Kuriyama, Japan—Drinking unsalted tomato juice improved cardiovascular risk markers in Japanese adults at risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in Food Science & Nutrition. The study was performed on 481 participants: 184 male, 297 female. 260 subjects also participated in a detailed study of their lifestyle factors.
Phoenix, AZ—Continuing its recent growth boom, Sprouts Farmers Market opened three new stores in three different states on June 5: The location in Marlton, NJ, is the first Sprouts in the state, and new opening in Mesa, AZ and San Jose, CA aim to meet “the growing local demand” for...
Wednesday, June 5 is World Environment Day! There’s good news and bad news. The bad news is: air pollution causes 7 million deaths each year, according to the Barilla Foundation. More than 90% of people globally live in areas where air quality levels are below WHO standards, according to a...
Washington, D.C.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a public hearing on Friday looking for scientific data and information regarding cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds. With over 100 speakers, it easily took up the allotted 9.5 hours, and offered a range of opinions. The top concerns were safety and time. Megan...
The global market for rice protein surpassed $108 million in 2018, and is expected to grow nearly 7% y-o-y in 2019, according to a recent study from Fact.MR. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 8% over the period 2018 to 2028. A press release states that...
Harleysville, PA—Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) is presenting its 2019 China Consumer Sustainability Report. The report is 49 pages long and includes consumer insights with data and analysis, charts, and illustrations, according to a press release. NMI conducted a survey to understand adults’ attitudes and behaviors regarding sustainability and the environment,...
Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals is subjecting every lot of its Cran Naturelle and Cran d’Or ingredients to anti-adhesion activity (AAA) testing, which reveals efficacy against UTI-causing pathogenic bacteria, according to a press release that cites a study from Rutgers University showing that cranberry PACs help inhibit E. coli’s ability to adhere...
Fort Collins, CO—Geocann and Atrium Innovations have launched cannabidiol (CBD) soft gel formulations using the VESIsorb drug delivery system, according to a press release. These products will be marketed under Pure Encapsulations, Douglas Laboratories, and Genestra Brands. VESIsorb is a naturally self-assembling colloidal droplet delivery system that can improve the...
Wilmington, DE—DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has written and published a paper exploring the importance and advantages of third-party evaluations of probiotic products, which was published in Frontiers in Microbiology. The final paper encourages manufacturers to implement quality control programs and product design to ensure that products meet their label claims...
East Windsor, NJ—Sabinsa’s patented color-free Curcumin C3 Reduct tetrahydrocurcuminoids has been found to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) as per FDA’s scientific procedures, according to a press release. C3 Reduct was created to deliver the benefits of Curcumin C3 Complex minus the vivid color of turmeric extracts, making it...
