Fruit purees could be a viable solution for food companies looking to avoid added sugars, according to a press release from Welch’s. Given the FDA’s labeling regulations—introduced in 2016, with a compliance date of January 1, 2020 for large businesses—requiring all added sugars to be declared in nutrition facts panels,...
Kuriyama, Japan—Drinking unsalted tomato juice improved cardiovascular risk markers in Japanese adults at risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in Food Science & Nutrition. The study was performed on 481 participants: 184 male, 297 female. 260 subjects also participated in a detailed study of their lifestyle factors.
Phoenix, AZ—Continuing its recent growth boom, Sprouts Farmers Market opened three new stores in three different states on June 5: The location in Marlton, NJ, is the first Sprouts in the state, and new opening in Mesa, AZ and San Jose, CA aim to meet “the growing local demand” for...
Wednesday, June 5 is World Environment Day! There’s good news and bad news. The bad news is: air pollution causes 7 million deaths each year, according to the Barilla Foundation. More than 90% of people globally live in areas where air quality levels are below WHO standards, according to a...
Washington, D.C.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a public hearing on Friday looking for scientific data and information regarding cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds. With over 100 speakers, it easily took up the allotted 9.5 hours, and offered a range of opinions. The top concerns were safety and time. Megan...
The global market for rice protein surpassed $108 million in 2018, and is expected to grow nearly 7% y-o-y in 2019, according to a recent study from Fact.MR. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 8% over the period 2018 to 2028. A press release states that...
Harleysville, PA—Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) is presenting its 2019 China Consumer Sustainability Report. The report is 49 pages long and includes consumer insights with data and analysis, charts, and illustrations, according to a press release. NMI conducted a survey to understand adults’ attitudes and behaviors regarding sustainability and the environment,...
Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals is subjecting every lot of its Cran Naturelle and Cran d’Or ingredients to anti-adhesion activity (AAA) testing, which reveals efficacy against UTI-causing pathogenic bacteria, according to a press release that cites a study from Rutgers University showing that cranberry PACs help inhibit E. coli’s ability to adhere...
Bradenton, FL—A new study has been published in Phytotheraphy Research showing that ParActin, a patented extract of Andrographis paniculate, confers benefits in those with knee joint discomfort, according to a press release from HP Ingredients. The study examined the efficacy of doses of 300 and 600 mg of ParActin or...
Fort Collins, CO—Geocann and Atrium Innovations have launched cannabidiol (CBD) soft gel formulations using the VESIsorb drug delivery system, according to a press release. These products will be marketed under Pure Encapsulations, Douglas Laboratories, and Genestra Brands. VESIsorb is a naturally self-assembling colloidal droplet delivery system that can improve the...
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