Enjoy this article from Nutraceuticals World about new and evolving formulation options for blood sugar support featuring Layn Natural Ingredients Chief Scientific Officer, James Martin Roza, as he discusses potent natural, plant-based botanicals such as cinnamon, green coffee bean (chlorogenic acid), magnolia bark, pomegranate (ellagic acid).

Women’s health is poised to be a $47.8 billion industry globally by 2027. Enjoy this in-depth article by WholeFoods Magazine, where our very own VP Global Marketing, Collette Kakuk provides input on key natural ingredients for Women’s Health, including adaptogens such as Rhodiola to reduce general fatigue under stressful conditions, Schisandra, which has a long history of supporting healthy mood, and Holy Basil (Tulsi) which is scientifically supported to help manage healthy stress response.

Layn Natural Ingredients introduces TruGro® EQ, a natural polyphenol-rich botanical extract feed additive scientifically supported to improve laying hen productivity and metabolic health – and significantly improve egg quality. TruGro EQ feed additive for laying hens is comprised of a proprietary caffeine-free solution based on green tea extracts rich in polyphenols and catechins ideally suited to extend the productive life of laying hens, improve Lay Rate and Feed to Egg Conversion Ratio (FCR), and improve the internal quality of eggs, including albumen quality, yolk color, and lipid profile.

Enjoy this article as Nutraceuticals World interviews industry veteran, James Roza, Chief Scientific Officer, of Layn Natural Ingredients North America about innovation, supply chain, and industry observations.  Jim has over 30 years of experience in the natural products and nutraceuticals industry, including having served on the executive board of the Natural Products Foundation (NPF) and as vice-chair of the Natural Products Association ComPli standards committee, also having chaired the AOAC Task Force on Dietary Supplements, and having served two terms as a trustee to the American Herbal Products Association as he now drives science-based innovation for Layn.

Consumers are increasingly seeking clean label, natural ingredients. This article examines how the shift away from synthetic ingredients is driving urgency in innovation throughout the food and beverage industry towards natural, plant-based alternatives and solutions for preservation and shelf life. Natural preservatives are in high demand as regulatory requirements are increasingly banning or discouraging the use of many synthetic ingredients commonly used, such as TBHQ, EDTA, and other synthetic preservatives. Advancements in R&D have led to the discovery of a variety of functional botanical ingredients that demonstrate excellent performance as natural, clean label preservatives.

The two most prevalent problems dogs suffer from in middle age to seniority are joint ailments and weight issues, which often happen concurrently and can tax heavily on a canine’s quality of life. Thankfully, nature has a solution, where scientifically-supported functional botanical extracts containing active polyphenols offer promising tools for inclusion in pet supplements and treats to provide support and contribute to a better quality of life. Learn more in this technical article by Layn Pet & Animal Nutrition Scientist, Juan Javierre.

Nutra Ingredients magazine covers the launch of the Layn Natural Ingredient Library as a vehicle for brand marketers and product developers to find and explore science-backed botanical ingredients searchable by application and function to help drive innovation in health and wellness. Find the ingredient library at the “Ingredients” tab above.

The heat of summer greatly affects production animals, including broilers, layers, pigs and ruminants, and functional, polyphenol-rich botanical feed additives by TruGroⓇ by Layn are scientifically supported to help alleviate symptoms of heat stress in animal production. Enjoy this informative article from our very own animal nutrition scientist, Juan Javierre, Ph.D. as published in Feed Strategy magazine.

Layn launches free botanical library and search tool to enable businesses to explore and learn about key botanical extract ingredients and solutions and easily map them to targeted applications and desired functions. “Providing quick and easy access to digital information is crucial in today’s market, and we developed the Layn Botanical Ingredient Library to provide a tremendous value to business customers as they seek deeper information about functional botanical extracts for product development and innovation,” said Collette Kakuk, VP of Global Marketing, Layn Natural Ingredients.

Whether for humans or pets, increasing consumer demand for natural and healthy products is driving manufacturers to source higher-quality ingredients and innovate product lines.   Our very own Collette Kakuk, VP Global Marketing, expands on how pet parents are looking for functional ingredients for their pets just as they are looking for themselves, including immune support, joint health, gut health, allergy support, weight management, and more.