Hoboken, NJ—A pilot study has shown that daily supplementation with French maritime pine bark extract Pycnogenol may help to decrease the frequency of migraines, reduce migraine symptoms, and diminish the disruption of daily activities caused by migraines, according to a press release from Horphag. The press release cites the World...
Washington, D.C.—Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has tapped Elevate to work with NSF International to offer a single auditing solution for fresh produce growers pursuing EFI certification, according to a press release. Elevate’s global team will be an official certifying body, with NSF International providing food safety and pest management audit...
Carthage, MO—Stratum Nutrition and KD Pharma have partnered to develop a joint health formula combining Stratum’s eggshell membrane, branded NEM, and KD Pharma’s marine omega oils, branded KD-Pür, according to a press release. The product is being marketed as MOVE3 and sold in softgels via Stratum and KD’s global sales...
Sioux Falls, SD—Alzheimer’s patients may need higher omega-3 intakes to see benefits than previously thought, according to a study published in The Lancet. The study looked at 33 men and women from Los Angeles aged 55 and older who had a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, although they didn’t have...
San Francisco, CA—Treasure8 announced a new partnership with PA Consulting aimed at reducing food insecurity and creating a better global food system. Treasure8 is a technology company that uses proprietary and regenerative methods to provide nutritious foods at scale while battling climate change, often by upcycling food waste. According to...
Deerfield, IL, and Ploufragan, France—FoodChain ID has acquired Nutraveris, a scientific and regulatory affairs consultancy and technology software provider. It supports and advises agri-food, pharmaceutical, personal care, ingredient, and nutraceutical companies to help them reach full market approval of their supplements, ingredients, and health products, according to a press release.
Washington, D.C.—Organic exporters will be able to travel around the globe in September—from the comfort of their own homes, according to a press release from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Virtual meetings will allow exporters to explore business opportunities, learn about new markets, network, and show off products to buyers,...
Virtual—A key finding from FMCG Gurus Global Sustainability 2020 survey: 63% of consumers say they are concerned about the environment, and 53% say brands should be doing more to protect the environment. By 2021, Nielsen estimates that one quarter of total store sales in the U.S. ($150 billion) will be...
Las Vegas, NV—SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America 2020, which had been scheduled for October 27-30, 2020, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SupplySide announced that the decision to cancel was not an easy one, but was made with the health...
Nantong, China—Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) can help prevent chronic heart failure (CHF) by regulating mitochondrial function, according to a new study published in Cardiovascular Diagnosis & Therapy. The study explains that myocardial mitochondrial dysfunction—the failure of the mitochondira in the heart—is the leading cause of CHF. This dysfunction is caused by...
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