New York, NY—Beyond Meat began trading at $46 per share on Thursday, according to CNN, an 84% increase over its IPO price of $25. It closed at $65.75 per share, 163% over its IPO price, after hitting nearly $73 a few hours after trading opened. CNN notes that the jump...
Alexandria, VA--Dr. John Hathcock, who served as senior vice president, scientific & international affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) until his retirement in 2012, passed away on April 30, 2019. Those who knew Dr. Hathcock reflected on what a honor it was to have worked beside him. Announcing...
Sydney, Australia—“Everything in moderation” goes for good things, too. Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), used for muscle building, can cause serotonin depletion, leading to overeating and depression—but not, importantly, because BCAAs are harmful, according to a study published in Nature Metabolism. Rather, a press release on the study reports, it’s...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2019, in a press release. Net sales saw a 10% increase from Q1 2018. Other highlights include: Comparable store sales growth of 1.4% Net income of $56 million, compared to $67 million from Q1 2018 Raised...
Silver Spring, MD—The FDA is taking steps to “usher the U.S. into a new era of smarter food safety,” according to a statement from acting commissioner Ned Sharpless, M.D., and deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas. The statement opens by acknowledging that technology has altered the way we eat: We’ve moved away...
Bethesda, MD—Taking a folic acid supplement daily before pregnancy may reduce the risk of pregnancy-related diabetes, according to a study published in Diabetes Care. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, found in foods including leafy green vegetables, nuts, peas, and beans. A press release on the study notes...
New York, NY—The Plant Based World Conference & Expo will offer culinary demonstrations, hear from plant-based experts, and taste the latest products, according to a press release. Ben Davis, content & communications director at Plant Based World, said in the release: “The Expo Hall will be the center point of...
New York, NY; Las Vegas, NV—As Burger King plans to roll out Impossible Whoppers countrywide, Qdoba is adding Impossible items to their menu. While Burger King initially introduced the Impossible Whopper at the beginning of the month, the company held off on a country-wide launch until it was sure customers...
Kyoto, Japan—A pilot study has found that soluble guar fiber may improve both constipation and irritability in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a press release. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemical Nutrition. Researchers at the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine gave 13 children...
South Australia—A new study published in Obesity found that time-restricted eating (TRE) may help control blood glucose levels in men at risk of type 2 diabetes. The study was performed on 15 men. For one week, they ate their normal diet, but in a nine-hour time period—either from 8:00 AM...
