Oslo, Norway and East Brunswick, NJ—An experimental animal model of kidney failure has shown that vitamin K2 combined with phosphate binders (PBs) could potentially be a useful therapy for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The study used MenaQ7 K2 as MK-7, provided by NattoPharma—Gnosis by Lesaffre. The paper was published...
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills has released its Fiscal Year 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, according to a press release. The report provides an update on the company’s progress towards its environmental, social, and governance initiatives, and outlines its updated long-term goals. "Our bold spirit of innovation and imagination has enabled...
MegaFood has launched “What Matters,” a storytelling series intended to reframe conversations around how we value and prioritize personal and planetary health. “What Matters” consists of a series of conversations hosted by Erin Stokes, N.D., Medical Director at MegaFood, featuring guests including Bethany Davis, Director of Social Impact, MegaFood; Ann-Marie...
Austin, TX—Socati Corp., a subsidiary of Yooma Wellness Inc., has acquired a USDA Certified Organic finished goods manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas, according to a press release. The facility was acquired to allow Socati to expand its manufacturing capabilities, allowing the company to scale production of finished cannabinoid-infused products including...
Washington, D.C.—Several industry associations have reacted to the nomination of Robert M. Califf, M.D., for commissioner of FDA. As WholeFoods has previously reported, Dr. Califf is a Cardiologist who teaches at the Duke University School of Medicine. He served briefly as FDA Commissioner at the end of Barack Obama’s second...
Salem, WA—In an effort to put out more inclusive products, Liv Foods, Inc. has announced that their brand LivBar is going vegan, as part of an effort to make more nutritious, organic, and allergen-free products. As part of this transition, LivBar will be making several changes to their ingredient list.
Chicago, IL—IRI has released insights on Thanksgiving-related grocery trends, touching on demographic differences and categories at risk of shortages. The top finding: More people than ever are shopping early. “More than ever before, consumers are planning ahead for Thanksgiving by shopping early for key items, driving a 4% sales lift...
Littleton, CO—Aloha, makers of plant-based protein products, is partnering with Peloton instructor Kendall Toole. “Having Kendall join the ALOHA team is a big, exciting step for our company,” said Brad Charron, CEO, ALOHA, in the press release. “This initiative is built around the truth that small steps lead to big...
Cambridge, MA—Karallief, Inc., has published a study showing that its branded ingredient KaraLiv significantly promotes liver function in less than 30 days. "We're very excited about these study findings, which clearly demonstrate KaraLiv's safety and efficacy and how this supplement can have a tangible benefit on overall liver support," said...
Lake Forest, IL—RoundTable Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry, has established Everwell Health Holdings, LLC, a new consumer health and wellness functional ingredients platform. Everwell Health is also announcing its acquisition of Nutrition21 as its first investment. “Our new ingredients platform, anchored by an industry...
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