Basil, Switzerland—Lonza Group announced its intention in a press release to proceed with a carve-out of its Specialty Ingredients segment (LSI). LSI will remain fully owned by Lonza, but will operate under independent management with increased control over its operations and costs. Separation has already commenced and will be completed...
Austin, TX—The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced in a press release that Neem Biotech has adopted garlic and artichoke through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb program, helping ABC keep its HerbMedPro database updated with the latest scientific and clinical research on these ingredients. The earliest known written record of garlic as a medicine...
The time is right to start putting probiotics in food, suggests Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes. The company’s DE111 Bacillus subtilis is shelf-stable, viable within a large temperature and pH range, and certified Kosher, making it ideal for a variety of applications, including: Chocolate! As noted in one of the company’s...
The global market for rice protein surpassed $108 million in 2018, and is expected to grow nearly 7% y-o-y in 2019, according to a recent study from Fact.MR. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 8% over the period 2018 to 2028. A press release states that...
Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals is subjecting every lot of its Cran Naturelle and Cran d’Or ingredients to anti-adhesion activity (AAA) testing, which reveals efficacy against UTI-causing pathogenic bacteria, according to a press release that cites a study from Rutgers University showing that cranberry PACs help inhibit E. coli’s ability to adhere...
Bradenton, FL—A new study has been published in Phytotheraphy Research showing that ParActin, a patented extract of Andrographis paniculate, confers benefits in those with knee joint discomfort, according to a press release from HP Ingredients. The study examined the efficacy of doses of 300 and 600 mg of ParActin or...
Fort Collins, CO—Geocann and Atrium Innovations have launched cannabidiol (CBD) soft gel formulations using the VESIsorb drug delivery system, according to a press release. These products will be marketed under Pure Encapsulations, Douglas Laboratories, and Genestra Brands. VESIsorb is a naturally self-assembling colloidal droplet delivery system that can improve the...
Mayfield Heights, OH—Functional ingredients can make children’s beverages more innovative and nutritional, according to a press release from Kerry, maker of Wellmune. The release cites market analysis from Euromonitor showing that the global beverage market is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2022. Many products in the category are consumed...
Chicago, IL—Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has announced a new business unit called Ag Services & Oilseeds, which combines ADM’s Origination and Oilseed business operations, according to a press release. The new business unit will exist as of July 1. It will be led by Greg Morris, formerly president of...
Wilmington, DE—DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has written and published a paper exploring the importance and advantages of third-party evaluations of probiotic products, which was published in Frontiers in Microbiology. The final paper encourages manufacturers to implement quality control programs and product design to ensure that products meet their label claims...
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