Trends & Business

Manitoba Harvest has improved the efficiency of its raw hemp seed processing operations, and the packaging of finished products for shipment to retail by upgrading its equipment.

Kerry launched its proprietary Radicle Solution Finder, an interactive and easy-to-use web-based tool that aids in developing new plant-based products.

Cargill added four tapioca starches to its existing lines of corn- and potato-sourced starches; two sold under its SimPure 996 line and two under its SimPure 999 line.

AIDP, Inc. has secured U.S. patent 10,881,675 B2 on Jan. 5, 2021 for the combination of Actazin, a green or gold kiwi extract powder rich in the digestive enzyme actinidin, with PreticX xylooligosaccharide (XOS), a prebiotic.

Unibar Corp. partnered with Health Thru Nutrition to launch a capsanthin-based supplement using CapsiClear, a patent-pending combination of carotenoids standardized to 50 percent capsanthin, for eye health formulations.

How are brick-and-mortar sales likely to fare in 2021 amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?

Lipogen launched CognoLipid, a phospholipid formula combining phosphatidylserine (PS) and phosphatidic acid (PA) for the support of cognitive performance and chronic stress.

Stratum Nutrition and Ayalla announced ANVISA, the National Health Surveillance Agency of the Brazilian Ministry of Health, granted “safety and efficacy as a bioactive substance” pre-market approval of NEM brand eggshell membrane.

Gadot Biochemical Industries is repositioning several of its minerals for the meat- and cheese-alternative market.

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.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients released a new report, "Nutritional Food: Shaping the Future of New Ingredients," which outlines trends and developments for the future of performance and active nutrition, is based on extensive research conducted in late 2020.

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.