Trends & Business

A recently published study found that supplementation with branded bacteriophage, PreforPro, enhanced the effects of probiotics.

NuLiv Science received Novel Food status approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its flagship ingredient, AstraGin.

Geocann and Nestlé Health Science launched broad-spectrum CBD soft-gel formulations with VESIsorb drug delivery system for improved absorption and bioavailability in the European market.

The digestive health market has experienced an impressive evolution, growing in diversity of the products it offers, as well as scientifically and conceptually.

Pharmavite LLC announced that it has filed a complaint against the Clean Label Project in California Federal Court under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”), Lanham Act and California’s Unfair Practices Act.

Inventia Healthcare, a novel drug delivery solutions manufacturer, launched its Nutriventia nutraceutical ingredient brand.

ProBiotix Health, an OptiBiotix Health PLC subsidiary company, launched a tri-layer tablet, CholBiomeBP, that combines four science-backed ingredients to support hypertension and cardiovascular health.

PLT Health Solutions Inc. has received a license from the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada to market its ingredient AlvioLife to support respiratory health in Canada.

What does the state of botanical adulteration look like these days, given the supply-chain upheaval brought about by COVID-19 and the general ongoing propensity for bad actors to adulterate?

Congressmen Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) introduced new legislation, called “The Hemp and Hemp derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2020.”

Lallemand Health Solutions launched a probiotic strain designed to support healthy vaginal flora called Rosella at the Vitafoods Europe Virtual Expo.

Nutritional Outlook’s 19 editorial advisory board members are esteemed experts in the field of dietary supplements, nutrition, and natural products.

On Aug. 28, Lief Cares Donation Program donated 2,500 bottles of vitamin C supplements that will be distributed over the next six weeks by Feeding Our Farmworkers to hundreds of Southern California-based field workers in highly impoverished areas.

How do you formulate a high-quality CBD edible product, including food and drinks? Food scientist Kantha Shelke gave a crash course during Nutritional Outlook’s webcast.

Folium Biosciences and Nutralliance entered into a distribution partnership for Folium’s 0.0% THC broad-spectrum CBD oil products in the United States.

NuLiv Science has launched a newly rebranded sports nutraceutical compound — formerly known as ActiGin — called Senactiv.

Nutrafol was awarded a patent for a proprietary blend of medical-grade botanicals, Synergen Complex, for hair thinning in men and women.

The American Herbal Products Association received praise for its second annual Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress, held virtually last week.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition-International published two conference reports: “From Lifespan to Healthspan: The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Ageing” in the Journal of Nutritional Science and “Measuring Health Promotion: Translating Science into Policy” in the European Journal of Nutrition.

CBD’s growth in food and beverages is undeniable as more states move to make CBD a legal food and drink ingredient. Will this change FDA’s mind about CBD foods’ legality? Attorney Ashish Talati provided an updated look at CBD food’s regulatory status.

A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found an inverse relationship between Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and interstitial lung disease.

Using US retail sales data provided by SPINS and the Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ), HerbalGram reports an 8.6% increase in total sales in 2019, compared to the previous year.

Phenolaeis created a functional coffee with added wellness benefits, including its sustainable palm fruit bioactive complex (PFBc), with smooth taste and mouthfeel.

As part of its mission to advance nutrient research and educate the public to take charge of their health, the Organic & Natural Health Association started a grassroots education campaign, “Get On My Level,” that will highlight the proven health benefits of vitamin D.

Bunge made a $30 million (CAD) capital investment in Merit, to enhance its portfolio of plant-based protein ingredients.

The CBD-edibles category is still in its infancy in the mainstream market today, but sales growth is already outpacing that of the general CBD product market.

Arjuna Natural (Kerala, India) introduced a proprietary botanical pain management formula that has shown some clinical evidence of offering safe pain management at an efficacy comparable to over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

Tricia DiPersio, PhD, RD joined the executive team at Folium Biosciences as the company’s first EVP of quality, compliance and customer relations.