March 25th 2024
TriNutra has announced structure-function health claims granted by Health Canada for its proprietary black seed oil when taken as an oral supplement.
Sweegen expands stevia footprint to Mexico
March 16th 2022Sweegen announced that its entire Signature Bestevia portfolio is now accessible to brands in Mexico after the country’s safety authority adopted the Codex Alimentarius (Codex) specifications for steviol glycosides produced by different technologies.
Tocotrienol-rich vitamin E supports nerve conduction velocity in diabetics, says recent study
February 3rd 2022A recent phase II clinical trial partially funded by ExcelVite found that a tocotrienol-rich vitamin E (EVNol SupraBio from ExcelVite) may support the conduction velocity of median and sural sensory nerves among type 2 diabetics.
Retailing dietary supplements and natural products in 2022: An opportunity for improvement
February 1st 2022COVID will continue to impact supplement retailing. But instead of scrambling to adjust, brands have the opportunity to hone their omnichannel strategy and improve long-distance retail relationships.
Nutritional Outlook’s 2021 Best of the Industry Awards, Ingredient Supplier: Seraphina Therapeutics
December 7th 2021With the discovery and commercialization of what may be a new essential fatty acid, Seraphina Therapeutics is poised to become a leader in developing scientifically substantiated nutritional solutions.
Brazzein sweetener, a high-intensity, zero-calorie ingredient, to debut at SupplySide West 2021
October 5th 2021In order to scale brazzein sustainably for commercial production, Conagen, Sweegen’s long-term innovation partner, applied a proprietary precision fermentation process using clean, nature-based ingredients.
Flour rich in resistant starch contains 10 times more fiber than common white wheat flour, firm says
July 15th 2021Up to 80% of LifyWheat’s fiber content is resistant starch, which not only helps fulfill fiber intake but also offers such health benefits as controlling postprandial glycemic response to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, helping maintain a healthy microbiome, and improving intestinal immunity and digestion.
Pendulum Therapeutics secures funding to help meet consumer demand
April 12th 2021The new venture capital funding will be used to increase the manufacturing and sales of Pendulum Glucose Control, ramp up the manufacturing of pipeline products to address the management of other chronic diseases, and conduct additional research, including clinical trials.
Batory Foods launches line of high-intensity sweetener blends
March 4th 2021Batory Foods introduced Batory Sweet Essentials, a new line of five FDA-GRAS high-intensity sweetener blends that replace sucrose, eliminating the need for manufacturers to reformulate recipes to offer lower sugar alternatives.