Devens, MA—Little Leaf Farms has raised $90 million in debt and equity financing in order to fully fund the company’s east coast expansion, according to a press release. “We are supportive of Little Leaf Farms’ efficient growing methods, using sunlight and captured rainwater, to grow delicious lettuce that only travels...
Chicago, IL—The American Nutrition Association (ANA) has identified 6 trends to watch in 2021. Immune Resilience. Health experts are noting the role that personalized nutrition can play in confronting challenges posed by the pandemic. “Nutrition has a unique biochemical influence on the immune system,” said Michael Stroka, CEO of the...
Green Bay, WI—Two new studies have been published on BCM-95 curcumin, bringing the product’s total number of studies up to 73, according to a press release from Terry Naturally/EuroPharma, which uses the branded ingredient in its CuraMed product. BCM-95 is a branded ingredient from Arjuna Natural. One study examined the...
Probi and Perrigo have signed an “extensive” pan-European agreement enabling the companies to expand probiotic digestive and immune health concepts into 14 European countries, according to a press release. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under the agreement, Perrigo will launch three probiotic products as dietary supplements within the digestive and...
“Retaining the Quality that Nature Created.” That is the motto that informs every move made by Lily of the Desert, a company founded in 1971 and owned by the Lovelace family. “The motto speaks to our commitment for producing superior, value-added Aloe Vera products,” says Don Lovelace, CEO. “Science confirms...
The new Chair for The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) Board of Directors is Barry Ritz, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President, Professional R&D and Regulatory Affairs, Atrium Innovations. Steve Mister, CRN President & CEO, will continue to serve as a Board Officer, and Harvey Kamil, Piping Rock Health...
2020 changed the way we sell and buy groceries. It exposed inequities and serious issues in our food system. Reimagining a stronger and more equitable food system begins with leveling the playing field for natural retailers and brands. For example, while it is true that it costs more for organic...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 116) that recognizes the benefits of vitamin D intake for preventing respiratory infection and COVID–19 complications, and encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue guidance on...
Washington, D.C.—Effective March 15, 2021, Steve Tave will transition from his role as Director of FDA's Office of Dietary Supplements Programs (ODSP) to a new position as principal advisor in the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) commended Tave on his commitment to public health...
Washington, D.C.—Weak study design, haphazard approach, unclear results...Steve Mister, President & CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), had strong words in response to a study and accompanying commentary published February 12, 2021 online in JAMA Open Network. In the study, Effect of High-Dose Zinc and Ascorbic Acid Supplementation...
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