New Century, KS—Consumer attitudes toward plant-based meat alternatives show an increase in interest and market opportunities for plant-based meat products, according to a press release from DuPont Nutrition and Health. More than half of Americans are increasing their plant intake, DuPont noted, and that is fueling the demand for plant-based...
Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released their 2019 Dirty Dozen. New on the list? Kale, and it ranks third, just after strawberries and spinach. A press release from the EWG said that USDA’s most recent round of tests found that more than 92% of conventionally grown kale samples had...
Brattleboro, VT—For The Biome announced a partnership with microalgae innovator Algatech, according to a press release, in which For The Biome will be the “first to launch” position for new products for topical applications. Paul Schulick, founder of both For The Biome and New Chapter, said in the release, “Our...
Sønderhøj, Denmark—Arla Food Ingredients is revealing details of the quality and food safety processes behind their whey protein products, according to a press release. The release states that their long-term strategy, ‘Safely delivering the wonders of whey’, consists of many measures, some of which are: Rigorous Quality Control, consisting of...
Austin, TX—The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced their publication of the Ingredient-Specific Monograph on BCM-95, according to a press release. The release states that BCM-95, also marketed as Curcugreen™, is an extract made from the rhizome of the turmeric plant. Its unique preparation of curcuminoids blended with turmeric essential oil...
Escondido, CA--Henry Avocado Corporation has issued a voluntary recall of California-grown whole avocados due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illness have been reported in association with this recall, which was prompted by positive test results on environmental samples taken during a routine government inspection of the company's...
New Brunswick, NJ—Crominex3+, a Natreon ingredient that according to the company provides cardiovascular health benefits, received a U.S. Patent, according to a press release. The press release states that Crominex3+ is a composition of trivalent chromium chloride and alma and shilajit extracts that affect the improvement of lipid profile and...
CVS Pharmacy will start selling hemp-derived CBD products in eight states, according to NBC News. NBC quoted CVS Health Spokesperson Mike DeAngelis as saying, “We are carrying hemp-derived CBD products in select states to help meet consumer demand for alternative care options.” The products will be sold in Alabama, California,...
Irvine, CA—International Vitamin Corporation (IVC) announced in a press release that it formed a joint venture with GNC to integrate GNC’s Nutra manufacturing division into IVC’s operations. Nutra will be known as Nutra Manufacturing, LLC. Under the joint venture agreement, the press release said, IVC will assume control of manufacturing...
Secaucus, NJ—The Martin Bauer Group (MBG) announced the acquisition of BI Nutraceuticals in a press release this morning. The release says that the investment in BI Nutraceuticals will build on MBG’s local capabilities including R&D, formulations, and manufacturing. A distinction of the MBG’s portfolio is the responsible and diversified sourcing...
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