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Identifying Specific Nutrition Needs for Men

Botanicals, antioxidants, minerals and even chocolate have shown to be beneficial for various aspects of men’s health
Keith-Thomas Ayoob EdD, RDN
June 20, 2023

Today, many men find themselves sedentary during the week, then go out on a weekend morning with the best of intentions at making up for lost time. They might opt for running 5 or 10 miles, or biking 30 miles, or they hit the gym–hard–lifting too much weight or overdoing the treadmill to “feel the burn.”


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SmartyPants Vitamins New Sugar Free Gummy Multivitamin

The new supplement includes a Kids format and is formulated without sugar alcohols
May 10, 2023

For its most innovative launch to-date, SmartyPants Vitamins announced new SmartyPants Sugar Free Multi & Omegas gummy multivitamins in Kids, Women’s, and Prenatal formats. SmartyPants’ new Sugar Free Multi & Omegas don’t use sugar alcoh


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Zurvita Zeal

Nutritional drink contains whole food nutrition, vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts
April 26, 2023

A recent human clinical trial showed that 85% of study subjects drinking two servings of Zeal daily enjoyed a significantly better overall mood, along with improved energy, vitality and vigor after just one month.


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Customizing Premixed Dietary Blends for New Functional Formulations

Proactive and preventive premixes, typically found in supplements, are becoming more common in finished food products like nutrition bars and snacks
Rachel Zemser MS, CCS
April 19, 2023

Today’s suppliers do more than simply mix a formulation to the customer’s request; they offer guidance and expertise, typically staffing nutritionists, biochemists, and medical experts, as well as experts on regulations. They realize that often the company ordering a premix might not have the knowledge or in-house experience to create a safe and effective blend that includes the appropriate amounts and delivered bioavailability for each vitamin, mineral, or other component.


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The Value of Premixes in Food and Beverage Product Development

Premixes perform a range of jobs, from streamlining production to transforming almost any food or beverage into a functional one
Kantha Shelke PhD, CFS
December 19, 2022

Premixes range from the mandated vitamins and minerals for addressing nutrient shortfalls to trendy ingredients like turmeric, ginger, activated charcoal, collagen, and botanical bioactives that consumers believe are healthier for them.


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Leahy-IFP All Friends Beverage Infusions

The new infusions include energy-boosting ingredients, antioxidants, vitamins and electrolytes
March 2, 2022

All Friends answers rising demand for better for you beverage options, especially among Millennials and Gen Z who control the largest share of dollars in the QSR and fast casual space.


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ICL Opens New Alternative-Protein Facility

St. Louis plant will help meet growing consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable food choices
December 3, 2021

The new 10,000-square-foot facility was constructed on ICL’s 19-acre production campus in St. Louis. At full capacity the plant is expected to produce more than 15 million pounds of product each year. 


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LIFEWTR Immune Support

The new water beverage features 10% of the recommended daily value of Zinc
April 14, 2021
LIFEWTR, a premium bottled water brand committed to advancing and showcasing sources of creativity, debuted LIFEWTR Immune Support, a new water beverage with 10% of the recommended daily value of Zinc, aiding normal immune function.
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PRTCL Sports Nutritional Supplements

The scientifically backed collection includes protein powders, an immunity booster and pre- and post-workout formulas
February 3, 2021
The scientifically backed collection, which includes protein powders, an immunity booster and pre- and post-workout formulas, is a line created by and for women. The products provide a holistic solution to help women reach athletic and wellness goals.
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Fruit Balls: Immune Booster

New product boosts the immune system with vital minerals, vitamins and probiotics
November 18, 2020
Continuing to expand its popular Nature’s Garden line of products, Cibo Vita introduced Fruit Balls: Immune Booster, an innovative way to boost the immune system with vital minerals, vitamins and probiotics. The plant-based Fruit Balls are also filling, healthy and deliver flavor. 
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