Baltimore, MD—Vitamin D deficiency from birth to early childhood is associated with an increased risk of elevated blood pressure in later childhood and adolescence, according to research published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Researchers followed 775 children from birth to age 18, according to a press release. Most...
Lake Success, NY—Hain Celestial Group, Inc. today announced in a press release that it has completed the sale of all of its equity interest in Hain Pure Protein Corporation, including the FreeBird and Empire Kosher businesses, to Aterian Investment Partners for $80 million. Net proceeds from the sale will be...
New York City, NY—The Bone and Joint Health Supplements Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period 2019-2024, according to a press release from Reportlinker. Reportlinker attributes this rise to an aging population, an increase in lifestyle diseases associated with aging, and the growing...
The Fourth of July is the party of the summer—and your customers are gearing up for it. The traditional burgers, hot dogs, and beer are still crowd favorites, but according to Nielsen, some of your products are in high demand. Nielsen released numbers from the week ending July 7, 2018,...
Atlanta, GA--Antibiotics, pesticides, growth hormones...researchers at Emory University, working in collaboration with The Organic Center, collected and tested milk from stores across the United States and found traces of such chemicals in conventionally produced milk, according to a release from the University. The experts at Emory note that though most...
Nottingham, UK—Drinking coffee can stimulate brown fat, the body’s fat-fighting defenses, according to a press release from the University of Nottingham. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is one of two types of fat found in mammals, the release notes. It was initially believed to only exist in babies and hibernating mammals,...
Baltimore, MD—In a pilot study of 14 adults with mild cognitive problems suggestive of early Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine found that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may improve brain function and memory, according to a press release. Researchers noted that finding participants willing to undertake a restrictive diet...
Washington, D.C.—Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) urged FDA to promptly issue guidance that ensures the regulatory pathway Congress intended for the lawful use of CBD as a food additive and a dietary supplement, according to a statement on Senator Wyden’s website. In a letter to Alex Azar, secretary of the Department...
Ward Hill, MA--Hommus producer Cedar’s Foods announced that it has invested $100 million in a 125,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility designed to help the company better serve customers’ demands for Mediterranean foods. The new facility, which is expected to be completed by August, will double the company's total annual production...
Pittsburgh, PA--GNC Holdings, Inc., announced leadership changes designed to support the company's ongoing repositioning of the business to drive growth and expand the GNC brand and product portfolio worldwide. Ryan Ostrom has been hired as Chief Brand Officer, responsible for leading GNC's brand, marketing, digital and e-commerce strategy. He will...
