Probiotics can significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting, and constipation, according to a new study, which also provided clues as to why some people experience more stomach troubles during pregnancy. "The cause of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is unknown to this date,” said Albert T. Liu, lead...
Elixinol has entered into a partnership with CBD Health Foods, trading as British Cannabis, in order to keep its products circulating in the U.K., according to a press release. Elixinol decided in 2021 to cease trading in the U.K. and EU markets, and instead move to an indirect route to...
Los Angeles, CA—Koe kombucha is getting a fresh look and an upgraded recipe, according to a press release. The new brand architecture embraces trends in fashion, art, and pop culture, showcasing bright colors, retro striping, and geometric fruit illustrations, the press release says. It was developed by design firm Turnstyle,...
Saint Paul, MN—National Co+op Grocers (NCG) is continuing its investment in Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Food Box Program, which connects Black farmers who have lost market share due to the pandemic with families in their communities that don’t have enough to eat. “Food co-ops gave NCG a mission...
Lake Success, NY—Hain Celestial has completed its acquisition of That’s How We Roll, producers of ParmCrisps and Thinsters. The total purchase price was approximately $259m in cash, subject to adjustment for working capital, according to a press release. That’s How We Roll was acquired from Clearlake Capital Group. “ParmCrisps and...
Vori, the digital B2B operating system optimizing the grocery supply chain, has expanded its Black-owned, women-led team with the appointment of Jennifer Shawgo as Head of Sales. With 20+ years of experience in the grocery industry working with natural CPG brands, Shawgo will lead Vori’s sales initiatives and drive adoption...
Houston, TX—COVID-19 patients have high levels of oxidative stress and damage, and markedly reduced levels of glutathione, according to a new study from researchers at Baylor College of Medicine. The results, published in Antioxidants, were found by comparing 60 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 to healthy age-matched individuals whose samples were...
Virtual—Innovations in sustainable and plant-based foods will be showcased at the 12th North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit on January 24-27, 2022. Organized by Ecovia Intelligence, the executive summit will be hosted on a customized online platform. The event will explore developments in sustainable proteins, regenerative agriculture, upcycled...
Bradenton, FL—HP Ingredients (HPI) has signed a partnership with Tamera Rice, President of Hemp Sail, according to a press release. “HP Ingredients has long been interested in working with a quality, ethical and sustainable hemp and CBD provider, and we found Hemp Sail to fulfill our high expectations,” said Annie...
Three dietary supplements industry surveys have now reinforced the importance of branded ingredients. The 2020 Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements pointed to the trend: Surveying 1,471 adults who use supplements (and an additional 535 who didn’t), CRN found that supplement users prefer branded ingredients twice...
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