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Eighth Annual NIE New Ingredient Awards Call for Entries

NIE 2025


Improving Muscle Mass

by Eric Munson | August 1, 2025

Ingredients for muscle and strength are experiencing a holistic and diverse approach to address consumer expectations. The muscle and strength category has been expanding from traditional “muscle-building” to holistic muscle health including strength, recovery, mobility and inflammation management. According to Coherent Market Insights, the global workout supplements market is projected to reach $47.87 billion by ...

[Extra! Extra!] AI and Functional Food Ingredient Discovery

by Mike Straus | June 2, 2025

Artificial intelligence is ubiquitous in 2025, and the latest industry it has transformed is the food and beverage sector. Meanwhile, consumers are increasingly demanding more from their functional food and drink products, and manufacturers are always on the hunt for the next breakthrough ingredient. Now, manufacturers are using AI to discover and profile new bioactive ...

[Extra! Extra!] Four Ingredients for Men’s Health Support

by Eric Munson | June 2, 2025

Cepham’s (Somerset, NJ) ingredient portfolio includes four products that can help support men’s health. Anand Swaroop, PhD, founder and president of Cepham elaborated on the science and health benefits of these ingredients. Furosap Furosap is a water-soluble fenugreek seed extract containing protodioscin to boost free and total testosterone levels, improve sperm profile and morphology, enhance ...

Alan Yengoyan, President and CEO, NutriScience Innovations

by VRM Media | June 2, 2025

At NutriScience Innovations, the company takes innovation seriously. As a leading global ingredient developer and supplier, NutriScience offers innovative ingredients based on science and efficacy. The company’s high-quality ingredients are used in the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, functional food & beverage, animal health and personal care industries. Both NutriScience’s branded and specialty ingredients provide unique formulation ...

Functional Foods for Immune Support

by Dr. William D. Clark | June 2, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic heightened consumer interest in immune health, leading to an increased demand for functional foods that support the immune system. A survey indicated that 60 percent of respondents purchased fruits or vegetables, and 44 percent bought supplements in capsule form to proactively support their immune health.1 What once was a seasonal spike in ...

Unlocking Digestive Wellness

by Rob Brewster | June 2, 2025

Sixty to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive concerns, and despite the prevalence, one in three people reported that they would only discuss their gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms if their doctor brought it up first.1 These GI issues have a cost that exceeds $100 billion in direct medical expenses each year.2 So why are people ...

Navigating Nutritional Supplement Industry Supply Chain Management

by Thomas Luna | June 2, 2025

Effectively managing an organization’s supply chain requires having the right resources, partners and planning tools to mitigate risk and navigate the challenges and disruptions that can occur in a constantly fluctuating global network of suppliers, contract manufacturers, brands and other key stakeholders working to meet the dynamic flow of consumer product demands. As we survey ...

What Did I Agree To? Purchase Order Transactions

by George R. Spatz | June 2, 2025

Supply chain disputes come in a multitude of varieties. They may arise between brands, ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, distributors or retailers and can occur in a variety of contexts. The one constant in almost all supply chain disputes is that an “agreement” governs the dispute. What that agreement is, however, is not always as straightforward as ...

Ingredients for Food & Beverages

by Mike Straus | June 1, 2025

NIE examines the latest ingredient advancements for food and beverage applications. Food and beverage applications for nutraceutical ingredients are on the rise as consumers seek out more convenient ways to incorporate functional ingredients into their diets. Millennials and Generation Z in particular, are leading demand for these products, with functional beverages replacing alcohol for many ...

The Natural Man

by Eric Munson | June 1, 2025

Natural ingredients for holistic men’s health support. According to Grand View Research, the global men’s health supplement market was estimated at $75.09 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.07 percent from 2025-2030, reaching a valuation of $132.13 billion. The growth of the men’s health supplements ...

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