Fairfield, IA–Food safety, testing, and sustainability organization FoodChain ID announced that is is now the exclusive certifying body for the U.S. Hemp Authority (USHA) Certification seal. “With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp’s extracts such as CBD [cannabidiol] with a THC level of not more than 0.3 percent (as...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA), which had filed for bankruptcy protection in August 2019, announced on February 19 that it will exit chapter 11 bankruptcy effective immediately. NPA explained in a press relaase that a judge granted its filing to dismiss the case after just over six months of...
Fairfield, NJ—Bono, a producer of extra virgin olive oil in Sicily, is executing a plan to add energy efficiencies and conserve water as it scales up production to meet demand, according to a press release. Guarding against potential water shortages in Sicily, Bono has invested in a new centrifuge which...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It just keeps getting bigger: 2019 was another record-breaking year for the annual Natural Products Expo West, drawing more than 86,000 attendees from 136 countries to Anaheim, CA. There were more than 3,600 exhibitors, with 600 companies exhibiting at the show for the first time. Exhibits, educational sessions and social...
Irvine, CA—In September of 2019, Naturade partners Kareem Cook, CMO, and Claude Tellis, CEO, shared their vision with WholeFoods Magazine: Bring the plant-based revolution to those who need these products the most—the urban communities and food deserts that are underserved by the natural products industry. Now, Naturade is announcing the...
Sacramento, CA—A new study from UC Davis Health suggests that dietary components, rather than obesity itself, may lead to skin inflammation and the development of psoriasis. A press release on the topic notes that previous studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor for the development or worsening of...
Washington, D.C.—The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced a deadline for cannabidiol (CBD) authentication, prompting applause from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). The FSA, according to their statement, is giving the CBD industry a deadline of March 31, 2021, to submit valid novel food authorization applications; after that...
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has named Luke G. Huber, ND, MBA, as the new VP, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs; and Amanda Darlington, J.D., as Director, Government Relations. CRN also announced several staff promotions: Megan Olsen has been promoted to VP and Associate General Counsel; Maya English has been...
Pennsylvania—The combination of green tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of obesity-related fatty liver disease by 75% in mice fed a high-fat diet, according to a new study from Penn State. In the study, mice were fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks. Those that also consumed green tea...
Bioenergy Life Sciences is partnering with Netherlands-based Lithos Ingredients, which will be the exclusive distributor of Bioenergy Ribose in Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands, according to a press release. Bioenergy Ribose is the only patented, FDA GRAS certified, and Novel Food approved ribose on the market. Lithos Ingredients is a...
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