NutraIngredients NutraCast

While many are familiar with probiotic and prebiotic supplements for gut health, postbiotics largely remain unfamiliar territory. But more and more data is emerging and SANESolution is hoping to amplify the critical role of postbiotics with a new continuing education course for registered dietitians.

The entrepreneur lays out how manufacturers and ingredient companies are falling short on addressing personalized nutrition and how more companies can take a more personalized approach.

The dietary supplement market is witnessing unprecedented growth and industry experts forecast the market will nearly double in the next 7 years.

The pandemic has had a draining effect on many of us, leading some to reach for a beverage that gives us a little pep in our step. In order to meet consumer demand, players are looking for new and innovative ways to stand out by offering unique and distinct products that capture consumers' attention.

When it comes to women’s hormonal health, most of us know the basics about estrogen and progesterone. But in reality, these hormones are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to hormonal health. Quicksilver Scientific is one company that has zeroed in on women’s health in an effort to redefine the transition from perimenopause to menopause and beyond.

Not long ago, the idea of hemp-infused beverages taking a share of the beer, wine and spirit sales would have been laughable. But some companies are laughing all the way to the bank.

The pandemic has seen no shortage of warning letters, with the FDA and FTC doubling down on their efforts to stop a number of shady business practices. Gene Bruno, Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for NutraScience Labs, says there has been an increase in confirmed crooked business practices.

We just entered 2022, and for many, it’s Dry January, which is ditching alcohol in the first month of the New Year to drink less or perhaps "detox" from going a bit overboard with drinking over the holidays. While this is one month for some, it has turned into a lifestyle for others. Daydream, Eat Beyond’s portfolio company, recently created a sparkling water-infused beverage with hemp extracts an...

Wellness opportunities are being carved out by many supplement brands, creating a purpose-driven culture for consumers. PR firm Ogilvy found that 70% of consumers feel that a wellness brand should make a positive impact on the world.

Bodybuilding.com has evolved over the years, most recently naming Karl Walsh as their CEO. Walsh has been working on a brand overhaul, laser-focused on giving the website a facelift.

How are supplement brands capitalizing, what trends are resonating with consumers, and what is the outlook for the holidays and beyond? Chase Hochman, Director of Solutions Engineering & Market Intelligence at Skai, said one key trend that stands out is consumers’ interest in research.

Technology is a dynamic and fast evolving area, as the supplement industry continues to face the challenges and opportunities of keeping up with growth, consumer demand and data threats.

When gyms closed at the height of the pandemic, we were forced to give up our fitness routine and explore other options. For many of us, that meant virtual workouts in our living rooms.

Our supplement and vitamin bottles have nutrition labels on them of course, but what do we know about where these botanicals were grown?

Packaging is often the first interaction that consumers have with a product. It tells a story, illustrates brand identity and in some cases even offers a sensory experience. Designalytics researches how clients can turn a branding overhaul into revenue.

When you’re out grocery shopping, you probably noticed there are now entire sections dedicated to ‘free-from’ products.

We all know our age. But how old does our body think it is? One test looks at “biological age” vs. chronological age and Terrain Health is just one of a dozen approved companies in the nation offering a biomarker-based evaluation called Agebio, a test by Thorne that provides a DNA-based health analysis of health.

Years ago, the idea of using artificial intelligence and voice search engine optimization were just a pipe dream. But today these digital marketing trends are among the top priorities for many business owners

Florida man reflects on decision to walk away from Schwarzenegger's event, hits back at criminal allegations.

The increasing interest in boosting and maintaining brain health is driving product demand all over the world, as consumers look for supplements to help improve memory, focus, mood, sleep, creativity, and other brain functions.

Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry, there are no graduate degree programs from accredited academic institutions for executives in the nutrition business sector—until now. The Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences recently announced its new curriculum, the Executive Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership Program (MSNBL).

As popular and as in demand CBD is, there is a huge chunk of the population who can’t see what the fuss is all about. Why? Because CBD products made from hemp could contain THC, a molecule that will lead to failed drug tests. But there may be an option out there after all. Bioscience company PureForm is leading the effort to make CBD accessible to all, by making CBD from orange peel.

3D printing technology can be applied to pretty much any industry. It's prevalent in aerospace, jewelry and prosthetics. Even dietary supplements can be made this way.

The number of preemies receiving probiotics in the US and Canada is increasing steadily, but skeptics say there is potential for harm in this vulnerable population. Greg Leyer, PhD, the Senior Director of Scientific Affairs, at Chr. Hansen says if done correctly, dietary supplements—including probiotics—can be used safely in these vulnerable populations.

Sunflower is one of the main oilseed crops, ranking fourth in global oil production after palm, soybean, and rapeseed. Nutritional properties and industrial use of sunflower oil depend heavily on the fatty acid composition. With so many uses, developing novel varieties with the desired oil composition is a big part of the oilseed crop breeding puzzle.