Ingredient Innovation
Beyond Melatonin
How ingredient innovation is redefining the relaxation and sleep category. As our understanding of sleep biology continues to evolve, ingredient innovation is changing how manufacturers approach relaxation and sleep products, shifting away from simple sedation toward solutions that support stress biology, circadian rhythms and overall sleep quality. Sleep Is No Longer a Bedtime Problem For ...
The Rise of the Intelligent Ingredient
How ingredient innovation meets AI—and why ‘data-backed’ will replace ‘clinically studied’. Ingredients Are No Longer Static For decades, ingredient innovation in the nutrition and functional food industry followed a familiar pattern. Ingredients were developed, clinically studied once or twice, documented in technical dossiers, and then treated as largely static commodities. Spec sheets were finalized, claims ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Talking Kaneka Probiotics With Jordi Riera
Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE) reached out to Jordi Riera, chief business development officer, Kaneka Probiotics (Pasadena, TX and Newark, CA) to talk more about the gut-brain axis. NIE: Talk about ingredient innovation, tips/ideas for manufacturers to keep in mind when selecting ingredients and/or formulating new products. Riera: With research in the gut-brain axis rapidly evolving, ...
The Growth of Muscle and Strength Products
Muscle and strength supplements aren’t just for bodybuilders or athletes. According to Healthline.com, muscle strength not only boosts athletic activity, but also improves overall health. For example, strong muscles can improve stability, balance, flexibility and healthy body weight while potentially improving mood, energy levels and sleep patterns. Consumers have noticed and the sports nutrition category ...
Blog: Ingredient Innovation In the Cannabinoid Category
[Editor’s note: David Neundorfer, chief executive officer for Open Book Extracts, a North Carolina-based manufacturer and product development house for cannabinoid-enabled ingredients, will provide four monthly blog posts covering noteworthy topics regarding cannabinoid ingredients—starting here.] CBD and hemp-derived cannabinoid products continue to garner consumer interest and support. The list of mainstream brands embracing CBD is ...
Ingredient Innovation
Technology expands the realm of possibilities for cleaner and more effective natural ingredients. Natural ingredient suppliers are seeing an increase in demand for minerals, vitamins and other compounds obtained through natural processes and from natural sources. In response, Santiago Vega, director of marketing, Health & Wellness, with Naturex Inc. in New Jersey, said the company ...
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