Trends & Business
Sex-positive: Supplements for women's libido are on the rise
As more women seek products to support their sex needs, the availability of women-focused sex-health supplements is growing.
Bühler to develop commercial mealworm production plant for food-tech firm Divaks
The new facility is expected to be operational in 2025.
Consumer survey commissioned by Nammex shows what consumers perceive as mushrooms
Consumer survey commissioned by Nammex shows what consumers perceive as mushrooms, mostly failing to identify fungi by their component parts.
Pharmactive announces B Corp certification
B Corp measures management performance on five key impact areas: governance, employees, community, environment, and customers.
Himalaya Wellness touts new PartySmart Gummies for alcohol metabolism support
The product contains “a unique blend of plant-based ingredients, including amla, date palm, turmeric, fenugreek, grape, and ginger,” the firm says.
PureCircle by Ingredion expands Malaysia facility’s stevia production
The expansion will increase the plant’s production by four times.
Nutrition bars: Can encouraging positive thinking sell protein bars?
A protein bar brand promotes positive thinking, and it may be helping to sell products.
Probiotic toothpaste from Designs For Health supports healthy balance of oral bacteria
The toothpaste also contains purified silver, CoQ10, and grape seed extract.
New strategic alliance will see MG America and Romaco North America cross-promote each other’s equipment in North America
Each company will broaden its portfolio by offering complementary equipment from the other's.
Beverage developer Flavorman announces new CEO
The company’s former COO Scott Weddle will now take the helm as CEO, replacing Dave Dafoe, who remains on the company’s executive board as chief commercial officer.
Chromadex launches clinical-strength version of Tru Niagen nicotinamide riboside product
The new Tru Niagen Pro product contains 1000 mg of Niagen patented nicotinamide riboside.
Gelita’s new PeptEndure is a protein ingredient for the endurance athlete: 2023 SupplySide West Report
Research by the company showed that supplementation with the collagen protein ingredient at 15 grams per day (in conjunction with cardio and strength training) was able to significantly improve running performance during a one hour time trial.
Finding the Right Partner: Are the lines blurring between contract manufacturing and private label?
Definitions don’t matter as much if the customer knows what they’re looking for—and the manufacturer knows what they’re best at providing.
New association represents alternative-seafood industry
Future Ocean Foods says it’s so far amassed membership of 36 companies across 14 countries.
Price and sustainability are consumers’ top two priorities in 2024 for food, drink, and supplement purchases, predicts FMCG Gurus
The market researcher shared its top 10 global trends for 2024.
Ocean Spray’s new juice with no artificial sweeteners is a category first, company says
The company says it is the first national brand to launch a zero-sugar product with no artificial sweeteners in the shelf-stable juice aisle.
Personalized-probiotics brand Floré now offering at-home stool-analysis test
The company is now offering its GI SereniT analysis test as part of its Floré Clinical program.
Key ingredient stars, nature-friendly claims, and health benefits will lead consumers’ food and drink demands in 2024, predicts Innova Market Insights
Don’t miss this Thursday’s webcast from Innova diving into its Top Ten Trends for 2024.
Harnessing AI to develop new dietary supplement ingredients: 2023 SupplySide West report
The promise and limitations of harnessing AI in new product development.
New postbiotic ingredient for food and drink launching from Tetra Pak, AB Biotek
The companies say they are working together to develop a range of innovative postbiotic food applications.
PharmaLinea is launching a new, clinically studied sleep supplement for the private-label market
The product contains a unique, patented ingredient backed by nine clinical trials showing higher sleep efficiency, among other benefits.
Univar Solutions to exclusively distribute Biospringer yeast ingredients in the Nordics
The agreement includes Biospringer's Springer Reveal, Springer Signature, Springer Proteissimo, Springer Cocoon, Springer Precursor, Springer Mask, and Springer Umami ingredient brands.
The power of ingredient portfolios: 2023 SupplySide West Report
Companies discussed how their branded-ingredient portfolios help customers address multiple in-demand need states.
Tapping into fungi’s potential: 2023 SupplySide West Report
Current innovations and building a future for fungi ingredients.
Probiotics for menopause heats up: 2023 SupplySide West Report
Probiotics for menopause were a key focus for companies at SupplySide West.
Gelita’s Easyseal gelatin increases soft gel capsules seams by up to 50% to reduce occurrence of leaking: 2023 SupplySide West Report
Nutritional Outlook learned more about Gelita's Easyseal gelatin at this year's SupplySide West. The gelatin has the potential to reduce production cost and improve efficiency for manufacturers.
The bone health supplements market is large, but stagnant. Here’s how brands can get consumers excited again.
Tips on how to grow the bone health supplements market from experts in the know.
CRN still awaits substantive response from FDA on citizen petition addressing agency’s drug preclusion policies
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced receipt of an interim response from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Council’s recent citizen petition requesting that the agency change the way it applies the drug preclusion clause to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).
Make It Food! Univar’s Foodology team helps nutraceutical brands branch into food and drink formats: 2023 SupplySide West Report
Foodology by Univar Solutions uses its expertise in ingredients, R&D, and market trends to help food and nutrition companies develop functional food and drinks.
Gelatin versus pectin: Which gummies do consumers prefer? 2023 SupplySide West Report
Cargill’s new consumer study investigated which gummy textures consumers like best.