Gainesville, FL—Researchers from the University of Florida believe they have created a better way to analyze carotenoid content in vegetables with a new analytical technique. This method could one day replace the expensive and time-consuming high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis that is currently the mainstay approach for such investigations.
Rimouski, QC, Canada; Ankeny, IA—Industry now has additional data on branded ingredients for immune health. First, a double-blind, human study conducted by Laval University found that a marine-based ingredient (PeptiBal from innoVactiv) helps increase IgA levels. IgA is an immunoglobulin that is transported to mucosal surfaces to protect them from...
Los Angeles, CA—Optipure, based here, has released data on a new ingredient intended to target visceral fat. Visceral fat is stored near the body’s organs and when too much exists, one is at increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and other health problems. At SupplySide West, the company said...
In technical and economic reports prepared for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) offered advice for improving product traceability. This process helps follow a product through the supply chain from production through distribution—and trace it in the event of a public health concern.
Acquisitions, new launches, new partnerships, awards, new initiatives and more. Green Acres Health Foods of Piscataway, NJ celebrated its 20th anniversary in November with a festive open house. The store had sampling stations, gave out goodie bags to shoppers, raffled off gift baskets and offered special discounts. Green Acres also...
Gregory E. Pflum was selected to be the vice president of Cincinnati, OH-based Cognis Group’s nutrition and health business unit in North America. Jarrow Formulas, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA announced that Trish Mahon will be its new director of marketing. Charles “Chris” Celeste is now the director of...
East Rutherford, NJ—As of the first of this month, Maitake Products, Inc. changed its name to Mushroom Wisdom, Inc. According to the company, the new name better represents the company’s diverse line of mushroom supplements, which includes its newly launched Amyloban 3399 Lion’s Mane supplement and other medicinal mushrooms...
Colorado Springs, CO—In early December, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), based here, announced a new public protection initiative aimed at shielding consumers from dietary supplements that contain illicit drugs. This “Supplement Safety Now” coalition of USADA and groups such as the National Football League and Major League Baseball will...
Washington, D.C.—Led by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), a group of advocates have petitioned the U.S. Institute of Medicine on the topic of establishing standards for the dietary intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s, commonly found in fish oil and other dietary supplements. There are...
Washington, D.C.—A unanimous vote by a U.S. Senate committee has brought food safety reform a step closer to reality. The hope among many is that the full Senate will approve the food safety bill early this year, though the timing could change given that its attention is still being...
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