Bradenton, FL—New research validates that supplementation with LJ100 Eurycoma longifolia (“Tongkat Ali”) preserves normal reproductive hormonal production and interaction, according to a press release from HP Ingredients (HPI). Earlier research found that supplementation with E. longifolia supports de novo synthesis of testosterone in humans (mainly older adults) through activation of...
Chicago, IL—Investment bank and financial advisory firm Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) announced the sale of Starwest Botanicals to Incline Equity Partners. Prior to the acquisition, Starwest was one of the largest independently owned, vertically integrated, value-add processors and suppliers of organic botanicals, herbs, and spices in the U.S.,...
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills announced the completion of its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of chickpea producer Hinrichs Trading Company (HTC). The deal builds on Ardent Mills’ existing specialty ingredient capabilities and grower connections, according to a press release, and helps customers bring innovative products to market to meet growing...
Troy, VA—Kerry will lead the sales, marketing, and distribution of Bio-Cat, Inc.’s proprietary probiotic strain OPTI-BIOME MB40, according to a press release from Bio-Cat. OPTI-BIOME MB40, Bacillus subtilis ATCC122264, is a stable, non-GMO probiotic strain that was shown in a 2019 peer-reviewed study to help support gastrointestinal health. A press...
East Windsor, NJ—Muhammed Majeed, Ph.D., Founder of the Sami-Sabinsa Group, has been named the Father of Indian Nutraceuticals Industry by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), an organization of over 300 Chambers of Commerce and trade associations looking to foster balanced economic, industrial, and social development...
Bangalore, India—There is a growing optimism around the food and nutrition industry globally. That's the word from a global industry survey conducted by nutraceuticals i2c (idea-to-commercialization) platform Nutrify Today, in collaboration with the nutraceuticals brand marketing firm Baker Dillon Group. Nutraceutical industry leaders from the U.S., Israel, Switzerland, Singapore, India, Hong...
Lille, France—Gnosis by Lesaffre announced its acquisition of NattoPharma, supplier of MenaQ7 solutions. According to a press release, the acquisition allows Gnosis by Lesaffre, which supplies vitaMK7, to offer to a complete portfolio of vitamin K2 solutions, adapted to each market need and to satisfy all customers. NattoPharma will join...
Purchase, NY—A branded proteoglycan distributed by Maypro has been shown in a new study to support skin moisturization, according to a press release. Juvecol is a natural proteoglycan originating in salmon. It is intended to induce the production of collagen and hyaluronan and enhance the proliferation of keratinocytes. The study...
Virtual—On June 15-17, 2021, IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021 Digital Summit will take place virtually with a focus on prebiotics, probiotics, and microbiome modulation for better human health. Topics to be covered over the three-day event include: The potential of artificial intelligence and microbial intelligence The latest developments...
Spring, TX—Three companies have joined the Ingredient Transparency Center’s Collagen Stewardship Alliance (CSA). CSA looks to bring transparency to collagen sources, mitigate marketplace confusion, identify and promote quality parameters, protect ingredient and product integrity, and engage on issues including sustainability. "CSA supports transparency, attribution of science, product quality and clear...
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