Sanford, FL—Smart Baking Company, maker of Smartcakes and Smartbuns, has been recognized on the 2019 Florida Companies to Watch list by GrowFL, a statewide economic development program focused on helping second-stage companies prosper. GrowFL works in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation to compile the Florida Companies to Watch list.
Finland—Dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine is associated with enhanced cognitive performance and reduced risk of dementia, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Eastern Finland. Choline is an essential nutrient vital for the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It has been linked in the past with cognitive...
Camarillo, CA—Phil McGrath, fifth-generation farmer and supporter of biodiversity and regenerative agriculture, will be hosting Rodale Institute’s new California Organic Center, a satellite location for the institution to conduct regionally focused research trials, farmer outreach, and consumer education. The project will be funded, according to a press release, by Ventura...
New York, NY—40% of Americans are afraid of developing serious illnesses due to an unhealthy diet, according to new research from Spoon Guru. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. citizens (19%) fear an untimely death due to their diet. According to a press release, while 74% of respondents have tried to...
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...
Providence, RI—A new study from Brown University found that high levels of vitamin A are linked to reduced risks for a common type of skin cancer, according to a press release. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second-most-common type of skin cancer among people with fair skin. Vitamin A, while...
Burlington, VT—Sunsoil has joined 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1% of its annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment. This makes Sunsoil the largest nationally-distributed CBD oil brand to partner with the group, and lets it continue its mission of supporting people, plants, and planet.
Milwaukie, OR—Bob’s Red Mill is making a $150,000 commitment to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, according to a press release. This builds on the company’s actions over the course of the past 10 years, during which they’ve supported the Oregon Food Bank, Zenger...
