An international custom enzyme formulator and probiotic-based contract manufacturer,Deerland Enzymes, based in Kennesaw, GA has created “Digestible,” an educational content portal within theirDeerlandEnzymes.comwebsite. “This site is a hub for all things enzyme and probiotic. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of educational information related to formulating and manufacturing digestive health supplements,” said Kristin Wilhoyte, director of marketing communications for Deerland Enzymes in a press release. Digestible content will be presented in four sections of importance to the industry: Chew with the Experts, Easy to Swallow Science, Gut Reactions and Market Breakdowns. Information on the site will be updated frequently as the industry changes.

New Crop Capitaland NewYork-basedBeyondBrandshave joined forces on a plant-based meat alternative venture. The partnership hopes that management support and funding will assist in accelerating growth and innovation in the development and distribution of new products. Chris Kerr, investment manager at New Crop Capital, believes that the partnership with BeyondBrands will serve as a model for upcoming collaborations with other members of the food industry. Kerr’s other investments include Beyond Meat, Lyrical Foods and Miyoko’s Kitchen. With a focus on better-for-you-brands, BeyondBrands works in the areas of beauty, beverage, food, lifestyle, medicinal cannabis and nutraceuticals. The first collaborative efforts between New Crop Captial and BeyondBrands will be revealed in the summer of 2017.

Importer of high-quality Norwegian Fish oils,Carlson Labs, announces the opening of Carlson Healthy Oils, a new bottling facility in Norway. The facility is certified by the Norwegian Food Safety authority and located near one of the busiest fishing harbors in the North Atlantic. The company produces fresh, potent, and natural nutritional supplements. Carlson Lab’s focus has always been to source sustainable, cold-water fish. The oils are nitrogen/argon- flushed through the bottling process which in turn, prevents oxidation. The recent location near Alesund, Norway ensures that only the finest, freshest fish oils are delivered to the Carlson Norway location where they are refined, distilled, and bottled. The bottled oils are eventually transported to the Carlson headquarters in Arlington Heights, Illinois, for shipment to retail locations.

Natracareis leading the way in safe feminine care by being the first brand to certify its tampons, pads, maternity pads and nursing pads with the MADE SAFE (Made with Safe Ingredients) seal. As the first nontoxic certification to apply widely to consumer products, the revolutionary MADE SAFE seal verifies that products are made without harmful chemicals or ingredients known to harm human health, animals, and ecosystems. Many conventional pads, tampons, and maternity pads don’t list ingredients in their packaging options for feminine and maternity care. healthy products

Natreon Inc.based in New Brunswick, NJ has become the newest executive member of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), based in Salt Lake City, UT. “UNPA’s work on behalf of our industry, particularly in the legislative and regulatory arenas, has been exemplary, and Natreon is proud to be a member,” said Jeff Lind, Natreon’s VP of sales and marketing, in a press release. “We look forward to partnering with such an important and dedicated group and continuing to fight the good fight!”