California-based ChromaDex announced that Nestlé Health Science now has “exclusive right” to include ChromaDex’s patented nicotinamide riboside ingredient Tru Niagen in its branded medical nutrition products.
Providing simple cameras to farmers—whether they are cell phones connected to an app or not—could provide valuable information to reinforce botanical identity and chain of custody, an expert has said.
By George Paraskevakos, Executive Director, International Probiotics Association (IPA)
As I celebrated three years at IPA in April, I couldn’t help but reflect on the shape the industry has taken. Going from being sparingly mentioned in the press and fast forward to today and it is almost every other week we see probiotics in the headlines....
Chinese/American company Lyxia has debuted as a new player in the algae omega-3s space with a highly refined EPA ingredient from a photosynthetic strain.
Recreationally active men who ingested 500 mg of aqueous ashwagandha extract experienced ‘statistically significant improvements’ in average squat power and peak bench press power compared to those who took a placebo.
A combination of DuPont’s Howaru Shape probiotic and Litesse Ultra prebiotic may beneficially alter the gut microbiota and improve gut barrier function, says a new study from DuPont Nutrition & Health.
A European trademark to identify sports nutrition products belonging to members of the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has been approved by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
By Ellen Schutt, Executive Director, GOED (Global Organization for EPA & DHA Omega-3)
New science, developments in contaminant regulations, a new conversation around micro- and nanoplastics, and challenges on the regulatory front: In this guest article, Ellen Schutt, Executive Director of GOED, looks back on a very busy 2018 in the omega-3...
A black cumin seed extract marketed by Sabinsa performed best in a head to head comparison of extracts in an in vivo study looking at the effects of this botanical on inflammatory processes related to asthma.
Royal DSM are the 'official nutrition and health partners' of Basel FC in a deal that gives the football club access to expert advice as well as an array of supplements.
Inflammation is set to be the next big health concern for ageing populations
PeptAIde, the world's first bioactive ingredient discovered and delivered through artificial intelligence (AI) is the culmination of a partnership between BASF and Nuritas formed back in January 2017.
Assessment of nutritional status and solutions to micronutrient deficiencies must be in sync if maternal and infant health is to improve, says Peter van Dael, DSM's Senior VP of Nutrition Science and Advocacy.
Brenntag says the launch of its global Food & Nutrition brand will help new and existing customers to connect the dots in NPD and formulation, adding it is global network is ‘perfectly positioned’ to meet help with product concepts and technical development.
Global fermentation player Lesaffre has completed the full acquisition of Italian biotechnology specialist Gnosis three years after its acquired a majority shareholding in the firm.
We caught up with two start-ups, Plasma Nutrition and Tamarack Biotics, to learn more about the market and regulatory status of their novel processes and ingredients at the SupplySide West 2018 Expo.
EPA and DHA: These two fatty acids have been the focus of omega-3 research for a long time, but emerging data is shining the spotlight on DPA (docosapentaenoic acid) and the fascinating world of the pre-resolving mediators (PRMs).
Carbery Food Ingredients has launched a fermented whey protein isolate (WPI) with prebiotic-promoting properties to tap into interest in the gut microbiome.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company’s ingredient BioPQQ has been used in the healthy aging space for more than a decade. This year, the company has been ramping up efforts to increase awareness of the ingredient’s sports benefits.
Plant-based ingredient specialist Roquette has chosen Barentz as its partner for European distribution of the firm’s pharmaceutical product range as demand for ‘natural’ or ‘authentic’ ingredients continues to grow.
US nutrition data firm Medtronic is to acquire Nutrino Health in a deal that combines both firms’ expertise in nutritional intervention to address the threat of metabolic conditions such as diabetes.
Milan-based Gnosis says its new fermentation line operating at its Pisticicci manufacturing plant in southern Italy will help it meet growing demand for vitamin K2 as MK7.
Consensus-based standards for dietary supplements developed by the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) will be published very soon, says the alliance’s president.
The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program’s proposed Best Practices Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles is receiving support from leading ingredient suppliers in the industry, says Mark...
As parents become more aware of the importance of the developing gut microbiome in their infants and children there will be opportunities for prebiotics, says ingredients supplier Beneo.
Despite the equivocal reports in the mainstream media of the recently released omega-3s trials, the huge statistical power of the studies means the promising secondary endpoints can be trusted, experts say.
Blockchain has been heralded as a way to combat food fraud and provide farm-to-fork traceability - and some big players are investing. But is it worth the investment?
Sci-MX is muscling in on a new consumer market by lunging into supermarket chillers with a new range of calorie controlled ready meal with ‘well-balanced macros’ and more than 30g of protein.
Icelandic astaxanthin player Algalif hints that it will be announcing the launch of ingredients derived from other species of microalgae, says the company’s head of science.
Royal DSM has reopened its Jiangshan vitamin C plant after extensive upgrades, and has signed an agreement with local authorities to transition from coal to natural gas power within three years.
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a new protein shot concept consisting of whey protein for ‘athletes and gym-goers’. It debuted the idea at the Supply Side West show in Las Vegas last week to beverage manufacturers.
An industry inititave launched last week with the intent to help the marketers of encapsulated and tablet products meet the challenges of a clean label positioning.
A disturbing new trend in saw palmetto adultertion has spurred the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program to issue a revised bulletin on the botanical.
Companies seeking to commercialise a probiotic product across the globe face a 'daunting task', which is why trade association the International Probitics Association (IPA) is vowing not to let up in its efforts to achieve a more consistent...
The Nagoya Protocol, the big changes coming for Lactobacillus classification, and how to boost your chances of success with an NDI notification were just some of the topic covered during the third annual IPA Workshop in DC.
A delivery system based on food-grade lecithin may boost the bioavailability of quercetin, a flavonoid linked to numerous health benefits but known to have poor low water solubility, low stability, and low bioavailability.
For the upcoming SupplySide West 2018 show in Las Vegas next week, Italy-based botanical specialist Indena will introduce Quercefit, a standardized version of quercetin extracted from the plant Sophora japonica.
GOED has clarified what method should be used by member companies to calculate the EPA and DHA content of their products to avoid confusion for consumers.
Higher serum levels of carotenoids are inversely associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), says a new meta-analysis that also calls for establishing an adequate recommended daily intake.
Seven years since Parabel started commercializing protein derived from water lentils—also known as duckweed or Lemnaceae—the company found that supplement formulators in the US are more reluctant to use the ingredient than other plant-sourced proteins.
Roquette will develop protein ingredients using the high-protein pea variety developed by seed breeding company Equinom, and jointly invest $4 million (€3.5m) in the firm to develop new products.
