This position covers Novel’s entire offering of highly differentiated, clinically backed ingredients; best-in-class processing technologies; and a trusted supply of premier botanicals for the nutraceutical, food, personal care and pet food industries.

MusclePharm will be working to increase operating profit margins to 10% and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margins to 15 percent by 2020.

Anthocyanins are also linked to reducing inflammation, at levels comparable to some pain medications.

While previous research suggests tart cherry juice may help aid muscle recovery after extensive exercise, a new pilot study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition1 found that Montmorency tart cherry juice reduced upper respiratory tract symptoms associated with marathon running in study participants. Post-race sniffles are a common problem among endurance athletes.

BENEO will use this year’s IFT Food Expo to highlight natural food and beverage options for energy management with its next generation sugar, Palatinose™ at booth #709. Derived from beet sugar, Palatinose delivers energy in a balanced and sustained way—naturally.

Providing a range of both sweet and savory flavors may help increase athletes’ total energy intake by combating palate fatigue, which can potentially benefit performance.

Personal care and wellness products maker Arbonne International, LLC, Irvine, Calif., introduces PhytoSport, its first sports nutrition line.

United States Nutrition Inc., Bohemia, N.Y., extended its protein bar line with two new Fruit & Nut Bar varieties: Cranberry Almond Cashew and Tropical Fruit Macadamia Nut.

Les Mills International Ltd., a global fitness and training company based in Auckland, New Zealand, has launched LES MILLS™ Good Protein powder, a low carbohydrate mix with only six ingredients. Officials say this “close-to-source,” dairy-based protein is from grass-fed cows and sweetened with stevia leaf extract.