Englewood Cliffs, NJ—Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Onnit, a Texas-based holistic wellness and lifestyle company, according to a press release. Onnit offers supplements that provide improved cognitive function, mood and relaxation, gut health and immunity support, as well as functional nutrition, fitness essentials, and a digital content platform.
Copenhagen, Denmark—Chr. Hansen Natural Colors has purchased SECNA Natural Ingredients Group S.L., bolstering its position in the natural colors segment, according to a press release. This is Chr. Hansen Natural Colors’ first add-on investment since being acquired by private equity firm EQT, and it grants the company access to SECNA...
Certain supplements may reduce risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 for women, according to a new study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Researchers drew on data from the COVID-19 Symptom Study app, which was launched in the U.K., the U.S., and Sweden in March 2020 to capture self-reported...
Sioux Falls, SD—A new paper, published in Nature Communications, looks at the relationship between the Omega-3 Index and risk for death from any and all causes. The finding: People with higher omega-3 EPA and DHA blood levels (Omega-3 Index) lived longer than those with lower levels. As explained in a...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has launched WellComms, a conference for marketing and communications professionals in wellness industries, and has welcomed 12 new members to its ranks. WellComms, a press release notes, isn’t new: This year, however, instead of only being available to CRN members, it is rebranding...
Earth Day is on the way, and companies are speaking out about actions that they are taking and actions that need to be taken. Check in regularly--we'll be updating this as more companies let us know what they're doing to highlight the importance of our planet, and what they're doing...
Virtual—American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has announced that FDA’s Cara Welch, Ph.D., will be the opening speaker at the 9th AHPA Botanical Congress, to be held virtually on Monday. May 24. Themed “Botanicals in the time of COVID,” the event will explore regulatory, supply chain, and other business-related issues directly...
Pasadena, TX—Kaneka Probiotics will be presenting a webinar on the cardiovascular benefits of KABP probiotic strains on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 11am EST, according to a press release. The strains: L. plantarum KABP-011, KABP-012, and KABP-013, combined in Kaneka’s Floradapt Cardio Probiotic. The combination has demonstrated the ability to...
Brevard, NC—In addition to its current partnerships with Veterans to Farmers and F.A.R.M. (Farmers Assisting Returning Military), Gaia Herbs has announced an additional partnership with Veterans Healing Farm. The supplement manufacturer has donated 2,100 bottles of its Full Spectrum Hemp Extract to the organization, which supports veterans in Western North Carolina. The...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has completed the divestiture of its North America non-dairy beverage brands, Dream and Westsoy, to SunOpta Inc. for $33 million, according to a press release. The sale is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Related: Hain Celestial Expands its Partnership with Folds of Honor Health...
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