Trends & Business

The Natural Products Association announced that it will be virtually hosting its annual conference, The Big Natural, from November 30 – December 1, 2020.

Catalent launched a delayed-release technology called OptiGel DR, which allows softgel capsules to be formed by combining pectin with gelatin to eliminate the need for a separate capsule-coating step.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

Nutralliance signed an exclusive sales and distribution agreement with Globionic, a supplier of nutraceutical ingredients from Eastern Europe, for Lavitol dihydroquercetin (DHQ).

Blue California and Conagen, a biotech innovator, announced the commercialization of Rosavel, a natural preservation solution with 98% high-purity rosmarinic acid.

Omega-3 innovation is high, from plant-based options to better delivery, boosted bioavailability, and higher concentrations made easier.

The patented composition protects dermal papilla cells from UV-induced damage.

Aker BioMarine has earned its third consecutive certification from The Marine Stewardship Council following an independent assessment of its Antarctic krill fishery.

A recent webinar hosted by CRN called “Sports Nutrition: Challenges and Opportunities Amidst COVID-19” shed some light on how the fitness and sports nutrition market is faring during the pandemic.

Apsen and Lallemand Health Solutions launched a probiotic formulation for the brain-gut axis for the Brazilian market.

Wiley Companies (Coshocton, OH) has been certified as an FSSC 22000 company by SAI Global.

A recent study published in Cell Metabolism found that mice fed chow supplemented with calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (Ca-aKG) saw extended lifespans.

Unprecedented stress levels give dietary supplements the opportunity to reach consumers with substantiated natural ingredients.

One need not explicitly cite COVID-19 in advertising materials to draw the scrutiny of the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs.

Ocular nutrition solutions need to meet both current health demands and future health concerns by providing a more holistic and comprehensive list of benefits.

ROSS released a video showcasing the company's most popular laboratory mixer: the benchtop High Shear Mixer Model HSM-100LCI-T.

Equinom, Ltd. opened a R&D center in Kibbutz Givat Brenner to house all its vital departments — biochemistry, applications, sensory, and breeding — under one roof so they can work together throughout the course of seed breeding and development.

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Cargill’s most recent FATitudes Survey focusing on 560 U.S.-based primary grocery shoppers in May of 2020 found that 53% of American consumers closely monitor fats and oils in packaged foods.

Specialty grains, such as ancient and heirloom grains, attract consumers and offer formulation advantages to food manufacturers.

Gencor launched VeriSperse, a cold-water dispersible resveratrol powder featuring Veri-te.

Ingredion Inc. launched Ticaloid Acacia Max, a high-performance emulsifier for beverages and concentrates.

ACG has new case study for the flexibility of its capsule-in-capsule technology after helping an India-based probiotics manufacturer produce a vitamin C-infused, powder-based dietary supplement with incompatible ingredients.

Corbion, in partnership with IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients, is expanding its AlgaPrime DHA to the European and North American pet-food industry.

More consumers are seeking out mineral supplements as they take a deeper interest in supporting their overall health and their immune health specifically.

For The Biome is launching a three-product system designed to support a wiser immune system.

AIDP Inc. announced that it has acquired the core technology and related intellectual property of Olygose SAS.

CV Sciences has announced a comprehensive refresh of its flagship PlusCBD product line.