Washington, D.C.—Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Natural Products Association (NPA), will appear on the CBS show “The Doctors” on February 7, 2022, according to a press release. Dr. Fabricant will discuss the unintended consequences of legislation pending in California that would place age restrictions on nutritional supplements.
Minneapolis, MN—Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods, according to Cargill’s most recent global FATitudes survey. Specifically, the research found that 55% of consumers are more likely to purchase a packaged food item if it includes a sustainability claim, a four-point jump...
JAMA has released a report titled “Trends in Use of Melatonin Supplements Among U.S. Adults, 1999-2018,” created using data from 55,021 adults from 10 NHANES cycles. A major finding: not only is usage increasing, but so is dosage. The researchers introduce the paper by saying: Exogenous supplementation of melatonin, one...
Wageningen, the Netherlands—NutriLeads has announced the publication of a clinical trial demonstrating that its branded ingredient BeniCaros helps support immune responses against Rhinovirus infection, the virus responsible for the common cold. BeniCaros is a carrot-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I (cRG-I)—a polysaccharide upcycled from carrot pomace, a byproduct of carrot juice production. The randomized,...
Vevey, Switzerland—Nestlé Health Science has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Orgain from Founder Dr. Andrew Abraham and Butterfly Equity, who will continue to be minority share owners. Dr. Abraham will continue on as CEO. "Nutritional protein plays a key role in supporting our health and wellness, whether we...
Lake Success, NY—Hain Celestial has reported financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2021, in a press release. Mark L. Schiller, Hain Celestial’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our second quarter results delivered adjusted net sales growth consistent with initial guidance, behind strong U.S. consumption growth, despite...
Farmingdale, NY—NutraScience Labs has opened a new distribution center in Hauppauge, according to a press release. The location provides convenient access to I-495. “We’re thrilled that the new warehouse facility is now up and running,” said Adam Gershenson, Director of Logistics and Fulfillment Operations at NutraScience Labs. “Being located right...
Switzerland—New guidance from Switzerland’s government advises older consumers to take a vitamin D supplement daily. The leaflet explains that vitamin D isn’t provided in a sufficient quantity via food, but is synthesized by the body through sun exposure—but that the formation of vitamin D through the skin is reduced by...
Aker BioMarine’s Antarctic krill fishery was awarded an A-rating from the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) in the 2021 review, marking the seventh year in a row that Aker BioMarine received this recognition. “SFP’s rating is an important measure for us at Aker BioMarine because it tells not only the story...
Madrid, Spain—Pharmactive Biotech Products has announced a new clinical study showing that its branded aged black garlic product ABG+ can balance blood pressure in individuals with moderately elevated cholesterol levels. Published in Nutrients, the randomized, double-blind, crossover-controlled intervention included 67 hypercholesterolemic volunteers with relatively high blood LDL levels. Each participant...
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