February 21st 2024
Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd. has announced the launch of a postbiotic gummy that features EpiCor, a postbiotic yeast fermentate ingredient from Cargill.
January 23rd 2024
Originally launched in May of 2021 as a source of information on vitamin D in relationship to COVID-19 and immune health, the new website will serve as an educational resource about vitamin D’s broader health benefits.
December 19th 2023
The product features Clasado’s flagship Bimuno GOS prebiotic ingredient.
December 15th 2023
The claims focus on support for immune and digestive health.
December 13th 2023
Formulating children’s supplements requires balancing the tried-and-true and innovation.
Mighty Pop soda contains prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics
The brand launched in the U.S. in November.
Nutritional Outlook’s 2023 Best of the Industry Awards, Ingredient Supplier: PLT Health Solutions
2023 was a prolific year for the research-rich supplier, which announced or submitted for publication five separate branded ingredient studies this year.
Gnosis by Lesaffre launches private label, ready-to-market immune health product, MenaQ7 Protect
The ready-to-market solution produced in collaboration with Probiotical is the company’s first entry into the private label sector.
Canada-based Lallemand acquires U.S. probiotic contract manufacturer Dietary Pros Inc.
Dietary Pros is an NSF 21 CFR 111–certified contract manufacturer based in Wisconsin.
Microbiome R&D firm Synbiotic Health launches spin-off company for probiotic commercialization
Synbiotic Health and its new spin-off NoviaHealth largely focus on developing probiotic ingredients.
Why the supplement industry still needs wildcrafting
Wildcrafting is important to the supplement industry even as threats to the craft grow.
Lallemand launches Expert’Biome R&D and other services for microbiome ingredients
This program includes research and development of microbial strains, bioprocesses scaling, drug manufacturing, and production development.
Clasado, Probi partner to launch synbiotic formulas: 2023 SupplySide West Preview
The formulas combine Clasado’s Bimuno GOS prebiotic with Probi’s Probi Digestis and Probi Defendum probiotic ingredients.
Should we reframe the way we talk about gut microbiome health?
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences aims to make the topic of gut microbiome health friendlier to the public even as research advances.
Activ’Inside highlights new immune-health ingredient combining vitamin D3 and green tea flavanols: 2023 SupplySide West Preview
The company first introduced the ImprovD3 ingredient at the Vitafoods Asia trade show this year.
Kemin to highlight latest ingredients like ButiShield for gut health: SupplySide West 2023 Preview
The company calls ButiShield “a next-generation biotic ingredient for gut health and beyond.”
Precision prebiotics are a hot topic for NutriLeads: SupplySide West 2023 Preview
At the show, the company will give a presentation discussing the importance fiber structure plays in determining which individuals a prebiotic ingredient will be most efficacious in.
Porcine model study finds that Bacillus strain from Bio-Cat may support immunity when exposed to foodborne pathogens
A recent study investigated the effects of a probiotic strain, Bacillus subtilis MB40 from Bio-Cat Inc. (Troy, VA), on the immunity of piglets exposed to foodborne pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes.
Nutrileads’ BeniCaros prebiotic gains immune health claims in Australia and New Zealand
The claims regard supporting an antiviral response to the common cold as well as reducing the severity and duration of common cold symptoms, among other benefits.
Probiotic sales now represent 9% of U.S. vitamin sales
The data comes from market researcher Circana (formerly IRI and NPD).
In Europe, brain health and gut health are high-growth markets, market researcher MMR finds
MMR based its latest insights on data from consumers in France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Kyowa Hakko’s Immuse postbiotic ingredient makes debut in Mexico with launch of an immune health supplement by Quifaest
Kyowa Hakko USA has announced that its Immuse postbiotic ingredient is now available in Mexico through the launch of Immo Forte from the pharmaceutical manufacturer Quifaest.
Bimuno GOS prebiotic gains seven more health claims, including for digestive and immune health in athletes, in Australia and New Zealand
Bimuno GOS is now allowed to use a total of 29 different health claims in Australia and New Zealand.
Probiotic and herbal blend for respiratory health shown safe for use in healthy subjects
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham conducted the trial with contract research organization Atlantia Clinical Trials.
Analyzing CBD studies: Health concerns, health claims, populations, and more
In this report, contract research organization Vedic Lifesciences analyzes trends in CBD clinical studies.
Premix potential: Premixes offer nutrition formulators even more benefits today
Premixes offer an effective and efficient way for nutrition and supplement manufacturers to formulate their products.
Herbalife launches plant-based supplement line Herbalife V
The line includes plant-based protein shakes, a greens booster, and products to support immune and digestive health.
Prebiotics: Is fiber specificity the key to increasing the consistency of prebiotic benefits?
Not all prebiotics are alike, and research reveals that specific molecular structures can provide consistent gut health effects.
Nestlé partners with APC Microbiome Ireland on more microbiome research
Nestlé is contributing funding for the research that will be done by APC Microbiome Ireland.
Kerry’s new Wellmune Adapt is a two-in-one ingredient for immune health and stress relief
The new Wellmune Adapt ingredient blends branded ingredients Wellmune beta-glucan and Sensoril ashwagandha root and leaf extract, plus vitamin C.
BeniCaros prebiotic ingredient featured in reformulated Body Ecology supplement for immune and gut health
Gut-health brand Body Ecology reformulated its EcoBloom dietary supplement to include several prebiotic ingredients.
Prebiotics are no longer “niche” in Asia-Pacific
Market research shows that the Asia-Pacific market is one of the fastest-growing prebiotic sectors, writes David Mharakurwa of Clasado Biosciences.
Recent study finds that PureMune beta-glucan supplementation may reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infection
Overall, the researchers concluded that the beta-glucan supplement consistently stimulated immune cells throughout the study which suggests that daily intake augments acquired immunity.
Kemin’s immune-health ingredient BetaVia Complete now approved as Novel Food in Thailand
The Thailand Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) approved the algae-derived beta-glucan ingredient in food supplements for humans at a 375-mg daily dose.
Infant nutrition: Milk polar lipids are key for healthy development
Arun Kedia, managing director of VAV Lipids, explains why combining dairy fat with plant oils makes it possible to develop a lipid profile in formula closer to breast milk.