Switzerland—In a move that makes it a global leader in vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements, Nestle has entered into an agreement with KKR to acquire core brands of The Bountiful Company for USD $5.75 billion. Nature's Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan’s Pride, and Bountiful's U.S. private label business will be...
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found clinically relevant effects of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) in humans, according to a press release. NMN has previously been shown to counteract aspects of aging and to improve metabolic health in mice. In people, it is known to...
Singapore—Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) is acquiring Olde Thompson, a U.S. private label spices and seasonings manufacturer, at an enterprise value of $950 million, according to a press release. The acquisition reinforces OFI’s growth strategy of being a global leader in providing sustainable, natural, value-added food and beverage ingredients and solutions,...
A long-term study from an EU-funded project has shown that enriching infant formula milk with oligofructose-enriched inulin, branded Orafti Synergy1, can reduce the duration of infections in the first year of a baby’s life. The prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is part of the EARNEST project, an EU-funded integrated initiative...
Singapore—ADM has opened a new cutting-edge, plant-based innovation lab, according to a press release, located in ADM’s Biopolis research hub in Singapore. The lab is intended to develop next-level, on-trend, nutritious products to meet growing food and beverage demand in the Asia-Pacific region. The new facility features a combination of...
Iselin, NJ—Nascent Health Sciences is unveiling a new corporate identity and a new strategic vision, according to a press release. “In introducing a new Nascent, we’re looking to reflect the evolution of our business and to improve the accessibility and serviceability of our products for tomorrow’s needs,” said Managing Director...
A study published in The Journal of Nutrition has found that TurmiPure Gold, a branded curcumin extract from Naturex, is bioavailable at a low dose. The randomized, cross-over pharmacokinetic study was performed on 30 healthy adults, and included what the press release calls “the most exhaustive quantification of curcuminoids metabolites...
Auburn, WA—During Celiac Awareness Month, the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) is sharing how it will celebrate—and educate—throughout the month of May, a month which contains not only International Celiac Awareness Day on May 16, but also May 17, which marks GIG’s 47th year of advocating for those living gluten-free. GIG’s...
PA—Higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer, according to a new study from Penn State. The meta-analysis, published in Advances in Nutrition, used data from 17 cancer studies published from 1966 to 2020, using data from more than 19,500 cancer patients. The findings: Individuals who ate...
Unilever has announced results for the first quarter of 2021, including a 5.7% increase in underlying sales. The market remains “volatile,” according to a press release, due to fluctuating COVID-19 case levels and lockdowns. In North America and Europe, demand for in-home food has stayed strong, while demand for most...
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