Delivery Systems

More consumers are seeking good-gut food and drinks rather than gulping them down in dietary supplements.

How are keto manufacturers keeping the category fresh for keto followers?

AHPA supports the addition of pullulan to the National List at 7 CFR § 205.605 as a nonagricultural (nonorganic) ingredient that can be used only in tablets and capsules for dietary supplements labeled, “Made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).”

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Geocann is introducing a new 4-in-1 immune health formulation that combines the benefits of curcumin (50 mg), cannabidiol (15 mg; CBD), beta-caryophyllene (7 mg; BCP), and vitamin D3 (200 IU).

New product launches are keeping elderberry fresh and hip.

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

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.

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.

Holland & Barrett International, an English health and wellness retailer, launched Vitaboost Levagen, an effervescent with Gencor’s Levagen PEA.

The stage for adaptogens is set thanks to today’s stress-ridden world.

England’s leading health and wellness retailer, Holland & Barret International, has launched the first commercially available effervescent product to contain Pharmako Biotechnologies’ HydroCurc, called Vitaboost Turmeric.

SeaGel CAP101 and SeaGel CAP203 plant-based soft-capsule technologies from DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences have earned Non-GMO Project verification.

Tips from an applications specialist on formulating high-performance gummy supplements that also cater to today’s consumer preferences.

PLT Health Solutions Inc., in partnership with Laila Nutraceuticals, is launching a new joint health and muscle recovery ingredient marketed to the active and sports nutrition market, called Dynaleve Muscle+Joint Formula. 

Viva 5 has purchased a stake in Go Mix, a customizable, recyclable, ready-to-drink delivery method that provides consumers targeted on-the-go nutrition.

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

With FDA busy vetting coronavirus tests, therapeutics, and-one can hope-an eventual vaccine, will the agency have the bandwidth to develop a regulatory framework for permitting CBD’s use in foods and beverages?

Anlit, a private-label manufacturer of delivery systems for probiotics and dietary supplements, launched three new immune-based products using its VitaBite chewable format. These include LLP Immune Probiotic, Zinc, and Elderberry bites.

Clean Label Project - a U.S.-based non-profit that supports transparency, environmental sustainability, and consumer safety-certified ACG’s ACGcaps H+.

eSports, powders, “superdrinks,” and more are driving sports drink development.

According to a recent pharmacokinetic study, Levagen+ increased total absorption of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), through use of LipiSperse, a dispersion technology.

Omya has launched Omyaforte 100-OG, a bioavailable source of calcium suitable for fortified foods and powdered supplement formulations targeting athletes, and healthy aging.

 The final certificates for K2Vital products produced in the United States were granted in April through the non-profit Non-GMO Project organization.

The extract formulated with VESIsorb saw 4.4-fold higher CBD plasma values, 2.85-fold higher bioavailability eight hours after consumption, and significantly faster absorption.