Chicago, IL—Shoppers may now have an easier time identifying foods made with pulses thanks to a new seal launched at IFT by the Global Pulse Confederation of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Pulses are edible seeds from legume plants such as dried peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. Typically, pulses are very affordable...
SALT LAKE CITY, UT—The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA) recently announced the expansion of its astaxanthin verification program to include retail products, and has released some initial results from its testing. Using HPLC at an independent testing lab, 12 products were tested to see whether the source of astaxanthin is natural and derived...
New laboratory findings published in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, suggest hops, a cone-like flower, could reduce the risk of breast cancer. Led by Judy Bolton, professor and head of medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy in the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy, researchers applied hops extract to...
As Applegate, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corp., launches its first ever Non-GMO Project Verified products, the company also announces plans to remove genetically modified organisms (GMO) from its entire supply chain. While the company has already removed GMO ingredients from all of its products, the natural and organic brand...
Edward & Sons Trading Company, a natural foods company that introduced Miso-Cups instant soup mix and Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk to American consumers, has announced Russell Parker as president. In addition to enhancing the company’s operational strengths, Parker, who has over 35 years of experience in operations, procurement and...
Watsonville, CA-based Nordic Naturals has a back-to-school promotion called, “Buy a Bottle. Help Us Build a Playground!”to benefit Carter’s Kids, a non-profit that builds playgrounds in areas in need throughout the country. With any purchase of a Nordic Naturals children’s supplement from July 1—September 30, a portion of the proceeds...
Not all retail stores are under pressure. One new chain is expanding. Based on a successful formula, the chain plans to add 100 new 10,000-square-foot stores this year for a total of more than 970 units. The stores are called “Ulta Beauty” (Ulta, not Ultra, notice) and offer makeup, skin...
Probi USA Inc. has acquired Nutraceutix of Redmond, WA, for $105 million. Tim Gamble, CEO of Nutraceutix, said in a press statement, “With highly complementary expertise, assets, product offerings and a shared strategic focus on quality-conscious growth, I envision an outstanding future for the new entity. The transaction will result...
New Brunswick, NJ–When the body breaks down purines, it creates uric acid in the process. In most healthy people, this chemical is excreted in urine without a problem. But, in some individuals with hyperuricemia, uric acid is not removed efficiently and builds up in the joints and kidneys. The result...
A meta-analysis published in Hypertension found that supplementation with magnesium may lower blood pressure. The analysis included 34 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials composed of 2,028 normotensive or hypertensive subjects. The subjects, of which 55% were men and 45% were women, ranged in age between 18 and 84 years; with 1,010 participants receiving...
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