Bellevue, WA—A new report released by the Hartman Group, a consumer research firm, shows that many consumers are investing in their health and are making positive changes in their lifestyles. According to the report, over half of all consumers (54%) say that they have recently changed their views on...
Boston, MA—Natural Products Expo East returns to Boston next month, October 13–16, with a big name speaker. Big screen actress and vegan Alicia Silverstone will speak at the Friday morning keynote event on how poor food choices are negatively affecting disease rates and the environment. Other featured speakers include...
Rockville, MD—The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition released some data at the beginning of August about its new Reportable Food Registry system. Manufacturers are required to use this system to report problems in human and animal food (and feed) that may pose a public health risk. The...
Duiven, the Netherlands—Luo han guo, a natural, low-calorie sweetener that has been used in China for hundreds of years, may soon become more popular here in the States, according to the Innova Markets Insights’ database, which tracks new product activity. The group says interest in this natural sweetener (also...
Washington, D.C.—After much back and forth, a group of senators representing both sides of the aisle finalized revisions to the proposed Food Safety Modernization Act, which has already passed the House of Representatives. The hope is that the Senate will put this bill on its agenda later this year.
Teeccino Caffé’s product line has been found to be gluten free, according the University of Nebraska’s food allergy testing lab. Products from the Santa Barbara-based company are also certified organic and kosher. Bethesda, MD-based Honest Tea has reintroduced its Honest Kombucha. The product has temporarily been recalled while the...
EstroG-100 (a branded ingredient menopause support from Helios Corp. and Sunbio Corp.) announced that results of a phase II, human clinical trial, which showed “improvements on all Kupperman Menopause Index scores (11 categories).” In particular, many women reported relief from vaginal dryness. Enzymotec of Morristown, NJ received a letter...
Once every two years, researchers from around the world convene at the Conference of the International Coenzyme Q10 Association to discuss the latest science on coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), including its mitochondrial, metabolic and neurological effects. Brussels, Belgium—Once every two years, researchers from around the world convene at the Conference of...
The aisles of Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center were crowded as 21,500 food industry professionals attended the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Food Expo in mid-July. The aisles of Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center were crowded as 21,500 food industry professionals attended the Institute of Food Technologists...
Melville, NY-based Hain Celestial Group, Inc. announced the acquisition of 3 Greek Gods LLC, including its Greek Gods brand of all-natural, Greek-style yogurt. Greek Gods founders will join Hain Celestial as general managers of Hain Celestial’s Greek Gods Division reporting to John Carroll, CEO of Hain Celestial united States.
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