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Wellful Inc., a Kainos Capital portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of Ancient Nutrition from VMG Partners, Hillhouse Investment and other unit holders.

According to a survey conducted by the company, 85% of global pet parents “believe proper nutrition and supplements are as important for their pets as they are for themselves.”

The production center for the plant-based capsules is expected to address a growing demand in the US.

Sabinsa has announced that its Sami Kunigal manufacturing facility was honored by India’s Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) with the Environmental Sustainability award for “outstanding performance in environment, health, and safety.”

According to USP, the researchers misapplied the limits for heavy metals and therefore their results were inaccurate.

When manufacturers choose their packaging solutions, they should think about both the lifecycle of the ingredient in the pack and the materials the pack is made from.

With an increasingly conscientious and knowledgable consumer base, major brands are already investing significant resources into promoting regenerative agriculture and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.

Increased prices due to inflation meant consumers purchased less confections, but the category still saw growth.

The funding round included major investments from McWin Capital Partners and M&G Investments.

The project aims to work with Midwest farmers and suppliers to create solutions for climate challenges.

All samples were tested using High Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) to assess identity and quality.

The survey, commissioned by Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo, found that 83% of respondent agreed that companies should declare on product labels when a product has been designed or manufactured with the assistance of AI technology.

B&D Nutritional Ingredients Inc., an exclusive distribution partner of CarnoSyn Brands and Natural Alternatives International Inc., announced that its customer, Kelker Pharma, will be launching the “first science-backed nutritional support system” for GLP-1 medication users, called Nutrilinq Genesis.

The report offers insights for product launches and connections with consumers in the coming year.

Aloecorp Inc. now has three cutting edge production facilities in Mexico.

Monellin is a novel sweet protein found in the fruit of the West African shrub, Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii (serendipity berry).

ThreoTech LLC has announced that it has reached a confidential settlement with Green Jeeva to end a patent infringement lawsuit regarding Magtein magnesium L-threonate.

The affiliation agreement intends to help Japanese health and food companies enter international markets.

MycoTechnology's research reveals consumer demand for reducing sugar, and their innovative honey truffle sweetener addresses consumer preferences.

Mars (Franklin, TN) is collaborating with partners and suppliers like ADM, The Anderson, Inc., Riceland Foods, and Soil and Water Outcomes Fund through its Royal Canin USA and Petcare U.S. Inc. brands to provide financial incentives to farmers to implement regenerative agricultural practices.

The producer of botanical ingredients and organic berries is expanding to reach customers in the U.S. and Canada.

According to the company, the method differentiates between authentic mushroom and myceliated grain products.

Manufacturers could benefit from leveraging fiber to give their products a "healthy halo."

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry has introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which will serve as the Senate’s draft for the 2024 Farm Bill.

NXT USA has announced that the patented ingredient TamaFlex has been officially registered as a Food with Functional Claim (FFC) in Japan by the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA).

TopGum (Tel Aviv) launched a line of honey-based gummy supplements, called HoneyGum, at SupplySide West 2024.

According to a statement from ODS director, Stefan M. Pasiakos, PhD, the strategic plan outlines three primary goals: advance research, expand capacity, and foster stewardship.

Liposomes are changing the face of delivery systems. Here’s what that means for formulators.