Functional Ingredients

Nexira: Enhance Natural Appeal

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

In the expanding nutrition market, perception is key. Consumers want to discover new products that contain appealing clean ingredients with powerful benefits known to fuel vitality, health, and well-being.

Darling Ingredients to Acquire Brazilian Collagen Producer Gelnex

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Headquartered in Brazil with five facilities in South America and one in the United States, Gelnex has the capacity to produce 46,000 metric tons of collagen products annually, which it exports to more than 60 countries around the world, and employs about 1,200 employees.

Nellson Celebrates 60 Years

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Nellson Nutraceutical LLC (Nellson), is hosting a series of festivities beginning this week to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the company. Founded in 1962 in Los Angeles under the name of Nellson Candies, the company is proud of its six-decade heritage.

CULT Artisan Beverage Co. Botanical Infusions

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:30:00 -0400

CULT blends 100% natural ingredients and then slow-steep for a fresh and crisp taste in a hydrating drink with zero sugar and zero caffeine.

Innophos: Greater Mineral Absorption

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Innophos, a leading international producer of nutritional specialty ingredients and custom formulated solutions, today announced the release of its latest whitepaper that builds upon the foundational work of their previous papers. The new whitepaper presents data from in-vitro digestion studies that show the absorption advantage of Chelamax® zinc bisglycinate.

Symrise: Health Actives

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

The company has filed a patent application for the aronia extract, which has a unique polyphenols profile in addition to strong multiple cellular antioxidant effects. This range expands the diana food™ portfolio of health actives, which forms a part of the Taste, Nutrition & Health segment.

First Person Cognitive Supplements

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Developed by industry-leading doctors and scientists, First Person optimizes neurochemistry by stimulating the production of specific neurotransmitters in the brain tied to three main functions: focus, mood, and sleep.

Layn Natural Ingredients Launches Free Interactive Botanical Ingredient Library

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Layn Natural Ingredients, one of the world’s largest innovators and manufacturers of natural botanical extract ingredients and solutions serving the biggest brands in food, beverage, flavor, nutraceutical, personal care, animals and pets, launched a free online botanical library and search tool to enable businesses to explore and learn about key botanical extract ingredients and solutions and easily map them to targeted applications and desired functions.

Som Sleep, Sleep Enhancing Beverage

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Som Sleep targets nutrition to support the body's own natural sleep-regulating cycle, relaxes the mind, and prepares the brain to transition smoothly from wake to sleep.

Atlas Bar Mind + Body Protein Bar Plant-Based Varieties

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Atlas Bar®, a protein bar developed to support both physical and mental wellness, added three plant-based flavors to its offering of zero-added-sugar, keto-friendly protein bars made of clean, high-quality real-food ingredients.

Botanical Benefits Backed by Research

kerry@ethnopharm.com (Kerry Hughes) — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400

As science continues to evolve in the understanding of human health, new pathways emerge that are positively affected by botanicals. Ancient traditional applications of herbs, roots, rhizomes, bark, spices, and seeds—as well as fruits and vegetables—are gaining support daily in labs around the world.

LIFEAID Beverage Co. FOCUSAID, Watermelon Mint

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400

The new functional beverage is made with brain-boosting super nootropics, and is sodium and artificial sweetener free as well as vegan, non-gmo and gluten-free.

CORE Refrigerated Keto Bars in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Keto Bars are certified keto, Non-GMO project verified, gluten-free, and vegan, making them the ideal choice for keto dieters or those looking to reduce their intake of sugar and carbohydrates.

Nirvana Water Sciences Functional Water

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400

With Nirvana's exclusive license on the myHMB Clear formulation for infusion in water, Nirvana HMB + Vitamin D3 is a water infused with evidence-based muscle recovery and immunity benefits.

Steaz Antioxidant Brew Unsweetened Yerba Mate

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400

According to a recent Numerator Survey of Yerba Mate shoppers, 80% are concerned or very concerned with sugar content in their drinks and 69% of the current category leader's shoppers wish there were more unsweetened options available.

DSM: Better-For-You Benefits

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:45:00 -0400

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in Health, Nutrition & Bioscience, will showcase its latest innovations at Vitafoods Europe 2022, May 2-13, 2022, in Geneva, Switzerland.

GoodBelly KIDS!, GoodBelly Immune Support

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400

GoodBelly Immune Support dials up an efficacious dose of probiotics that have been proven to support the body's immune system and reduce the frequency, duration and symptoms of the common cold.

Activia+ Multi-Benefit Drinkable Yogurt with Added Nutrients Helps Support Your Immune System

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The new Activia+ Multi-Benefit Probiotic Yogurt Drinks4 are packed with billions of live and active probiotics that help support your gut health, plus are an excellent source (20% DV) of Vitamins C, D and Zinc to support your immune system.

Rowdy Energy Power Burn

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Power Burn has 5 calories, zero sugar and provides 160mg of natural caffeine from green tea and green coffee beans. It's packed with amino acids, more electrolytes than leading sports drinks and contains no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives.

BENEO: Personalized Nutrition

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500

This is the first study of its kind to investigate the effects of a BENEO diet combining Palatinose™ and Orafti®Synergy1 in healthy adults in a real-life situation using the citizen science approach. Instead of controlled conditions where all participants eat and drink in a strict and well-controlled manner during the trial, participants in this study consumed BENEO’s ingredients in addition to their normal diets.

Leahy-IFP All Friends Beverage Infusions

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500

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.

Lifeway Foods Adaptogenic Functional Mushroom Beverages

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:30:00 -0500

In addition to containing 10 live and active probiotic cultures plus heart-healthy beta-glucans, the new product line features a variety of functional mushrooms and adaptogens, and will be offered in three unique flavor combinations.

Collagen Peptides Star in New Sport and Active Nutrition Products

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Ovation Foods Eggsentials, Chicken Stick Meat Snacks

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Each 1.6oz CHICKEN STICK contains 20g of protein, zero sugar, 175mg of choline and more than 35 additional naturally occurring nutrients that support whole body health.

Life Wild Rainbow Collection

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The new blends are synergistically crafted with a wide variety of phytochemicals and micronutrients.

Profiling Sports-Oriented Foods, Drinks & Supplements Making a Debut in February 2022

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

“New consumers are coming to the performance drink market as this category continues to grow beyond the sports market into the mainstream and an increasing number of Americans are making fitness and nutrition a priority,” noted Bill Meissner, Splash Beverage president and chief marketing officer.

New for February: Functional Foods, Drinks & Supplements

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500

"Health-conscious individuals generally choose to supplement with vitamins and minerals each day for various reasons, either they have a known deficiency, they have nutritional gaps in their diet, or they like having that extra insurance for their health and wellness goals," said Bryon McLendon, Nutrishop founder and CEO.

Jones Soda Nootropics

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:30:00 -0500

Launching in the first quarter of 2022, Jones Nootropics will initially be available in two flavors: Tyson’s Punch and Tiger’s Blood. Both feature fruity, crisp, and flavor-forward taste profiles that are complements to the functional nootropic experience.

VINA Prebiotic Soda

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Reformulated with an essential, proprietary blend of prebiotics, trace minerals, plant fibers and organic ingredients, VINA is crafted to directly benefit the brain-gut connection.

Monterey Mushrooms: Mushroom Powders

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Monterey Mushrooms will soon launch organic full spectrum and Mycelium Plus mushroom powders for use as ingredients by food and supplement manufacturers. This nutraceutical product line is an extension of Monterey Mushrooms’ all-natural Just Mushrooms® Vitamin D2 powder line, which it’s produced for more than 10 years.