Fruit d'Or is on a mission to educate the industry regarding what does and doesn't meet criteria for the qualified health claim for cranberry supplements, according to a press release. FDA has approved a qualified health claim (QHC) for cranberry, stating: “Limited scientific evidence shows that by consuming 500 mg...
Clackamas, OR—Health Wright Products has announced Project 150: Once the company hits a goal of generating more than $150m over a 12-month period, $1m will be distributed among all full-time employees who have been with the company for at least one year, according to a press release. “Project 150, and...
Oslo, Norway and East Brunswick, NJ—A new review paper published in Nutrients examines the body of evidence linking vitamin K2 to factors involved in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis. The paper concluded that K2 has the potential to slow the progression of AD and contribute to its prevention. Researchers from the...
Hadley, MA—American River Nutrition (ARN) has announced that its GG-Gold brand has received self-affirmed GRAS status. GG-Gold is an ingredient containing geranylgeraniol, an endogenous plant-based nutrient responsible for the synthesis of chlorophylls, carotenoids, and vitamins E and K. In humans, the press release states that it is useful for the...
Italy—Indena has awarded three young researchers the “Indena—Biagio Alberto Della Beffa” prize, dedicated to the memory of the company’s founder, Colonel Biagio Alberto Della Beffa, according to a press release. “This initiative further testifies to Indena’s commitment to invest in young researchers as managers and sources of innovation for the...
Immune health concerns are set to continue as a major priority, according to consumer research from Innova Market Insights. The research indicates that one in four people globally has become more concerned about immune health since before the pandemic, a concern which was strongest among Millennials and younger Gen X,...
Evolva has announced Veri-te PETS resveratrol, intended for use in companion animal dietary supplements. It can be formulated into pellets, powder, and soft chews. Duggingerstrasse 23, CH-4153 Reinach, Switzerland, www.evolva.com...
Lantmännen has launched a gluten-free, organic version of its PromOat oat beta-glucan ingredient. PromOat is a prebiotic fiber, and can be used as a clean label emulsion stabilizer, the company states. The product has a creamy mouthfeel, and the company notes that it can be used in vegan and vegetarian...
Kerry has released new market research revealing consumer expectations around sustainability, according to a press release. The survey covered 14,000 consumers over 18 countries. 49% of consumers are now considering sustainability when buying food and drink, the press release states, and their understanding of the issue, initially based in environmental...
Madrid, Spain—Private equity group Siparex, based in Paris, France, has taken a minority stake in Madrid-based Pharmactive, according to a press release. Pharmactive, which specializes in the research, development, and extraction of branded natural ingredients, has been experiencing a strong growth and development curve for years. It has logged an...
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