PhytoGaia Receives Trademark Approval
PhytoGaia has attained trademark approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the following:
- TocoGaia
- STGaia
- CaroGaia
- TocoGaia ULTRA
The milestone reinforces the distinctive nature of the company's brands while enhancing the protection of intellectual property. “Our commitment to brand recognition vis a vis research, quality and innovation has been validated through this process,” said Bryan See, Vice President of PhytoGaia. “With these trademarks, we can assure our customers and partners that our products are protected and represent the highest standards of excellence in the market."
Maypro Group Receives Strategic Investment
Japan-based ITOCHU Corporation has invested in Maypro Group for a 25% stake in the company. The partnership looks to enhance both companies commitment to health, innovation and responsiveness to ever changing consumer needs. “With Itochu’s support, we plan to expand our product offerings, pursue new geographic market opportunities, and develop new investment projects.” said May Yamada-Lifton, CEO of Maypro Group. “We are confident that this collaboration will fuel our growth trajectory and drive long-term value for our stakeholders."
Maypro will contribute its portfolio of ingredients and finished products to Itochu's broad global distribution network and its retail strength in Asia including Family Mart—one of Japan's three largest convenience store chains with 6,000 stores throughout Asia and over 16,000 stores in Japan. ITOCHU and Maypro will look to expand their offerings and market opportunities within Japan, which has a growing again population and a growing health-conscious consumer base, China, Southeast Asia, South America, and the United States market, which leads the global health food market with expected annual sales of $67.43 billion in 2024.
HTBA Returning to Fi Europe 2024
HealthTech BioActives (HTBA) will be promoting the power of taste modulation at this year's Fi Europe 2024 event in Frankfurt, Germany. They will be offering guests samples of their flavonoid-powered ingredients and be showcasing how they can be used to deliver true sensory excellence through a collection of food and drink prototypes including functional gummies toa protein-enhanced vanilla beverage. “At HTBA, we always aim to achieve that ‘oooh’ and ‘aahh’ effect by empowering our customers to unlock exceptional, multi-sensory experiences through the extensive range of ingredients featured in our taste modulation solutions platform,” commented Tom D’hoore, Chief Commercial Officer at HTBA. “We collaborate with key players in the food and beverage industry to help them achieve tailored solutions for their exact needs – whether the goal is to enhance sweetness, mask unwanted notes or obtain the right mouthfeel. Our goal at Fi Europe 2024 is to really demonstrate this process in action through our prototypes and show our partners how to capture the ‘wow’ factor that keeps consumers coming back for more.”
Visitors can stop by hall 3.1, stand N10, from November 19-21 to witness the functionality of HTBA's taste modulation solutions through specific prototypes designed to cater to the latest consumer trends. Guests can also sample a dark chocolate bar highlighting the company's capacity to mask bitter notes in an organic African chocolate, tonic water highlighting HTBA's bitterness enhancement capabilities, and HTBA's new Cardiose strawberry dragon fruit gummy concept.
Aker BioMarine Ranks Top 3 at Innovation Awards
Aker BioMarine has been ranked amongst the Top 3 Most Innovative Companies in the World by the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). The company is a finalist in the Best Innovation - Private Sector category for the 2024 GIMI Innovation Awards taking place on November 6 in Barcelona, Spain.
“We are honored to be recognized as a finalist for the GIMI Innovation Awards... We have built a billion-dollar industry around krill while prioritizing responsibility from the outset. Today, the krill fishery is recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable fisheries. With a growing global population, it’s essential that we look to the ocean as part of the solution. Innovation is at the core of how we responsibly achieve this, supporting global health through advanced science and nutrient-rich products,” shared Matts Johansen, CEO of Aker BioMarine.
GIMI provides a globally recognized framework for innovation management and is a leading organization dedicated to advancing innovation as a key driver of sustainability and growth for business, governments, and institutions across the globe. Recently, Aker was ranked second amongst Noway's 25 most innovative organizations, highlighting the company's focus on stability and public health. With their krill-based ingredients geared towards addressing the health needs of aging populations, by supporting both joint and cognitive health, the company aims to balance new growth initiatives with continued improvement of existing capabilities. The winners of the GIMI Innovation Awards will be announced at the 2024 ceremony in Barcelona.
Himalaya Wellness Expands Distribution
Herbal and plant-based supplements and personal care brand, Himalaya Wellness, is expanding the nationwide distribution of its Organic Ashwagandha at Kroger. The product will now be available in 761 stores operating under the Kroger banner, including Fred Meyer, Fry's, Smith's and King Soopers. "The increase in our distribution at Kroger stores nationwide is truly exciting... We take great pride in our high-quality organic ashwagandha and are thrilled to make it accessible to many more consumers," shared Sandra Urti, Director of Strategic Accounts and Shopper Marketing.
