Trends & Business

The Food Safety Administration Act of 2022 would separate the regulation of food from drugs, medical devices, and other products currently regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

As part of the collaboration, Purissima will be the first company to achieve commercial scale production of minor cannabinoids using its proprietary algae-based fermentation platform.

FoodTech startup ChickP has developed a prototype of protein isolates that overcome challenges common to plant-based beverages like dairy-free coffee and cappuccino.

Cargill found that sugar content remains a key influencer for American grocery shoppers with 62% of consumers reporting that they are likely to check the amount of sugar before purchasing a product.

Gat Foods, in collaboration with the Israeli startup Resorcix Ltd., have introduced Flavorwatch, a botanical ingredient which prevents Thermophillic Acidophilic Bacteria (TAB) spoilage in clear, fruit-based beverages.

Class action lawsuits are becoming more clever and aggressive according to speakers this year’s Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, hosted by the American Conference Institute, in collaboration with The Council for Responsible Nutrition.

Senator Richard Burr (R- NC), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), has introduced new FDA user fee reauthorization legislation titled “Food and Drug Administration Simple Reauthorization Act.”

Divaks raised €3 million in seed funding to create yellow mealworm ingredients for meat alternative, sports nutrition, snack, confectionery, and pet nutrition products.

Supplements only work if they are taken regularly. A smart system can help consumers reduce the mental load of their daily supplement routine.

Givaudan, Bühler, and Cargill have formed a consortium with Food Tech Hub LATAM and Food Technology Institute (ITAL) to build a “Tropical Food Innovation Lab” in Campinas, Brazil.

The market researcher’s new 2022 mobility survey series so far shows that while some consumers understand that diet and nutrition support mobility, overall the nutrition, health, and supplements industry needs to get better at educating and encouraging consumers to adopt a proactive, long-term view of mobility health.

Made with precision fermentation, the enhancers are designed for taste modification in sugar reduction solutions for food and beverages.

The ingredient’s maker, Enovate Biolife, says this is the first branded arjuna bark extract to gain a Health Canada NPN.

Ingredion will be showcasing a number of unique product prototypes featuring its portfolio of ingredients and which fit the company’s 360 Value approach.

The recently launched supplement from BioGaia is sold in the U.S. under the name BioGaia Pharentis KIDS.

Spoonshot leverages AI with food science to predict emerging food and beverage trends. Its 2023 Food Trends Report will be presented July 12 at 3:15, on the Business Stage.

Beneo to showcase its new faba bean protein concentrate and starch-rich flour during the 2022 IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo taking place July 11-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Probiotic supplementation has become about much more than just populating the gut with beneficial bacteria, because we have a better understanding of what happens in the gut.

The prebiotic galactooligosaccharide (GOS) ingredient is also now permitted use of the following health claims in the Philippines: “enhances gut health” and “helps maintain regularity.”

Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund facilitates and promotes research on the Antarctic’s ecosystem. It has financed 20 research projects and 15 host institutions since its establishment in 2015.

The paper provides transparency into how the database collects and processes the research it compiles, insights into the design of its graphical user interface, as well as the database’s strengths and limitations.

Results showed that compared to baseline, subjects saw significant reductions in pain and stiffness, as well as improvements in physical function.

The new 12-lane counter alleviates two obstacles that manufacturers and co-packers routinely face: accurate counting and filling at medium-to-high speeds.

According to the Marine Stewardship Council, the number of fish oil supplements in the U.S. featuring the MSC-certified label grew 44% in the past five years.

Best Formulation’s City of Industry complex will now serve as Sirio’s North American headquarters once the transaction is completed.

HP Ingredients has earned NSF’s NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplements Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification.

Roquette has launched two rice proteins as part of its Nutralys line, which will be presented for the first time during IFT First, taking place July 10-13 in Chicago.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced three new hires, filling position for director of government relations, manager of science and regulatory affairs, and membership associate.

Research indicates that CBDA largely produces biological effects similar to CBD’s. But does it have market potential like CBD?

Alkemist advises companies to check pesticide testing reports to ensure they include Inorganic bromide and Dithiocarbamates measured and reported as carbon disulfide (CS2).