Trends & Business
NOW’s new ad campaign tells consumers how they benefit from the company’s extensive product testing
The campaign’s tagline is “NOW. 19,000 reasons to feel good spending less.”
Natural energy-support ingredients: What do the latest studies say?
New research on how natural ingredients provide an energy boost.
Setting the record straight: Why the supplement industry must fight social media misinformation
Why supplement manufacturers are responsible for educating consumers and combatting social media inaccuracies.
CRN celebrates its 50th anniversary at October “Science in Session” and “Now New Next” events
Registration is now open for the events, which will take place on October 3-6, 2023, in Dana Point, CA.
Alvinesa Natural Ingredients acquires hydroxytyrosol supplier Genosa
Alvinesa upcycles material from wine manufacturing into health and wellness ingredients.
Roquette opens customer experience center in Singapore
At this facility, customers can experience Roquette’s ingredients in formulations designed to suit Asian culinary and sensory preferences.
Contract manufacturers offer more customer support to help nutraceutical brands compete
Contract manufacturers are making major investments to grow their capabilities.
Mushroom-protein brand Meati Foods partners with AI firm to explore health benefits of mushroom root products
Meati Foods will use Pipa LLC’s artificial intelligence to investigate the nutrition and health benefits of its whole-food mushroom-root products.
Who are today’s key joint health customers?
Which customers are buying joint health supplements?
Nestlé Health Science and Tufts University create competition to support entrepreneurs focused on healthy aging, longevity
The competition is for entrepreneurs and startups whose focus is on healthy aging and longevity.
Personalized Nutrition: Are employee benefits one way to expand access to personalized nutrition?
One idea is to offer personalized vitamin subscription services through employee health-benefit plans.
ADM survey reveals how citrus flavor preferences vary worldwide
The first report out of ADM’s consumer survey found that North American consumers are seeking “bold and/or vibrant citrus flavor experiences.”
Brightseed’s new Bioactives Coalition will spread awareness about the benefits of bioactive ingredients
“The coalition aims to bring mainstream awareness and education about bioactives to industry, consumers, and policymakers,” Brightseed’s press release states.
Alvinesa Natural Ingredients names new CEO
The Spanish company upcycles raw material left over from the production of wine and olive oil, turning those byproducts into ingredients for food, beverages, nutraceuticals, animal health, and more.
Women in Nutraceuticals receives Nutrition Business Journal award
The award for Efforts on Behalf of Industry in 2022 was presented to the nonprofit group whose mission is to advocate for gender parity in the nutraceuticals industry.
DSM-Firmenich completes acquisition of postbiotics supplier Adare Biome
The acquisition enhances DSM-Firmenich’s presence in several markets, including early-life nutrition, medical nutrition, and the microbiome market for pet health and animal feed.
Bone health supplements for aging consumers are evolving
Emerging trends in bone health ingredients.
GenM menopause-friendly symbol appears for first time on product packaging
GenM is an organization working with companies and retailers to make menopause-friendly products more accessible and identifiable on shelf.
How are supplement brands changing their product launch strategies post-COVID?
Here are some of the ways product lines are evolving.
FlavorSum demonstrates unique mocktail flavors: IFT FIRST 2023 Preview
The company will showcase unique flavor pairings like blackberry ginger and oaked yuzu.
World Health Organization releases hazard and risk assessment for aspartame
As a result of this assessment, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans, citing “limited evidence” for carcinogenicity in humans.
The market for energy and relaxation products is on the rise
Natural energy products are continuing to experience growth in the marketplace. And on the opposite end of the spectrum, relaxation and sleep products have experienced tremendous growth in recent years as well.
Verdure Sciences’ second annual sustainability report tracks company’s progress on sustainable farming and sourcing
The report includes case studies on Curcuma longa, Bacopa monnieri, and Boswellia serrata.
Aker BioMarine has joined Women in Nutraceuticals as a founding sponsor
Aker BioMarine has announced that the company has joined Women in Nutraceuticals (WIN) as a founding sponsor.
Prebiotics are no longer “niche” in Asia-Pacific
Market research shows that the Asia-Pacific market is one of the fastest-growing prebiotic sectors, writes David Mharakurwa of Clasado Biosciences.
Health benefits outrank affordability in food and drink priorities, Innova’s latest consumer survey shows: IFT FIRST 2023 Preview
At IFT FIRST, Innova Market Insights will present its newest data on key consumer trends driving food and drinks development.
Butter Buds showcases dairy flavors in food and drink prototypes: IFT FIRST 2023 Preview
The company says that its ingredients add rich flavor and full-bodied mouthfeel with better texture.
First batches of Solugel soluble collagen peptides ship from PB Leiner to Asia and the U.S.
Solugel fish collagen peptides first launched in the market last November.
AHPA announces publication of third edition of Herbs of Commerce
The third edition contains over 2,800 entries of separate plant species, over 1,000 botanical synonyms, over 300 Ayurvedic names, as well as over 700 pinyin names.
Bartek Ingredients’ new ingredient improves sour flavor profiles in gummies, beverages: IFT FIRST 2023 Preview
At the show, the company will provide samples of the Uplift ingredient in beverages and gummies.