Dallas, TX—A natural compound found in cruciferous vegetables may play a role in controlling non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists. The compound is called indole, and it is found in gut bacteria, as well as veggies including cabbage, kale,...
56% of U.S. adults say climate change is the most important issue facing society today, according to a poll by the American Psychological Association (APA). Concern about climate change is having an impact on mental health: “More than two-thirds of adults (68%) say that they have at least a little...
Cranbury, NJ, and New York, NY—Innophos Holdings today announced the completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm. Richard Hooper, an industry veteran with 40 years of experience with specialty materials, has been appointed CEO of Innophos, effective immediately. Under the...
Chicago, IL—ADM’s Board of Directors announced their fourth quarter earnings in a press release. Highlights: Net earnings of $504 million, EPS of $0.90—up from $0.55 in 2018—and higher year-over-year results for Ag Services & Oilseeds and Nutrition segments. ADM’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per share...
Pittsburgh, PA—Overweight and obese vitamin-D deficient children who took a relatively high dose of vitamin D every day for six months had lower blood pressure and improved insulin sensitivity than their peers who took a lower dose, according to researchers at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. A press release...
Netherlands—A new global report has highlighted three distinct trends in the performance nutrition market, according to a press release, which will help sports nutrition brand owners and formulators develop products that meet consumer demand. The report is a collaboration between market research company FMCG Gurus and functional ingredient innovator FrieslandCampina...
[caption id="attachment_71600" align="alignright" width="214"] The Vitamin Shoppe and Women's Best launched their partnership with a Times Square billboard with athlete partners including (left to right) Emily Skye, Heba Ali, Brittne Jackson, Krissy Cela, and Tammy Hembrow. Image courtesy of The Vitamin Shoppe.[/caption] Secaucus, NJ—The Vitamin Shoppe announced in a press...
Sausalito, CA—ReGenFriends is announcing their first ever #BillionPersonMovement Global Challenge event. The event will take place on February 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Club in San Francisco. The #BillionPersonMovement Global Challenge is a global initiative created by ReGenFriends for organizations to share their net-positive...
San Francisco, CA—GrubMarket announced its acquisition of Organic Harvest Network, a provider of organic produce, according to a press release. GrubMarket will provide Organic Harvest Network with additional technological expertise and a vast existing customer base across the West Coast. GrubMarket also plans to expand Organic Harvest Network’s existing produce...
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills is purchasing Andean Naturals’ quinoa sourcing, cleaning, and packaging operation in Yuba City, CA, according to a press release. The purchase is expected to be finalized in mid-February 2020. The purchase is intended as a further investment in specialty grain capabilities and in The Annex by Ardent...
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