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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 ...
NPA Members Have Their Say on Capitol Hill at Association’s Largest Fly-In-Day
Participants Focus on 4 Industry Priorities Members of the natural products industry gathered in Washington, D.C. on May 12 to join the Natural Products Association’s (NPA) annual Fly-In Day. More than 130 industry stakeholders attended, an increase of 40 participants, according to the association, to meet with members of Congress. The NPA’s Fly-In Day on ...
How to Win an NIE New Ingredient Award: 7 Keys to Submitting the Best Entry
The annual NIE New Ingredients Awards are chosen based on the recommendations of a distinguished panel of experts in the dietary supplements and nutritional ingredient industries to ensure fair, objective evaluations based on established criteria. From mid-April to mid-July, the panel reviews entries to determine the most cutting-edge and advanced natural branded nutritional ingredients backed ...
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 ...
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