Portland, Oregon—Neutral Foods, a carbon-neutral food company, announced funding with several celebrity investors who support the company's vision for developing a more sustainable food system. Among the backers: NBA stars Lebron James and Kevin Love, musicians John Legend and Questlove, and author Emily Ratajkowski. The new investors will be joined...
NYC, New York—A study published in the journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports suggests that tocotrienols may improve brain function in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). The study suggests that the vitamin E compounds—alpha-tocotrienol (α-T3), gamma-tocotrienol (γ-T3), and alpha-tocopherol—may reduce amyloid beta (Aβ) plaque accumulation and improved cognitive health. Patients with AD...
Pasadena, TX—Kaneka Probiotics announced that a new study examining the effects of a formulation of two probiotic strains on functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) has been published in Frontier of Microbiology. An estimated one in two infants develop FGID during the first six months of life, Kaneka reported, with infant colic and functional...
Marcq-en-Baroeul, France and East Brunswick, NJ—A retrospective study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) investigated the role of supplementation with vitamin B complex (5-methyltetrahydrofolate as Quatrefolic from Gnosis by Lesaffre plus vitamins B12 and B6) versus folic acid (FA) on pregnancy outcomes (clinical pregnancy, pregnancy...
A Dozen Cousins announced expansion into REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) nationwide, advancing its goal in bringing diversity to the outdoors. Starting in April, A Dozen Cousins globally inspired rice and beans will be available to shop in-store at REI locations across the U.S. Each year, A Dozen Cousins offers a...
AIDP, Inc. announced that PureMune branded insoluble yeast beta-glucan from Immudyne Nutritional has secured a product license from Health Canada. The license indicates PureMune as a source of yeast beta glucan with immunomodulating properties at just 30 mg per dose. AIDP shared that PureMune has a unique structure allowing improved...
Coventry, England—A study published in Science Advances revealed that price distortion has a direct impact on the fruit and vegetable intake of consumers. Researchers at the University of Warwick report that government subsidies of 25% would increase fruit and vegetable consumption and allow for healthier diets. The research team used...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA)’s Laura Batcha presented testimony before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, during a hearing titled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Horticulture and Urban Agriculture.” Batcha—OTA’s Executive Director and CEO—outlined key organic industry priorities for the next farm bill,...
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published the Origin of Livestock final rule for organic dairy, according to a USDA press release. The changes are intended to promote a fairer and more competitive market for organic dairy producers, by making sure that certified USDA organic dairy products are produced...
Washington, D.C.—New data released by the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), Good Food Institute (GFI), and SPINS shows that U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods grew 6.2% in 2021 as compared to 2020, bringing the total plant-based market value to an all-time high of $7.4B. Overall, according to a press...
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