Jennifer Grebow

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED; Salt Lake City, UT) has issued two industry advisories addressing technical concerns related to omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA: one regarding micro- and nanoplastic particle contamination, and a second addressing the correct expression of EPA, DHA, and total omega-3 fatty acid content in oils.

FDA has created a new Dietary Supplement Working Group whose goal is “to take a hard look at what more the FDA can be doing with our existing authorities” to regulate dietary supplements, said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, this week.

A newly improved design for a multi-shaft mixer (Model PVM-1500) from Charles Ross & Son Co. (Hauppauge, NY) features enhanced dual-post hydraulic lift and seal features.

In Nutritional Outlook's 2018 Best of the Industry Awards, we are recognizing individuals, groups, and companies whose initiatives today may help shape, for the better, the state of the dietary supplement and food and beverage industries for years to come.

CV Sciences is leading the CBD industry with a monumental GRAS self-determination.

The Annex by Ardent Mills is helping to change the landscape of ancient grains in North America.

Companies are taking new steps to support communities and the environment.

As more consumers seek clean-label products, more dietary supplement manufacturers are taking a harder look at just how clean their supplements are, right down to the capsule, tablet, or softgel.

Egg white isolate is a protein differentiator in the sports market, says firm at SupplySide West

Samantha Ford, AIDP’s business development manager, said Natural Remedies' ayurvedic lineup complements AIDP’s own line of ingredients for many of the same health conditions.

A new report on transparency and ROI in the supplements industry finds investing in transparency and traceability is good for business.

The ingredient, Nutri Whey Isolate, can be used to make clear high-protein beverages, such as protein water, with an extreme level of clarity even in acidic beverages with a higher pH level.

At November’s SupplySide West trade show, Sabinsa Corp. introduced a new brand-name ashwagandha ingredient called Shagandha.

At this year’s SupplySide West show, Kemin previewed data from a newly completed and not yet published study showing that BetaVia Complete, the whole-cell algae ingredient, achieved significant benefits in endurance-trained adults dealing with symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection.

Until recently, the company had given first right of use to supplement retailer GNC, but the ingredient is now open to the rest of the market.

This new water-dispersible format not only offers 67 times the dispersion capability of standard resveratrol but also better bioavailability as a result, the firm says.

NattoPharma continues to build evidence that its MenaQ7 vitamin K2 MK-7 ingredient provides significant and unique benefits for heart health.

Nitric oxide–boosting dietary supplements continue gaining traction in markets like sports nutrition.

At November’s SupplySide West show, suppliers rolled out their latest prototypes.

Plant protein suppliers are innovating to get their protein ingredients into beverages, gummies, and more.

Ross Systems and Controls (Ross SysCon), part of mixing equipment supplier Charles Ross & Son Co. (Hauppauge, NY), is offering new, specialized control panels that can be used with high-horsepower equipment operated in hazardous locations.

Although researchers did not find a reduction in the primary endpoint of significantly reducing major CVD events, the study did reveal some positive, statistically significant benefits, the association says.

This new stevia sweetener has “a taste profile closer to sugar, high solubility for use in concentrates, high stability, and a price competitive to sugar,” the company says.

The Triple-T Verification program is now applied to all of the company’s manufacturing partners.

NOW was awarded in the category of "Manufacturing Excellence, Large Company, Greater Reno-Sparks Nevada area." The company operates a facility in Sparks, NV.

The company also recently added a new, second spray dryer to boost capacity.

Despite recent growth in global launches of protein drinks, no such product currently exists, the company says.

Omyanutra also provides a high loading capacity for active nutrients.

The ingredient is made using a patented fungal fermentation process.

The company says it will discuss with attendees how it can help solve off-flavor, mouthfeel, and formulation challenges that come with using alternative proteins.