Boulder, CO — New Hope Network, part of Informa PLC, has acquired the assets of San Diego, CA-based Nutrition Capital Network (NCN). NCN was found in 2007 and facilitates financing, partnering and asset sales for growth companies in the natural products, nutrition and health and wellness industry by connecting investors...
Springfield, VA — On December 14, 2016 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a Final Rule that adds a new drug code (7350) for marijuana extracts to the Controlled Substances Act’s Schedule I. According to the Federal Register, the drug code allows DEA “to better track these materials and comply...
Pittsburg, PA — GNC Holdings Inc., a leading supplier of vitamins and supplements, announced that it would soon be offering its customers an improved shopping experience, One New GNC. Current corporate stores will be closing their doors on Wednesday, December 28th and will be reopening on Thursday, December 29th with...
A new study published in Food & Nutrition suggests meals based on vegetable protein sources such as beans and peas may be more satiating than meals based on animal protein sources such as pork and veal. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, three-way, cross-over meal test, researchers from the University of...
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), packages of bacon, ham, hotdogs and other processed meat and poultry products should contain a warning label to inform consumers of its association with cancer. On December 1, 2016, CSPI filed a petition with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture...
A new study, published in the European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, suggest taking a branded boswellia serrata extract (Bosellin Super (BS) by Sabinsa, East Windsor, NJ) for 8 weeks may help alleviate pain in those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, which was conducted and funded...
Updated 1/5/17 Basel, Switzerland — Lonza Group LLT formally announced the acquisition of Capsugel for $5.5 billion in cash, including refinancing Capsugel's existing debt of $2 billion. Capsugel creates and manufactures a wide variety of innovative dosage forms for biopharmaceutical and consumer health and nutrition industries. As one of the world’s...
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggest consuming high-quality proteins may help delay the onset of sarcopenia, an age-related decline in muscle mass and strength. In a double-blind controlled clinical trial, researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, compared two groups of men ages...
Cedar Knolls, NJ — In perpetuation of ongoing efforts to assist with funds dedicated to research, prevention and ultimately a cure for breast cancer, Susan G. Komen and Eggland’s Best are continuing a partnership that began seven years ago. Eggland’s Best commitment to the Komen mission to lessen the impact...
According to the Natural Products Association's (NPA) formal comments to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), "adding kratom to the U.S. food supply could likely be dangerous and lead to serious unintended consequences." On August 31, 2016, the DEA published, in the Federal Register, a notice of intent to temporarily...
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