The clinically studied blend of root powder and root extract is vegan, gluten-free, USDA Organic and non-GMO verified, designed to offer high efficacy with just on caplet per day. Consumers can purchase Himalaya's Organic Ashwagandha from Kroger, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Meijer, Amazon, Rite Aid, CVS, and the company's website.
NutriLeads Teams Up With FMCG for Webinar
NutriLeads BV and FMCG Gurus will be presenting a webinar on November 13 to discuss emerging consumer health trends and scientific insights into the gut microbiome. "Unlocking New Insights from the Gut Microbiome" will feature three guest speakers: Mike Hughes, Head of Research and Insights FMCG Gurus, Sue McKay, Ph.D., Nutrition & Health Manager, NutriLeads, and Shawn Talbott, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Amare Global. The talk will help marketers and food scientists:
- Evaluate how consumers are taking a proactive approach to health, and what this means for the prebiotics market.
- Determine what the key reasons are for purchasing prebiotics and what claims on products are most influential on purchasing habits.
- Understand what can be done to educate consumers more about prebiotics and the role they play in facilitating a healthy lifestyle.
The session, which will be available on-demand, will also focus on the growing prebiotic market and the new opportunities available for consumer product manufacturers to take advantage of the latest research and consumer interest in gut health. Registration information for the event can be found here.
Rousselot Secures Brazilian Patent
Rousselot has received Brazilian patent BR 112019001260-5[1] for its specialized gelatin technology StabiCaps. Designed to improve the stability and release profile of softgel capsules, StabiCaps enhances the release of active compounds and allows nutraceutical producers to meet the continued demand for reliable and bioavailable softgel supplements.
"StabiCaps technology offers significant advantages in stability and efficacy for nutraceutical producers, along with the attractive, natural appeal of gelatin,” said Pierre-Albert Thomas, Rousselot Functional Ingredients Director. “Securing three major international patents, including this latest one in Brazil, underscores the unique value of our technology. We are excited to see how this recognition will open up new opportunities for dietary supplement producers in the rapidly evolving Brazilian health and wellness market.”
This latest patent approval marks the third such milestone in the last two years, the European Patent Office (EPO) granted a patent in 2022 and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2023, all strengthening the company's intellectual property portfolio and highlighting their commitment to innovation in gelatin-based delivery systems.
Seattle Gummy Enters Distribution Agreement
The Seattle Gummy Company (SGC), has partnered with Presence Marketing to expand the company's reach in the United States. Present Marketing's network will allow the company to increase its GummiMed brand visibility and growth within the competitive consumer packaged goods (CPG) space by reaching over 40,000 retail locations and over 400 industry experts. The partnership will look to open new market doors and grow SGC's consumer base across natural and grocery channels. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Presence Marketing,” said Connie Wan, CEO of Seattle Gummy Company. “Their extensive reach and industry insights will help us connect with more consumers looking for cutting-edge health and wellness products, while reinforcing our presence in the natural and grocery markets.”
SGC's product line includes science-backed gummies focused on energy, sports performance, overall wellness, and immune support. Its GummiMED Children's lineup caters to children who struggle with traditional pills and liquids and provides a patient-friendly, chewable format solution for popular over-the-counter drugs for allergies, pain, coughs, dehydration, sleep, and sore throats with a pleasant tasting product to improve patient compliance.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances Reveals Menu for IFT Suppliers Expos
Bell Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has revealed its "Herbaceous Alchemy" menu for the Institute of Food Technologists' 2024-2025 Regional Section Suppliers' Nights/Events. Following the success of the 2023-2024 roadshows, this year's coast-to-coast tour will highlight the power of herbs, botanicals, spices and florals in inspiring innovative flavor experiences. Bell Flavors & Fragrances will be showcasing a menu focused on the transformative wonder of nature's bounty that moves past alcohol-inspired profiles to reveal a palate of bold flavors and aromatic infusions from nature. "Our latest creations are a celebration of the earth—blends of botanical, herbaceous, and floral flavors that have been treasured for centuries," commented Benjamin Stanley, director of Sweet Applications at Bell Flavors & Fragrances.
The regional shows will start in Rosemont, IL, with the Chicago Section IFT and make stops along the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and other parts of the US. The company's Sales, Marketing, and Applications teams will be at Bell's booth handing out samples and discussing the future of flavor rooted in the eternal power of botanicals.
