Bangalore, India—Natural Remedies’ Turmacin turmeric preparation has received self-GRAS status from Florida-based Soni & Associates Inc., according to a press release. The self-GRAS status allows for Turmacin to be incorporated into a wide variety of foods and beverages. The GRAS conclusion was based on a critical evaluation of the publicly...
Morristown, NJ—OmniActive Health Technologies’ CurcuWIN was shown in a new study to benefit athletes by preserving muscle performance and reducing soreness following exercise, according to a press release. The eight-week human clinical trial, published in Nutrients, was double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, and parallel designed. It tested the effects of 250mg of...
Providence, RI—A new study from Brown University found that high levels of vitamin A are linked to reduced risks for a common type of skin cancer, according to a press release. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second-most-common type of skin cancer among people with fair skin. Vitamin A, while...
Burlington, VT—Sunsoil has joined 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1% of its annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment. This makes Sunsoil the largest nationally-distributed CBD oil brand to partner with the group, and lets it continue its mission of supporting people, plants, and planet.
Milwaukie, OR—Bob’s Red Mill is making a $150,000 commitment to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, according to a press release. This builds on the company’s actions over the course of the past 10 years, during which they’ve supported the Oregon Food Bank, Zenger...
Irvine, CA—Orgain has joined Whole Foods Market as a core sponsor of Whole Kids Foundation’s Growing Healthy Kids Campaign, according to a press release. Orgain will contribute 5% of product sales—up to $50,000—from their Kids Protein Organic Nutrition Shakes to support the Whole Kids Foundation. 100% of donations will go...
La Farge, WI—Organic Valley announced in a press release that the construction of three community solar projects is complete, making the co-op the largest food company in the world to be 100% renewably powered. Organic Valley set forth their commitment in 2017, and collaborated with OneEngergy Renewables and the Upper...
New York, NY—OWYN, plant-based protein brand, has announced a partnership with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: OWYN will donate 100% of sales from the company’s new Meal Replacement Shakes during the month of August, according to a press release. Laura Wingate, SVP of education, support, & advocacy at the Foundation,...
Aurora, IL—OSI Group, a meat processor and original supplier to McDonald’s, will start producing the Impossible Burger in September, allowing Impossible Foods to double its burger production, according to Chicago Tribune. OSI will produce the burgers at a facility in the Chicago area, and is capable of expanding to another...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., reported results for the 13-week second quarter ended June 30, 2019 in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.4 billion, a year-over-year 7% increase Comparable store sales growth of 0.1% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 2.1% Net income of $35 million,...
