On September 18, 2021, grocers, manufacturers, chefs, restaurants, nutritionists, and food enthusiasts from all around the globe will join in the first Miso Day Celebration and help raise awareness with a campaign to Educate, Engage, and Enlighten the worldwide community about the versatility and everyday use of miso as a...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets has discontinued the sale of plastic bottled water sized below one gallon, according to a press release, except for sparkling water or enhanced waters such as high-pH drinks. This move follows an earlier PCC ban on single-serve plastic water bottles of 500ml or less. The new...
Washington, D.C.—Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) have released a discussion draft of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, which would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level. As explained in a press release, this proposed legislation would "help...
Oslo, Norway and East Brunswick, NJ—A new review paper published in Nutrients examines the body of evidence linking vitamin K2 to factors involved in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis. The paper concluded that K2 has the potential to slow the progression of AD and contribute to its prevention. Researchers from the...
Socati and Super Snouts have partnered to launch a line of water-soluble CBD tinctures for pets in 90, 150, 300, and 600mg CBD dosages. The tinctures come in a chicken flavor. The products have been independently tested to ensure that they contain non-detectable levels of THC. Austin, TX, www.socati.com...
Hadley, MA—American River Nutrition (ARN) has announced that its GG-Gold brand has received self-affirmed GRAS status. GG-Gold is an ingredient containing geranylgeraniol, an endogenous plant-based nutrient responsible for the synthesis of chlorophylls, carotenoids, and vitamins E and K. In humans, the press release states that it is useful for the...
Italy—Indena has awarded three young researchers the “Indena—Biagio Alberto Della Beffa” prize, dedicated to the memory of the company’s founder, Colonel Biagio Alberto Della Beffa, according to a press release. “This initiative further testifies to Indena’s commitment to invest in young researchers as managers and sources of innovation for the...
Immune health concerns are set to continue as a major priority, according to consumer research from Innova Market Insights. The research indicates that one in four people globally has become more concerned about immune health since before the pandemic, a concern which was strongest among Millennials and younger Gen X,...
Friend of the Sea has certified Mom’s Garden for its commitment to using sustainably sourced fish oil in its omega-3 supplements, according to a press release. Mom’s Garden is a German company that has developed products based on scientific research, focusing on innovation and efficacy. This philosophy includes a commitment...
Arlington, VA—FMI has announced its 2021 health and well-being initiative, which includes research insights and programmatic support for the food industry. “Now, more than ever, the food industry is positioned to build on the trust and partnership of being on the shoppers’ side, helping them achieve their personal goals when...
