Trends & Business

The June 2021 report, “Ecommerce Health & Wellness Spotlight,” examined sales trends in the OTC market in 2020, both in-store and online, and revealed additional promising trends for the supplements category.

Pharmavite says 8 out of 10 pharmacist surveyed reported maintaining their own daily vitamin supplementation routine; moreover, 75% said more patients have requested information about vitamins and dietary supplements during the pandemic.

A petition to add pullulan to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances was first filed in January 2018, with the National Organic Standards Board recommending its addition in April 2019.

Arla Foods is launching a whey protein hydrolysate with improved taste profile for medical supplements.

The private equity group Siparex has purchased a minority stake in Pharmactive, which will allow the firm to accelerate its development plans through external growth and expand its portfolio of natural ingredients and international commercial presence. 

Lantmännen has launched an organic, gluten-free oat beta-glucan ingredient that can be used as an emulsifier.

Cypress Systems is launching a premium line of chelated minerals called TheChelates.

Formulation and opportunities for functional coffees are endless.

NZMP to expand the application range of its proprietary probiotic strains.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced joint initiative with the American Society of Nutrition Foundation to award American Society of Nutrition student members with the opportunity to attend its scientific symposium.

Biomerica's signs five-year distribution agreement with Canadian partner to market new test to detect H. pylori bacteria, called hp+detect.

COVID-19 wrought havoc on botanical supplies even as it sent interest in the ingredients’ health-promoting properties through the roof.

If you’re formulating for pets, healthier, sophisticated products from whole, fresh food sources and a more holistic approach to overall health is the name of the game.

ReGrained has announced that its SuperGrain+ flour is the first ingredient in the world to receive Upcycled Food Certification from the Upcycled Food Association.

Robertet invested a substantial minority stake in Fleur de Vie, and the two will continue to work together on future microalgae developments.

Matrix Fine Sciences Pvt. Ltd. furthers expansion into North America with the establishment of Matrix Fine Sciences USA.

To further reduce its carbon footprint and optimize krill harvesting in Antarctic, Aker BioMarine ordered a new Sounder USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) from Kongsberg Maritime.

A recent study found that a bar, called Fast Bar from L-Nutra, successfully prolonged ketogenesis during a 15-hour overnight fast and mitigated fasting-associated side effects.

Supplements giant Pharmavite says it’s become the first vitamin and supplement brand partner to join J.E.D.I. Collaborative, a nonprofit initiative started in 2019 to bolster justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the natural products industry.

Pet owners can bring the sample collection kit to the veterinarian to measure their pet’s omega-3 levels and determine whether dietary intervention needs to be taken.

HP Ingredients has strengthened its bergamot supply chain by purchasing a stake in Herbal & Antioxidant Derivatives (H&AD), based in Calabria, Italy.

Personalized-nutrition brands have to be strategic, responsible, and respectful in how they acquire, safeguard, and use consumers’ data.

Polaris launched Omegavie DHA 800 algae oil, sourced from microalgae that is rich in vitamins, proteins, pigments, and enzymes.

“One-stop shopping” can shorten lead times and offer cost-efficiencies by keeping all processes under one roof, experts explain.

Lallemand Health Solutions signed a global agreement with Aventus Innovations granting Lallemand exclusive use of NutraJIT, a patented, all-natural oral delivery platform, for probiotic applications.

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Clean-label preservatives aren’t just vital to food and drink formulations; they determine the future scalability and success of such products in the marketplace, one expert explains.

Royal DSM has entered into a broad commercial partnership with cannabinoid ingredients and finished products manufacturer Mile High Labs.