Spring, TX—Three companies have joined the Ingredient Transparency Center’s Collagen Stewardship Alliance (CSA). CSA looks to bring transparency to collagen sources, mitigate marketplace confusion, identify and promote quality parameters, protect ingredient and product integrity, and engage on issues including sustainability. "CSA supports transparency, attribution of science, product quality and clear...
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 9th Annual Botanical Congress covered relationships, problems and solutions, and struggles and how they were overcome—or why they're still ongoing. Our four major takeaways: Industry is working with FDA—and FDA is working with the industry The Congress opened with Cara Welch, Ph.D., Acting Director,...
Copenhagen, Denmark—Chr. Hansen Natural Colors, which recently became a standalone company, has announced that it will be known as Oterra, effective immediately. The name is inspired by the Latin word for ‘earth,’ a press release explains, and is intended to reflect the company’s commitment to providing colors from natural sources...
Oslo, Norway and East Brunswick, NJ—NattoPharma is introducing a new logo, brand identity, and website, according to a press release. “Our science has always been a driver for brand owners to join with NattoPharma,” said NattoPharma CEO Kjetil Ramsøy in the press release. “Our MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 has been the...
Madrid, Spain—Branded saffron extract Affron has been awarded a U.S. patent for its positive role in low mood support, according to a press release from Pharmactive Biotech Products. The patent protects the proprietary composition and dosages of affron. “This new accreditation marks a momentous milestone for affron as it positions...
Ankeny, IA—FDA has responded with a letter of no objection to Cargill’s GRAS notification for EpiCor when used as a postbiotic in certain foods and beverages, according to a press release. EpiCor is a dried yeast fermentate shown in clinical trials to beneficially modulate the gut microbiota and provide immune...
INS Farms has debuted Organic Green Elderberry, a 100% whole fruit elderberry powder standardized for polyphenols and anthocyanins. Green Elderberry contains the berry skins, seeds, and juice, providing fiber and other beneficial nutrients found in the whole berry that are necessary for health and wellness, the company says. This ingredient...
Hadley, MA—Delta-tocotrienol from annatto has been shown in a new clinical study to improve glycemic control, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a press release from American River Nutrition. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was published in Phytotherapy Research. It was performed...
Beloit, WI—Kerry has released and posted a webinar that delves into the changes seen across the food and beverage landscape as plant proteins gain popularity, and the safety challenges associated with those proteins. Food protection and preservation is intended to protect the freshness, taste, and safety of foods and beverages,...
Mumbai, India—AAK has announced a partnership with Vista Processed Foods Pvt Ltd. to meet India’s growing demand for plant-based meat alternatives. According to a press release, as many as 29% of people in India are vegetarian, and there is increasing interest in veganism and flexitarianism, largely driven by millennials. The...
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