Buffalo, NY-- Resveratrol, a plant compound found in the skin and seeds of grapes and berries, displays anti-stress effects that open door for new treatments for depression, anxiety, according to a release from the University at Buffalo announcing the findings of a study published in the journal Neuropharmacology. The University...
Wakefield, MA--In response to a warning letter from the FDA stating that Curaleaf Hemp was “illegally selling unapproved products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with unsubstantiated claims that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, opioid withdrawal, pain and pet anxiety, among other conditions or diseases," Curaleaf Holdings announced that it been...
Oslo, Norway and Edison, NJ--A paper, titled “Role of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypic Switching and Calcification in Aortic Aneurysm Formation: Involvement of Vitamin K-Dependent Processes” published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology addresses the role of vitamin K and vitamin K-dependent proteins (VKDPs) that are involved in...
Plant-based alternatives will not be the demise of traditional meat. That's the word from The Nielsen Company, in the new report The F Word: Flexitarian Is Not a Curse to the Meat Industry. Flexitarians--medium to heavy buyers of both meat and meat alternatives--account for 37% of all meat alternative buyers...
Tallahassee/Fort Lauderdale, FL--Representatives from Blue Moon Hemp, Blume Hemp, Evello Global, Evio Labs, GenCanna Global, Green Roads, Mission Lago Farms, Natural Life and Veritas Farms have joined forces to form the Florida Hemp Council (FLHC), a working group of farmers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and professionals dedicated to the future...
London--Unilever announced the results for its first half of 2019, with underlying sales growth of 3.3%, led by a 6.2% growth from the company's emerging market business. Key points shared in the release: Underlying sales grew 3.3% with volume 1.2% and price 2.1% Emerging markets underlying sales growth 6.2% with...
Washington, DC--The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it has offered to be a resource for Amazon after concerns emerged about counterfeit nutritional supplements. The action comes after Amazon warned customers that some Align Probiotic supplements were fake, then later assured that products currently for sale on the Amazon site...
Washington, DC--The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Curaleaf, Inc., based in Wakefield, MA, for "illegally selling unapproved products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with unsubstantiated claims that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, opioid withdrawal, pain and pet anxiety, among other conditions or diseases." In a...
Chicago, IL-- Matrix Sciences and TraceGains have partnered to offer integrated solutions that combine TraceGains' cloud-based compliance, quality, and new product development software with Matrix Sciences' food safety advisory services, laboratory testing, and data analytics. According to a press release, the combined strengths of Matrix Sciences and TraceGains will give joint...
Washington, D.C.—On July 18, the bipartisan, bicameral Dietary Supplement Caucus (DCS) held an educational briefing with help from the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the Natural Products Association (NPA), and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA). The event...
