Functional ingredients
Vitaquest International Opens World-class Probiotics Suite
Vitaquest International LLC has opened a state-of-the-art Probiotics Manufacturing Suite in Parsippany, NJ, expanding its capabilities to meet growing customer demand and support the continued growth of the probiotics market. “As customer interest in probiotics continues to accelerate, we are investing heavily to stay ahead of what’s next,” said Patrick Brueggman, president and CEO of ...
BioVivo Science to Host Grand Opening Event of the Largest U.S.-based Botanical Extraction, Processing and Toll Services Facility
BioVivo Science has announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art botanical extraction and toll processing facility in Jeffersonville, IN—the newest and largest of its kind in the United States, according to the company. This milestone marks a significant step toward strengthening global supply chains, driving local innovation, and supporting the booming U.S. dietary supplement, food, ...
Ingredients for Food & Beverages
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 ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Ingredients Get Smarter
Ingredients are evolving in a variety of ways, with emerging ingredient trends focusing on sustainability and added health benefits. Specialty enzyme manufacturer Biocatalysts has identified eight trends that will dominate the market in 2025. First and foremost, the plant-based movement continues to trend upward, with emerging work in new alternative proteins bringing innovative new protein ...
ABF Ingredients Acquires Fytexia Group
ABF Ingredients (ABFI, U.K.) has acquired Fytexia Group, a life science company developing scientifically supported active nutrients for dietary supplements. This strategic acquisition will expand ABFI’s portfolio of products and capabilities to better serve the pharmaceutical, nutritional and food market sectors. Headquartered in France, with a presence in Europe and regional offices in the U.S. ...
Consumer Interest in Immune Health Drives Demand for Functional Ingredients
With 42 percent of global consumers now proactively looking for products that can improve their health, to meet consumer demand for the products that provide the benefits they’re searching for, it’s vital for manufacturers to understand the market drivers, and what’s motivating consumer choice. For manufacturers and brands operating in the well-being category, the immune ...
Focusing on Functional Ingredient Trends
Functional and super ingredient trends offer new product opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers. When it comes to nutrition, healthy diets and weight loss, it’s evident that consumers are looking for nutritious options and giving careful consideration to their diets. However, a saturated marketplace is leaving consumers unsure. In fact, 64 percent of Americans are ...
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