Supplement industry news and updates – December 2021

One Big Question: What is the benefit consumers garner from formulations made from a vertical and transparent supply chain designed from the ground up? – video

By using supplement formulations made from vertically integrated supply chains, brands and their customers can be sure that their products deliver on transparency as well as efficacy. Learn more in this video from Natural Factors.

The benefits of zinc supplements for kids – article

Young children have many nutritional needs to grow and develop appropriately. Since infancy and throughout childhood, the body requires a variety of key nutrients to support constant growth and transition, such as zinc. Learn about the benefits zinc provides for children in this article from ChildLife Essentials. Read more at Taste for Life.

NBJ analysis: Inflationary pressure hits nutrition supply chain – Nutrition Business Journal article

After years of smooth sailing, inflation has hit the nutrition industry hard. Find out what’s causing this inflation spike and how the industry is handling the challenges that have come with it. Also, find more in-depth business analysis like this in Nutrition Business Journal. Read more at New Hope Network.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes has a new home – press release

ADM, a global leader in nutrition and agriculture, has acquired Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes in a deal that gives ADM the ability to meet the demand of 4 in 10 consumers who are seeking microbiome ingredients. Read the press release at Deerland.

Probiotic clinical findings: growing is knowing – video

Dr. John Deaton, Vice President of Science and Technology at Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, presented the findings of the first-ever clinical study to directly investigate spore germination under real-time in-vivo conditions in the human small intestine at SupplySide West in Las Vegas. Watch the presentation here at Deerland.

Sabinsa introduces new products and new book on ashwagandha at SupplySide West – press release

Sabinsa introduced several new products in October at SupplySide West in Las Vegas, as well as Sabinsa Founder and Chairman Dr. Muhammed Majeed’s newest book summarizing clinical benefits and scientific facts surrounding ashwagandha. Read more at Sami-Sabinsa.