Washington, D.C.—The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has discovered a new health risk associated with soda, and it is now urging the Food and Drug Administration to step up and do something about it. The caramel coloring in sodas such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi, which is...
Pescara, Italy—Metabolic syndrome affects an estimated 35% of adults in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. Risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome, such as high blood pressure and high glucose levels in the blood, eventually cause the kidneys to work improperly. Now, one study is announcing...
Promotions, new hires, retirements, in memoriam. Santa Cruz, CA-based Blue Horizon Wild retained Edward Cassano of ERC Consulting as its senior vice president and director of sustainability. Chris Peruzzi joined Reserveage Organics, based in Gainesville, FL, as national sales manager. Schiff Nutrition of Salt Lake City, UT appointed Tarang Amin...
Purchase, NY—A trial published in Nutrition Research and Practice suggests a branded lychee fruit polyphenol (Oligonol from Maypro Industries, located here) may offer anti-inflammatory properties. This branded extract is said to offer improved bioavailabilty and low-molecular weight polyphenols. Says the company. Researchers at the Department of Physiology, College of...
Dublin, OH - Millions of people experience the discomfort and pain of heartburn. Finding a safe solution can be difficult since many remedies look to reduce stomach acid, which can be harmful. Such a tactic can diminish protection against bacterial infection creating additional pain. A recent pilot study shows...
Arlington, VA - The recession has not negatively affected customers' spending on organic foods in the United States as some may think, according to Facts, Figures, & The Future (F3). In fact, U.S. shoppers spent far more than Europeans in 2009 for organic foods and beverages. And, there are...
Union, NJ - Packaging experts O.Berk Company has spotted several hot packaging trends to watch out for this year. A few of these trends include sustainability, electronic-enabled packaging and smaller packaging. Sustainability is a trend because customers are seeking packaging that is both environmentally and socially responsible; this means...
Wilmington, DE—DuPont, headquartered here, snatched up Danisco for a cool $5.8 billion in cash. The company will also swallow $500 million of Dansico’s debt. Dupont stated that the move would make the company “a clear leader in industrial biotechnology.” DuPont also told the media that Danisco was attractive...
