Trends & Business

Bergstrom Nutrition’s branded MSM ingredient now carries the ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Natural colors’ biggest opportunities likely lie in kid-centric products, cereals, and snacks.

Market researcher IRI shares new data on the top-selling nutritional brands, manufacturers, and product claims from the past year.

Consumer demand for natural and clean-label is driving natural sweeteners like stevia. But there’s still lots of opportunity for growth.

The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) agreed last week to establish a sizable marine protected area in Antarctica’s Ross Sea.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has raised the annual harvest quota for Atlantic menhaden fish meal/oil by 6.45% for fisheries and bait fisheries.

The supplements manufacturer pegs strain-specific probiotic identification, adaptogens, vegan products, and more as innovation trends to watch in 2017.

Applied Food Science has launched its new Kavoa kava extract for the relaxation, stress-relief, and sleep-support markets.

In North America, sales of probiotic supplements will outpace sales of all other kinds of supplements, including glucosamine, combination dietary supplements, protein supplements, CoQ10, omega-3s, and eye-health supplements, says Euromonitor.

Beta testing of the dietary supplement finished product registry has now entered its second phase, with CRN planning to make the site live in 2017.

The new 3C technology allows for “tailored omega-3 EPA and DHA high concentrates,” according to DSM.

CRN’s annual supplement usage survey found that 71% of U.S. adults reported taking dietary supplements in 2016, an increase from past years that suggests more than 170 million Americans use supplements.

Frutarom Health’s CitrOlive is designed to support overall cardiovascular function and defend against hardening of the arteries.

TSI Group Ltd. says its new GlucosaGreenDF avoids the supply challenges of glucosamine sourced from shellfish-derived chitin, in addition to providing vegetarian-friendly options.

At SupplySide West, natural-botanical suppliers underlined the fact that FDA’s NDI draft guidance does not consider synthetic botanical ingredients to be dietary ingredients.

Vega’s new Protein+ snack bars combine pea protein, brown rice protein, nuts, leafy greens, and chicory root fiber.

OmniActive says its curcumin ingredient has received a self-affirmed Generally Recognized As Safe notification from an expert panel.

The new antioxidant ingredient provides opportunities for formulation in anti-inflammatory supplements and personal care products, as well as food and beverage products in need of greater stability.

A new study indicates that 52% of U.S. adults reported using dietary supplements in both 1999–2000 and 2011–2012 surveys, but multivitamin usage decreased by 6% over the same period.

CRN’s donation to the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University will provide for two graduate students per year to attend The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science.

The expansion to Prinova’s line of encapsulated flavor includes new capabilities for dry applications and an improved shelf life of up to 42 months.

Ingredion’s new Versafibe series of insoluble dietary fibers are aimed at offering low cost-in-use solutions for a variety of product types with “little to no impact on product texture, flavor, and color.”

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High-concentrate launches take top billing, but firms are also exploring other ways to differentiate their omega-3 offerings. 

Top trends like paleo and gluten-free continue driving the healthy-snacks market.

Immune-health suppliers are focusing on ensuring their ingredients work in as many different product formats as possible.

Can dietary supplements help manage the widespread effects of heightened inflammation?

Suppliers are now looking forward with a focus on new research, new applications, and even new algae strains.

In the two years since Welch’s first entered the ingredients realm, its strong brand recognition has proven to be both an asset and, at times, a challenge.

At this year’s SupplySide West trade show, two suppliers talked to us about increasing demand for plant-based vitamin and mineral ingredients.