Ankeny, IA—A recent study on a branded ingredient (EpiCor from Embria Health Services) found that the immune health ingredient may also be beneficial for gut health. The study compared the branded ingredient to two prebiotic fibers (FOS and inulin) and found that it shifted the pattern of short-chain fatty...
Parsippany, NJ—A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed a weight-loss ingredient that combines oat and palm oils may reduce a person’s appetite. In the controlled, double-blind, cross-over-designed study, 16 people of a healthy weight took a supplement with the appetite-controlling ingredient (Fabuless from DSM...
Industry groups believe that a verdict in a current court case could be problematic for companies that file adverse event reports. Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. v. Siracusano involves securities fraud in which the courts agreed that the defendants had intentionally left out important information by not disclosing a possible link...
Aalesund, Norway—Fish oil supplier EPAX AS has been bought by Trygg Pharma AS. Aker BioMarine ASA and investment firm Lindsay Goldberg jointly own Trygg Pharma. Bjorn Refsum, EPAX ’s managing director, stated that his company’s new ownership will “open up new opportunities and markets. Combining resources with such a...
Employee attitudes and store culture can drive customers away. Can you see your store from the road? How easy is it for customers to drive to you? If you are like most independent natural products retailers, your store is not as visible or conveniently located as the local supermarket, so...
Acquisitions, mergers, awards, charity work, certifications, company news and more. Ferndale, WA-based Barlean’s Organic Oils launched a new Fresh Catch fish oil promotion called “Freshness You Can Feel.” Retailers can receive discounts, merchandising incentives, free Fresh Catch T-shirts. The promotion is supported with national advertising and in-store instant coupons on...
News about promotions, new hires, retirements and in memoriam. Barlean’s Organic Oils of Ferndale, WA added Ariana Lee to its marketing team. Former vitamin Shoppe veteran Rob Maru joined Reserveage Organics of Gainesville, FL as the new vice president of innovation and brand development. Clinton, MI-based Eden Foods promoted Jonathan...
Bangkok, Thailand—It’s no surprise that children are easily swayed by what they see on television, but a new study published in Nutri t ion & Dietet ics found that a cartoon can influence children to eat more vegetables. Bangkok, Thailand—It’s no surprise that children are easily swayed by what they...
Galt, IA—The month of August saw yet another food recall, this time due to a Salmonella enteritidis outbreak in eggs. The common suppliers in all the recalled eggs were Wright County Egg and its sister farm Hillandale, based here. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the eggs...
Leicester, U.K.—A study conducted by researchers from the University of Leicester looks at the correlation between reduced risk of type-2 diabetes and eating green leafy vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are known to reduce both cancer and heart disease, but the relationship between fruits and vegetables and type-2 diabetes has...
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