Bengaluru, India—Sabinsa’s four Sami Labs manufacturing sites in India were recently audited by the Certification Body, Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS—UK Branch, and achieved FSSC 22000 (Foundation Food Safety System Certification 22000), which replaces the previous ISO 22000: 2005—FSMS achieved by the facilities until 2018, according to a press release.
A new study published in Journal of Applied Microbiology found that Epicor, a yeast fermentate prebiotic from Embria Health Sciences, improves the integrity of the intestinal barrier during heat stress by altering the gut microbiota in rats. The study split rats into two groups. One group was treated orally with...
Dublin, Ireland—The nutraceutical market is on the rise, according to a new report from Research and Markets. An aging population and an increase in chronic diseases, the report says, are encouraging manufacturers to produce nutrition-rich products, which also plays into a growing consumer desire for fortified or functional foods. That...
The phytochemicals market is predicted to grow 4.7% year-over-year to $5.2 billion by the end of 2019, up from $4.9 billion in 2018, and to hit $9 billion by the end of 2029, according to a new report from Persistence Market Research. “The preference for naturally-sourced ingredients is increasing,” notes...
Kibbutz Ketura, Israel—Algatech Ltd. has licensed the rights and intellectual property related to the production of Beta-1,3-glucans from microalgae Euglena gracilis from U.S. biotechnology company F3 Platform Biologics, according to a press release. Dr. Brad Cox, a fermentation expert who has helped develop F3’s capabilities, will lead the Euglena project...
Bangalore, India—Natural Remedies’ Turmacin turmeric preparation has received self-GRAS status from Florida-based Soni & Associates Inc., according to a press release. The self-GRAS status allows for Turmacin to be incorporated into a wide variety of foods and beverages. The GRAS conclusion was based on a critical evaluation of the publicly...
Morristown, NJ—OmniActive Health Technologies’ CurcuWIN was shown in a new study to benefit athletes by preserving muscle performance and reducing soreness following exercise, according to a press release. The eight-week human clinical trial, published in Nutrients, was double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, and parallel designed. It tested the effects of 250mg of...
Fruit d’Or is celebrating the news that there is now a validated, published test method for quantifying insoluble proanthocyanins (PACs) found in whole fruit cranberry powder, according to a press release. The test will enable manufacturers to conduct reproducible studies and explore new structure/function claims. Insoluble PACs tend to cling...
Los Angeles--ChromaDex Corp. announced in a press release that its Tru Niagen (nicotinamide riboside) product is now available in all seven Whole Foods Market locations across Ontario, as well as select Pure Pharmacy locations, Fullscript Canada, and online. “Whole Foods’ dedication to bringing innovative, quality health and wellness products to its...
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ—Diana Food has been named runner-up in the Sustainable Ingredient category at the 2019 Sustainable Food Awards, according to a press release. Diana Food’s carrot juice powder was recognized as an innovative product that has a taste profile twice as intense as a more conventional product, allowing manufacturers...
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