Dublin, Ireland—Kerry has agreed to acquire Canada-based Bio-K Plus International, according to a press release. The acquisition expands Kerry’s probiotics portfolio, the press release says, and reflects the growing number of consumers who are turning to functional foods and beverages to support their health. Bio-K Plus products are formulated with...
The information presented at the #NaturallyInformed event Driving Opportunities in the Microbiome Space ranged from information on athletes to information on curcumin. One common thread: Anything that is intended to support the microbiome must confer health benefits on the host. This is how probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics are all defined—and...
Florence, S.C.—Rodale Institute has partnered with Clemson University researchers to study organic agriculture soil challenges keeping South Carolina farmers from participating in the organic industry, according to a press release from Clemson. Rongzhong Ye, an Assistant Professor at Clemson’s Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC), has received a $500,000...
Landing, NJ—A five-ingredient botanical formula branded as Fortiquin has demonstrated benefits in support of men’s healthy sexual performance, according to a press release from DolCas Biotech, LLC, makers of Fortiquin. The double-blind study was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. In the study, Fortiquin exhibited a five-fold benefit over...
Customers will pay more for food and beverages containing sustainably produced ingredients, according to new research from Palsgaard. The company surveyed over 600 people in four countries, a press release says. It found that while COVID-19 has increased focus on price, the pandemic has not distracted consumers from environmental issues.
Sioux Falls, SD—OmegaQuant has launched a Vitamin D Test with a sample collection kit that allows individuals to test from home, according to a press release. The test requires just a finger stick and a couple drops of blood for analysis. Vitamin D plays a role in bone health, cardiovascular...
Seattle, WA—Vitamin D levels during pregnancy have been linked with the child’s IQ, according to a new study from the Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI). A mother’s vitamin D supply is passed to the fetus in utero, a press release explains, where it helps regulate processes including brain development. The...
Northvale, NJ—GeeFree Foods, manufacturer of gluten-free products, announced that it has been acquired by The Fillo Factory, which produces and distributes appetizers, small-bites, snacks, entrees and desserts. As GeeFree Foods' co-packer since its start, The Fillo Factory plans to grow the GeeFree brand by expanding the sales and brokerage team,...
Dallas, TX—SOHO Healthfest has been rescheduled to April 23-25, 2021, according to a press release from SENPA. It will be hosted at the Omni Mandalay Hotel & Resort in Dallas, Texas. Debra Short, Executive Director of SENPA, noted her excitement in the press release: “Due to COVID-19 restrictions our 2020...
Brevard, N.C.—Gaia Herbs has partnered with Germany-based SALUS Haus, according to a press release. As of March 1, 2021, Gaia will become the exclusive U.S. distributor of the Salus Brand’s complete line of herbal products and supplements, marketed under the name Floradix. Salus has been producing natural health products for...
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