Sebastian Krawiec

Consumers are seeking benefits beyond energy such as focus and stress relief.

As consumers embrace alcohol-free lifestyles, classic cocktail flavors may be a great way to delivery functional ingredients in beverage and gummy dosage formats.

Proper nutrition to support bone health is important throughout one’s life, creating opportunities for product development across age and gender demographics.

The U.S. Hemp Authority (USHA) has announced the launch of its Adult Use Hemp Product Certification Program in an effort to “reshape public policy around hemp, and to build confidence among retailers and consumers alike.”

Fenuflakes is a formulation that featured debittered, defatted flakes of fenugreek seeds, rich in fiber and high in protein as well as ultra-low in fat and carbohydrates.

The company claims that it can help brands achieve sodium reductions of more than 60% in some applications.

BGG has established new headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, managed by newly appointed CEO Jürgen Nelis.

The extract from Microphyt, called PhaeOptim, was shown to complement weight management strategies that include diet and exercise by support bone mass, aerobic capacity, resting heart rate, and blood lipid profiles.

The brand refresh is centered on two themes: “power your performance,” and “maximize your health span.”

GC Rieber VivoMega has announced that its three omega-3 facilities are running on 100% renewable energy after having implemented an electric steam boiler to power its marine and microalgae omega-3 operations.

Supplementation significantly improved quality of life, sleep, mood, hot flashes, and night sweats.

The new ingredient, called Zynamite S, was developed by PLT’s innovation partner Nektium Pharma.

Results showed that students taking PEA saw increased BDNF levels and improved memory scores.

Women taking the collagen supplement experienced improvements in joint function and pain.

The gummies, called Youth, Balance, and Sutra, will be sold exclusively at The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements stores and on vitaminshoppe.com.

Both NPA and CRN have filed lawsuits against the state to block to law, which is supposed to go into effect on April 22, 2024.

A recent study investigating a proprietary Bacopa monnieri extract found positive impacts on memory and cognitive health.

The study found that supplementation with the prebiotic fiber made from upcycled carrot pomace was successfully fermented regardless of the different microbial composition.

FDA has published a draft guidance on new dietary ingredient notification master files.

Innovations in dosage form solutions are allowing for more convenient and complex formulations that make supplementation easier for the end consumer.

In the wake of the passing of founder Muhammed Majeed, PhD, Sami-Sabinsa Group has announced that Majeed’s daughter Anju Majeed, PhD, will be assuming the role of Sami-Sabinsa Group’s executive chairperson, while Majeed’s son Shaheen Majeed will be the company’s global managing director and CEO.

While some research points to potential negative impacts non-nutritive sweeteners may have on the gut microbiome, this recent study funded by Cargill shows that its branded EverSweet stevia had no significant impact on the microbiome when compared to sucrose.

Sirio Pharma is delivering immune supporting postbiotics in an approachable gummy format while Kerry is offering multiple benefits via its Plenibiotics postbiotic ingredient.

Nutritional Outlook caught up with Steve Mister, president and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition at Natural Products Expo West to discuss FDA's FY25 Legislative Proposals related to dietary supplements.

At this year’s Natural Products Expo West, two brands have launched their own versions of algae DHA ingredients; FrieslandCampina and Aker BioMarine. Each brand showcased a different approach to the ingredient.

NutriLeads BV has announced the expansion of its BeniCaros precision prebiotic fiber to include varying concentrations of the active ingredient Rhamnogalacturonan-I.

TriNutra has announced structure-function health claims granted by Health Canada for its proprietary black seed oil when taken as an oral supplement.

CoreFX Ingredients announced that the global dairy co-operative that acquired CoreFX in 2016 will be selling a majority stake of the business to CoreFX founder and CEO Denis Neville.

Nutritional Outlook caught up with the president and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition at Natural Products Expo West 2024, and he told us his takeaways from the final NDIN guidance.

At this year’s Natural Products Expo West, mushrooms were all over the place, incorporated into beverages, ground coffee, and gummies, representative of the so-called “shroom boom.” Lion’s mane was particularly popular.