In this keynote presentation, nutrition and natural beauty expert Paula Simpson introduces the science behind nutri-cosmetics. Research shows that several underlying factors can impact on the health and appearance of skin, hair and nails, with stress, nutrition and the external environment leading to imbalances in key biological systems, including in...
Fredericton, New Brunswick—Chinova Bioworks, now celebrating five years in business, announced that it is expanding manufacturing to increase capacity and meet demands for Chiber, its natural fiber extract derived from the stems of white button mushrooms. According to a press release from the company, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the...
Mumbai, India, and Morristown, NJ—OmniActive Health Technologies announced the publication of new pharmacokinetic data on its proprietary energy ingredient Xtenergy, a natural, sustained-release caffeine from green coffee bean. Published in Current Research in Behavioral Science, the study measured the bioavailability of Xtenergy compared to immediate release caffeine and the effects of...
Washington, D.C.—The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) announced the launch of a new podcast, CHPA Chat. Hosted by Anita Brikman, SVP, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation, the podcast will feature stories and insights about trends and issues in the consumer healthcare space. In the first...
Switzerland—In a move that makes it a global leader in vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements, Nestle has entered into an agreement with KKR to acquire core brands of The Bountiful Company for USD $5.75 billion. Nature's Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan’s Pride, and Bountiful's U.S. private label business will be...
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found clinically relevant effects of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) in humans, according to a press release. NMN has previously been shown to counteract aspects of aging and to improve metabolic health in mice. In people, it is known to...
Singapore—Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) is acquiring Olde Thompson, a U.S. private label spices and seasonings manufacturer, at an enterprise value of $950 million, according to a press release. The acquisition reinforces OFI’s growth strategy of being a global leader in providing sustainable, natural, value-added food and beverage ingredients and solutions,...
A long-term study from an EU-funded project has shown that enriching infant formula milk with oligofructose-enriched inulin, branded Orafti Synergy1, can reduce the duration of infections in the first year of a baby’s life. The prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is part of the EARNEST project, an EU-funded integrated initiative...
Singapore—ADM has opened a new cutting-edge, plant-based innovation lab, according to a press release, located in ADM’s Biopolis research hub in Singapore. The lab is intended to develop next-level, on-trend, nutritious products to meet growing food and beverage demand in the Asia-Pacific region. The new facility features a combination of...
Iselin, NJ—Nascent Health Sciences is unveiling a new corporate identity and a new strategic vision, according to a press release. “In introducing a new Nascent, we’re looking to reflect the evolution of our business and to improve the accessibility and serviceability of our products for tomorrow’s needs,” said Managing Director...
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