Trends & Business

Kerry's new whitepaper examines the expanding market for protein-rich snack bars, consumer preferences in regard to ingredients and bar tastes, and the application of plant, dairy, and mixed protein in new bar concepts.

Herbalife Nutrition introduced MemoryArmor cognitive health product, and Enrichual line of hemp-derived cannabinoids skincare products.

Robertet has launched a bioavailable, clean-label curcumin extract called curcuRouge.

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PLT Health Solutions has introduced a new ingredient to its immune health portfolio called Promunel Ultra Performance Propolis.

The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) issued its revised draft of "Best Practices Contract Language and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Templates for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles."

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has upgraded several aspects of its Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL) to increase ease of use.

According to Imbibe, the number one driver of food and beverage trends in 2021 will be COVID-19, with products that promote health and wellness, escapism, and value in the spotlight.

Bar manufacturers are working hard to compete in a crowded marketplace by improving formulas, launching new flavors, and meeting consumer demands such as reduced sugar.

Aker BioMarine has developed a pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) – bound EPA and DHA from krill

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Mars Inc. has acquired KIND North America. The two began their global partnership in 2017, when Mars bought a minority stake in the company in an agreement to grow KIND’s product offering and business globally.

Beneo launched a precooked, clean-label functional native rice starch, Remypure S52 P.

Rousselot, extended its ProTake portfolio of hydrolyzed collagen for food and drink formulations with three new clean-label solutions: ProTake Bar, ProTake Powder, and ProTake Foods.

In October Sabinsa began testing for residual herbicide in 20 nutraceutical ingredients as a routine practice, along with all other USP listed pesticides.

Informa Markets is hosting Vitafoods Europe 2021 as a hybrid event with two session: an in-person event at the Palexpo in Geneva, Oct. 5 - 7, 2021, and a virtual event running in parallel Oct. 4 – 8, 2021.

Roquette launched Lycagel, a pharmaceutical-grade solution for vegetarian softgel capsule formulations made from pea starch.

TriNutra partnered with NS Oils Ltd. to provide organic ThymoQuin black seed oil.

Cargill has made a significant investment in the Seventure Partners’ Health for Life Capital II fund, joining Danone, Novartis, and Lesaffre in a network of strategic investors.

A patent-pending combination of tamarind seed and turmeric rhizome extracts, TamaFlex was shown in a recent study to support joint comfort, flexibility, and function in healthy subjects in as little as 14 days.

Artemis International is boosting its immune support offerings with new BerryDefense Immune Blend.

A recent animal study found that supplementation with Lacidofil from Lallemand reduced anxiety-like behavior in rats with learned aversive association from infancy.

Cargill’s palm oil refinery in Charlotte, NC will be solely dedicated to providing palm oil certified by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), making Cargill one of North America’s first large-scale suppliers of segregated palm oil certified by RSPO.

A new survey conducted in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico found cleaner and natural ingredients with proven health benefits play a key role in consumers' purchasing decisions in Latin America.

Gaia Herbs launched a line of plant-based respiratory health-supportive products: Mighty Lungs, Sinus Comfort, and Black Seed Oil.

The partnership will utilize Forager AI to target select human biological pathways, and identify new active natural compounds scientifically validated through biomedical processes.

The Herbal Pharmacist talks to Nutritional Outlook about science-backed mood-boosters.

Smart supplement brands will account for seniors’ interest in quality of life, including mobility, balance, and maintenance of cognitive capacity.