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New Products

Arjuna Natural has introduced its newest ashwagandha ingredient. The new product, Somin-On, is an ashwagandha withanolide extract crafted to maintain brain function in older adults. A recent clinical study highlighted the product’s potential for improving memory and cognitive function in adults with mild cognitive impairment. It’s unique because it is standardized to a 2% content of the organic compound Sominone and is designed to focus primarily on enhancing specific cognitive functions, such as attention and memory retention.

Arla Foods Ingredients is expanding its portfolio with the launch of new Lacprodan MicelPure Medical, a micellar casein isolate (MCI) intended to address the growing demand for high-quality ingredients for medical nutrition. Rich in native protein, MCI is extracted from milk using gentle processing.

Arla Foods Ingredients’ Lacprodan MicelPure port-folio already includes a range of MCI solutions that are relevant for medical nutrition targeting malnutrition among cancer patients, older patients, and others. Arla Foods has developed new high-protein prototypes specially formulated for the European Union market, including a milky oral nutrition supplement and a vanilla pudding, both offering 13 g of protein per 100 mL, excellent mouthfeel, and a mild, pleasant taste.

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. has launched a new cold-pressed borage oil, naturally rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). With 25% GLA, Bioriginal’s borage oil is the highest and only non-GMO source of its kind on the market, setting a new benchmark in plant-based nutrition for people and pets.

The product launch marks the successful culmination of Bioriginal’s proprietary selective breeding program, which was specifically developed to maximize GLA content and crop yields while preserving the plant’s genetic integrity without the use of genetic modification. The resulting seed variety is globally patented, providing Bioriginal with exclusive rights to this high-performing, non-GMO cultivar.

This strategic innovation enables a consistent and potent source of GLA, allowing for reduced dosage requirements, streamlined formulation, and enhanced functional benefits across a wide range of health and wellness applications. For example, GLA is especially valuable in supporting inflammation-related conditions such as arthritis, eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and cardiovascular concerns, including hypertension and stroke risk.

Industry Update

With $4 million in new funding and recent regulatory clearance in the European Union, SimpliiGood by AlgaeCore Technologies is advancing to commercial production of its 100% plant-based smoked salmon analogue made of highly nutritious, texturized spirulina microalgae. With pilots underway in Europe and Israel, the company is bringing one of the most sustainable proteins to the mainstream market—reimagined as the world’s favorite fish. With the launch of its full-scale industrial manufacturing line, the company has transitioned to commercial output of its texturized fresh spirulina branded Simplii Texture. This enables the company to ramp up production of its breakthrough ingredient to hundreds of tons per year.

Victory Hemp Foods is expanding capacity to meet the demand for its innovative allergen-free and nutrient-dense food ingredients. The company’s V-70 protein offers a complete amino acid profile plus micronutrients, while its V-ONE oil provides the ideal balance of omega-3 to omega-6 essential fatty acids. Using a patented system, Victory Hemp Foods employs a minimally processed production method that avoids solvents and added heat, preserving nutrients in the final products. These ingredients are suitable for a wide range of uses, including egg replacement, and have applications in baked goods, ice cream, nutritional bars, and dry blend powders.

Datacor, a leading provider of process manufacturing, engineering, and chemical distribution software, has acquired Baytek International, a provider of laboratory information management systems and quality control software. This acquisition expands Datacor’s capabilities, allowing customers to further enhance their regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and laboratory management processes.

Peptan collagen peptides, developed by Darling Ingredients’ health brand, Rousselot, have achieved the Upcycled Certified status from Where Food Comes From (WFCF). This recognition emphasizes the company’s commitment to sustainability by contributing to a circular and responsible supply chain. The Upcycled Certified Standard by WFCF is the world’s only third-party certification for upcycled food. Designed to combat food waste, it recognizes products that use high-quality, safe ingredients that might otherwise go unused. Peptan collagen peptides exemplify this approach, transforming bovine, porcine, or fish-derived raw materials into a bioactive ingredient with multiple health benefits.

A broad coalition of circular economy stakeholders, led by leading waste-sorting technology provider TOMRA, has called on the European Commission to integrate provisions that support circularity measures under the draft Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (CISAF). Despite being recognized as one of the four pillars of the Clean Industrial Deal, circularity is notably absent from the CISAF’s core provisions. Under TOMRA’s leadership, key figures within the European Union Plastic Recycling Industry and others have joined forces to raise alarm over the European Commission’s draft CISAF, citing a critical lack of support for circularity measures.

Ingredion’s stevia supply chain is the first and only to achieve the Silver performance level from the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative’s (SAI) Farm Sustainability Assessment, verified by an external audit. The assessment is part of the SAI Platform to ensure the efficient production of safe, high-quality agricultural products through efforts like regenerative agriculture and customer impact measurement. The assessment includes 109 questions that cover 10 sustainability topic areas such as soil management, biodiversity, and labor conditions.

Vivatis Pharma has a new distribution partnership with IminoTech and Gateway Health Alliances, affiliated companies specializing in science-backed functional ingredients. Under the agreement, Vivatis will represent and distribute select joint health and weight management ingredients across the European market for use in functional foods, beverages, and dietary supplements.

The first two products Vivatis will represent are Q-actin, a patented cucumber extract that improves joint comfort, flexibility, and function; and IGOB131, a clinically validated African mango extract, which supports healthy metabolism and weight management by modulating key enzymes and hormones.

After its recent acquisition of AOM (Advanced Organic Materials), Kensing is introducing Sun E, an upcycled, natural vitamin E brand to new markets internationally. A pure and potent addition to Kensing’s vitamin E portfolio, Sun E is available to meet the supplement market demand for clean label, sustainable, non-GMO, and readily available vitamin E. Sourced exclusively from an upcycled sidestream of sunflower oil production, Sun E reduces waste and minimizes the environmental impact of producing sunflower oil.

A new clinical study shows that Nutroxsun, a natural formulation from nutraceutical company Monteloeder, helps maintain youthful-looking skin when skin is exposed to environmental stressors such as ultraviolet radiation. Nutroxsun is a proprietary combination of extracts of rosemary and grapefruit designed to provide an inside-out approach to supporting skin health and maintaining youthful-looking skin. The research findings, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, show that the formulation supports collagen integrity and visible skin radiance despite oxidative stress.

The peer-reviewed journal Nutrients has published an analysis of research from Gnosis by Lesaffre, a leader in vitamin K2 research and development. The analysis covers the company’s one-year cardiovascular study focusing on the impact of MenaQ7 vitamin K2 on vascular stiffness and blood pressure in middle-aged and older women. The researchers found that, after one year, MK-7 supplementation improved vascular flexibility by significantly attenuating vascular stiffness in postmenopausal women.

NutriLeads BV showcased new clinical research at Vitafoods Europe highlighting the health benefits of Benicaros, its precision prebiotic. The new research, currently pending publication, reinforces the ability of Benicaros to deliver consistent gut health benefits across diverse populations. A precision prebiotic with clinically validated benefits for both gut and immune health, Benicaros is sourced from upcycled carrot pomace.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent to Kemin Industries for the first brine containing proteins that is free of salt and phosphates. Brines and marinades are commonly injected or otherwise introduced into food products, including beef, pork, poultry, fish, and plant-based protein products, to retain the moisture level and enhance the flavor of the food product after completion of cooking or other food preparation.

Such brines and marinades often require salt and phosphates in order for the brine to be retained within the food product, but many consumers prefer to avoid those byproducts. Kemin’s new brine can help boost manufacturers’ bottom line with increased yields and extended hold times while delivering a product with improved bite, natural texture, and desirable label claims to attract consumers.ft

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