Trends & Business

Bioriginal launched a new private label offering called Immune Enhance.

SōRSE Technology created SōRSE Clear, a stable, clear emulsion with a minimal sensory profile.

Lubrizol Life Science Health launched Astagile microcapsules; a sustainable, organic-certified astaxanthin microencapsulated with spirulina that is designed to promote mental agility and support healthy aging for young and senior adults

SweeGen expanded its portfolio of natural sweeteners with Bestevia Reb I, a high-purity stevia sweetener and flavor.

Innova Market Insights will be presenting its Top Ten Trends 2021 report for manufacturers, retailers, and brands via webinar on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

NPA files citizen petition requesting clear guidance on labeling caloric content for BCAA products, providing relief from frivolous lawsuits.

Choosing the right active packaging solution for probiotics requires more than gut instinct.

Sabinsa has been granted three new patents as well as an additional Natural Products Number (NPN) issued by Health Canada, bringing Sabinsa’s total number of products with health claims in Canada to 37.

Indena has partnered with Onegevity, an artificial intelligence platform for personalized nutrition, to further expand its commitment to innovative approaches for preventative health.

Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria (ANVISA), Brazil’s national health surveillance agency, certified Gencor’s (Irvine, CA) Levagen as a novel food.

Despite shifting spending habits following the pandemic, plant-based protein still seeing significant growth, according to experts speaking at AHPA's inaugural Sports Nutrition Congress.

Modern-day bone health supplements target ingredients that provide benefits beyond what calcium can achieve alone.

Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, provides insight on how the COVID-19 pandemic has accommodated botanical ingredient adulteration.

Sirio Europe installed new HVAC systems, individual drying chambers, vegetarian softgel manufacturing equipment, and a block heat and power plant in its Brandenburg site.

Lonza announced a CHF85 million (93 million USD) investment in its Capsules and Health Ingredients (CHI) Division, a dosage-form delivery partner, which will allow the company to expand its overall production capacity of capsules.

A panel of the National Advertising Review Board recommended GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, LLC discontinue “100% natural” and “clinically proven to curb cravings” claims for Benefiber Original and Benefiber Healthy Shape (Benefiber).

Celltrient is a three-product line that addresses three key aspects of cellular health: cellular energy, cellular protection, and cellular strength.

Given the tide that’s sweeping CBD into the mainstream, more retailers may choose to begin stocking products made with the superstar cannabinoid.

DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences, in collaboration with the Natural Marketing Institute recently surveyed U.S., Italian, and Chinese consumers to determine how attitudes have changed about probiotics since the COVID-19 outbreak.

EuroPharma, maker of Terry Naturally, launched a new product called Andrographis and Ashwagandha featuring clinically-studied extracts for immune defense, stress support, energy and endurance, stamina, recovery, and focus.

Results from the global survey show consumers are increasingly aware of their well-being, with a focus on immunity, and the potential connection between increased levels of environmental damage and the rise of COVID-19.

Gnosis by Lesaffre has unveiled a new business strategy which is the continued focus on microorganisms and biotransformation processes such as fermentation to cultivate nutritional actives, probiotics, and yeasts that will target five key market segments.

ChromaDex Corp. has announced that its flagship ingredient, Tru Niagen (nicotinamide riboside), will be in Nestlé Health Science’s new Cellular Energy product under the new Celltrient brand.

One market researcher talks about emerging categories for turmeric.

Hemp Industry Daily and The Nielsen Company released a new report, “Insights on the Growing Market for Hemp-CBD Pet Products” on the booming pet CBD market.

The Dr. Majeed Foundation gave 5,500 10 kgs bags of rice to more than 5,000 people in Magadi, Karnataka, India to help alleviate food insecurity due to COVID-19.

The U.S. dietary supplement industry can and should increase diversity both within industry and in consumer outreach, said panelists at the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference.

The Natural Products Association announced that it will be virtually hosting its annual conference, The Big Natural, from November 30 – December 1, 2020.

Catalent launched a delayed-release technology called OptiGel DR, which allows softgel capsules to be formed by combining pectin with gelatin to eliminate the need for a separate capsule-coating step.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.