Vitamin D has been linked to heart health in a new study from researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA). The study, published in European Heart Journal, uses a genetic approach that allowed the team to assess how increasing vitamin D levels can affect CVD risk based on how...
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has released a new animation showcasing the association’s priorities surrounding DSHEA modernization. Since the Dietary Supplements Health & Education Act (DSHEA) was enacted in 1994, the supplements industry has grown from 4,000 products and $4 billion/year in sales to as many as 80,000 products...
Baltimore, MD—SIMPLi has achieved Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) for its quinoa and lupini beans, according to a press release. Specifically, its quinoa and bean producers in Peru have received ROC Bronze from the Regenerative Organic Alliance. “The responsibilities of farmers and food producers, and the role they play in our...
Australia and Maine—Yogurt is associated with lower blood pressure for those with hypertension, according to a new study performed by researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) in collaboration with researchers from the University of Maine. UniSA researcher Dr. Alexandra Wade explained the concept in a press release: “Dairy...
New York, NY—Loacker, which creates wafers, patisseries, and chocolates, has announced its accelerated sustainability plans for 2022 and beyond—plans which include 100% sustainable cocoa by 2025. "As a company, we've prioritized the finest ingredients and cared for the world around us and for each other for nearly a century," said...
Austin, TX—NadaMoo, creators of dairy-free ice cream, has announced the close of its Series B funding round, having raised a total of nearly $10m. The funding was led by existing capital partners District Ventures Capital and InvestEco, and a new partner Killam Investments. “We love NadaMoo! and their vision for...
Jack Speer, a beloved member of the natural products community who served as General Manager at Essential Formulas Incorporated (EFI) for 13 years, passed away on November 22, 2021 at the age of 70. The company shared a tribute to Speer, recognizing his significant contribution to the on-going growth and...
King of Prussia, PA—The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) has partnered with the International Probiotics Association (IPA) to establish a Probiotics Working Group to harmonize GMP requirements for probiotic dietary supplements, according to a press release. Harmonized certification for probiotics is much needed,” said George Paraskevakos, IPA Executive Director,...
A marine algae extract may help fight COVID-19, according to a test tube study published in PeerJ. The marine algae known as ulva—or “sea lettuce”—is a dietary staple in places like Japan, New Zealand, and Hawaii, according to a report from Medscape. Now, the extract—known as ulvan—has been tested in...
Downers Grove, IL—Fresh Thyme Market has donated $150,000 to the St. Louis Area Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, according to a press release. The funds were partially gathered through a “Round Up at the Register” program across all the retailer’s Missouri locations. The donation specifically benefits the St. Louis...
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