Trends & Business

Nutrition21 has launched a beauty-from-within ingredient containing bonded arginine silicate (arginine silicon inositol complex) and Magnesium Biotinate. A recent study showed efficacy for its use to support hair and skin health.

Indena has received authorization from the Italian Ministry of Health and Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) to produce cannabinoid-based cannabis extracts.

Grain Processing Corporation has opened a large, high quality, and efficient distillery capable of meeting demand for ethyl alcohol for the manufacture of essential products such as hand sanitizers, disinfectants, mouthwash, and cough & cold medicines.

Under the agreement, 11 key Peruvian fishing companies, all of which are SNP members, will become members of GOED. The partnership acknowledges the key role the Peruvian anchovy fishery plays in the omega-3 industry.

Companies are taking individualized approaches to succeed in this fast-growing market.

TopGum Industries, Ltd. established a New Jersey-based subsidiary, TopGum, Inc., to manufacture its functional gummy supplements.

Skyrocketing output and social distancing were some of the major challenges production equipment helped companies conquer in 2020. What will 2021 look like?

Health Canada has recently reviewed and approved a new pain claim for Stratum Nutrition’s NEM brand eggshell membrane. The claim reads: “NEM helps provide relief from joint pain due to moderate intensity aerobic exercise as quickly as the first day.”

The trend away from synthetic colors creates opportunity as well as challenges.

Michael J. Hennessy Jr., president and CEO of MJH Life Sciences™, parent company to Nutritional Outlook, named to MM&M’s second annual 40 Under 40 list.

The Evolve virtual summit, taking place February 24, 2021 will provide dietary supplement manufacturers and brand owners next-level trends in revolutionizing microbiome health

A look at some of the eye-health ingredients, and the studies demonstrating their efficacy, that can continue to support customers long after the pandemic is behind us.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is partnering with Cayuga Milk Ingredients for the production of its Refit milk proteins MPI 90 and MPC 85.

Gencor announced that Levagen+, a branded version of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), received the Informed Ingredient Certification for absence of WADA-prohibited substances from LGC.

Kaneka Probiotics announced Cardio Probiotic (L. plantarum KABP-011, L. plantarum KABP-012, and L. plantarum KABP-013) achieved U.S. FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.

Uncovering knowledge is nothing new to dairy-nutrition researchers, and not even a global pandemic could pull the brakes that.

Batory Foods introduced Batory Smartboards, an insight and inspiration microsite for the food and beverage industry that offers training, innovative application ideas, and collaboration among potential partners. 

Despite a mild sales decline in 2020, probiotics remain a top-selling ingredient across channels. Hear expert predictions about how probiotics' ability to straddle multiple categories, and the growing understanding of microbiome health benefits, will continue to propel probiotics' growth in 2021.

Contract manufacturers give us the 360-degree view of how manufacturing will look this year amidst a global pandemic, supply-chain obstacles, and unprecedented dietary supplement demand.

Steven Tave has accepted a new role as director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Operational Policy. Cara Welch, PhD, current deputy director of ODSP will step in as acting director on March 15, when Tave will officially start his new role.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition is leveling criticism at a recent study published in JAMA Open Network called “Effect of high-dose zinc and ascorbic acid supplementation vs usual care on symptom length and reduction among ambulatory patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.”

One industry expert discusses the possibilities.

Protein will continue to be a top-selling ingredients across multiple channels, driven by innovations in plant-based protein and the development of new meat and dairy alternatives.

The nutraceutical division will be responsible for white-label programs for companies interested in delivery formats such as gummies, effervescents, chewable tablets, oral film strips, to name a few.

LGC launched two new banned substance testing and certification programs: Informed Manufacturer and Informed Ingredient, targeting ingredients for sports nutrition products and facilities that manufacture sports supplements.

The immune-health supplements category changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. What will the market look like moving forward?

Multivitamins saw skyrocketing sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts discuss expectations for 2021 and how multivitamins will continue to evolve.

JRF Technology LLC launched an edible film with BerryShield Elderberry from INS Farms to support immune health.