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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.

Registration for the American Herbal Products Association’s 9th Botanical Council is now open, with early bird promotion in effect until April 23. This year’s event will be held virtually on May 24, 2021.

BDSA has announced that Basket Analytics are now available on its GreenEdge platform. This means that BDSA can now provide specifics around how cross-brand and cross-category consumption translates into volume.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes attained a list of published health claims following the inclusion of its DE111 probiotic as a food ingredient under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Code.

Convenience and science are paving the way for new health products for gamers.

Now has partnered with seven nationally recognized experts across the wellness spectrum to inspire consumers to #LiveHealthyNOW with access to its in-demand guidance and free exclusive content at nowfoods.com/experts.

The proprietary paraprobiotic was discovered by Kyowa Hakko’s parent company Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. to support eye health by reducing fatigue through its ability to support a balanced immune response.

Nexira Food products were previously distributed in Canada by L.V. Lomas, which was acquired by IMCD N.V. The new agreement with Quadra is effective as of on April 1, 2021.

A recent study, conducted by Tokiwa Phytochemical and the University of Tokyo, found that a proprietary extract of Thai black ginger, directly interacts with and stimulates sirtuin 1.

There’s renewed interest in respiratory-support ingredients. What’s in the toolbox, and do they work?

Ancient Nutrition has launched a line of fermented herbs and organic mushrooms that will bring adaptogens to a broader consumer market.

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) and ClearCut Analytics are hosting a 30-minute webinar on the U.S. EPA and DHA supplement category on  Amazon on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9 a.m. PDT/12 p.m. EDT.

To reduce its reliance on road transportation, Beneo (Wijgmaal, Belgium) invested half a million Euro in waterway transport and increased the unloading capacity at its rice starch plant.

The report from ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program confirms that adulterated and mislabeled materials are being sold as elderberry.

PanTheryx launched three new delivery formats for its digestive and immune health ingredient, ColostrumOne high-quality bovine (cow): extruded soft-chews, soft press, and baked nutrition bars.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition launched "Probiotics: What’s Inside is Alive," a campaign that educates retail buyers and customers about probiotics, to help retail buyers better curate their offerings, improves retailer handling including storage, and informs customers about their benefits.

Preliminary findings show no evidence of liver disease in the 839 participants and no increase in the prevalence of elevated liver function tests.