Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its equity interest in Hain Pure Protein Corporation and has reported financial results for the third quarter ended March 31. The Pure Protein Corporation, which, according to a press release, includes the FreeBird and Empire...
Norwalk, CT—Responding to a survey showing that 88% of moms would give children ginger ale for an upset stomach, Reed’s Inc. pointed out in a press release that there is “almost no real ginger in conventional ginger ale sodas and certainly not enough for a functional benefit.” “There is strong...
Barcelona, Spain—A new study focused on 2,200 mother-child pairs found that when pregnant women ate more nuts during the first trimester, their children did the best in tests measuring cognitive function, attention capacity and working memory. The study was published in the European Journal of Epidemiology. It used data from...
Bedford Park, IL—Replacing refined carbohydrates with fresh avocado can significantly suppress hunger and increase meal satisfaction, according to a study released by the Center for Nutrition Research at Illinois Institute of Technology. The study, published in Nutrients, was conducted on 31 overweight and obese adults, according to a press release.
New York City, NY—Tyson Foods plans to launch a meat substitute this summer, according to CNN. The product will have a limited launch, CEO and president Noel White said during an analyst call, according to CNN, but Tyson has been considering alternatives to animal protein for a while. Earlier this...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. announced in a press release that it has completed the divestiture of the WestSoy tofu, seitan and tempeh businesses to Keystone Natural Holdings. The WestSoy plant-based beverage business, however, was retained by Hain Celestial. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Mark...
Lansing, MI—Montmorency tart cherries can help reduce systolic blood pressure, insulin levels and insulin concentrations in adults with metabolic syndrome, according to a pilot study published in the Journal of Functional Foods. The study was performed on eleven individuals with metabolic syndrome. They consumed either tart cherry juice, a tart...
New York, NY—Beyond Meat began trading at $46 per share on Thursday, according to CNN, an 84% increase over its IPO price of $25. It closed at $65.75 per share, 163% over its IPO price, after hitting nearly $73 a few hours after trading opened. CNN notes that the jump...
San Francisco and Calistoga, CA—Pacific Forest Trust and Crystal Geyser Water Company are partnering to launch the Springs for Life—ForestWater Alliance, which will work to protect and restore critical forested headwaters where drinking water originates, according to a press release. Forests filter water, regulate flows, keep stream banks stable, and...
Pennsylvania—Walnuts can help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD)—but not just through their fatty acid content, according to a new study from Penn State. Participants were split into three diet groups, all of which had a lower saturated fat content than the average American diet,...
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