Delivery Systems

Are functional foods and beverages the latest frontlines for immune support?

Although the joint health consumer skews older, some of the creative new products coming to market might also capture the attention of younger demographics by fitting more conveniently into their daily routine.

A Norwegian biotech company, Hofseth BioCare ASA, has entered into a global innovation partnership with Catalent to develop a delayed-release formulation of Hofseth’s OmeGo fish oil, derived from sustainable, traceable, and fresh Norwegian Atlantic salmon.

Zeus Hygia Lifesciences Pvt Ltd. launched BioSOLVE Technology, a patent-pending delivery system that offers higher bioavailability, efficacy, and potency for water-insoluble active ingredients by utilizing a food-grade encapsulating excipients. 

Consumers have strong health associations with certain flavors, an important consideration when formulating functional foods and beverages.

Omya has developed a new mineral solution for the stability, performance, and survival rates of probiotics during formulation and delivery to the gut.

Fruit d’Or has introduced a whole fruit cranberry powder for gummy manufacturing in the dietary supplement industry.

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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.

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

Liposomal delivery systems have been used to change the pharmacokinetic profiles of herbs, vitamins, enzymes, and even drugs to improve overall therapeutics.

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

PlantaCorp, in collaboration with Surya Research Clinics, recently compared the bioavailability of four different supplemental vitamin C forms.

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.

Made up of 100% plant-based, expeller-pressed natural oils, Natralipid oils are regeneratively grown, always traceable from soil to oil, and sustainably processed in a risk-mitigated and quality-assured supply chain.

Lycored expanded its line of astaxanthin products with an oleoresin created from Haematococcus pluvialis algae designed for soft gels and a microencapsulated starch beadlet, a cold water dispersible microencapsulated solution for beverages and dry mixes.

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Gencor announced the results of a pharmacokinetic study on trans-resveratrol bioavailability in humans using VeriSperse, a proprietary cold water dispersible resveratrol powder that uses Gencor’s patented LipiSperse technology.

Pharmako Biotechnologies, the sister company of Gencor in the U.S., received approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Department of Health and Aging for the Government of Australia, for its manufacturing facility.

Carlson launched Astaferm, vegetarian, non-GMO astaxanthin gummies with 8 mg of astaxanthin and 200 mg of vitamin C per serving. The product utilizes Astaferm, a fermented astaxanthin from NextFerm Technologies Ltd.

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Companies are taking individualized approaches to succeed in this fast-growing market.

TopGum Industries, Ltd. established a New Jersey-based subsidiary, TopGum, Inc., to manufacture its functional gummy supplements.

Skyrocketing output and social distancing were some of the major challenges production equipment helped companies conquer in 2020. What will 2021 look like?

Contract manufacturers give us the 360-degree view of how manufacturing will look this year amidst a global pandemic, supply-chain obstacles, and unprecedented dietary supplement demand.

Protein will continue to be a top-selling ingredients across multiple channels, driven by innovations in plant-based protein and the development of new meat and dairy alternatives.

The nutraceutical division will be responsible for white-label programs for companies interested in delivery formats such as gummies, effervescents, chewable tablets, oral film strips, to name a few.

The immune-health supplements category changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. What will the market look like moving forward?