Bridgeville, PA—Euromed is partnering with the American Botanical Council (ABC) for the second time to present a symposium at the 67th International Congress & Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research titled Economic Adulteration of Botanical Ingredients, according to a press release. The event will...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) released the agenda for The Big Natural, which takes place September 11-12, right after their lobbying Day on the Hill on the 10th. Highlights of the agenda include: Wednesday, September 11 Legislation and Regulatory Reform in the Natural Products Industry Consumer Confidence and Safeguarding...
Kibbutz Ketura, Israel—Algatech Ltd. has licensed the rights and intellectual property related to the production of Beta-1,3-glucans from microalgae Euglena gracilis from U.S. biotechnology company F3 Platform Biologics, according to a press release. Dr. Brad Cox, a fermentation expert who has helped develop F3’s capabilities, will lead the Euglena project...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced the agenda for The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science, which takes place Wednesday, November 6, and The Conference: CRN’s Annual Symposium for the Dietary Supplement Industry, which takes place November 6-9. Both will take place at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, California.
Jacksonville, FL—Native Sun Natural Foods Market will permanently close its doors after 23 years in business, according to Jax Daily Record. Aaron Gottlieb, founder and CEO, cited the influx of grocery chains—particularly the nine specialty grocers that arrived since 2015—as the main reason for the store’s closure. Jax quoted Gottlieb...
Virginia Beach, VA, and Secaucus, NJ—The Vitamin Shoppe is to be sold to Liberty Tax, Inc., the parent company of Liberty Tax Service and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, according to a press release. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2019, subject to approval by The...
Sanford, FL—Smart Baking Company, maker of Smartcakes and Smartbuns, has been recognized on the 2019 Florida Companies to Watch list by GrowFL, a statewide economic development program focused on helping second-stage companies prosper. GrowFL works in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation to compile the Florida Companies to Watch list.
Finland—Dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine is associated with enhanced cognitive performance and reduced risk of dementia, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Eastern Finland. Choline is an essential nutrient vital for the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It has been linked in the past with cognitive...
Camarillo, CA—Phil McGrath, fifth-generation farmer and supporter of biodiversity and regenerative agriculture, will be hosting Rodale Institute’s new California Organic Center, a satellite location for the institution to conduct regionally focused research trials, farmer outreach, and consumer education. The project will be funded, according to a press release, by Ventura...
New York, NY—40% of Americans are afraid of developing serious illnesses due to an unhealthy diet, according to new research from Spoon Guru. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. citizens (19%) fear an untimely death due to their diet. According to a press release, while 74% of respondents have tried to...
