The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) has added five new members, two at the Member Level and three as Associate Members, according to a press release. GPA has also launched a Professional Membership option. “The prebiotic market continues to expand and interest in the category and in GPA is sky rocketing,”...
East Windsor, NJ—Sabinsa announced that the company has provided documentation to government agencies regarding adulterated vitamin C additives in a continuing effort to remove these additives from the market. Last June, Sabinsa issued a warning about a growing number of products falsely claiming to contain vitamin C derived from amla.
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has submitted comments regarding two separate issues: N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) warning letters, and a recent proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would allow HHS to review existing regulations and amend or rescind them. In a letter to Steven...
Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has issued the second draft of its “Best Practices Contract Language and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Templates for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles.” A press release states that the revised documents are open for public comment until December 14, 2020. Michael...
East Windsor, NJ—Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder and Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group, has recently published the fourth book on derivatives of Boswellia serrata and, in recognition of his work in the nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals industry, has been recognized by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). Boswellin—Anti-Inflammatory Adaptogen from...
Oslo, Norway—NattoPharma has renewed its relationship with the University of Maastricht, according to a press release. This relationship has resulted in partnerships in the Horizon 2020 EU ITN grants EVOLuTION and INTRICARE, and in success for NattoPharma’s products. "Our work with Maastricht has helped us not only create the Vitamin...
Reading, England—A new project will help companies sell their food waste for upcycling, according to a press release from the University of Reading. The University partnered with European food companies including Givaudan, Döhler, Puratos, and Pepsico to create the EIT Food-funded Digital Marketplace for Side Streams. The platform will help...
South Plainfield, NJ—WholeFoods has announced a partnership with Cornerstone For Natural, a business management software and enterprise resource planning solutions company, and creator of ELI Codes. Created in 2018 by Ron Klein, the ELI Code technology can be placed on digital or print media, connecting consumers more closely with brands...
Kennesaw, GA—A new study published in Beneficial Microbes found that use of probiotic Bacillus subtilis DE111 can modify the composition of the microbiome in preschool-aged children. The study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled eight-week trial performed on 91 children aged 2 to 6 attending daycare. The study noted that while...
Sønderhøj, Denmark—Arla Foods Ingredients has achieved CO2 savings of around 60,000 tons a year, according to a press release, by using energy from biogas. The company is now investing in its dry blend lactose production capacity, which will help infant formula manufacturers cut their emissions by up to 25%. The...
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