Alissa Marrapodi

Ingredion Inc. shared the results of its global environmental lifecycle assessment of stevia as compared to full-caloric options, such as cane sugar, using environmental indicators including climate change, land use, water scarcity, and cumulative energy demand.

According to the report, volume EPA and DHA omega-3s increased 2.1% last year (2021), while the value of omega-3 ingredients increased 5.5% to $1.53 billion.

At the upcoming SupplySide West, Ingredient Optimized is showcasing its patented technology, ioProtein, and the three protein ingredients featuring this technology.

Roquette has completed its acquisition of India-based excipient manufacturer Crest Cellulose to continue realizing its strong growth ambitions and meet rising global demand for high-quality plant-based excipients.

This decision was made to reduce reliance on under-pressure wild-grown supplies.

ADM has opened a new extrusion facility in Serbia that is set up to produce non-GMO soy proteins after the acquisition of SojaProtein less than a year ago.

An initiative of the MetaGenoPolis unit of INRAE (the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment), the French Gut Project is a research project that has set out to collect 100,000 French intestinal metagenomes for analysis

FDA's content regarding dietary supplements overemphasizing negative aspects of dietary supplement industry, says CRN in feedback to the Agency.

The funding will accelerate the production of cell-cultured meat for which BioBetter has pioneered a protein manufacturing platform for producing growth factors (GFs) using tobacco plants.

The study aims to determine the safety and effectiveness of the ingredient on improving long- and short-term memory, concentration, and clarity of thinking in healthy individuals. The study is planned for completion in November.

The facility will house a fermentation reactor sized at 30,000 L, which is the largest of its kind. This will allow the total manufacturing volume reach up to 900,000 L.

Due to the controlled fermentation process used to produce the ingredient, fermentlife boasts a full matrix of other bioactive ingredients, including postbiotics and paraprobiotics.

NutriLeads BV signed a commercial agreement with Royal DSM to bring pre-mix and market-ready solutions that feature BeniCaros the U.S. supplement market.

Lesina was previously with Lonza as executive director and will be responsible for implementing a strategy that targets small and medium brands launching novel nutraceutical formulations.

In response to NIH’s ODS request for comments, industry stakeholders such as the American Herbal Products Association and The Council for Responsible Nutrition, and The Consumer Healthcare Products Association submitted comments on Aug. 31.

Low Dog is an expert in integrative medicine, an educator, and an author.

The two probiotic strains were approved for two Canadian health claims regarding the ingredients’ abilities to help formula-fed babies develop a similar microflora as to breast-fed infants.

Equinom and AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. entered into an agreement to co-create a portfolio of plant-based functional ingredients produced from Equinom yellow pea varieties.

The Consumer Affairs Agency in Japan authorized the use of 600mg/d of ApplePhenon for people with relatively high BMI for the reduction of abdominal fat.

Kerry launched a label-friendly, non-GMO alternative texture system called Puremul designed to overcome the current sunflower lecethin supply chain challenges and pricing instability.

Joana Carneiro has been promoted to CEO of NutrLeads BV, taking over for co-founder and CEO Erik Dam, who will step down.

As part of its ongoing effort to expand its women wellness portfolio, GNC, in partnership with The Honest Company, launched four new products—three for overall wellness and one for postpartum. 

The concept is based on whey and milk protein ingredients from the company’s Lacprodan range. It ensures that rich chocolate mass retains its flavor and softness throughout shelf life and offers 30% protein per bar, allowing for high-protein claims.

In her role, Judy Kim will manage existing accounts and building new customers in the Northeast and MId-Atlantic regions of the U.S., as well as Canada.

Nektium is offering a new grade of its elderberry extract with 10% anthocyanins, as well as organic versions of its 6% and 10% grades of elderberry extracts.

RedLeaf will use the funds to expand the planted acreage of RedNatural sorghum varietal across central Kentucky and continue to build the infrastructure required for large-scale harvest and processing.

TOC analyzers measure the amount of organic, inorganic, or total carbon in water samples by oxidizing the organic compound into a form that can be quantified.

This lexicon further supports the standardization of terminology used in the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and labeling of hemp.

The new lab will provide customers and partners access to the latest process development knowledge, skills, and equipment, including feasibility studies, research and development work, pilot-scaling, and tailored in-house technical training courses.

Synergy Flavors Inc. broke ground on its new 12,500-square-foot savory innovation center in Wauconda.