28 Aug 2024 --- As the nutrition industry explores ingredient combinations for synergistic benefits, key suppliers caution that not all ingredients should be mixed. They urge manufacturers to avoid combinations of ingredients... Read More

27 Aug 2024 --- Consumer demand for science-backed post-workout recovery solutions that offer comprehensive results is increasing. At the same time, many say they want products that come in convenient formats and offer variety... Read More

02 Aug 2024 --- This week in nutrition news, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) issued a statement in support of the proposed Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2024, Gencor touted the results of recent clinical... Read More

01 Aug 2024 --- The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered protein discovery company Shiru has partnered with Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America (AHN) to discover and produce sweet proteins that can replace sugar and... Read More

29 Jul 2024 --- Based in Seoul, South Korea, CheilJedang (CJ) BIO utilizes its advanced proprietary fermentation technology and specialized microbial resources to boost nutrition and enhance the savory flavors of products. The... Read More

22 Aug 2024 --- We sit down with Stefan Gafner, Ph.D., chief science officer at the American Botanical Council, to discuss companies’ and consumers’ safe and responsible use of botanical supplements and herbal medicines. Although he tells us that the risks associated with such products are low, they are not zero. More serious adverse events include liver toxicity and potential issues in more vulnerable subpopulations. Gafner explains that the botanical industry aims to minimize these risks by examining data on an ingredient’s history of safe use and performing additional testing if there are indications of potential safety issues or if limited data is available. 

16 Aug 2024 --- As consumers seek better-for-you products in tasty formats, Gelita’s Soluform ingredient can help increase protein while reducing sugar. The gelatin solution helps replace the bulking qualities of sugar and can be used with or without sweeteners. Angie Rimel, marketing communications manager at the company, explains how the solution imparts gelatin's signature texture and flavor release that consumers know and love in gummies. 

05 Aug 2024 --- Dutch start-up Vivici has introduced its beta-lactoglobulin whey protein produced via precision fermentation. Beta-lactoglobulin is the most common whey protein in cow’s milk and boasts unique nutritional and functional advantages, in addition to being more sustainably produced. Stephan van Sint Fiet, CEO of Vivici, explains how the ingredient’s higher leucine and branched-chain amino acid content can deliver more value to consumers in the US.

30 Jul 2024 --- Gadot Biochemical Industries celebrated its 60-year anniversary at IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US. The company showcased its mineral expertise, particularly in magnesium. Youval Saly, VP sales & marketing, explains why magnesium has become a key health ingredient for everyday consumers and how to achieve effective delivery in various F&B products. Saly also tells us why magnesium is a zero-pollution solution.

25 Jul 2024 --- We catch up with Jay Baek, the marketing manager for Daesang’s ingredient business unit, at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, to discuss its fermented natural flavor offering, Namino. Baek reveals how the product adds customized umami flavors with front, middle and lingering taste profiles while reducing sodium content. 

18 Jul 2024 --- Discover Balchem’s new patented choline-enriched L-5-MTHF ingredient, Optifolin+™ and how this innovative folate form supports optimal cellular health across all life stages. From prenatal through adulthood explore how this scientific breakthrough opens transformative potential in dietary supplementation.

21 May 2024 --- There are so many regulatory sources to check if an ingredient is authorized for nutritional purpose in the European Union with national specificities. The regulatory frameworks governing ingredients for nutritional use in food and dietary supplements as well as Health Claims, differ between the European Union and the U.S.Our digital solution Supplements R&D Insight summarizes the European and American regulatory status of ingredients (authorized, restricted or forbidden). In addition to a great source for product ideation, the scientific part enables to determine whether sufficient data exist to support your pending Health Claims in Europe and structure/function claims in the U.S.

17 Nov 2022 --- Hyaluronic acid (HA) has a strong foothold in the mobility and skin & beauty segments. But what is it about this ingredient that continues to attract formulators? And how can brands successfully stand out from the competition?Join Bioiberica to discover an HA solution with a difference. Our experts will spotlight Bioiberica’s patented HA matrix ingredient and the scientific evidence supporting its ability to power innovation across the dietary supplement and functional foods space for mobility and skin & beauty applications.    

15 Jul 2022 --- Consumers and manufacturers are increasingly pursuing a holistic approach for mobility. Joints, bone, and muscle care are all key to maintaining, improving or extending our ability to move freely, comfortably and independently. To this end, collagen peptides have become a "hero ingredient" due to the scientific evidence pointing to the advantages they can deliver.

14 Jun 2022 --- There's no health without mental health, that's a fact. Two in three global consumers say that gut health is key to achieving holistic well-being. It’s known that our gut bacteria don't just regulate our normal gut function, but produce nutrients such as serotonin, which plays a huge part in the regulation of our mood. That opens approaches for improving sleep quality and occasional stress by modulating the gut microbiome through dietary interventions and vice versa.Affron® have come to revolutionize gut health. In this webinar you will discover how the most clinically researched and awarded saffron ingredient worldwide can inject excitement into your formulations.