Trends & Business

New research commissioned by Ingredient Communications found many consumers are still unsure about the ingredients listed on food and beverage labels.

Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association, talks about why the time is right for the association’s first Sports Nutrition Congress happening on October 21.

Layn Natural Ingredients launched its Nutræ business unit, which provides botanical ingredient solutions suited for nutraceutical and personal care products.

ADM launched Arcon T textured pea proteins, Prolite MeatTEX textured wheat protein, and Prolite MeatXT non-textured wheat protein to improve the texture and density of meat alternatives.

The American Herbal Products Association is hosting a virtual Sports Nutrition Congress on Oct. 21, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Unibar Corp. launched Maitake Pt78, a clinically validated immune modulating mushroom extract.

Overnight Labels added a new press to its digital department, bringing the total number of flexographic and digital presses to 15.

Blue California and Conagen jointly filed a patent for a new, nature-based bitter blocker flavor technology to improve the taste of foods and beverages.

A recently published study found that supplementation with a combination of tocotrienols (TheraPrimE Palm Tocotrienols) and astaxanthin (AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin) from BBG World supported the cognitive health of healthy subjects.

The DuPont Human Microbiome Venture entered a research partnership with Procter & Gamble, focusing on the discovery and development of next-generation probiotics

BioLift is designed to help the body's circadian rhythm overcome the midday slump by utilizing the science of chronobiology.

A new study, pending publication, validates the immune-modulating effects of the standardized Andrographis paniculata extract AP-Bio, says Natural Remedies.

Eevia Health Oy (Seinäjoki, Finland) and Natural Functional Ingredients (NFI; Verrieres en Anjou, France) entered into a distribution partnership for the territories of France and Belgium.

CBDent, a toothpaste featuring CBD, was designed by dentists using vegan and Leaping Bunny-certified, cruelty-free ingredients, including nano-hydroxyapatite and xylitol.

A recent animal study found that a patented collagen from Bioiberica in combination with chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine hydrochloride and hyaluronic acid protected the structural integrity of joints in subjects with osteoarthritis.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health has announced that it will be hosting a public meeting discussing the potential sex (biological) and gender (psychosocial) differences in the consumption of and response to cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids.

How can fermentation boost the efficacy, longevity, bioavailability, and activity of skincare and wellness ingredients?

While botanicals are not a panacea, there is much science-backed evidence for leveraging them to help manage good sleeping habits and reduce stress.

BioNeutra North America launched VitaFiber Plus, which combines a healthy low-calorie sweetener, a prebiotic, and a soluble dietary fiber all in one.

Batory Foods (Rosemont, IL) and BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (BHSC) signed a performance-based agreement to enter the U.S. nutraceuticals market and the edible CBD market.

Lonza launched TWK10, a probiotic strain isolated from naturally fermented Taiwanese kimchi designed for athletes and active consumers.

Following the launch of its CV Acute product in August, CV Sciences (San Diego, CA) has announced the launch of its next condition-specific dietary supplement product called CV Defense.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced keynote speakers for its 2020 annual conference, “NOW, NEW, NEXT,” held virtually Oct. 14 – 16.

As consumer interest in immunity and foods that boost the immune system continue to grow, the Wixon Innovates program — a product development trendspotting project — is helping food and beverage companies formulate products with immune-related flavors and ingredients.

PLT Health Solutions and Laila Nutraceuticals launched a botanically based ingredient that provides a range of clinically supported benefits for athletes and the active/sports nutrition consumer called RipFACTOR Muscle Accelerator.

International Molasses is seeing a connection between the COVID-caused stay-at-home lifestyle and an increase in sales for its CaneRite portfolio of sugar cane molasses.

How the botanicals industry may benefit

Natures Crops International, producer of plant-based Ahiflower oil, is hosting a virtual event, “Finding Ahiflower,” on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 10 – 11 a.m. ET.