Carthage, MO—Maxim Partners has assumed majority ownership of Stratum Nutrition. Maxim Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired 100% of the shares previously owned by Novus Nutrition Brands. It will operate in partnership with ESM Holdings, LLC, which owns the remaining shares. Micah Osborne, CEO at Stratum Nutrition, said,...
Silver Spring, MD—In 2022, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is celebrating its 40th anniversary, according to a press release. The association now has more than 400 member companies across five continents, 17 committees representing key areas of industry interest, and resources that include second editions of AHPA’s Botanical Safety...
Clasado Biosciences is stepping up its engagement in the Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) by boosting its membership to executive board level, according to a press release. As part of the increased engagement, senior leadership at Clasado have been appointed to join GPA committees. CEO Per Rehné has joined the association...
Chicago, IL—ADM has acquired Flavor Infusion International, S.A. (FISA), a full-range provider of flavor and specialty ingredient solutions for customers across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a press release. “We’re excited to open up new growth opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean with the addition of FISA,”...
Harrison, NY—Nitrosigine—a patented complex of bonded arginine silicate—has been shown in a new study to have cognitive benefits as well as its previously demonstrated sports nutrition benefits. The double-blind, crossover, placebo-controlled study, published in Nutrients, observed 16 participants between the ages of 18 and 28 years old during two separate...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has granted a citizen petition on acacia (also known as gum acacia, or gum Arabic), and has proposed that acacia be included as part of FDA’s definition of dietary fiber. The citizen petition in question was submitted by Nexira, Alland & Robert, and Importers Service Corporation. Dietary...
Bradenton, FL—HP Ingredients (HPI) has signed a partnership with Tamera Rice, President of Hemp Sail, according to a press release. “HP Ingredients has long been interested in working with a quality, ethical and sustainable hemp and CBD provider, and we found Hemp Sail to fulfill our high expectations,” said Annie...
Three dietary supplements industry surveys have now reinforced the importance of branded ingredients. The 2020 Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements pointed to the trend: Surveying 1,471 adults who use supplements (and an additional 535 who didn’t), CRN found that supplement users prefer branded ingredients twice...
Naas, Ireland—Most protein consumers are motivated by health and wellness, according to new global research from Kerry. The survey covered more than 6,300 consumers in 12 countries, seeking to better understand the opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers as they innovate to address demand for protein fortification, according to a...
Pauma Valley, CA—Certified Nutraceuticals has announced that its Type I, Type II, Type V hydrolyzed jellyfish collagen and its application—marketed as KollaJell—has been granted Patent No. ZL 2017 1 1177638.2 by the China National Intellectual Property Administration. KollaJell is rich in amino acids that serve as precursors for serotonin, GABA,...
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