Frutarom Health, a subsidiary of Frutarom Industries Ltd,. has acquired a patent-protected micro-encapsulation technology of AB-Fortis that enables delivery of iron with increased biological absorption. The system helps consumers avoid the common negative aspects and side effects of iron supplements, including metallic aftertaste, dental darkening, gastrointestinal upset and nausea, according...
California’s Thomas Fire, which started in Ventura County and is now moving through Santa Barbara County, has hit a massive 234,000 acres in size. The fires have destroyed an area larger than New York City and Boston combined, and only 20% has been contained so far. More than $48 million...
Indianapolis, IN — According to IndyStar, Indiana Attorney General (AG) Curtis Hill declared that cannabidiol (CBD) oil is illegal to sell or own in the state, following a great a deal of confusion about CBD’s legal status that included raids of grocery stores and the arrest of a man with...
Ethnobotanist and a founding father of the American Botanical Council James A. Duke, PhD, 88, passed away at his home on Dec. 10. “He was a brilliant, dedicated, funny, and humble man, who earned the admiration, respect, and love of thousands of scientists and herbal enthusiasts,” said Mark Blumenthal, executive...
Portland, ME -- Prominent display of nutritional information translates into higher sales and measurable nutritional benefits because customers make healthier food choices, according to research of stores that implemented the Guiding Stars nutritional guidance program. The article, "Consumers' Response to an On-Shelf Nutrition Labelling System in Supermarkets: Evidence to Inform...
Irvine, CA — Research published in the journal Nature showed promise that nicotinamide riboside (NR) may help lower levels of amyloid deposits and improve mitochondrial energy production and memory in mice with Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Johan Auwerx and colleagues at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne in Switzerland conducted a...
Anaheim, CA — Nellson Nutraceutical has acquired Salt Lake City-based Genysis Brand Solutions, a company with a presence in the pre-workout and the BCAA market, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will allow Nellson Nutraceutical to delve further into the protein bar and shake market, which is expected to grow...
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Natural Products Association has asked the Food and Drug Administration to streamline regulations to keep consumers safe as the demand for natural products continues to grow. NPA’s comments are in response to President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order to streamline regulations for American businesses. Comments can be...
Bloomingdale, IL – In 2018, NOW – the largest independent and family-owned manufacturer of natural products in the U.S. health food store channel – will begin celebrating 50 years as a manufacturer dedicated to its mission of providing products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives. A whole...
Walmart is partnering with Buzzfeed’s app Tasty aiming to attract new customers and millennial shoppers by linking to products in their videos. On Facebook, Tasty has nearly 91 million followers and their recipe videos have more than 65 billion views. Products that will be featured in the videos available to...
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