Trends & Business

Despite their rising profile, probiotics have yet to reach their full potential with Americans, whether as supplements or functional-food ingredients.

Compared to a "leading competitive pea protein" in a consumer sensory panel, the company reports, consumers preferred the sample containing TRUPRO 2000 on the basis of flavor, thickness, mouthfeel, and aftertaste.

Studies show that the combination of the two neuroprotective ingredients helps increase “specific flavonoid bioavailability,” the firm said in a press release.

The ingredient is a blend of type I and type II collagen, calcium, phosphorus, and glycosaminoglycans-ingredients that support bone, muscle, and joint health.

DolCas Biotech LLC has forged a partnership with Moroccan olive oil manufacturer Atlas Olive Oils to be the sole U.S. distributor and trade-name holder for TruOliv, an organic, kosher, and halal-certified extract of olive fruits.

Hydrolyzed CHiKPRO Broth Protein Isolate provides both a complete amino acid profile for muscle building plus type II collagen for joint support.

Kerry has released an interactive simulator that utilizes U.S. consumer research data to provide product formulators a better understanding of consumers’ preferred combination of sweetening agent, calorie count, and protein content across six different product categories. 

These new programs reflect the company’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and traceability throughout the supply chain, as well as its commitment to corporate social responsibility.

FutureCeuticals says the ingredient has been clinically shown to increase nitric oxide levels in humans by up to 230% over baseline levels.

Gencor, Levagen’s supplier, says the ingredient has been clinically shown to benefit those suffering from joint discomfort, and that it also supports a healthy anti-inflammatory response.

BioCell Collagen will be featured in the new Targeted Choice Joint Support supplement from Bluebonnet Nutrition Corp. 

This new ingredient lets the company take tongkat ali to products in which it was challenging to include in the past.

According to Evolva, Veri-te Resveratrol CWD 90 offers up to 67x higher the dispersion capability of standard resveratrol.

CurcuFlow is designed to be stain-free. It uses beadlet technology and provides anti-caking flow properties, with zero dust and adherence to machinery.

During SupplySide West, company representatives will be on hand to answer questions about reference standards, fit-for-purpose test methods for specific finished products, which botanicals are at highest risk of adulteration, and how companies can enhance their testing regimes.

These solutions address consumer trends in healthy aging, active nutrition, digestive health, cognitive health, beauty from within, and more.

Can formulators do better?

Sirio Pharma Company, Ltd. announced the opening of a gummy production plant at its new development and manufacturing facility in Ma’anshan, China.

Ashland’s leaders are inviting SupplySide West attendees to learn about the company’s latest customized functional solutions.

New food and beverage product launches containing stevia leaf sweeteners rose by 27% globally in the first six months of 2018.

The American Botanical Council (ABC; Austin, TX), as part of the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP), recently released a proposed “Best Practices SOP for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles.”

Not only do 75% of Americans take supplements, but 87% of U.S. adults have overall confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of dietary supplement products, the survey found.

The ingredient is called Okralin and works by binding fat, the company says.

Glanbia plc has agreed to acquire SlimFast and other brands from Kainos Capital (Dallas, TX), the parent company of KSF Holdings LLP and SlimFast sister company HNS Intermediate Corporation, for $350 million.

The strategic parcel of land comprises 3.523 hectares, allowing Jost to expand the plant for additional production capacity in the future.

Companies must still do their due diligence in evaluating reference standard suppliers, as they would elsewhere on the supply chain.

The Natural Products Association has submitted comments to FDA regarding the agency’s “Multi-Year Nutrition Innovation Strategy."

CDX is a repository wherein manufacturers can post and share additional product information directly with retailers.

The palm oil supply chain is a topic of concern for many consumers, but companies like Cargill are working hard to develop a transparent and sustainable supply chain that reduced the crop's environmental and social impact.