Petaluma, CA—AminoAlta, a branded combination of two Lactobacillus paracasei strains, can increase absorption of key amino acids in plant proteins, according to a new human study published in Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. The study was performed on 15 physically active men consumed 20g of pea protein with either AminoAlta or...
Valencia, CA—Lief Labs has launched a complimentary GMP Starter Kit, which offers a guide to understanding current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations and FDA compliance for nutritional and dietary supplement brands. The kit contains examples of key documents, procedures, and regulations necessary for compliance. A press release regarding the kit...
Secaucus, NJ—Over a third of consumers are more likely to buy a cardiovascular health product if the packaging includes the word “calm,” according to a survey from Lycored. Lycored surveyed 505 men and women over the age of 50 in the U.S. and U.K., according to a press release regarding...
Beloit, WI—Functional ingredients can help the food service industry respond to growing consumer focus on wellness, according to a new report from probiotic brand GanedenBC30. The report, titled “Opportunities for Formulating with Probiotic Ingredients in Food Service?”, demonstrates that wellness was a growing priority for food service customers, even before...
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a clean-label concept without additives or preservatives to help brands meet growing demand for ambient yogurt in China. Made with Nutrilac YO-4575, a 100% natural whey protein, this product contains more than 3% protein. Sourced from the milk of grass-fed cows in the EU, the...
Silver Spring, MD—Organic soybeans will fetch higher prices this year, according to Mercaris’ spring outlook. Other findings: Organic corn and wheat are on a “bearish” trend over the 2019/20 market year. A press release explains that a collapse in organic soybean imports from China and a reduction from Canada and...
Hoboken, NJ—Pycnogenol may be able to help those with dry mouth, according to a new study published in Minerva Stomatologica. A press release from Horphag Research, manufacturers of Pycnogenol, quotes nutritional health expert Dr. Fred Pescatore, who explains: “Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a very common condition and...
Supplementation with BioCell Collagen can reduce signs of UVB-induced photoaging, according to a new study published in Journal of Functional Foods. Photoaging occurs via several mechanisms: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) induce breakdown of collagen fibers and prevention of collagen synthesis, and the reduction in hyaluronic acid in the skin causes...
Naas, Ireland—Kerry has acquired IsoAge Technologies and Biosecur Lab Inc., according to a press release. The acquisitions expand Kerry’s clean-label food protection capabilities. Kerry’s research has found that there is a strong consumer desire for the removal of artificial ingredients in food and beverages; the market for consumer-friendly shelf life...
Basel, Switzerland—Lonza Group Ltd. has hosted its Annual General Meeting, according to a press release. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, shareholders were not allowed to attend in person; all shareholders delegated their votes to the independent proxy, who therefore represented 100% of the 44,965,404 votes usually cast by shareholders. All...
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