Urbana, IL—An international panel of experts, including two from the University of Illinois, has redefined the term synbiotics and developed guidelines on the scientific investigation thereof, according to a press release. The consensus report, written by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), has been published in Nature...
Chicago, IL—Terra Ingredients has announced a partnership with IYA Foods, which a press release says is known for its “exceptional taste through the use of authentic, African-inspired flavors.” IYA Foods has launched fonio flour, a rice flour alternative, made with 100% fonio from West Africa, provided by Terra Ingredients. Fonio...
City of Industry, CA—AIDP, Inc. has announced a sales and marketing distribution agreement with Madrid's Biosearch Life. The California supplier will promote and sell the full range of Biosearch Life's branded products in North America, effective immediately. “AIDP is delighted to be able to offer Biosearch Life ingredients to...
Glanbia Nutritionals has agreed to acquire Foodarom, a Canada-based custom flavor designer and manufacturer servicing the food, beverage, and nutritional product industries, according to a press release. Foodarom has a flavor library of over 15,000 recipes, and produces both liquid and powder products for various applications, the press release says.
Oslo, Norway, and Edison, NJ—High levels of dephosphorylated uncarboxylated matrix Gla protein (dp-ucMGP) are associated with a history of cardiovascular disease, according to a new Danish population study published in Clinical Biochemistry. A press release on the topic explains that dp-ucMGP in the plasma is a biomarker of functional vitamin...
Ann Arbor, MI—Berg Nutrition has been named the exclusive U.S. distributor of aXivite phenylcapsaicin, a synthetic form of capsaicin developed by Sweden-based aXichem, according to a press release. The aXivite ingredient is a proprietary structural analogue of capsaicin, the press release says, but while natural capsaicin has a hot flavor...
Hoboken, NJ—A pilot study has shown that daily supplementation with French maritime pine bark extract Pycnogenol may help to decrease the frequency of migraines, reduce migraine symptoms, and diminish the disruption of daily activities caused by migraines, according to a press release from Horphag. The press release cites the World...
City of Industry, CA—AIDP, Inc. has announced an exclusive sales distribution agreement with Immundyne Nutritional. “As AIDP expands our immunity portfolio, we looked for the highest quality ingredients with unique positioning and proven results,” said Mark Thurston, president of AIDP, in a press release. “We are pleased to represent PureMune...
Winston-Salem, NC—Nature's Crops International has announced that their Ahiflower oil has been approved for use in foods in Canada by The Health Canada Food Directorate. Specifically, the Directorate determined that the use of Ahiflower oil is safe as an ingredient for use in foods and beverages at a level providing...
Washington, D.C.—Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has tapped Elevate to work with NSF International to offer a single auditing solution for fresh produce growers pursuing EFI certification, according to a press release. Elevate’s global team will be an official certifying body, with NSF International providing food safety and pest management audit...
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