Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has given $3m in grants to 115 nonprofit organizations, according to a press release. “Sprouts is committed to strengthening local food systems by providing our communities with access to fresh, nutritious food, and empowering children with the knowledge and resources to live a healthier life,”...
Mushrooms may benefit mental health, according to new research led by Penn State College of Medicine. Penn State researchers used data on diet and mental health collected from more than 24,000 U.S. adults between 2005 and 2016, and found that those who ate mushrooms had lower odds of having depression.
Austin, TX—Layn Natural Ingredients has adopted Sophora japonica, otherwise known as Japanese pagoda tree, Japanese sophora, or Chinese scholar tree, according to a press release from the American Botanical Council (ABC). “[Our] adoption of Sophora japonica is important because at the core of Layn Natural Ingredients’ vision is innovating natural...
San Francisco, CA—Gryphon Investors has signed an agreement to acquire Metagenics, Inc. from Alticor Inc., according to a press release. This is Gryphon’s third investment in consumer health products, and first investment in the nutritional health category. "We are delighted to partner with the team at Gryphon as we plan...
France—Weishardt, a global supplier of fish gelatin and fish collagen peptides, has achieved Friend of the Sea certification, according to a press release. “It has been wonderful to work with Weishardt,” said Paolo Bray, Director of Friend of the Sea. “Their embrace of sustainable practices aligns with their overall approach to scientific production...
Morristown, NJ, and Mumbai, India—OmniActive Health Technologies’ Gingever ingredient is now Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), according to a press release. Gingever is a high-potency ginger extract designed to help support digestive and immune health at a low dose. Obtaining GRAS status allows for the ingredient to be used in...
Pasadena, TX—Kaneka Probiotics has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its Floradapt Brain Lactobacillus plantarum DR7 as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) in accordance with FDA guidance regarding independent GRAS conclusions, according to a press release. DR7 is intended to work along the gut-brain axis, promoting healthy brain metabolism by...
GNT is expanding its North American operation with a $30 million warehouse commission in Gaston County, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte. The 49-acre facility will provide “significant” advantages for its customers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, according to a press release. Hendrik Hoeck, CEO at GNT Group B.V.,...
Washington, D.C.—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent out a Notice of Penalty Offenses warning more than 700 recipients against using fake reviews and other misleading endorsements, according to an FTC statement. Nor is the Notice just an alert: It changes how FTC can penalize businesses that fail to comply.
White Plains, NY—Danone Institute North America, a nonprofit established by Danone North America, has announced the five winning teams of the “One Planet, One Health” initiative, a grant program intended to promote resilient and sustainable local food systems. Each team will receive $30,000 in grant funds to develop and execute...
