Articles by Shari Barbanel
Phytolon Closes $23.6 Million Series B to Commercialize its Innovative Natural Food Colors
Phytolon (Yokne’am, Israel) has announced the close of its $23.6 Million Series B financing to commercialize its natural food colors in the U.S. This round reflects growing market demand for high-performing, economic and sustainable natural alternatives to synthetic dyes. This round was led by an undisclosed strategic investor. The funds were secured during three stages. ...
Lonza Capsugel Strengthens Global Renewable Energy Strategy With Local Wind Power Agreement
Lonza Capsugel has strengthened its renewable energy strategy by integrating locally generated wind power into operations at its Bornem site in Belgium, which manufactures gelatin hard empty capsules (HECs). Delivered through a long‑term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Belgian renewable energy cooperative Beauvent, the project reinforces Lonza Capsugel’s commitment to global sustainable, resilient and future‑ready ...
Senators Introduce Dietary Supplements Access Act, Industry Responds
On May 20, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act, legislation that would allow dietary supplements to be purchased using HSAs (Health Savings Accounts), FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts), and HRAs (Health Reimbursement Arrangements). The measure is designed to give families more flexibility to invest in preventative health solutions ...
IFF Opens Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar
IFF (New York, NY) has announced the opening of its Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar, reinforcing vanilla as a strategic and priority tonality for IFF and strengthening its ability to innovate at origin. “The opening of the center marks an important step in how we approach vanilla innovation,” said Adam Jańczuk, PhD, senior vice president, ...
AstaReal AB Introduces New Sustainability Targets For Climate Impact and Water Consumption
AstaReal AB (Sweden) recently presented its Sustainability Report for 2024. The company is updating its sustainability targets with a focus on reducing emissions and water consumption in production. “For us, sustainability is about combining science, health, and responsible production in a way that works long term,” said Daniel Flodqvist, CEO of AstaReal AB. AstaReal AB’s updated ...
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary Resigns
On May 12, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary resigned from his position after 13 months. As reported by The New York Times, he faced mounting pressure and criticism, ultimately leaving over the Trump administration’s plans to authorize fruit-flavored e-cigarettes and vapes. Makary is a surgical oncologist, professor, researcher, author and medical ...
CapsCanada Changes Name to Lyfe Group
On May 7, CapsCanada (Dania Beach, FL), a manufacturer of empty hard capsules and oral dosage-form solutions for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, announced its transition to a new corporate name and identity: Lyfe Group. The branding will roll out progressively throughout 2026. According to the company, the new identity is not the result of ...
FrieslandCampina Ingredients Opens Application Center in New Jersey
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has opened a new state-of-the-art application center in New Jersey to accelerate regional product innovation. The facility marks a significant step forward in the company’s technical capabilities across North America, bringing advanced R&D resources closer to customers and reinforcing its commitment to regional innovation, enabling faster creation of specialized solutions to meet evolving ...
India Bans Ashwagandha Leaves in Supplements, Industry Responds
On April 16, India’s regulatory agency, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), banned products containing ashwagandha leaves, stating only ashwagandha roots and their extracts are permitted for use in health supplements, nutraceuticals and certain food products as per government regulations. “It has been brought to the notice of FSSAI that certain manufacturers of these products ...
OmniActive Expands European Operations
OmniActive Health Technologies (Bridgewater, NJ) has announced the establishment of a new office in Amsterdam, Netherlands, alongside a centralized warehouse in Rotterdam. The company has also grown its commercial team across key markets, including Italy and the United Kingdom, further strengthening its regional capabilities. “Europe is a critical pillar of our global growth strategy, and ...
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