UK-based ProBiotix Health plc has signed a new deal with Mexico-based raw materials and ingredients specialist, Raff, for distribution of probiotics to support cardiometabolic health.
The Weight Management Summit will explore the market, the regulatory landscape, the science of natural alternatives, side effect support and how to best communicate all of this to an engaged, passionate and growing consumer base.
A new study reports that “an astonishing majority” of women of childbearing age across eight countries in Latin America do not consume enough choline, a nutrient particularly important for fetal development.
A combination of a specific Bifidobacterium strain and a prebiotic fiber may improve resting energy expenditure and energy balance, known to be a major factor of obesity, says a new study.
BASF has declared force majeure on the supply of some vitamin A and E and carotenoid products, with certain aroma ingredients impacted as well, following a fire at a plant at its Ludwigshafen site.
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Day 2 of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas starts with an opening keynote from renowned microbiome research Prof. Rob Knight and finishes with a panel discussion around the healthcare practitioner opportunity. The event is less than a week away...
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There is a wide array of clinical benefits of fasting such as improved mood and cognition, balanced immune responses, enhanced energy, improvements in heart and metabolic health, weight management and more. But anyone who has fasted knows that it can...
Global sports supplement brand MuscleTech has reached a manufacturing and marketing agreement with Trust Group to expand its reach into the Brazilian market.
Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest krill oil supplier for supplements, aquaculture and pet food, is diversifying into algae oil to prepare for a supply-and-demand squeeze in the omega-3 fish oil space.
Initially touted as acute performance aid, exogenous ketones and the supporting science are shifting towards opportunities for athletic recovery, a subject matter expert told NutraIngredients-USA.
South Korea and Brazil have become the fastest growing markets for incorporating probiotics into sports nutrition products, says supplier firm Synbio Tech, which is known for its probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TWK10.
Natural ingredient supplier Sabinsa announced this week that The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has green-lighted its Curcumin C3 Reduct as health ingredient in the country.
After a challenging few years during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sports and active nutrition category is surging, with hydration, pre-workouts, and creatine crushing it with huge sales growth.
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has approved Kyowa Hakko’s Setria ingredient, making it the first glutathione authorized for use in dietary supplements and functional foods in the country.
Save the Date! NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit returns to San Diego, February 15-17, 2023. The event brings together scientists, formulators, consultants, and regulatory experts to move the sports nutrition category forward.
Despite the growing understanding that women are not small men attracted to pink packaging, sports nutrition experts say that a gap remains to address the true needs of the athletic woman.
Extreme weather events from heat waves and droughts to ‘hundred-year storms’ happening every two years, the impact of climate change is obvious. And few industries are witnessing the impact as much as botanical supply chain.
Protein content of select commercial whey protein products sold in Colombia is not matching the levels claimed on the labels, says a new study that highlights the quality issues in this South American market.
This year’s NutraIngredients-USA NutraChampion, Rick Kingston, PharmD, presented at the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Summit. The one day event included the five heavy hitters representing the industry: Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA),...
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) featured a variety of presentations to promote the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation, including a non-so-well-known application of creatine.
Stock traders have lost confidence in Herbalife as sales slow and costs rise for the multilevel marketing giant. The company’s recent deceleration could back up the idea that inflation poses a threat the health of the supplement industry.
New York-based Balchem Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Norwegian Vitamin K2 supplier Kappa Bioscience AS for approximately US$340 million.
German specialty chemicals firm Evonik is entering the Brazilian market with its bioavailability-enhanced omega-3 ingredients platform branded as AvailOm.
A Canadian CBD cosmetics, supplements and medical cannabis product company has received an important license from the government of Colombia, where its grow operations are located.
The beauty from within category is resonating in the marketplace as consumers look to maintain a youthful glow and even turn back the clock. The nutri-cosmetics market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next few years and the rising interest...
The advent of a strategic patent has put formulation specialist Biomedican on course to fundamentally alter the cannabinoid supply picture, the company claims. In addition, a Mexican court ruling has opened up opportunities south of the border.
There are plenty of opportunities to address immunity in the beauty and personal care space, particularly in developing active topicals, nutrient-dense ingestibles and combined kits that plug beauty routine needs and target holistic health, says Mintel.
The new product called Motilex HA features Bioiberica’s Mobilee and b-2Cool ingredients, and follows the recent publication of scientific evidence supporting the enhanced efficacy of the ingredient combination for joint health.
The market for collagen peptide products are still a long way from their peak, a new report suggests as it cites probiotics and omega 3’s developmental paths as evidence that collagen’s product lifecycle is still at a very early stage.
So-called ‘green ammonia’ is central to Aker BioMarine’s recently announced plan to reduce its CO2 footprint. Key to the plan is a developing partnership with the county of Uruguay, which has become a leader in renewable energy.
Increasing demand for Rhodiola rosea L. – which is primarily from wild sources – is straining the global supply, and controls need to be introduced to monitor the trade of wild R. rosea, according to a new review.
Contemplating the year that was and in the classical fashion of penning articles tied to movie titles, I must say, it was difficult to choose one which depicted the year IPA and the world of probiotics has gone through.
By By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
Each New Year presents an opportunity to take stock of where we are and to reevaluate our priorities for the near- and long-term future. We each make our resolutions and then motivate ourselves to meet our goals, whether modest or lofty. With 2021 upon...
The year 2020 will go down in history as a year like no other; the overused adjective “unprecedented” doesn’t even seem to do the situation justice anymore. In a year dominated by COVID-19, it’s impossible to look at any industry segment without examining...
The NutraIngredients-USA Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2021 features a packed lineup of highly qualified and well connected speakers who will bring the latest category insights to attendees.
As consumers seek out immune-support products, probiotics are one of the categories to have experienced sales growth in 2020. The science to substantiate the claims has been key, said George Paraskevakos, Executive Director of the International Probiotics...
Experts from Seed Health, P&G, Culturelle, Fitbiomics, University College Cork, and North Caroline State University are just some of the confirmed speakers for North America’s flagship event for the prebiotics, probiotics, and microbiome community.