Minneapolis, MN—Healthier diets have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and food production, according to research from the University of Minnesota and Oxford University, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The researchers outlined the significance of the study, writing, "Dietary...
Washington, D.C.—The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, which creates a consistent regulatory framework around hemp production throughout the U.S., according to a press release. An interim final rule formalizing the program will be published in the Federal Register this week that...
Westbury, NY—Freedom Softgels have been shown to help reduce blood pressure, according to a press release from Tishcon, makers of Freedom Softgels. The Softgels contain eight ingredients, including Cavacurmin curcuminoids-cyclodextrin complex, EPAX fish oil concentrate, HTEssence hydroxytyrosol, EVNol mixed tocotrienols, AstaZine astaxanthin, Sonova 400 gamma-linolenic acid, organic hemp seed oil,...
Sanford, FL—Smart Baking Company is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special donation program, according to a press release. 10% of all Raspberry Cream Smartcake website purchase proceeds through October 31 will be donated to breast cancer research. The press release notes that more than 3.8 million people in...
Vista, CA—By the end of 2019, Dr. Bronner’s will have surpassed $2.5 million in donations to animal rights groups since 2013, according to a press release. In 2013, the company formalized its Animal Advocacy giving program, under which Dr. Bronner’s supports a variety of approaches to address animal exploitation, primarily...
Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has published a new Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin (BAPB) on oregano herb and oregano essential oil, according to a press release. Oregano is a popular herb both for culinary use and for use in dietary supplements; the 2018 Herb Market Report published...
Silver Spring, MD—Following requests from multiple manufacturers and industry groups, including the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), FDA will exercise enforcement discretion with regard to the Nutrition Facts Label changes for six months following the January 1, 2020, deadline. Specifically, according to a Q&A section on FDA’s site, “During the...
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Coral Gables, FL—Fresh Del Monte Produce released its 2019 Sustainability Report, which identifies a series of goals that represent the company’s values and are intended to change the course of the planet for the better, according to a press release. Some key takeaways: Del Monte has exceeded its 10-year target...
Tempe, AZ—Mung bean protein can improve physical strength in vegetarians, according to a new study from researchers at Arizona State University College of Health Solutions. Researchers studied the relationship between protein intake, strength, and lean body mass in 37 underactive vegetarians, according to a press release regarding the study. For...
