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Island Abbey Foods Expands Gummy Facility with State-of-the-Art Production Line

In the Summer of 2023, the company brought its newest manufacturing capabilities online with considerably increased capacity and new technology including a heavy suspension skid, enabling market-leading loads of active ingredients within a gummy, and increased capacity for their unique honey gummies.




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Zurvita’s Zeal All-in-One Nutritional Drink in Horchata Flavor

Each Zeal drink mix includes more than 56 whole food nutrients containing over 120 vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants - a natural source of clean energy that provides consistent, stable, long-lasting energy. 




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Garden of Life Vitamin Code Gummies

Garden of Life®, the carbon-neutral company operating in science-based formulas made from clean, traceable, non-GMO ingredients, introduced a new gummy extension to its popular Vitamin Code line, with seven products formulated to fit a variety of needs.




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MegaFood 3-in-1 Iron Energy Gummies

While the Blood Builder iron supplements were developed for people with iron deficiency, MegaFood Iron Energy Gummies offers a lower potency formula with a moderate 4mg of iron per serving to support the whole family's energy needs.




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MET-Rx BIG 100 Granola Bars

Aiming to elevate consumers' fitness journeys, MET-Rx's newest flavor innovations are designed to add excitement and variety to MET-Rx's flavor profiles without sacrificing substance.




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IBSA USA Care Line Dietary Supplements

These offerings showcase IBSA’s commitment to enhancing health through select dietary supplements that use novel technology for absorption, tolerability, and user convenience.




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Ka'Chava Superfood-Packed Nutrition Shake

Every serving of Ka'Chava contains a blend of superfoods, protein, essential vitamins, minerals, greens, probiotics, prebiotic fiber, adaptogens, antioxidants, omegas, MCTs, digestive enzymes and more.




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Nurri Protein Milk Shakes

Using advanced ultrafiltration technology, Nurri's new Milk Shakes retain essential proteins and minerals while delivering a rich, creamy taste with high protein and low sugar. 




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Gnosis by Lesaffre: Functional Ingredient Solutions

France’s Lesaffre Group entered the human health market in 2007 with the establishment of Lesaffre Human Care, which quickly became a world expert in fermentation dedicated to the human nutrition and health market. During the following decade, the Lesaffre Group integrated several leaders in human health, including Gnosis Advanced Biotech, Omniabios, and invested in Envera and Intralytix.




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SternVitamin: BFY Plant-Based Beverages

Consumer enthusiasm for plant-based foods continues to grow unabated. This is also affecting the beverage market. Market research company Persistence Market Research (PMR) predicts annual growth rates exceeding 6% for plant-based drinks through 2028. 




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Gelita: Immune Support

Immune health is one of the fastest growing supplement categories, and it is here to stay. After vitamins and minerals led the first wave of immunity supplements, protein is now emerging as a critical nutrient. 




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GELITA: Joint Health

Knee pain is a common exercise complaint. Many physical activities can put strain on the knees, causing activity-related joint discomfort, which impairs performance and reduces training gains.




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Arjuna Natural: Curcumin Power

Results of a new study reveal Arjuna Natural Pvt, Ltd.’s proprietary turmeric extract as effective as paracetamol in reducing pain and other symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (OA). 




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GELITA: Sports, Immune Nutrition

GELITA will use this year’s virtual Natural Products Expo West event to discuss how GELITA Bioactive Collagen Peptides® (BCP®) are ideal for sports nutrition supplements. Strong ligaments and tendons, bones, and joints, also identified as “white tissue,” are a vital precondition for this. BCP® support white tissue and thus, help to build stamina, strength, athletic agility as well as performance. 




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Blue California: Immune Health

Blue California’s Taxifolin BC-DHQ® with super antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties is now Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) in a range of foods and beverages following a letter of no objection from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 




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Lycored: Skin Health

New research indicates that Lycored’s LumenatoTM can help the skin age beautifully by boosting the collagen network and helping to protect it from damage. The ingestible skincare extract is a synergistic blend of natural tomato nutrients and antioxidants with benefits for beauty and skin wellness.




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AIDP: Boost Immunity, Skin Health

AIDP, Inc. said that BeautyOLIGO®, from Neo Cremar Co Ltd. (Seoul, Republic of Korea), was granted a Natural Health Product Number by Health Canada. Natural health products cannot be sold in Canada unless they have undergone an exacting review by Health Canada and are then approved and licensed with a Natural Product Number (NPN).




