PLT Health Solutions, Inc. announced that Earthlight® Whole Food Vitamin D has received approval of its Food Additive Petition from the USFood & Drug Administration, paving the way for this unique dietary ingredient to be used in food and beverages produced and sold in the United States. 

Now available to consumers after an extensive research and test pilot phase, the smoothie blend comes in two flavors, Moroccan Chocolate and Vanilla Spice, both of which can be customized with up to four boosters: immune support, metabolism, vascular and recovery.

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.

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). 

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc., announced the opening of its new North American corporate headquarters at 250 East Devon Avenue in Itasca, Ill. The new space is designed to accelerate Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition's commitment to delivering high-quality ingredient solutions that drive value for customers.

Parents care about health and wellness for their children, and their purchasing patterns drive innovation toward healthier children’s food and beverage products. We see growth in numerous categories in children’s products that are positioned as healthy and better-for-you, including dairy alternatives as well as new items in the sweet and savory bakery, and confectionery categories.  

“If your company manufactures yogurt or other cultured dairy products—such as frozen yogurt and kefir—and you are interested in using the LAC Seal on your products, IDFA is now making it easier than ever to obtain the seal for use on product packaging and labels, demonstrating to consumers and other customers that your products contain valuable live and active yogurt cultures,” said John Allan, IDFA vice president of regulatory affairs and administrator of the IDFA’s LAC Seal program. “The LAC Seal is the best way to reach consumers with this unique health and wellness attribute.”

HealthTech BioActives (HTBA), a global leader in natural flavonoids and B12 derivatives, invited SupplySide West 2023 attendees to discover a portfolio of consumer-centric functional health ingredients for cardiovascular health, sports performance and more. Visitors to booth SSW #5081 can also learn more about QuerceClean®, HTBA’s latest functional health innovation for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support.

Functional foods and flavors continue to climb in popularity as such foods achieve just that: beyond providing nutritional benefits, they bring flavor, comfort, and excitement to the table. Among these, immunity-targeting products are in the forefront.

If you are looking to differentiate from all other products on the market, then innovating with proven prebiotics should be your next new product development move.

Ongoing studies focusing on the human microbiome reveal novel insights into the diverse applications of probiotics beyond gut health. Emerging research explores the intricate connection between microbiota and various health conditions, propelling innovative probiotic solutions targeting specific health concerns.

SunSip delivers nostalgic soda flavors while staying true to Health-Ade's mission to make gut health more accessible. 

From immunity and cognition to sleep, vision, beauty from within, weight management, and gut health, the Kemin Human Nutrition and Health business unit can help brands elevate, differentiate, and deliver a variety of health benefits for functional beverages, food, and supplements.

According to the survey, conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation and the American Heart Association, almost all Americans (95%) report that they always or sometimes look for healthy options when food shopping.

More than 80% of people in the US aren’t eating enough vegetables, fruit and dairy. And most people consume too much added sugars, saturated fat and sodium. The proposed rule is part of the agency’s ongoing commitment to helping consumers improve nutrition and dietary patterns to help reduce the burden of chronic disease and advance health equity. 

When the static electricity in a medical office, examination room or lab is under control, it helps reduce the risks of shocks to personnel, disruption of data, malfunction of sensitive equipment, igniting flammables, and reducing contamination due to electrostatic attraction.

FOOD ENGINEERING talks with Mintel Consulting’s Lynn Dornblaser about consumer preferences for pet food over the last five years and what’s ahead.

Taylor Adhesives Director of Technical Services Gary Scheidker walks us through the process of bidding a commercial healthcare project from material and product selection to choosing the right installer for the job to maintenance of the flooring after project completion.

The ingredients most likely to influence purchasing decisions were probiotics, vitamins and minerals and fiber.

Control Station has launched System Health Monitoring (SHM), a tiered service offering that leverages intelligence captured by the company’s PlantESP Loop Performance Monitoring solution.

The winners will receive mentorship, strategy guidance and technical support along with a one-year membership on the Friedman School's Food & Nutrition Innovation Council.

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