Market Updates

CRN Welcomes New Members

Supplement brands, a contract manufacturer, an ingredient supplier, and more have joined the trade association.

Market Updates

Waleria Healthtech to Feature Aspurūs Ingredient at SupplySide Connect New Jersey

The shatavari ingredient is evidenced to support menopause symptoms.

Market Updates

Women in Nutraceuticals Announces Gender Equity Networking Reception at SupplySide Connect New Jersey

The networking reception will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8.

Market Updates

PLT Health Solutions Joins Natural Products Association

Joe Weiss, a previous board member while working at Nutrition21, has re-joined NPA’s board in his current role at PLT Health.

Market Updates

Prinova Acquires Specialty Ingredients Manufacturer Aplinova

The Brazilian company, founded in 1987, specializes in foods, beverages, supplements, and personal care.

Market Updates

Biohm Technologies Secures New Funding, Appoints John Deaton as VP of Science and Technology

New institutional investors include Praesidium and Sparkfood by Sonae.

Market Updates

Chris Kilham Receives 2025 ABC Champion Award

Kilham, known as the Medicine Hunter, was honored for his efforts in medicinal plant research and education on behalf of the organization.

Research

Beetroot Extract May Improve Carotid Artery Stiffness in Postmenopausal Women: Study

A 12-week treatment with Sabinsa’s Sabeet was linked to improved artery stiffness parameters like pulse wave velocity, beta-stiffness, elastic modulus, and augmentation index in 20 women.

Research

Turmeric Extract Linked to Improvement in Knee Joint Discomfort

Nutriventia’s water-dispersible TurmXtra 60N was linked to improved joint comfort within seven days, in a placebo-controlled study.

Regulations

AHPA Adopts Guidance Policy on Kratom and Synthesized Kratom Alkaloids

The new policy strongly discourages the marketing of products containing a synthesized form of 7-OH, a minor alkaloid found in the kratom leaf.

Research

Ashwagandha, Shatavari Ingredients May Improve Menopause Symptoms: Study

Dose-dependent improvements in multiple self-reported and physiological symptoms were observed in 123 women.

Products & Ingredients

BiomeNrich POST M005 Becomes First Akkermansia Muciniphila Ingredient to Receive NDIN Notification

The postbiotic was associated with measures of muscle health in a clinical study.

Market Updates

Kerry Opens New Customer Engagement Center in Commerce, California

The renovated facility will provide food and beverage brands with a site to accelerate product development.

Regulations

Marty Makary, Jay Bhattacharya Confirmed by Senate for HHS Roles Amid HHS Layoffs

Just before HHS announced plans to fire 10,000 employees, Makary was confirmed to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, while Bhattacharya was confirmed as NIH director.

Market Updates

Bioriginal Reintroduces Cyvex Nutrition as Manufacturer and Distributor of Nutraceutical Ingredients

The former provider of condition-specific ingredients will return as a member of Bioriginal’s group of companies.