Los Angeles--ChromaDex Corp. announced in a press release that its Tru Niagen (nicotinamide riboside) product is now available in all seven Whole Foods Market locations across Ontario, as well as select Pure Pharmacy locations, Fullscript Canada, and online. “Whole Foods’ dedication to bringing innovative, quality health and wellness products to its...
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...
Hadley, MA—American River Nutrition (ARN) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against one U.S. and two Chinese companies. The lawsuit will move forward, after a federal court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint. The patent-in-suit claims a method of forming tocotrienol compositions from a byproduct generated from the...
Pittsburgh, PA—GNC Holdings reported its second quarter 2019 results--including plans to close up to 900 stores. Q2 saw an adjusted net income of $18.3 million, an 8.3% increase compared with the second quarter 2018. Key updates include: U.S. and Canada achieved second consecutive quarter year-over-year operating income growth. GNC brand...
Maastricht, Netherlands—Nutrients has published a systematic review on the effects of citrus flavonoids—specifically hesperidin and naringin, as the most abundant and active—on gut health, and found that “Evidence indicates that they are metabolized by the microbiota as well, thereby affecting their bioavailability…Studies have also shown that citrus flavanones and their...
Chicago, IL—MarketsandMarkets published a new report on the global plant extracts market, estimating the value of that market at $23.7 billion in 2019, and projecting that it will reach $59.4 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 16.5% over that time period. Factors driving the market include: Rapidly growing demand...
San Francisco, CA—The global herbal supplements market is expected to reach $8.5 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research. From 2018 to 2025, it is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.2%. The market will be driven by a growing geriatric population and awareness...
College Park, MD—On May 16, FDA held a public meeting titled “Responsible Innovation in Dietary Supplements.” The meeting was intended to give interested parties an opportunity to present ideas for maintaining FDA’s ability to protect the public while encouraging responsible innovation within the Industry. A full list of presentations can...
Los Angeles, CA—Minority-owned Naturade launched VeganSmart organic all-in-one nutritional shakes with an eye towards making healthy choices more affordable and accessible, particularly within the African-American community, according to a press release. Kareem Cook, CMO and co-founder of VeganSmart, and Claude Tellis, co-founder, partner, and CEO, met while attending Duke University,...
Chicago, IL—A report by Brightfield Group uncovered shifts across the U.S. Cannabidiol (CBD) industry signaling a seven-fold increase in the market, according to a press release. The market is on track to grow to $23.7 billion through 2023. Brightfield managing director Bethany Gomez said in the release: “The CBD market...
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