Sebastian Krawiec

Packaging is immensely important for branding; therefore, a compromise will always exist between early adoption of eco-friendly packaging and aesthetics.

The new addition to its line of Claria Clean Label Starches complements the line by solving formulation challenges related to refrigeration and freeze thaw stability. 

The nutricosmetics market has become home to a number of ingredients people trust, such as biotin and collagen.

Robertet Health and Beauty has launched Melorun, a 100% natural melon juice concentrate designed to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation to support recovery following moderate and intense physical training. 

Comet Bio has been chosen by Anheuser-Busch InBev to join its 100+ Sustainability Accelerator to pilot technology on brewer’s grain. Comet Bio is one of 17 companies chosen for the program’s 2020 cohort.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has updated the vitamin K2 MK-7 analysis monograph to include a method of testing microencapsulated MK-7 powder.

Gnosis by Lesaffre issues marketing materials for its Quatrefolic and Phosphocomplex ingredients. 

Bartek Ingredients is expanding its malic acid capacity to 10,000 metric tons. 

Ingredion has launched a new clean label emulsifier called Evanesse CB6194. 

These are the first warning letters to be issues by FDA for unapproved products intended to prevent or treat COVID-19. 

These new lines are called Bold Heart by Cardiosmile and CatchFree Omega. 

OmniActive works with farming communities at the very beginning of the supply chain to reduce treatable eye and vision problems, treat nutrition related diseases, empower women, improve sanitation and hygiene, and educate farmers. 

PLT Health Solutions Inc. is launching a water-dispersible version of its Slendacor Weight Management Complex ingredient. 

Bunge Loders Croklaan has launched a portfolio of oils designed to replicate the taste, texture, and cooking experience of meat in plant-based meat alternatives. 

Vitafoods Europe 2020 (12-14 May, Palexpo, Geneva) is returning, to provide a key platform for the entire nutraceutical supply chain to find practical business solutions and discuss its greatest opportunities and challenges.

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that a branded saffron extract, Affron, from Pharmactive, supported parameters of sleep quality.

Technologies developed by 3i, such as VitaSperse and VitaDry, will allow Stratum to begin offering water-dispersible forms of its ingredients. 

A study published in Nutrients compared the pharmacokinetics of free choline and of selected choline metabolites from a single dose of phosphatidylcholine present in the branded SuperbaBoost krill oil and choline bitartrate salts.

Life Extension has partnered with Insilico Medicine Inc. to utilize artificial intelligence to formulate Geroprotect Stem Cell, a dietary supplement designed to support youthful, healthy stem cell function. 

Natreon has been granted a U.S. Patent (US 10,500,240) on Terminalia chebula. 

The event, which was scheduled to take place March 3-7, 2020 in Anaheim, CA was mired by cancellations from exhibiting companies and members of the buying community

Under the terms of the agreement, Artemis will be the preferred U.S. distributor for Fruit d’Or’s line of organic and conventional cranberry and blueberry ingredients for nutraceutical applications for both animals and humans.

The partnership includes all of Folium’s bulk ingredients and finished products. The firms will also jointly develop new delivery systems and applications for cannabinoids.

A study recently published in the International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research found that supplementation with a branded methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) from Bergstrom Nutrition, called OptiMSM, supported the appearance of skin.

InnoVactiv Inc. has achieved SQF level 2 certification, which includes a FSMA Food Addendum covering the requirements of the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act.

Cargill has launched private label plant-based patties and ground products for retail and foodservices businesses to capture their share of the plant-based protein market. 

A recently published study found that a blend of Citrus bergamia and Cynara cardunculus extracts supported vascular inflammation and oxidative stress in subjects with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. 

Kerry Taste and Nutrition has acquired the Spanish non-allergenic and organic plant protein company Pevesa Biotech. 

Here’s a look at ingredients driving that growth.

Kaneka Probiotics has chosen seven winners for Phase 1 of its Kaneka Innovation Award Program, and had announced Phase 2 of the giveaway.