News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
In the first of a two-part interview, DuPont’s Asia president for health and nutrition Dr Li Yongjing discusses the initial turbulence created by the ongoing merger with Dow, and explains why he believes the new relationship will make the firm better...
Alternative proteins
It's still a new player in the burgeoning 'alternative protein' category, but algae could give rivals a run for their money as formulators learn about its unique properties that enable fortification in challenging applications from low pH beverages to...
As part of our special edition on botanicals, NutraIngredients takes a look at recent research of some popular botanical ingredients.
Multilevel marketing company LifeVantage, based in Sandy UT, has been hit with a slew of shareholder lawsuits after saying it had to delay the release of its financial information because of internal accounting flaws.
A commercially available ingredient containing bitter melon peptides could help manage blood sugar by binding to insulin receptors, say researchers.
Tocopherols, tocotrienols, maqui berry anthocyanins and edelweiss phenylpropanoids are among the latest reference standards being offered by Alkemist Labs through its distribution deal with Extrasynthese.
ADM will go into full commercial production of ‘invisible’ soy protein isolate CLARISOY this year in Decatur IL, using technology developed by Canadian partner Burcon Nutrascience, which has developed techniques to extract proteins from plants that...
Supplements containing the French maritime pine bark extract Pycnogenol may help stabilize muscle loss, support muscular function, and boosts daily muscle endurance, says a new study.
A provocative webinar from NSF International has been revised to remove use of the term “adulteration” to clear up confusion over the use of the word.
The U.S.-China Health Products Association (USCHPA) is staging a free seminar at next week’s SupplySide West show to provide the lowdown on the latest regulatory changes in China’s nutritional ingredients and dietary supplements market.
The functional food ingredients market in Asia Pacific is being tipped to rise from $2.85bn at the end of 2016 to $5.04bn in 2026 with probiotics projected to be the fastest growing segment over the forecast period
The krill wars have resurfaced in a big way with the filing of a patent infringement action before the International Trade Commission by Aker BioMarine against competitor Rimfrost and two of its partners.
Business is booming at nutraceutical and pharma delivery system giant Capsugel as it reaps the benefits of a shift ‘outside the capsule’ for the first time.
Commack, NY-based Gemini Pharmaceuticals is launching StarchCaps vegetable hard-shell capsules from Hunan Er-Kang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. for its dietary supplement and OTC customers.
Carrots might look dull compared to trendy super fruits and leafy vegetables, but the humble vegetable is in demand as a subtle but powerful nutritional boost, as consumers seek to increase their vegetable intake.