Probiotics are hitting the market by storm, appearing in novel applications such as post-workout chocolate, vegan meal replacement shakes, and flavored water.
The category is reportedly growing, but established ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin are declining as consumers look for alternatives. In this gallery, we will review the market, key ingredients, and some other key considerations for the joint...
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas event in Chicago brought together 280 scientists, regulators, formulators, marketers and brand holders . It featured a first for the probiotics space, representatives from five national and international bodies...
Three new gummies by Jarrow Formulas hint at the popularity of the candy-like delivery format, while pastry-like protein bars by sports nutrition brand Cellucor further confirm America's sweet tooth. Another trend seen in launches this month are...
We’ve had a few notable hires and promotions this month, with new hires at Nutrition 21, Nutralliance, MTC industries, NutraClick, and a key promotion at Ganeden.
Missed the inaugural Healthy & Natural Show at Chicago's Navy Pier? Check out our trendwatching gallery from the show, which provided a platform for a range of innovative brands, from veggemo to OrgaNums.
From the impact of Amazon and Blue Apron on traditional grocery retailing, to understanding the difference between a trend, a fad and a movement, day one of the Healthy & Natural Show in Chicago was jam-packed with insights from an array of top-flight...
Stakeholders in the organic community, including handlers, farmers, scientists and advocates joined on Capitol Hill in late April to discuss with the National Organic Standards Board which non-organic materials should be allowed and prohibited for use...
This month, supplement manufacturers came up with new ways of presenting dietary supplements high in demand: a curcumin-omega 3 combo, multiple probiotic gummies in different flavors, and a pouch of melatonin gummies for on-the-go consumers who need help...
The inaugural Healthy & Natural Show kicks off on Thursday, May 5 with a top quality education program. In this special gallery we trawl through the program and give you our top picks for the event at Chicago’s Navy Pier.
We’ve had a few notable hires and promotions this Spring, with new CEOs at Cyanotech and Nellson Nutraceutical, a new VP of Research & Commercial Development at Prinova, a new sales manager for Mexico at BGG, and more.
Three out of the world’s five biggest tea companies are based in Asia, according to new market research by Technavio that predicts steady growth in the global market until at least 2020. We profile each of the leaders over the coming pages.
Members of the Natural Products Association met with their senators' and representatives' offices in Washington, DC, April 13 to promote standardized GMO labeling nationwide, insurance coverage of dietary supplements, increased oversight of...
What's in store for the supplements market this spring? We've gathered some new releases from the past month or due to launch soon, and they run the gambit: From iron and probiotic combos to collagen hair-health capsules to relaxation lozenges...
Consumer interest in plant-based alternatives for animal products is driving innovation across categories from dairy and eggs to meat and desserts as showcased by manufacturers at Natural Products Expo West.
The American Botanical Council (ABC) hosted its 11th Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony in Anaheim, California, and honored individuals and companies who influence the present and future of the herbal medicine movement.
From the apparently 'unstoppable' growth in the natural and organic products industry to the FDA's 'natural' probe, check out our gallery of highlights from the education sessions at Expo West.
The winter was a period with a few notable hires and promotions, with a new CEO at Capstone, a new Global Chief Marketing Officer at BGG Group, a new senior manager of national sales and analytics at Standard Process, and more.
The winter months saw a few new hires and promotions, with notable appointments at Sabinsa, CRN, NAXA, Standard Process, SPINS, USP, Chemi Nutra, Jarrow Formulas, and Aker BioMarine.
From breakthrough studies to controversial hypotheses, it has been a fascinating year for science for dietary supplements. In this special gallery we review the top science headlines from 2015.
If you didn't make it to Chicago last week for the inaugural Food Vision USA event, you missed a truly awesome ensemble of industry experts covering everything from our nutritional needs on a manned mission to Mars to the challenges facing small...
The tortoise - rather than the hare – is often the winner in the retail food and beverage industry, says Hartman Group’s SVP James Richardson, PhD, who says we can all learn lessons from six disruptive brands in health & wellness, from Hint Water...
Ganeden BC30 probiotic is a hot ingredient right now, as demonstrated by a slew of diverse products featuring it at Expo East. The probiotic is in demand in part because it can help packaged goods stand out from competitors and gain entrance to the much...
With the world’s largest natural products supply show just two weeks away, NutraIngredients-USA trawls through the education program and gives you our top picks for Las Vegas.
