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Diana Food added an organic cultured celery powder to its Food Protection Platform for natural meat curing.

In a partnership with Elemend Health, Stauber Performance Ingredients introduced HIgGH GOLD Colostrum 40, a highly concentrated colostrum ingredient for immune and digestive health with 40% immunoglobulin G (IgG).

Why Pharmavite believes mental health and OTC alternatives are two of the biggest opportunities moving forward for health, wellness, and supplements

How nutraceutical brands can drive powerful subscription programs during COVID-19 and beyond

CRN is launching a conference for marketing and communications folks in wellness industries—WellComms. The virtual, two-day conference held June 16 – 17, 2021, will host six sessions featuring top subject matter experts and provide opportunities to deepen interpersonal connections with industry decision-makers.

What must private-label products offer customers that will keep them coming back in the long run?

The act was created to protect financial institutions providing financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (Washington, D.C.; CRN) welcomed 12 new companies to its association’s membership.

Limited shelf space makes e-commerce and direct-to-consumer even more vital for plant-based firms.

TheraBreath (Los Angeles, CA) introduced Immunity Support Oral Spray Supplement, made with a proprietary blend of immune-boosting ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, sprayed directly to the mouth and throat.

Royal DSM has invested $100 million into a consumer-facing company called Hologram Sciences, which will create brands and products targeting various health conditions.

Cognitive health concerns people of all ages, giving dietary supplement manufacturers numerous avenues for reaching customers.

Bio-Cat Microbials LLC has received a “Letter of No Objection” from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the company’s GRAS (generally recognized as safe) notice for its Opti-Biome Bacillus subtilis MB40 probiotic.

Good Rāz launched quick-absorbing vitamin D3 drops that can be added to foods and beverages without altering the taste or texture using a unique water-soluble, no-stir formula.

The American Herbal Products Association announced Cara Welch, PhD, acting director, office of dietary supplement programs (ODSP) at FDA, will address attendees at the virtual AHPA Botanical Congress, held Monday, May 24, during the opening session.

Verdure Sciences launched Longvida, a turmeric extract standardized to curcumin and total curcuminoids (solid lipid curcumin particle - SLCP), in Brazil after receiving ANVISA approval through distribution partner Kilyos Nutrition

How are ingredient suppliers sourcing the most in-demand vitamins?

Increased stress and tiredness, especially over the past year, are sending consumers to supplement and food shelves to find support.

National and state efforts could expand or restrict access to a number of dietary supplement products.

Imbibe launched Ingredients by Imbibe, a new platform that offers the company’s ingredients to external R&D teams, including The Senses, a suite of taste solutions that address common product attribute complaints through flavor modulation, masking, and mouthfeel optimization, and Pre/Sense Stevia.

Botanical ingredients that have been linked to digestive support are carving out a strong niche in the market, and they’re expected to continue flourishing in the years to come.

CV Sciences, Inc. formed an ongoing partnership with Alkemist Labs to collaborate with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on efforts to help cannabis testing labs demonstrate and improve measurement capabilities and comparability.

Yemoja, Ltd. launched EPS-Revive, an external polysaccharide sulphate (EPS) topical beauty ingredient derived from a species of red algae.

Vidya Herbs Inc. recently announced it achieved self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) designation for its green coffee extract, CGA-7.

Bunge has invested $45.7 million to help Australian Plant Proteins double the output of its plant protein isolates production by March 2022.

Focus on health maintenance and healthy aging is now front and center.

Can supplement companies do a better job of teaching customers about what to expect from immune-health supplements?

According to Brightfield Group, in Q4 of 2020, cannabidiol (CBD) experienced an increase in awareness. However, despite the increase in awareness, purchasing and loyalty have remained largely the same.

The new venture capital funding will be used to increase the manufacturing and sales of Pendulum Glucose Control, ramp up the manufacturing of pipeline products to address the management of other chronic diseases, and conduct additional research, including clinical trials.

The American Herbal Products Association has hired Glenn Christenson as its director of communications and marketing, reporting to Amber Bennett, AHPA’s vice president of marketing and engagement.