largely promoted for sleep health.

What will keep consumers coming back to protein products?

Ingredient suppliers are making more advanced formulations possible.

The company introduced Kappa Solutions to strengthen its value proposition and harmonize its brand.

Brightseed received an initial $200k grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to aim its Forager artificial intelligence (AI) toward maternal health and improved birth outcomes.

At this year's SupplySide West, Ashland launched soy-free GPM lutein and N-dur xr caffeine and melatonin for extended release in powdered drink products.

A Japanese ceremonial-grade matcha from Ito En and distributed by Taiyo International may help ease mild stress-related cognitive decline and improves reaction time among young adults, which could position it as an e-gaming ingredient. 

The new tablets were designed to be paired with Elevant’s Prime NMN capsules.

This is the latest acquisition in a series of strategic investments from ADM to build a full-scale global Health & Wellness business that will help meet growing demand for food, beverages, and supplement that enhance wellbeing.

The series includes OvenPro Bread & Bread Zero Net Carb, OvenPro Cake, and OvenPro QuickBread. 

Even with all the obstacles involved in conducting research in this age demographic, companies continue to ensure they are investing in scientific research to back their immune-support ingredients for infants and children.

The new bill is a companion to Senate bill 1654.

Synergio introduced BiomEco 94, a preservation system that is 100% botanically sourced and skin-microbiome-friendly with broad-spectrum antimicrobial components that target specified microorganisms at low concentrations.

According to its data from 2020, company size is not a determining factor in improving the sustainability and transparency of consumer goods supply chains.

ADM released its second annual list of global consumer trends based on in-depth research from its proprietary Outside Voice consumer insights platform.

Read about the Herbal Pharmacist’s botanical best-bets for battling stress.

Longevity by Nature has recently entered into two strategic marketing and distribution partnerships with National Sales Associates LLC and United Natural Foods Inc.