Trends & Business

In the midst of a pandemic, consumers are putting greater value on the role of nutrients in good health.

Blue Pacific Flavors launched a responsibly sourced and sustainable Kilimanjaro Vanilla.

Lallemand Health Solutions and the Natural Health Product Research Alliance concluded a long-term partnership to implement the Purity-IQ Certification Program, to provide added assurance for probiotic strain authenticity.

According to the 2020 Food & Health Survey, conducted in April by the International Food Information Council, 85% of Americans said they had experienced at least some change in their eating or food preparation habits because of COVID-19.

These functional fibers are amassing an impressive record for strengthening gut and immune health, alike.

ProBiotix Health, a subsidiary of OptiBiotix Health PLC, has reached a non-exclusive licensing agreement for its branded LPLDL ingredient with Genuine Health for the development of a cardiovascular health product in Canada and the U.S.

Following a deal struck on ABC's Shark Tank, the founder of KIND Snacks, Daniel Lubetzky, has invested in Quevos, a brand of snacks made with egg whites.

In a joint press release, AstaReal, Beneo, and Gelita are highlighting the potential of the emerging e-sports and gaming market for food and dietary supplement manufacturers.

The NSF/ANSI 455 GMP standards were designed to strengthen safety, quality, and trust through the supply chain, as well as combine the regulatory requirements with retailer quality requirements, and reduce the number of audits and financial costs associated with audits.

Stauber Performance Ingredients and Hawkins launched an all-natural, solvent-free liquid pomegranate extract, Pomma+ Nectar, derived from whole California pomegranates.

BGG World was issued a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the use of astaxanthin to support heart function during exercise (US Patent #10,827,775).

Body&Fit, Glanbia Performance Nutrition’s direct-to-consumer brand, and Lonza are collaborating to expand Body&Fit’s nutrition, supplements and dietary solutions utilizing Lonza’s Duocap capsule portfolio and specialty nutrition ingredients.

The New York State Department of Health recently proposed new cannabinoid hemp regulation which establishes requirements for licensure for extraction and manufacturing, as well as the sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products.

Medicinal mushrooms saw skyrocketing growth in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this the first step in their mainstream journey?

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds ruling that federal dietary supplement framework preempts state law in case against biotin claims.

The Natural Products Association has sent a letter to governors from all 50 states urging them to declare health food stores essential.

TA Associates, a global growth private equity firm, acquired a significant stake in OmniActive Health Technologies. Sanjaya Mariwala, founder and executive chairman of OmniActive, has also increased his personal holding.

SweeGen adds Bestevia Reb N to its portfolio of stevia sweeteners.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences launched Howaru Calm, a probiotic aimed to support consumer’s response to stress.

The investment will help accelerate customer acquisition and commercialization of the company’s unique plant-based protein, as well as deepen the clinical science and intellectual property to accelerate its expansion into additional geographies.

Debbie Wildrick Consulting will be leading AIDP Inc.’s functional beverage and natural food expansion efforts.

AIDP Inc. has entered into an exclusive sales distribution agreement for Functional Fungi organic mushroom nutraceuticals.

The agreement is for the development of pharmaceutical therapies for brain and eye health based on Aker’s Lysoveta LPC-bound EPA and DHA.

Healright has launched healright.com, the exclusive platform to deliver its micronutrient bars directly to consumers.

Dietary supplement industry associations and leaders share 2021 regulatory predictions.

EverGrain, a newly launched sustainable ingredient company backed by Anheuser-Busch InBev, is introducing sustainable and innovative plant-based protein and fiber ingredients made from barley.

GoodFish closed a $4 million Series A investment round, led by AF Ventures and Siddhi Capital, which will allow it to meet production demands, strengthen its R&D capability, and accelerate product innovation.

Algalif Iceland is undergoing a US$30 million expansion plan for its sustainable astaxanthin production facilities in Iceland. The investment will more than triple the company's production.