Edison, NJ—White matter lesions (WMLs) of the brain that partially obstruct blood flow are associated with problems like stroke and cognitive decline and could be linked to future stroke risk. A new study, published in Stroke, suggests that a full-spectrum palm-derived mixed tocotrienol complex (Tocomin SupraBio, from Carotech, based here)...
New York, NY—Ingredient Marketplace (formerly SupplySide MarketPlace) is coming to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center early this month, June 2–3. Before the exhibit hall opens, attendees can hear featured speaker Gregory Jaffe from the Center for Science in the Public Interest discuss “Biotechnology and the Future of the Ingredient...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is standing by its 2007 proposed rule that denies certain nutrient content claims for foods and supplements that contain DHA, EPA and ALA. This final rule inks the agency’s thinking on the matter without any substantive changes from the 2007 publication. Manufacturers, the final...
The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA) received analytical testing results from a leading antioxidant testing laboratory showing “artificial astaxanthin produced from petrochemicals has vastly inferior antioxidant potential than natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus microalgae.” Algae-based astaxanthin was nine times more active against peroxyl radicals and over 100 times more active...
Enjoy summer safely with these sun care tips.Flip-flops? Check. Beach towel? Check. Hazardous chemicals masquerading as sun protection? Check! Your customers may think they’re protecting their skin by packing that drug store SPF 50 product, but questionable ingredients should make them think twice. Ensure your customers enjoy the summer sun...
The chocolate game has changed. Today, gourmet chocolatiers are adding exotic fruit, spices and cacao nibs to their premium bars and they are flying off the shelves. Besides culinary curiosity, chocolate lovers are purchasing higher end chocolate because of their antioxidant properties; who doesn’t like a sweet treat with health...
Lake Champlain Chocolates introduced four new organic dark chocolate bars. Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Toffee and Almond Crunch offer a salty-sweet snack. The 72% cocoa content Almonds and Sea Salt and the 72% Dark Chocolate bars are for those seeking high-cocoa content.
Certified-organic and gluten-free bread company Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Boulder, CO, was purchased by the Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Lake Success, NY. Charterhouse Equity Partners LLC sold the brand to Hain for $61.3 million. Hain has indicated it plans to expand Rudi’s distribution to the conventional channel and introduce more...
Wichita, KS—WholeFoods Magazine has selected GreenAcres Market, based here, as its 2014 Retailer of the Year. This is the 25th year the award has been given. Barb Hoffmann, CEO of the chain, and her husband, John, founded GreenAcres Market 20 years ago with the hopes of “spreading alternative health education...
Lake Champlain Chocolates introduced four new organic dark chocolate bars. Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Toffee and Almond Crunch offer a salty-sweet snack. The 72% cocoa content Almonds and Sea Salt and the 72% Dark Chocolate bars are for those seeking high-cocoa content.
