Dallas, TX—7-Eleven is adding health-friendly and organic options to a lab store in Dallas to test out new products and platform ideas, according to Retail Dive. While 7-Eleven is attempting to change their product approach, Whole Foods Market is testing out a convenience store location, similar to a 7-Eleven, in...
Weight management is a popular topic in conversation everywhere, and Expo was no exception. There was a wide range of products, and a variety of diets were represented, but there were a few major trends that dominated. Keto. “Good fats” were a topic of conversation and a marketing tactic. Real-Zymes...
Baton Rouge, LA--The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) issued an advisory notice specifying that state law prohibits any product to contain any level or trace amount of THC. The notice pointed to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Guidance Document regarding CBD oil, which, in the FAQ section, sums...
New Century, KS—Consumer attitudes toward plant-based meat alternatives show an increase in interest and market opportunities for plant-based meat products, according to a press release from DuPont Nutrition and Health. More than half of Americans are increasing their plant intake, DuPont noted, and that is fueling the demand for plant-based...
Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released their 2019 Dirty Dozen. New on the list? Kale, and it ranks third, just after strawberries and spinach. A press release from the EWG said that USDA’s most recent round of tests found that more than 92% of conventionally grown kale samples had...
Brattleboro, VT—For The Biome announced a partnership with microalgae innovator Algatech, according to a press release, in which For The Biome will be the “first to launch” position for new products for topical applications. Paul Schulick, founder of both For The Biome and New Chapter, said in the release, “Our...
Sønderhøj, Denmark—Arla Food Ingredients is revealing details of the quality and food safety processes behind their whey protein products, according to a press release. The release states that their long-term strategy, ‘Safely delivering the wonders of whey’, consists of many measures, some of which are: Rigorous Quality Control, consisting of...
Austin, TX—The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced their publication of the Ingredient-Specific Monograph on BCM-95, according to a press release. The release states that BCM-95, also marketed as Curcugreen™, is an extract made from the rhizome of the turmeric plant. Its unique preparation of curcuminoids blended with turmeric essential oil...
Escondido, CA--Henry Avocado Corporation has issued a voluntary recall of California-grown whole avocados due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illness have been reported in association with this recall, which was prompted by positive test results on environmental samples taken during a routine government inspection of the company's...
New Brunswick, NJ—Crominex3+, a Natreon ingredient that according to the company provides cardiovascular health benefits, received a U.S. Patent, according to a press release. The press release states that Crominex3+ is a composition of trivalent chromium chloride and alma and shilajit extracts that affect the improvement of lipid profile and...
