Lycored has spotlighted the role of vitamin D supplementation during the coronavirus pandemic, with two in three consumers concerned they are not getting enough of the micronutrient.

Stauber Ingredients, part of Hawkins Inc., will begin producing and distributing Aquamin Plus, a new ingredient for next generation of joint health products.

Mineral ingredients manufacturer and specialty distributor Omya has launched Omyaforte™ 100-OG, a highly bioavailable source of calcium. The new ingredient is suitable for fortified foods and powdered supplement formulations aimed at athletes, healthy agers and others who may have a calcium deficiency. 

Zhou Nutrition, makers of high-quality, lab-verified supplements for holistic wellness, is launching the initial varieties in its new line of Zhou Nutrition Gummies. These three natural flavors support a variety of wellness needs, including digestion, immunity, bone strength, and eye health.

At Vitafoods Europe, mineral ingredients manufacturer and specialty distributor Omya will launch Omyaforte, a highly bioavailable source of calcium suitable for powdered and compressed formulations that target the increasingly aging global population.

Lycored has also launched a consumer-friendly one-stop shop at lycopene.com. Full of educational resources, including recipes and facts about the benefits of lycopene, the site features a team of cartoon superheroes called the “Just Health League.”

Collagen peptides help build stamina, strength, and muscle mass while supporting the body’s tendons and ligaments for improved athletic agility.

Consumers increasingly are seeking food and beverage products that promise to promote "beauty from within."

The company’s Omya Calcipur® line of calcium carbonate particles provides multiple ways of boosting both nutritional value and ease of processing in a broad variety of finished products. 

Available in a variety of formats—including powdered or ready-to-drink; and sizes from shots to full meal replacements—there is a collagen-fortified beverage form and function to quench the thirst of every demographic.