Washington, D.C.—New consumer research conducted by Quadrant Strategies for the Sugar Association reveals how consumers feel about real sugar versus artificial sweeteners. Overall, according to a press release, consumer attitudes about real sugar are increasingly positive, while the favorability of artificial sweeteners has declined. “The shift in consumer attitudes about...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While immune health has been the primary focus for over a year now, emotional wellbeing is right behind it. “As we know, the pandemic—and its effects on our personal and social health—has resulted in new levels of stress and anxiety, which have also impacted our sleep,” says Michael Lelah, Ph.D., Chief...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The mushroom category is broad, and research on most mushrooms is limited—but what there is, shows enormous potential. Companies in this area are capitalizing on this potential: Om Mushroom has released a mushroom-based Immune Boost Drink Mix, Mushroom Wisdom offers Maitake D-Fraction in several strengths for immune support, and For...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced a new Executive Director for the CRN Foundation, as well as new priorities. Brian Wommack, CRN’s Senior VP, will assume the responsibilities of the Executive Director of the Foundation, according to a press release. Steve Mister, President and CEO of CRN,...
New Hampton, NY—Balchem Corporation has entered into an agreement in connection with the best-selling author of the children’s book series Ninja Life Hacks, Mary Nhin, to secure strategic partners for branded food products that promote a healthy emotional and physical relationship with foods, according to a press release. The partnership...
Virtual—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is hosting a webinar regarding its Hemp Lexicon, according to a press release. The Lexicon, published in April, is intended to support the standardization of the terminology used in the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and labeling of hemp and products derived from hemp. Its intended...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has opened registration for Science in Session and Now, New, Next, according to a press release. The events will be in-person with virtual options, with the in-person events taking place at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, in Dana Point, California. “After nearly two years...
Oslo, Norway, and East Brunswick, NJ—Smokers are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, notes a press release from NattoPharma, although the precise mechanism at work is unknown. To this end, Cardiovascular Research is publishing a new study that investigated the effects of nicotine on initiation of vascular smooth muscle cell...
Chicago, IL—ADM has reached an agreement to acquire Sojaprotein, a European provider of non-GMO soy ingredients. “This agreement testifies to the sustainable business models that MK Group is implementing, as an investment company with a diversified portfolio of value-added industries in Southeastern Europe,” said Aleksandar Kostić, vice president of MK...
Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributors is launching a new proprietary business intelligence tool for its supplier community: KeHE CONNECT Business Intelligence (BI). CONNECT BI is a suite of tools intended to enable and facilitate sales growth, reduce administrative costs, improve efficiency, and provide transparency, according to a press release. It provides sales...
