Wheat Ridge, CO—GenTech Holdings, Inc., which sells functional foods through sinfitnutrition.com and dietary supplements through americanmetabolix.com, is changing its name to Supplement Group (USA), Inc., awaiting approval from FINRA, according to a press release. “We are in the functional food and nutritional supplement business and I think it’s time we...
Out of an abundance of caution, MaryRuth’s is voluntarily recalling two lots of its liquid probiotic for infants (1oz) due to possibility of contamination by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, according to a company announcement posted by FDA. P. aeruginosa is a microorganism that, if ingested, can cause infection in immunocompromised individuals or,...
Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributors has announced the Golden Ticket winners of its recent Diversity TrendFinder event, who will be fast-tracked into the company’s DIVERSEtrade program. Nearly 200 suppliers were each given 20 minutes to pitch their brand to KeHE’s Category Management team, which chose 20 suppliers to be added to the...
Increased consumption of whole grain foods could significantly reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and treatment costs in Finland, according to a study by the University of Eastern Finland and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. The study, published in Nutrients, used findings from national follow-up studies such...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets has awarded $35,000 in Community Grants to local nonprofits focused on cultivating local, organic food systems and supporting diverse communities, according to a press release. “PCC’s grant programs are a critical ingredient in achieving our vision through giving back to our community,” said Brenna Davis, PCC’s...
Washington, D.C.—The CRN Foundation is applauding new meta-analyses that point to a significant link between vitamin D and COVID-19, according to a press release. “Increasing evidence suggests a link between higher vitamin D levels and lower incidence of COVID-19,” said Luke Huber, ND, MBA, vice president of scientific and regulatory...
New York, NY—Plant Based World Expo will feature industry leaders and new product innovations, according to a press release. “The plant-based industry is growing faster than ever and is expected to exceed $162 billion within the next decade,” says Benjamin Davis, VP of Content at PBW. “Our programming this year...
Newtown Square, PA—Natural Marketing Institute has published its 2022 Whole Living Consumer Database Report, according to a press release. The Whole Living Study is based on 6 Dimensions of Wellness and the symbiotic relationship between them. According to Steve French, COO of Research America, Inc.: “In essence, as consumers become...
Marine ingredient company Biomega has received the green light from the Danish Ministry of Environment and from Hjørring Municipality to start construction on its new biorefinery, according to a press release. Andrew Dustan, Chief Technology Officer at Biomega, commented: “We are pleased to confirm that the preparatory groundwork for the...
Deshler, OH—Graminex has received its Foreign Site Reference Number from Health Canada, according to a press release. The company’s site in Deshler, Ohio was found to be in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices according to Health Canada. The FSRN Notice of Acceptance authorizes Graminex to manufacture, package, and label natural...
