Chicago, IL—Prinova Group, LLC, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Ingredient House (TIH). TIH has a “significant” presence in the sweetener, polyol, and specialty ingredient sectors both in the U.S. and internationally, according to a press release. Prinova President and CEO Don Thorp commented: "We are excited...
Heerlen, Netherlands—Royal DSM has announced a series of new quantifiable commitments aimed at addressing urgent societal and environmental challenges regarding how the world produces and consumes food, with a deadline of 2030. These commitments cover three areas where the company feels it can make a positive impact: Health for People,...
A pioneer in the industry has passed. Marlene Lacy, owner of A Way of Life Natural Foods in Niles, IL, for 41 years, died on August 29, 2021. Marlene's obituary in the Chicago Tribune recounts how important Marlene was to those who knew her, including her customers: The last of a...
Washington, D.C.—The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) held its 2021 Regulatory, Scientific, and Quality (RSQ) Conference virtually last week., with a dietary supplement track featuring panels on emerging trends and issues for the category. CHPA shared in a press release that the event featured record participation from the U.S. Food...
Auburn, WA—The nonprofit Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) announced that it will be showcasing its Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), GIG’s independent, third-party certification program for gluten-free products, at Natural Products Expo East. Representatives from GIG and GFCO will be at booth 2503 to discuss the GFCO program, its new certification mark, benefits of...
[caption id="attachment_84857" align="alignright" width="283"] Image courtesy of KGC.[/caption] Cerritos, CA—Korean Ginseng Corp. (KGC) and its CheongKwanJang ginseng brand hosted a grand opening event at its new Ginseng Museum Café, located at 315 5th Street, on the corner of 32nd Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York, on September 14th,...
In this episode, Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing and Maggie Jaqua from WholeFoods Magazine get the scoop on digital sampling from Marie Chevrier, Founder and CEO of Sampler. A few of the highlights you won’t want to miss: 6:15 - How brands can connect with retail buyers sans expos.
New research has examined the link between vitamin D and COVID-19, and has found that ambient ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation—key for vitamin D production in the skin—at an individual’s place of residence was strongly protective against severe disease and death. The study was performed by researchers at Trinity College Dublin...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) will present a Congress on Immune Supplements on Friday, October 29, from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. PST at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The event, which will follow SupplySide West, will be in-person, with a virtual option. The in-person session will...
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has published the 2021 edition of its annual Global EPA and DHA Omega-3 Ingredient Market Report, detailing the entire EPA and DHA omega-3 industry at the raw materials segment of the supply chain, a 110,802 metric ton market. Volume increased 1%...
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