Sebastian Krawiec

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has launched “Label Wise,” an education campaign to inform consumers of upcoming Supplement Facts label changes and improve label literacy.

FDA released its 2020 budget request last month, and one item in particular raised the eyebrows of industry members: a proposal for a mandatory dietary supplement product registry. But what does it mean long term?

Oat milk is the most recent plant milk to take the non-dairy category by storm, offering some advantages over the popular almond milk.

Viva 5 Corp. has partnered with Taura Natural Ingredients to bring a 100% fruit-based gummy supplement to the North American market. 

A meta-analysis published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine finds that elderberry significantly reduces the duration and severity of upper respiratory symptoms. 

New meta-analysis finds statistically significant evidence that vitamin C administration reduced length of ICU stays for surgery patients. 

Two recently published studies show that there may be a link between vitamin D levels and blood glucose.

Coinciding with this announcement, FDA also announced it has issued multiple warning letters to companies marketing CBD with unsubstantiated claims.

A clinical trial recently published in Nutrients studied the effect of bacterial count on the transient colonization in the human intestinal tract of a formulation containing four probiotic strains at two doses, 7 billion and 70 billion colony forming units (CFUs). 

The American Herbal Products Association has adopted a new guidance policy for dietary supplements and food products containing hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol. 

For The Biome, a new wellness company started by Paul Schulick, the founder of New Chapter, has announced a partnership with Algatech, a microalgae supplier known for its AstaPure Astaxanthin. 

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has confirmed its previous recommendation to no longer recommend the use of omega-3 fatty acids for secondary prevention of myocardial infarction, following a request for re-examination.

Tespo has announced a collaboration with Pharmavite LLC, maker of Nature Made supplements, to deliver Nature Made vitamin pods for the Tespo Connect WiFi-connected vitamin dispenser system, beginning in May.

Walgreen will be selling CBD creams, patches, and sprays in 1500 stores across nine states. 

The Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative (SSCI) released its new general and technical benchmarking guidance documents, and opened up a 30-day public comment period for the documents. 

The heart health category remains important to the dietary supplement industry because it includes a stable of products that have proven efficacy and consistent usage.

DuPont launched culture portfolio designed for fermented plant-based products in South America to gain a share of the growing plant-based fermented food market there. 

Martin Bauer Group has acquired BI Nutraceuticals, expanding its food, beverage, and dietary supplement ingredient offerings. 

A transdermal Pycnogenol patch significant improved pain and function in subjects with osteoarthritis, according to a study recently published in Minerva Endocrinologica.

CVS will begin selling CBD topical products in its stores, but notably leaves out dietary supplement and functional foods. 

Nutralliance is now exclusive sales and marketing partner for South Korean Ildong Biosciences’ probiotic line in the U.S. and Canada. 

Researchers determined that an absolute decrease in 1% of Omega-3 Index was associated with 39% greater odds of PAD.

DuPont Nutrition & Health has reached an agreement with Lonza Specialty Ingredients in which Lonza will manufacture and supply CARE4U 2’-FL, a human milk oligosaccharide. 

Phynova has signed a global distribution and collaboration agreement for its Reducose ingredient with DSM.

New study shows that Kemin's algae-based beta-glucan ingredient reduced symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection as well as the number of sick days of subjects. 

Practical Innovations explains its approach to developing products from food waste, and encourages other firms to do the same. 

In a recently published study, a proprietary spearmint extract rich in polyphenols improved attention in young subjects. 

Amla extract standardized for polyphenols and omega-3 ALA significantly reduced cholesterol levels in recent study.

Lycored will be developing a new formulation combining its Lycomato lycopene with omega-3 fatty acids. 

French oak extract significantly reduced symptoms of mononucleosis, such as fatigue, malaise, and nausea.