Five years after the FDA and USDA identified Americans’ significant fiber gap as one of our country’s primary health issues, it appears we’re no closer to solving the problem. The average American consumes just 12g of fiber, less than half of the recommended 30-32g daily amount. 

The Brenntag Food & Nutrition business unit in North America, part of the Brenntag Group, signs a new agreement with Vitalus Nutrition Inc. for the distribution of VITAGOS™ in the United States and Canada.

Healright announced that its micronutrient-dense food-based solutions for serious health conditions are now available for pre-sale at Healright.com. Healright operates in the “Food As Medicine” revival, an ancient approach to wellness using food to treat serious health conditions.

Pioneering life sciences company, Amazentis, announced new clinical findings and the commercial launch of Timeline Cellular Nutrition in the United States. After a decade of research by leading scientists and medical doctors, Timeline Nutrition offers Mitopure™, a highly pure form of Urolithin A proven to help counter age-associated cellular decline and improve muscular strength.

Digestive health has been linked to myriad facets of well-being — immunity, cardiovascular health, bone and skin health, mental health, mitigation of symptoms of diabetes and asthma, and even dental health.

Chobani announced several new food and drink innovations that harness the power of good food with nutritional value. Innovations debuting at grocery and retail stores nationwide include Chobani Probiotic, refreshing and fruity plant-based beverages, and Chobani Complete, lactose-free Greek Yogurt food and drinks filled with protein and amino acids.

Kids are notorious for being picky eaters. Colorful vegetables aren't something kids typically ask for. This extension of Plexus’ XFactor Kids is dedicated to providing parents with an easy way to help supplement nutrient gaps and support growing, healthy kids.

GT’s Living Foods, a kombucha brand, hopes to change the way people think and feel about health and wellness in Summer 2020. The brand announced the launch of its new Synergy flavor, Golden Pineapple, now available nationwide.

The unique product is the new “secret weapon” parents can count on for their babies, as it is specially formulated to add good bacteria for a healthy tummy and to help soothe fussiness and crying for a happy baby. Align has partnered with Jamie Otis, a board-certified RN and mother to a 2-year-old and newborn who swears by the Align Baby Probiotic product.

With the evolution of snacking and consumer need for on-the-go nutrition rather than formal meal patterns, the nutrition bar space has expanded tremendously.