Virtual—The American Nutrition Association (ANA), a professional association for the science and practice of personalized nutrition, is hosting its 61stannual Personalized Nutrition Summit 2020 online November 12-13, 2020. “The ANA brings together and highlights new and emerging companies focused on personalized nutrition, science-based ingredients, products, and technologies,” said ANA CEO Michael Stroka, in...
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s Heal Soul Campaign is celebrating voter initiative victories in Oregon and Washington, D.C., according to a press release. The Heal Soul Campaign supports public education efforts, advocacy organizations, and political campaigns working to bring psychedelic-assisted therapy and medications to the mainstream in order to help treat depression,...
San Diego, CA—CV Sciences has announced financial results for the third quarter 2020 ended September 30. A press release notes a decrease in sales due to COVID-19 and several brand launches. Highlights include: Revenue of $5.6 million for the third quarter of 2020, a decrease of 56% from $12.6 million...
Corvallis, OR—Oregon State University researchers have found that a type of gut bacteria sometimes associated with inflammation, abscesses, bowel disease, and cancer has a silver lining, according to a press release: It may help prevent cardiovascular disease. Diets high in animal-based foods are a source of trimethylamine, or TMA, which...
Inflammatory diets may increase risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Chronic inflammation has been associated with heart disease and stroke in previous studies, a press release on the topic explains. Inflammatory biomarkers like interleukins and...
Dublin, Ireland—Kerry has agreed to acquire Canada-based Bio-K Plus International, according to a press release. The acquisition expands Kerry’s probiotics portfolio, the press release says, and reflects the growing number of consumers who are turning to functional foods and beverages to support their health. Bio-K Plus products are formulated with...
The information presented at the #NaturallyInformed event Driving Opportunities in the Microbiome Space ranged from information on athletes to information on curcumin. One common thread: Anything that is intended to support the microbiome must confer health benefits on the host. This is how probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics are all defined—and...
Florence, S.C.—Rodale Institute has partnered with Clemson University researchers to study organic agriculture soil challenges keeping South Carolina farmers from participating in the organic industry, according to a press release from Clemson. Rongzhong Ye, an Assistant Professor at Clemson’s Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC), has received a $500,000...
Landing, NJ—A five-ingredient botanical formula branded as Fortiquin has demonstrated benefits in support of men’s healthy sexual performance, according to a press release from DolCas Biotech, LLC, makers of Fortiquin. The double-blind study was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. In the study, Fortiquin exhibited a five-fold benefit over...
Customers will pay more for food and beverages containing sustainably produced ingredients, according to new research from Palsgaard. The company surveyed over 600 people in four countries, a press release says. It found that while COVID-19 has increased focus on price, the pandemic has not distracted consumers from environmental issues.
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