London, England—IADSA has released a new “Mind the Gap” resource, this one focused on the link between vitamin D and a reduction in the risk of older adults suffering a fall. The resource explains that falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women aged 60 years...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has filed a Citizen Petition requesting that FDA allow N-acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) to continue to be marketed as a dietary supplement. CRN filed this petition following a letter to the agency in December 2020, and following several meetings with FDA leadership, during which CRN...
Bangalore, India—There is a growing optimism around the food and nutrition industry globally. That's the word from a global industry survey conducted by nutraceuticals i2c (idea-to-commercialization) platform Nutrify Today, in collaboration with the nutraceuticals brand marketing firm Baker Dillon Group. Nutraceutical industry leaders from the U.S., Israel, Switzerland, Singapore, India, Hong...
Lille, France—Gnosis by Lesaffre announced its acquisition of NattoPharma, supplier of MenaQ7 solutions. According to a press release, the acquisition allows Gnosis by Lesaffre, which supplies vitaMK7, to offer to a complete portfolio of vitamin K2 solutions, adapted to each market need and to satisfy all customers. NattoPharma will join...
Purchase, NY—A branded proteoglycan distributed by Maypro has been shown in a new study to support skin moisturization, according to a press release. Juvecol is a natural proteoglycan originating in salmon. It is intended to induce the production of collagen and hyaluronan and enhance the proliferation of keratinocytes. The study...
Virtual—On June 15-17, 2021, IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021 Digital Summit will take place virtually with a focus on prebiotics, probiotics, and microbiome modulation for better human health. Topics to be covered over the three-day event include: The potential of artificial intelligence and microbial intelligence The latest developments...
Spring, TX—Three companies have joined the Ingredient Transparency Center’s Collagen Stewardship Alliance (CSA). CSA looks to bring transparency to collagen sources, mitigate marketplace confusion, identify and promote quality parameters, protect ingredient and product integrity, and engage on issues including sustainability. "CSA supports transparency, attribution of science, product quality and clear...
New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets introduced Nancy Lebold as Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Lebold served as VP of Merchandising for Food4Less. Gaia Herbs has introduced Jim Geikie as its new President and CEO. With 30 years of experience, Geikie has spent 18 years at Unilever followed by...
Austin, TX—Six industry leaders were recognized for their contributions to the herbal and botanical communities at the 16th annual Celebration and Botanical Excellence Awards Ceremony by the American Botanical Council (ABC). This year, the event was held virtually on May 25 and livestreamed on ABC’s YouTube channel, where it can...
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 9th Annual Botanical Congress covered relationships, problems and solutions, and struggles and how they were overcome—or why they're still ongoing. Our four major takeaways: Industry is working with FDA—and FDA is working with the industry The Congress opened with Cara Welch, Ph.D., Acting Director,...
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