Michael Petteruti named new president, general manager, of Chemi Nutra

With sustained interest in energy, alternatives to the typical caffeine and other stimulants can offer consumers a more personalized approach with fewer side effects.

Rockstar Energy recently launched a new marketing campaign promoting its sustained mind body energy claim that has been substantiated through clinical research. Nutritional Outlook talks to Pepsi's vice president of North American Beverage R&D, Danielle Barbaro to discuss the study, why it was important for Rockstar Energy to conduct this study, and the value of fortifying energy drinks with nutraceuticals such as lion's mane.

Prinova has recently announced the acquisition of Brazilian ingredients distributor Aplinova, which is a provider of specialty ingredients for a range of market segments that include food, beverage, supplements, and personal care.

The cold-water dispersible curcumin ingredient HydroCurc addresses challenges for curcumin absorption and supports cognition function.

The fermentation-derived supplement had been created in response to consumer shift in needs for a more efficacious and sustainable option.

Nutritional Outlook spoke to Meeta Kratz, vice president and general manager of the Americas Region for Lonza CHI to discuss the future of the business unit as Lonza undergoes its One Lonza strategy.