New Port Richey, FL—SENPA and Puerto Rico Natural have formed an alliance in what a press release calls “the spirit of partnership,” allowing both associations the opportunity to access a broader range of resources, communications, and expertise. Together, the two are hoping to create educational opportunities, strengthen advocacy outreach, and...
Austin, TX—The American Botanical Council (ABC) has launched a new website, according to a press release. The site has been in the works for the past two years. In 2020, ABC’s website saw more than 600,000 visitors from 230 countries, creating 1.6 million pageviews. It has been the vehicle for...
Mumbai, India, and Morristown, NJ—OmniActive Health Technologies has announced that TA Associates, a global growth private equity firm, has acquired a significant stake in the company, while OmniActive’s Founder and Executive Chairman Sanjay Mariwala has further increased his personal holding. In a press release, Mariwala stated: "We are pleased to...
London, England—Olam International Limited has extended the application deadline for its biannual innovation prize to March 15, 2021, according to a press release. The deadline was extended due to COVID-19. The goal of the competition is to support innovations that will help reduce food insecurity. The program's website notes that...
Aker Biomarine has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with the University of Illinois Chicago to obtain all intellectual property (IP) relating to the lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) form of EPA and DPA, according to a press release. In November, Aker launched Lysoveta, a delivery platform based on LPC-bound EPA and DHA...
Hunt Valley, MD—McCormick & Company Inc. has purchased 100% of the shares of FONA International, LLC, and certain of its affiliates, according to a press release. The business was acquired for $710 million in cash. "McCormick has a history of creating value through acquisitions,” said Lawrence E. Kurzius, Chairman, President,...
Haifa Bay, Israel—Gadot Industries is now offering a sustainable supply of its zinc citrate, zinc gluconate, zinc picolinate, and ready-to-use zinc chewables, according to a press release. “Zinc is an essential trace element that is vital for our immune system,” explains Ohad Cohen, CEO of Gadot, in the press release.
Austin, TX—Chemi Nutra is celebrating its 20th anniversary, according to a press release. U.S.-based Chemi Nutra is a wholly owned business unit of Chemi SpA, Milan, Italy, and part of Italfarmaco SpA, located in Milan and founded in 1938. The press release notes that the Italfarmaco Group is known for...
Silver Spring, MD—AHPA has updated the online Botanical Safety Handbook 2nd edition to include new information for four additional botanicals, according to a press release. Updated entries include: Gotu kola was updated after a review identified additional clinical trial, case report, pharmacology, and toxicity studies; Lemon balm was revised after...
Vancouver, WA—A new study has confirmed the safety of a combination of MSM and cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract (CRCE) in an animal model, according to a press release from Bergstrom Nutrition. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, notes that CBD does pose some risks, mostly in terms...
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