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SternVitamin: Micronutrient Solutions

Health is one of the 12 megatrends recently defined by the Future Institute in Frankfurt. It informs all facets of daily life and dominates entire lifestyles.




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Gelita: Varied, Versatile, Valuable

GELITA will be live at SupplySide West, Booth #4665, to present its roster of Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) and the GELITA Controlled Release Portfolio. Gelita’s team strategists will help formulators discover solutions for health and nutrition formulations.




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Nexira: Better for You Benefits

Nexira will use its SupplySide West 2021 Booth #2457 to showcase its latest premium ingredient, HEPURE, for hepatoprotection and detoxification!  Nexira also will present its new synergistic combination of acacia and baobab, with the latest study results; Cognivia™, the plant-based nootropic, WINNER of the NIE Awards 2021; and its new NutriBeauty range! 




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Omya: Supplement Solutions

Mineral-based solutions expert Omya has recently launched Omyanutra® 300 DC and Omyanutra® 300 Flash that give impressive new options for the production of nutraceutical tablets. 




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Lycored: Skin, Beauty Boost

A new study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology has found that its synergistic blend of nutrients and antioxidants not only boosts collagen but also supports ceramides and protects them from oxidation. Ceramide levels decline rapidly with age, affecting the skin's elasticity and toughness and leading to fine lines, saggy skin, dryness, and lack of radiance.




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Lycored: Fight Aging

Positive effects also were observed for pre-treatment with rosemary extract, which decreased MMP-1 secretion and increased pro-collagen secretion to basal levels.




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GELITA: Better Health with Benefits

Let GELITA help you choose specific gelatins for soft gel, hard-capsule or gummy delivery systems. A leader in manufacturing and supplying collagen proteins, GELITA‘s global expert network will ensure state-of-the-art know-how is always available for customers.





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Lycored: Better Beauty

The global wellness leader surveyed 490 consumers in the UK and France, exploring their attitudes to beauty and skin health. It revisited questions that it had previously asked five years ago, and found that much had changed.




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AIDP: Healthy Aging

AIDP, Inc. is pleased to announce an exclusive North American distribution agreement with American River Nutrition (Hadley, MA) for GG-Gold® and DuoQuinol®.




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Gelita: Better-For-You Benefits

GELITA welcomes SupplySide West visitors to “Take the Challenge” at Booth #4465 as GELITA showcases mobility solutions, delivery formats and BCP® solutions for health and nutrition formulations. GELITA also will introduce its next-generation gelatin for sugar-reduced, protein-enriched, and beauty gummies.




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Nitta Gelatin: Fight Aging

Traceable. Transparent. Trustworthy. Nitta Gelatin North America is proud to offer clinically tested freshwater fish collagen peptide ingredients independently certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standards.




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Gelita: Tap Into the Trends: Collagen, Gummies

GELITA will show how its highly functional Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®), along with the other natural, allergen-free, and clean-label ingredients in its portfolio, can hold the key to on-trend product development. CONFIXXTM next-generation gelatin for fortified gummies, specific BCP® for improved mobility, and pharmaceutical gelatins for targeted fill release will be just three of the innovative solutions on show.




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GELITA: Better Functional Foods, Delivery

GELITA used this year’s SupplySide East to showcase its wide range of capabilities and offerings in better-for-you foods and supplements. 




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Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Cold-Pressed Juice

The fungi-infused green juice contains a mega blend of mushrooms: Chaga, Reishi and Tremella combined with organic fruits and vegetables including, granny smith apple, cucumber, pineapple, kiwi, spinach, broccoli, parsley, sea moss, and pearl powder. 




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Pretty Tasty Ready-To-Drink Collagen Tea

Each variety of Pretty Tasty Tea’s ready-to-drink offering is formulated with high-quality collagen peptides, features natural ingredients such as carrots and black currants for color and is lightly sweetened using stevia leaf extract.




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Z Natural Foods Vanilla Vitality Blend Coffee Creamer

Z Natural Foods, a provider of natural and organic foods, announced the launch of its latest innovation: Vitality Blend, a vanilla-flavored natural coffee creamer.




