January 22, 2025 The dietary supplement industry is experiencing significant growth fueled by a surge in consumer demand for high-quality, sustainable, and nutrient-rich products. The U.S dietary supplement market was valued at $53.58 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% over the next five years as consumers increasingly […]
January 07, 2025 Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) dominate global diets and account for 57% of daily calories consumed by the average American, according to The British Medical Journal. The popularity of these highly processed foods can be attributed to their convenience, affordability, and extended shelf life. But UPFs often lack essential nutrients and are linked with health issues such […]
December 05, 2024 Consumers are demanding ethically sourced nutraceuticals: products that promote health and wellness without harming growers or the environment. As such, the nutraceutical industry has faced increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Companies that prioritize sustainability— through ethical sourcing, green production, and advanced technologies—stand out in this competitive and evolving market. What Are Nutraceuticals? Nutraceuticals are […]
November 18, 2024 Ayana Bio opens new laboratory to commercialise cultivated ingredients – July saw plant cell technology company Ayana Bio announce the opening of a new lab situated in Boston’s Seaport district in Massachusetts, US.
November 15, 2024 Companies are turning to more advanced production methods as the demand for sustainable, unadulterated, and consistent botanical ingredients grows. Plant cell cultivation and precision fermentation have emerged as leading technologies, each with unique benefits. However, plant cell culture stands out for its key advantages, including the ability to deliver full-spectrum bioactives in a more sustainable […]
October 24, 2024 Ayana Bio, the plant cell technology company dedicated to creating sustainable bioactives for consumer products, has received a grant from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to support Ayana Bio’s research into the production of saffron’s neuroprotective bioactives through plant cell cultivation.
October 22, 2024 Plant biotechnology has taken center stage as the food and beverage, dietary supplement, and sports nutrition industries explore innovative solutions to produce sustainable and high-quality plant-derived ingredients. In particular, plant cell cultivation—aided by artificial intelligence (AI)—has emerged as a cutting-edge method. This approach allows for the rapid production of bioactives, providing industry players who seek […]
September 12, 2024 Ayana Bio opens new laboratory to commercialise cultivated ingredients – July saw plant cell technology company Ayana Bio announce the opening of a new lab situated in Boston’s Seaport district in Massachusetts, US.
September 10, 2024 Written by Frank Jaksch, CEO, Ayana Bio Originally published by: Food Industry Executive Throughout history, populations have faced food shortages in response to global events like war, droughts, and famine. During World War I and II, sugar was rationed due to shipping disruptions, and agricultural production turned to different crops. In the early 2000s, Russia’s […]