Trends & Business

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences launched Versilk in North America, a clean-label native enzyme designed to optimize texture and taste in yogurts, drinkable dairy products, and other drinkable fermented products. 

The company’s landmark cranberry health claim win will benefit consumers and the industry at large.

The company is carving out its own stake in the PEA market in a big way: with heavy investment in research and development.

The boutique, family-owned laboratory has taken on industry Goliaths, powered by “tenacity, foresight, and a little crazy.”

CV Sciences is paving the way to hemp-derived-CBD’s mainstream success.

Cargill has made a $25 million anchor investment in BioGaia, a leading probiotics manufacturing.

The new facility is scheduled to be operational in the summer of 2022 and will produce approximately 300 metric tons of HMOs per year.

DolCas Biotech Ltd. has added a highly concentrated all-natural ginger root extract called Ginfort to its portfolio of botanical ingredients.

The water-soluble Palm Fruit Extract is rich in polyphenols and phytonutrients, and enhances the taste and mouthfeel of the chocolate.

In the United States, probiotics remain stuck in a murky regulatory environment, one that stifles innovation and market growth, and, at the end of the day, blocks potential health benefits for the consumer.

FrieslandCampina's “Nutritional Health Solutions for an Evolving World" brought together world-renowned specialists in science and academia, nutrition, and market expertise, with nearly 400 industry professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities of nutrition in a post-COVID-19 world.

Dosecann launched a precision-dosed cannabinoid product featuring Ahiflower and Lonza's Licaps Capsugel capsules for the Canadian medical cannabis space.

Kerry's new whitepaper examines the expanding market for protein-rich snack bars, consumer preferences in regard to ingredients and bar tastes, and the application of plant, dairy, and mixed protein in new bar concepts.

Herbalife Nutrition introduced MemoryArmor cognitive health product, and Enrichual line of hemp-derived cannabinoids skincare products.

Robertet has launched a bioavailable, clean-label curcumin extract called curcuRouge.

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PLT Health Solutions has introduced a new ingredient to its immune health portfolio called Promunel Ultra Performance Propolis.

The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) issued its revised draft of "Best Practices Contract Language and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Templates for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles."

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has upgraded several aspects of its Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL) to increase ease of use.

According to Imbibe, the number one driver of food and beverage trends in 2021 will be COVID-19, with products that promote health and wellness, escapism, and value in the spotlight.

Bar manufacturers are working hard to compete in a crowded marketplace by improving formulas, launching new flavors, and meeting consumer demands such as reduced sugar.

Sabinsa, in an effort to identify and remove adulterated vitamin C additives from the market, sent documentation to the appropriate government agencies, including FDA and FTC.

Aker BioMarine has developed a pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) – bound EPA and DHA from krill

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Mars Inc. has acquired KIND North America. The two began their global partnership in 2017, when Mars bought a minority stake in the company in an agreement to grow KIND’s product offering and business globally.

Beneo launched a precooked, clean-label functional native rice starch, Remypure S52 P.

Rousselot, extended its ProTake portfolio of hydrolyzed collagen for food and drink formulations with three new clean-label solutions: ProTake Bar, ProTake Powder, and ProTake Foods.

In October Sabinsa began testing for residual herbicide in 20 nutraceutical ingredients as a routine practice, along with all other USP listed pesticides.

Informa Markets is hosting Vitafoods Europe 2021 as a hybrid event with two session: an in-person event at the Palexpo in Geneva, Oct. 5 - 7, 2021, and a virtual event running in parallel Oct. 4 – 8, 2021.

Roquette launched Lycagel, a pharmaceutical-grade solution for vegetarian softgel capsule formulations made from pea starch.