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NSF Announces New Certification for Personal Care Products
On March 16, NSF announced the launch of NSF/ANSI 527: Personal Care Products, a new certification designed to substantiate the quality of finished personal care products and the safety of ingredients used in over-the-counter cosmetic, personal care and topical products. NSF/ANSI 527 is being introduced as consumer expectations continue to rise around product transparency, safety ...
ACI Group Urges Brands to Strengthen Supplier Oversight
Ingredient and raw material distributor ACI Group (United Kingdom) is urging nutrition and functional food brands to take a more proactive approach to supplier engagement and ingredient sourcing as “regulatory scrutiny and sustainability expectations” rise across the sector. Brands are increasingly expected to demonstrate full traceability, ethical sourcing and sustainable practices from raw materials to ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Emerging Trends in Functional Nutrition for 2026
As the functional nutrition industry continues to evolve, emerging trends are redefining how consumers approach health. They’re blending sensory enjoyment, transparency, precision and holistic wellness to support healthy weight, long-term vitality and mental well-being. Ingredient supplier Glanbia Nutritionals (Ireland), released its latest report showing some of the “megatrends” that will influence the functional nutrition category ...
Chlorophyll Water Earns Clean Label Project Certification for Third Straight Year
Chlorophyll Water (Brooklyn, NY) announced it earned Clean Label Project Certification for the third consecutive year, further solidifying its commitment to clean-label wellness, ingredient transparency and industry-leading purification standards. Chlorophyll Water is an ultra-purified water infused with chlorophyll from alfalfa and fortified with essential vitamins A, B12, C and D. It is bottled in 100 ...
Scott’s Protein Balls Unveils New Branding, Packaging and Formulation
New York-based Scott’s Protein Balls unveiled a new chapter with a refreshed brand identity featuring cleaner ingredients, updated packaging and a reinforced commitment to purpose-driven nutrition. According to the company, the new packaging and logo reflect the company’s journey of growth and evolution. The new design features a modern and youthful look with a bold ...
HealthLOQ and GRMA Partner on Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program
HealthLOQ (Scottsdale, AZ) announced a partnership with the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) in launching the Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program. Developed through a consortium of industry stakeholders—such as retailers, brands, manufacturers, testing/inspection/certification (TIC) organizations, accreditation bodies and trade organizations, this program promotes transparency, credibility and scientific integrity within the dietary supplement product category. ...
MegaFood Unveils New Brand Look After More Than 50 Years
Since 1973, MegaFood (Manchester, NH) has been using science to harness the power of planets to create efficacious vitamins and supplements including the brand’s Blood Builder iron supplements, its Men’s and Women’s One Daily multivitamins and its Baby & Me 2 line, the company stated. In July 2024, MegaFood announced a new brand identity, unveiling ...
New History Supplements Earns Eurofins Certification
New History Supplements (Washington, DC) announced it received certification from Eurofins, a global leader in food and pharmaceutical testing. The certification reinforced New History’s commitment to excellence, safety and transparency for its pre-workout supplement. Eurofins is known for its meticulous testing protocols and stringent criteria and assessed New History’s Dragon Berry Pre-Workout Supplement. This ...
Once Again Partners With SedEx and HowGood For Deeper Transparency
Once Again Nut Butter (Nunda, NY) announced its contracts with SedEx and HowGood to provide a deeper layer of transparency into the company’s Honest in Trade Program. Honest in Trade focuses on environmental impact, social and supply chain justice and producing safe, quality foods, the company said. SedEx will provide Once Again customers with full ...
Global Nutraceutical Excipients Market to Reach $6.1 Billion by 2028
The global nutraceuticals excipients markets will grow with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7 percent to $6.1 billion in 2028, according to MarketsandMarkets (Northbrook, IL). The heightened demand for nutraceutical products is attributed to escalating consumer demand for natural and organic ingredients and heightened awareness of ingredient sourcing and quality. Additionally, the potential ...
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