Trends & Business

User-Generated Content leverages word-of-mouth power through a brand-led marketing strategy.

SweeGen has announced that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand has assessed and approved Bestevia Reb E stevia sweetener as a food additive

A study recently published in Nutrients found that there may be an inadequate intake of immune health-related nutrients.

Clear Probiotics launched a probiotic formulated to reduce the risk of lip outbreaks and alleviate associated.

The re-launched platform, Seller System 2.0 will showcase improved interface features and a new dashboard.

New product launches are keeping elderberry fresh and hip.

Blue California (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) has filed a patent for the therapeutic uses of ergothioneine.

A recent webinar hosted by Euromonitor International (London, UK) called “Health and Beauty in the Coronavirus Era” details how consumer attitudes and consumption habits are shifting during the global health crisis.

Berg Nutrition was named the exclusive U.S. distributer of aXivite phenylcapsaicin, a synthetic form of capsaicin developed by Sweden-based company, aXichem.

Sabinsa announced that several of its ingredients have been Non-GMO Project Verified, adding to its transparency and commitment to natural, sustainable, and non-GMO ingredients.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced 12 new companies have joined the association’s membership.

Lief Labs made a commitment to support Vitamin Angels’ Healthy Futures Initiative, a unified effort working to raise $500,000 to address the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities in the United States and globally.

CV Sciences Inc. has announced a strategic expansion of its product line to include non-CBD condition-specific dietary supplements.

Unibar Corp. launched CapZfuel, a bioavailable and safe capsaicin extract that offers optimal thermogenesis support to better convert fat into energy.

As consumers—and researchers—grow curious about hemp’s other cannabinoids, what health gains might they find?

SupplySide West, scheduled for October 27-30, 2020 in Las Vegas has been cancelled.

Natural Products Association is pushing Congress to provide tax credits for natural products businesses facing high reopening costs due to COVID-19.

Medicascy Artificial Intelligence Solutions Platform is a new technology that uses artificial intelligence to predict, in just a few weeks, where ingredients will have significant impact, cutting research and development time while improving the product.

Supplement brands that cater to savvy seniors had better consider the demographic’s unique needs when designing their products.

Vince Pinneri was appointed president and member of the executive team at of Batory Foods, effective Aug. 21, 2020.

Kerry released an interactive consumer preference simulator that utilizes its proprietary consumer data to help the industry understand consumer preferences across 11 different functional benefits.

Which plant protein is right for your product? It depends on a host of factors, plus an assist from other functional ingredients. Cargill’s experts shared the roadmap during last week’s Institute of Food Technologists SHIFT20 virtual event.

Standard Process has developed a product called GI Stability which is an innovative formula combining 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) HMO, Collinsonia root, and whole food ingredients beet and okra powder to support healthy gut microbiome.

DolCas Biotech LLC has declared its commitment to accelerate a full-sustainability strategy centered on upcycling typically discarded raw materials to reach a zero-waste goal for its entire portfolio.

Pea ingredient supplier Cosucra discussed its strategy for growing its pea protein market share during last week’s Institute of Food Technologists SHIFT20 virtual event.

At last week’s Institute of Food Technologists SHIFT20 virtual event, Cargill discussed the projected performance of milk and milk alternatives in 2020.

Hemp Synergistics LLC has released a highly concentrated powdered hemp oil called Bio-Dri, allowing manufacturers to combine easily with other ingredients across delivery formats.

Immudyne Nutritional launched PureMune, a science-based branded beta-glucan ingredient for immune health.