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Weishardt International: Sustainable Supplier

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit whose mission is to preserve marine ecosystems and stop overfishing. Founded in 1997, the MSC sets globally recognized, science-based standards for sustainable fishing and the seafood supply chain. It contributes directly to the UN’S sustainable development objectives.




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GELITA: Healthy Indulgence

With SOLUFORM®, these beloved snacks are easy to realize as it facilitates the development of gummy recipes with less sugar and added protein, all while preserving the unique gelatin texture and rich flavor release.




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GELITA: Healthy Choices

Experience a new era in softgel manufacturing: EASYSEAL® is a pharmaceutical grade gelatin that improves softgel seams and significantly reduces leaking capsules.




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T. Hasegawa USA: Salty Snack Trends

Each month, California-based flavor manufacturer T. Hasegawa USA publishes a report detailing emerging consumer trends in CPG food / beverage and foodservice menus.




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Kerry: Reduce Sodium

Kerry announced a groundbreaking development in its vision to create a world of sustainable nutrition – Tastesense™ Salt. Kerry’s Tastesense™ Salt solutions deliver on salt and rich savory taste, without adding sodium, by retaining essential flavor properties and replicating salty impact, body, and linger.




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Tastepoint: Taste the Trends

The two-day event brought more than 200 food and beverage industry attendees together on a unique discovery journey themed, “A Canvas for Creation.” It featured new concepts, flavors and ingredients designed to help them grow their product portfolios and craft solutions for the future.




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T. Hasegawa: Flavor Lifecycles

Each month, California-based flavor manufacturer T. Hasegawa USA publishes a report detailing emerging consumer trends in CPG food / beverage and foodservice menus.




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Mother Murphy’s: Flavor Fad to Lifelong Craving

Did you know that the flavors we perceive are in a constant state of flux? It's a captivating dance between our genes, environment, and life experiences—a symphony of factors that shape our ever-changing palates.




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Imbibe Launches Epicurated, a Flavor Trend and Insight Presentation Series

Epicurated provides unique and compelling perspectives and consists of four topics released quarterly throughout 2024 including Gen Alpha, Food Service, Sports Nutrition, and Alcohol-inspired. Spotlighting ten flavors per release, these presentations provide insight into consumer behaviors and flavor trends, named thematically. 




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Exploring the Next Wave of Umami Flavors

Chef Chris Koetke speaks from 43 years of experience as a chef, culinary program instructor and culinary business owner.




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An Expert’s Insight into the Hot and Spicy Food Trend

The hotter and spicier foods get, the hotter their popularity. Prepared Foods’ David Feder interviews Frito Lay’s Jody Denton for an expert look behind the hot and spicy trend.




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FlavorSum: R&D Goes Faster with Flavors

The interactive platform is not just a digital adventure—but a comprehensive online flavor lexicon. It has unique educational features that help formulators find precise language to articulate their flavor objectives and accelerate the product development cycle.




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Four Sixes Seasonings, BBQ and Hot Sauces

More than a dozen Seasoning Blends & Packets, BBQ Sauces, and Hot Sauce varieties will be available this month for online shipping and at select grocery stores nationwide, with greater national retail rollout in June.




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Virginia Dare: Flavor-First Innovator

"We're thrilled to showcase our new booth design, which reflects the evolution of Virginia Dare and our dedication to being a flavor-first innovator,” says Philip Caputo, Virginia Dare’s marketing & consumer insights manager. “Our new facility has significantly expanded our capabilities, and we can't wait to give visitors a taste of what we can achieve together."




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Ajinomoto: Taste—With Nutrition

In addition to a booth on the expo floor, Elizabeth Morrow, Ph.D., principal food scientist for AHN, is presenting “Kokumi’s Untapped Potential: The Flavor Builder You Didn’t Know You Needed” on July 16 at noon in McCormick Place room S401bc.  




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Flavorman Opens $8.5 Million State-of-the-Art Production Center

This 28,000sq-ft expansion represents an $8.5 million investment to scale up Flavorman’s state-of-the-art “Beverage Campus” and facilitate its rapid growth in the beverage industry.




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How to Develop Asian-style Flavor Formulations

In the context of Asian cuisines, extracts and essences are typically used sparingly due to their high potency. This allows for significant flavor enhancement using minimal quantities. Primary examples include soy sauce and fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla).