Sebastian Krawiec

President Joe Biden has announced his nomination of Robert Califf, MD, to serve as the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

The patent claim is stated as a “method of increasing GLP-1 levels in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering a composition comprising eriocitrin to the subject.”

Open Book Extracts announces upcoming cannabinoid research at SupplySide West 2021.

Nutrition21 LLC was acquired by Everwell Health Holdings LLC, a new consumer health and wellness functional ingredients platform established by private equity firm RoundTable Healthcare Partners.

As the company approaches its 50th anniversary, this year’s SupplySide West was an opportunity to showcase all that it has to offer, and how much the brand has grown since its beginnings as a dairy company.

The acquisition is part of Nexira’s growth and diversification strategy to strengthen its core business: the production of plant-based ingredients for a variety of food product categories.

This is the latest acquisition in a series of strategic investments from ADM to build a full-scale global Health & Wellness business that will help meet growing demand for food, beverages, and supplement that enhance wellbeing.

Longevity by Nature has recently entered into two strategic marketing and distribution partnerships with National Sales Associates LLC and United Natural Foods Inc.

From fad to forever: One brand explains how keto companies must look beyond the diet alone to offer more of what consumers want.

A recent animal study compared a novel oral liquid iron-containing food supplement called >Your< Iron Syrup to commonly prescribed iron sulphate.

Marinotti has over 30 years of research experience as well as an extensive record of scientific publications and international collaborations.

Artemis International has signed a distribution agreement for the U.S. with Distillerie Bonollo Umberto S.p.A, representing Bonollo’s Ecovitis, a standardized grape seed extract.

Under the agreement, Taiyo will supply organic and conventional ElderMune to food and beverage companies in North and South America.

Stauber Inc. and NextFerm Technologies have signed a sales and distribution agreement for NextFerm’s fermented astaxanthin ingredient Astaferm.

The theme includes nostalgic flavors such as Candy Classics, Cereal Milk, Carnival Ride, Scout Cookies, Dessert Classics, Snack Cakes, Candy Bar Bliss, and Retro Throwbacks.

The consent decree prohibits the defendants from manufacturing or distributing dietary supplements until they hire a labeling expert, pull violative labeling, and receive written permission from FDA to resume operations.

Following a single dose of the L-theanine, subjects saw significantly greater increases in frontal region alpha power compared to placebo, which is considered reflective of relaxation.

Results showed that subjects taking ashwagandha saw significant increases in immunoglobulin (Ig), cytokines, and TBNK cells.

Merit will be sampling a plant-protein bar concept made from Puratein and Peazazz, and a ready-to-mix plant protein powder concept made from Peazazz and Puratein C.

Apura Ingredients, a supplier of low and no-calorie sweeteners, has announced a partnership with EPC Natural Products Company, which offers integrated sensation optimization through its portfolio of taste and flavor modulators.

Preferred suppliers are pre-qualified companies that supply products and services NASC primary suppliers without additional vendor qualifications that fall under NASC cGMPs.

NNB Nutrition has announced that its L-ergothioneine ingredient called MitoPrime is now self-affirmed GRAS

The Biden administration is considering nominating Robert M. Califf, former commissioner of the FDA who served between February 2016 and January 2017 under the Obama administration, to once again served as the agency’s chief.

Results showed that glucosamine supplementation significantly reduced stomach bloating, with a trend toward reducing constipation and hard stool. Glucosamine also helped with retention of amino acids associated with muscle health.

Kaneka has announced that its Lactobacillus plantarum DR7 probiotic, designed to support the gut-brain axis, is now self-affirmed GRAS.

A unpublished study demonstrated that an ingredient combining prickly pear and olive leaf, called Mucosave FG, had bifidogenic activity comparable to inulin.

The decision to use modified or clean-label starches will be unique to each company, with each option offering its own advantages and disadvantages.

In a recent study, researchers found that when co-administered with antibiotics, the probiotic formulation Bio-K Plus from Kerry helped reduced the risk of Clostridioides difficile infection.

Ingredients by Nature has announced its partnership with the Canadian firm Virentia, in preparation for the launch of a new chloroplast concentrate made from alfalfa, called ChloroBlast.

Results showed that while there were no differences between the two groups when it came to sleep quantity and quality, the PEA group did experience reduced sleep onset latency, time to feel completely awake, and improved cognition on waking.