Bragg has introduced an Apple Cider Vinegar Supplement containing Vitamin D and Zinc. Each daily serving provides 750mg of acetic acid. The product is free of dairy, wheat, gluten, eggs, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, preservatives, and artificial colors or flavors. www.bragg.com...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market has opened a new produce distribution center in Orlando, according to a press release, marking its first distribution center in Florida and seventh across the country. The center will serve all 23 stores currently in the state, and the 10 locations that Sprouts plans to open...
Bloomingdale, IL—NOW has received ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory accreditation (A2LA) for both the analytical and microbiological laboratories, according to a press release. The process includes passing a comprehensive assessment and review of the lab’s quality management system and competence in performing specific tests. The press...
Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin (BAPB) on pomegranate juice and extracts, according to a press release. Pomegranate seeds can be consumed raw, or after being pressed into pomegranate juice. For supplements, the whole fruit, rind, seed, or seed oil can...
Washington, D.C.—Four industry associations have submitted a request for an increase in funding for the FDA Office of Dietary Supplements Programs (ODSP) for fiscal year 2022. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) requested a...
Carol Stream, IL—Prinova announced the launch of its new website, which the company said aims to enhance the way ingredients are purchased in the U.S. Part of a complete global site launch, the company said the regional experience in the U.S. and Canada features access to live pricing, regulatory documents,...
Bradenton, FL—New research validates that supplementation with LJ100 Eurycoma longifolia (“Tongkat Ali”) preserves normal reproductive hormonal production and interaction, according to a press release from HP Ingredients (HPI). Earlier research found that supplementation with E. longifolia supports de novo synthesis of testosterone in humans (mainly older adults) through activation of...
London—Ecovia Intelligence has announced the finalists of the 2021 Sustainable Food Awards. Entries were made up of food & beverage brands, producers & processors, retailers & distributors, ingredient firms, and packaging & material suppliers. The virtual awards ceremony will take place on June 10, 2021. New Sustainable Product Finalists: Clif...
Naperville, IL—KeHE has announced the winners of its recent Trend Finder event. Over 100 suppliers were given the chance to join one-on-one pitch meetings with KeHE’s Category Management team, and a dozen were selected to be added to the distributor’s robust assortment. “Innovation is one of our core principles and...
Park City, UT—Private equity firm, L Catterton, announced that it has acquired Kodiak Cakes. Kodiak's existing shareholders, including Sunrise Strategic Partners, Trilantic North America, and the Company's founders and management team, will continue to own a significant minority stake in the Company going forward. "In identifying a partner for Kodiak's next...
