Sebastian Krawiec

TSI Group Ltd. has acquired Metabolic Technologies LLC., the company responsible for the discovery of beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB). 

Sabinsa Corp. is calling attention to the practice of mischaracterizing the herb amla (Emblica officinalis) to be a valuable source of vitamin C.

Viva 5 has purchased a stake in Go Mix, a customizable, recyclable, ready-to-drink delivery method that provides consumers targeted on-the-go nutrition.

So far, over 60 warning letters have been distributed for unapproved and misbranded products related to COVID-19. These letters cover a range of products, including dietary supplements. 

Charlotte's Web has completed its acquisition of Abacus Health Products to become the largest vertically integrated hemp-derived CBD company. 

The Collaborative for CBD Science and Safety is calling on industry, researchers, academia, healthcare practitioners, and regulators to accelerate research and the development of an appropriate federal regulatory framework for cannabidiol (CBD) and CBD-containing products. 

Will the COVID-19 pandemic have an impact on food safety?

The American Gastroenterological Association released new clinical guidelines which find that there is not enough evidence to support the use of probiotics for most digestive conditions. However, the guidelines do conditionally support the use of certain probiotic formulations in three specific clinical settings. 

Mark LeDoux, founder and CEO of Natural Alternatives International Inc., discusses some trends he believes will happen in the dietary supplement industry post-pandemic.

Classified as a medical food, Pendulum Glucose Control is specifically designed to manage type 2 diabetes. 

Arla Foods Ingredients has announced that whey permeate can now be exported to China for use in food and beverage applications.

Based on existing data from in silico and animal studies on curcumin and viral infection, the review serves as a groundwork for future study of curcumin as a possible treatment. 

In light of the continuing global pandemic, Vitafoods Europe, which was postponed to take place in Geneva, Switzerland on September 1-3, 2020, has been officially cancelled, and instead will transition into a large scale virtual event

An animal study recently published in Antioxidants found that supplementation with a standardized carob bean extract supports cardiometabolic health factors.

The new production line was constructed in response to the ever-more demanding quality standards set for infant and clinical nutrition products. 

Gencor Pacific has received a U.S. patent (US 10,576,118 B2) for its fenugreek extract, Testofen, which is standardized to a 50% minimum content of Fenuside. 

The ingredient contains a minimum of 550 mg/g natural triglyceride DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), allowing manufacturers to achieve equivalent dosages of DHA in smaller product formats. 

Flavor manufacturers work hard to accurately replicate nostalgic flavors-and consumers are buying.

Provectus Pharma will be including salmon peptides from Biomega Group in a weight loss product called W8 Solution. 

Two recent studies have found that a patented strain of Streptococcus salivarius, called Blis M18 from Blis Technologies Limited and distributed by Stratum Nutrition, inhibited the growth of bacteria that causes black teeth staining. 

Comet Bio (Schaumburg, IL) has announced the results of an unpublished randomized placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial evaluating the gastrointestinal tolerability and prebiotic effects of its Arabinoxylan Plant Fiber Extract, Arrabina.

The extracts are manufactured under the highest European standard of organic certification: European Union EEC834/2007. 

In a joint letter to FDA, the industry trade groups propose a framework for FDA to implement a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) master file and urge clarification on the agency’s views in a final NDI guidance. 

A recently published animal study evaluated the effect of Undaria pinnatifida-derived fucoidan (UPF) in a severe influenza A H1N1 mouse model.

BetaVia Complete, an algae-sourced beta-glucan ingredient from Kemin Industries (Des Moines, IA) has received a positive safety assessment from the European Food Safety Authority for its use as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. 

Two recently published studies found that a natural pterostilbene (pTeroWhite from Sabinsa), may provide anti-aging, skin brightening, and natural SPF protection.

More typically seen on over-the-counter drug products, extended-content labels (ECLs) can also be very useful for the nutraceuticals space.

A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that supplementation with an extract of French oak wood called Robuvit significantly improved the general and mental health of patients recovering from hysterectomies over four weeks. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we can expect consumers to reprioritize how they shop, what they buy, and why they purchase. FMCG Gurus, the market research firm, has published some insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact the purchasing habits of different generations.