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 Roquette launched Lycagel, a pharmaceutical-grade solution for vegetarian softgel capsule formulations made from pea starch. 

Roquette launches plant-based softgel capsule, Lycagel

Algarithm Ingredients has launched a new line of algal omega-3 concentrates called thetamega3 for the North American market. 

Algarithm Ingredients launches new line of algal omega-3 concentrates

For most of its capsule products, NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) is transitioning away from animal-source gelatin to Veg Capsules, and substituting magnesium stearate with stearic acid. 

NOW phasing in Veg Capsules, phasing out magnesium stearate

Health-conscious parents are demanding more from children’s nutrition products, driving manufacturers to innovate.

Ingredient innovation is on the rise for children and infant nutrition products, dietary supplements

Also called “gummy caps,” center-filled soft gummies give manufacturers the ability to house a broad range of nutrients at an adequate dose in a chewable dosage format.

Rousselot expands SiMoGel dosage formats to include center-filled soft gummies

TopGum Industries, Ltd., a gummy supplement manufacturer, received an investment from AP Partners Fund, a private equity fund.

AP Partners Fund invests in TopGum for gummy supplement manufacturing

Plant-based dosing options are in demand as today’s health-and-wellness climate steers consumers toward cleaner, greener options.

Plant-based delivery systems continue their rise in dietary supplements

While powders continue to be the primary driver in the BCAA market, other formats are quickly growing in response to new interest in the benefits of BCAAs.

BCAA products are diversifying

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

Dietary supplement manufacturing challenges have never been greater thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic

Dietary supplements are empowering women to take charge of their wellness.