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The ingredient supplier will spotlight Cognizin Citicoline’s push into functional foods and beverages, as well as Setria's 20th anniversary.

The precision-granule platform Tailored Script enters the U.S. and Australian markets, giving brands and practitioners a way to manufacture individualized formulations at scale.

The Indian branded-ingredient supplier has closed a growth investment from NDude Labs to expand clinical research and establish a dedicated US commercial operation, reflecting investor interest in ingredient companies that lead with published data.

The company introduces Gut & Protein Optimizer, a probiotic-enzyme formula for protein utilization, and NMN 300 mg, an NAD+ precursor.

Built on Calanus Oil and ORIVO-verified fish oil, the concept targets brands seeking faster, differentiated omega-3 product development.

A mixed cell-culture and mouse study found that Ahiflower oil, a plant-based omega-3 source, reduced markers of endothelial inflammation, blood lipids, and platelet clotting activity at levels comparable to fish oil.

Nova Mentis's HT1 ingredient bypasses olive extraction, aiming to give formulators a more consistent supply of the polyphenol.

The appointment comes as the CDMO continues to expand its gummy, softgel, and fizzy tablet format offerings for brand partners.