The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 9th Annual Botanical Congress covered relationships, problems and solutions, and struggles and how they were overcome—or why they're still ongoing. Our four major takeaways: Industry is working with FDA—and FDA is working with the industry The Congress opened with Cara Welch, Ph.D., Acting Director,...
Minneapolis, MN—Taiyo announced that its branded ingredients Sunfiber, Suntheanine, Matcha and Teavigo have received LGC’s Informed Ingredient certification. This certification confirms that the ingredients are free of impurities and substances banned in sports nutrition products and therefore safe to be used by athletes without concerns of adulteration or contamination. “The...
Copenhagen, Denmark—Chr. Hansen Natural Colors, which recently became a standalone company, has announced that it will be known as Oterra, effective immediately. The name is inspired by the Latin word for ‘earth,’ a press release explains, and is intended to reflect the company’s commitment to providing colors from natural sources...
Oslo, Norway and East Brunswick, NJ—NattoPharma is introducing a new logo, brand identity, and website, according to a press release. “Our science has always been a driver for brand owners to join with NattoPharma,” said NattoPharma CEO Kjetil Ramsøy in the press release. “Our MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 has been the...
Madrid, Spain—Branded saffron extract Affron has been awarded a U.S. patent for its positive role in low mood support, according to a press release from Pharmactive Biotech Products. The patent protects the proprietary composition and dosages of affron. “This new accreditation marks a momentous milestone for affron as it positions...
Carthage, MO—Recently, the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) published a consensus paper that includes this definition of a postbiotic: "a preparation of inanimate microorganisms and/or their components that confers a health benefit on the host." This was a featured topic at the recent Naturally Informed Driving Opportunities in...
Ankeny, IA—FDA has responded with a letter of no objection to Cargill’s GRAS notification for EpiCor when used as a postbiotic in certain foods and beverages, according to a press release. EpiCor is a dried yeast fermentate shown in clinical trials to beneficially modulate the gut microbiota and provide immune...
Arnhem, Netherlands—Cake for breakfast? According to Innova Market Insights' Flavors by Occasion report, consumers are seeking indulgent flavors—and those treat-inspired are seeing the strongest growth in foods commonly eaten at breakfast, such as cereals, bread, and dairy. What's trending, specifically? The flavor currently leading in cereal products (breakfast cereals and cereal...
Hadley, MA—Delta-tocotrienol from annatto has been shown in a new clinical study to improve glycemic control, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a press release from American River Nutrition. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was published in Phytotherapy Research. It was performed...
Beloit, WI—Kerry has released and posted a webinar that delves into the changes seen across the food and beverage landscape as plant proteins gain popularity, and the safety challenges associated with those proteins. Food protection and preservation is intended to protect the freshness, taste, and safety of foods and beverages,...
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