AAK has extended its Kolo Nafaso sustainable shea program, according to a press release, in order to support the growing demand for ethical chocolate. AAK sources shea kernels from Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Ivory Coast, where the kernels are predominantly collected by women. Within Kolo Nafaso, AAK purchases directly from...
Brussels, Belgium—Ubiquinol levels among vegetarians and vegans are significantly lower than those of omnivores, according to a new study conducted by Kaneka and Kaonkai Miura Hospital in Osaka, Japan. According to data from Kaneka, half of the 60 study participants were vegetarians/vegans and the other half were omnivores. None of...
Madrid, Spain—Affron, a branded saffron extract, may help promote restorative sleep, according to a press release from Pharmactive, makers of affron. The dose-response, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study was published in Sleep Medicine. 120 physically healthy adults aged 18-70 years with self-reported poor sleep lasting longer than four weeks received either...
Aker BioMarine has added Superba SC40, a Halal-Certified Krill Oil Ingredient, to its product lineup. Superba SC40 is a krill oil ingredient that provides phospholipids with omega-3s and choline, delivering whole-body health benefits, the company says. www.superbakrill.com...
Kerala, India—A new study has found that a branded turmeric extract could potentially help lessen damage from Alzheimer’s disease on organs other than the brain, according to a press release from Arjuna Natural Pvt, makers of Curcugreen/BCM-95 turmeric extract. Alzheimer’s disease is marked by progressive deficit in memory and cognitive...
Mumbai, India—Nutriventia, a brand from Inventia Healthcare, has announced a new study on its branded turmeric ingredient TurmXTRA 60N, published in Clinical Pharmacology: Advances and Applications. The 90-day, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial was conducted in 96 healthy adults who experienced chronic knee pain following physical exertion. The findings: The...
Secaucus, NJ—The Martin Bauer Group has pledged to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 at the latest, according to a press release. “Our promise applies not only to our more than 30 locations throughout the world but also to our entire supply chain,” says Anne Wedel-Klein, great-granddaughter of the company’s founder,...
Montclaire, CA—Ingredients by Nature (IBN) has acquired the Sytrinol brand, including marketing assets such as logos, web domains, human clinicals, patents, and marketing data, according to a press release. The release states that IBN is “committed to providing the same level of service that brand partners have come to expect...
Bangalore, India—Natural Remedies’ Bacopa monnieri product, BacoMind, has been issued two Natural Product Numbers (NPN) from Health Canada, according to a press release. The first is for BacoMind Children. With a recommended dosage of 225mg/day for children and teens aged 6-18, it carries the claims: “Helps to support cognitive function...
Beloit, WI—Demand for probiotics is growing along with increased interest in digestive health, according to a survey from Kerry. The survey was given to 13,072 people globally. All respondents had responsibility for grocery purchasing decisions. Some findings: Consumers ranked digestive health third on their list of reasons to purchase healthy...
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