The summer was a period with a few new hires and promotions recently, with notable appointments at AHPA, Pizzey Ingredients, Deerland Enzymes, Gemini Pharmaceuticals, Beneo, InterHealth & HP Ingredients.
Market researchers Innova Market Insights and Mintel shared new data on what’s hot and what’s not in food & beverages at the IFT show this year, exploring everything from dairy-free claims to why consumers buy organic foods.
Check out our gallery of highlights from the 2015 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual meeting & expo in Chicago, spanning 3D printing, edible insects and cultured meat, to the future of food (when we'll be "editing living organisms...
Lots of new hires and promotions recently, with notable appointments at Aker Biomarine, Beneo, Kyowa Hakko, BI Nutraceuticals, Lallemand, and InstantGMP.
Members of the dietary supplement industry gathered in Washington, D.C., June 17 as part of the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s 12th Day on the Hill to thank legislators for their support, defend military access to supplements and diffuse anxiety...
Immune supplement sales were valued at an impressive $2.3 billion in 2013 (Nutrition Business Journal), and in this gallery we look at the key market trends and ingredients for this growing sector.
Lots of new hires and promotions recenty, with notable appointments at Nutri-Force Nutrition, Aker BioMarine, NattoPharma, PLT Health Solutions, IRI, Unigen and NAXA.
The benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been firmly established – we all know that we should eatmore fresh fruit and vegetables, use olive oil, eat whole grains, nuts and pulses, a few dairy products and a little meat – but why do we know it?FoodNavigator...
More than 100 members of the Natural Products Association gathered in Washington, D.C., to discuss with their legislators hot topics facing the industry. Talking points included defining organic as non-GMO, gaining flexible spending account coverage for...
The American Botanical Council (ABC) hosted its 10th Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony in Anaheim, California, and honored individuals and companies who influence the present and future of the herbal medicine movement.
With diabetes rates rising, many healthy people are starting to consider the effects of blood glucose levels and keeping them in the healthy range. In this gallery we look at the key ingredients in this growing sector.
From breakthrough studies to controversial hypotheses, it has been a fascinating year for science for dietary supplements. In this special gallery we review the top science headlines from 2014.
From an €80 million market for anti-ageing placenta supplements to the world’s most innovative (and fad-driven) functional foods and drinks market, Japan’s healthy ageing market is unique and instructive.
Plenty of new hires and promotions this month, with notable appointments at the Doctor’s Best, Biofortis, InterHealth, QualiTech, Chemi Nutra, and Albion.
Plenty of new hires and promotions this month, with notable appointments at the Natural Products Association, Neptune, Standard Process, and Organic Technologies.
With the world’s largest natural products supply just over a month away, NutraIngredients-USA trawls through the education program and gives you our top picks for Las Vegas.
Memory, attention and focus, development, mood; there are numerous ways that a nutrient or ingredient can affect cognitive health. But which have the most science, how do they work, and how are they performing in the market. Check out our gallery of the...
In our final day at the IFT 2014 annual meeting & expo in New Orleans, the FoodNavigator-USA team headed to the expo floor to find out what exhibitors had to say about formulating with stevia, plant-based proteins, probiotics, flavors and green tea...
While the percentage of groceries purchased online remains significantly below that of books, TVs and pretty much everything else, e-commerce sales of food and consumables (food, beverage plus home/personal care items bought via online grocers) rose 13.7%...
It's hot, it's sweaty, and it's the place to be if you're interested in what's next in the weird and wonderful world of food ingredients. Check out our first gallery of highlights from the 2014 IFT annual meeting & expo in...
According the Euromonitor – in 2012 there were over 577 million people aged over 65 globally, a figure only set to rise according to government agencies. This has prompted focus to fall on the need for new dietary strategies to cope with this ageing demographic,...
From GMOs and azodicarbonamide to nutrition labeling, 3D food printing, good, bad and ugly fats, insect protein, caffeine, and next generation oils. Check out FoodNavigator-USA's preview of what to look out for at the IFT Annual Meeting & Food...
The Food Vision event in Cannes brought together global food and drink industry leaders to tackle some of the biggest issues and key topics directly affecting the future of the industry and the profitability of businesseses. FoodNavigator and the Food...
The Natural Products Association held its annual Natural Products Day in Washington, DC, on April 8, with Sen. Tom Harkin and Martin Heinrich addressing the members. The association also named its new CEO. In this gallery, we take you behind the scenes...
