Trends & Business

Alkemist Labs will be at Expo West 2024 (Booth #3575) showcasing its expanded services and its new HealthLOQ document protection blockchain software that protects certificates of analysis (CofA) against counterfeiting and unauthorized tampering.

The company has been actively growing its sweetener business, broadening its offerings to help customers meet consumer demand for sugar reduction and replacement.

FrieslandCampina will be showcasing Biotis Fermentis, Plantaris, Excellion, and Biotis GOS-OP High Purity in shakes, bars, and gummies.

PLT Health Solutions has announced the launch of a sleep support ingredient called Serezin Restorative Sleep + Pain Relief.

The assessment determined that Reb A production reduced CO2 emissions by 78%, reduced water usage by 77%, and used 94% less agricultural land, compared to cane sugar.

Kerry Group has announced the launch of a new rice-derived postbiotic ingredient, called Plenibiotic (Lactobacillus casei subsp. 327), that supports gut and skin health.

Stratum Nutrition has announced the acquisition of Sibelius: Sage, a proprietary sage extract with clinically-supported memory and attention benefits.

PIPA’s AI technology integrates biomedical databases, scientific publications, clinical trial data, and other information sources to identify the right combinations and accelerate new product development

Balchem and Stauber Performance Ingredients have jointly announced a new distribution partnership for the US and Canada.

According to Alkemist’s 2023 data, 47% of samples had levels of inorganic bromide above USP <561> limits.

Women in Nutraceuticals will be hosting a reception at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA on Thursday, March 14 from 4 to 6 PM.

Kyowa Hakko has announced that Karma Water has a new product featuring its Cognizin Citicoline ingredient to promote energy and enhance focus. The company will be providing samples at Expo West 2024.

Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd. has announced the launch of a postbiotic gummy that features EpiCor, a postbiotic yeast fermentate ingredient from Cargill.

According to data from FMCG Gurus, meal time habits are becoming less structured. This means that snacking is becoming more frequent, and consumers are paying closer attention to the ingredients and nutrition of their snack foods.

The company's animal-free lactoferrin, LF+, has been vegan-certified by Vegan Action.

CarnoSyn Brands and its parent company, Natural Alternatives International, has announced a partnership with Barentz to create an exclusive distribution channel in Brazil’s dietary supplement market for its CarnoSyn beta-alanine ingredient.

Cargill is investing in Enough’s most recent series C funding campaign, and has signed a commercial agreement to use and market the company’s fermented protein.

The demographics of the sports nutrition category are broadening as more women and aging adults utilize the products to meet their own health goals.

A fast growing segment, hydration products have seen a great deal of mainstream success, offering a variety of benefits to a wide range of consumers.

Magnesium's trajectory is similar to ashwagandha in that its reach is extending across multiple categories.

The profile of mushrooms is growing but more education may be needed for consumers to differentiate between different species.

Creatine has seen impressive sales growth, but state legislation putting age limits on the purchase of creatine products in the sports and weight management categories may pose a dilemma.

Flavorchem and Orchidia Fragrances has announced the acquisition of the Swiss company, Huber the Nose.

GOED announces new chair, vice-chair, and secretary.

Aker BioMarine has announced an exclusive partnership with Brazilian distributor Kilyos Nutrition.

This is an annual event in which industry stakeholders can meet with members of Congress and explain how public policies are impacting their businesses and consumers.

FlavorSum has completed construction of and opened a 35,000-square-foot expansion of its Kalamazoo, MI facility that enhances the site’s emulsion, extraction, and warehousing capacity.

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. has announced the acquisition of POS Biosciences Corp. (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada) from Canopy Growth Corp.

The double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial sponsored by Blue California demonstrated that ErgoActive ergothioneine supported cognitive function, memory, and sleep in healthy elderly subjects with subjective memory complaints.

The product contains Brightseed’s Bio Gut Fiber, which is made from upcycled hemp hulls, and has been shown in preclinical data to support gut barrier function.