Kennesaw, GA—A new study published in Beneficial Microbes found that use of probiotic Bacillus subtilis DE111 can modify the composition of the microbiome in preschool-aged children. The study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled eight-week trial performed on 91 children aged 2 to 6 attending daycare. The study noted that while...
Sønderhøj, Denmark—Arla Foods Ingredients has achieved CO2 savings of around 60,000 tons a year, according to a press release, by using energy from biogas. The company is now investing in its dry blend lactose production capacity, which will help infant formula manufacturers cut their emissions by up to 25%. The...
ChickP Protein, Ltd. has launched a non-GMO native starch developed from chickpea for food and beverage applications. The chickpea starch has a high amylose to amylopectin ratio, with neutral taste and no aroma, the company says. It can be used as a thickening/binding agent in a variety of food applications.
Axiom Foods has announced more than 5 versions of VegOtein TX. The ingredient line reduces the need for gums and stabilizers such as soy and wheat gluten. The functional pea protein enables cleaner, allergen-friendly labels that feature gluten-free and soy-free claims, while maintaining the same 1.0 PDCAAS as animal-based protein,...
PLT Health Solutions has introduced Promunel Ultra Performance Propolis to its immune health ingredient portfolio. The ingredient, produced from honeybees, is standardized to six antimicrobial bioactive polyphenols. Propolis is a resinous substance that honeybees produce by mixing saliva, beeswax, and exudate gathered from trees and other botanical sources that has...
Artemis International has launched BerryDefense Immune Blend. Designed to serve as a multi-faceted immune support blend, the ingredient targets the immune system, cardiovascular, and eye health, according to the company. BerryDefense combines European Black Elderberry with highly standardized extracts of Aronia and Black Currant. 3711 Vanguard Dr., Fort Wayne, IN...
NXT USA has launched its first product, TamaFlex, in the US market. It targets joint flexibility, function, and comfort, the company says. The plant-based ingredient combines tamarind and turmeric. nxt-usa.com...
East Windsor, NJ—Sabinsa is now offering glyphosate test results to customers, according to a press release, using a proprietary method for testing glyphosate developed by Sami-Sabinsa. Glyphosate, sold under the name RoundUp, has been used as a pesticide in the U.S. since 1974. It is also used to dry crops...
Wayzata, MN—Cargill has announced the company’s investment in Seventure Partners’ Health for Life Capital II fund. A press release states that this investment is the company’s latest effort to harness its “deep expertise and knowledge” in digestive and immune health. “We’re thrilled to invest with Seventure Partners, given their deep...
Elwood, IN—Red Gold, a fourth-generation family-owned producer of tomato products, has announced a new wave of open positions following the installation of a multi-million-dollar high-speed can labeling line at its primary canning facility in Orestes, Indiana. Tim Ingle, Senior Vice President at Red Gold, said in the press release, “In...
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