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Natural Products Industry News Briefs: NutriLeads, Nutriventia, and More

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest!

April 26, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

There is a lot happening in the natural products industry. Read up on the latest!

Nutrabolt, Nuritas, Partner on Testosterone Booster

December 7, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Nutrabolt has released Cellucor P6 Ultimate, powered by Nuritas using next-gen intelligent ingredients. Formulated for men, the supplement supports healthy testosterone levels, strength, and endurance, according to the company. Cellucor P6 Ultimate is formulated with Nuritas’ patented PeptiStrong ingredient, which is said to help promote muscle strength, workout recovery, and energy levels.

M&A Update: Balchem and Bergstrom Nutrition

September 2, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New Hampton, NY—Balchem Corporation shared the news of its acquisition of leading methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) manufacturer Bergstrom Nutrition. Bergstrom will join Balchem’s Human Nutrition and Health business division and the Minerals & Nutrients business unit. “We are excited to welcome Bergstrom Nutrition to Balchem," said Ted Harris, Chairman, CEO and President...

Weekly News Briefs: KeHE Distributors, The Vitamin Shoppe, and More

August 19, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

KeHE named best employer for women KeHE Distributors was named one of America’s Best Employers For Women in Forbes’ annual ranking. Forbes teamed up with market research company Statista to survey 50,000 Americans—30,000 women and 20,000 men from different companies with at least 1,000 employees. Respondents were asked to rate their organization on...

Weekly News Briefs

April 19, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

A Dozen Cousins announced expansion into REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) nationwide, advancing its goal in bringing diversity to the outdoors. Starting in April, A Dozen Cousins globally inspired rice and beans will be available to shop in-store at REI locations across the U.S. Each year, A Dozen Cousins offers a...

Verdant Nature Hemp Oil Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS

March 2, 2022

Julia Peterman

Cheyenne, WY—Verdant Nature LLC, in collaboration with HempFusion Inc., has announced that Verdant Oasis brand Panoramic Entourage Phytocannabinoid-Rich Whole Plant Hemp Extract (VOHO Hemp Oil) is self-affirmed GRAS based on tests performed in accordance with the U.S. FDA Redbook Guidelines. Self-affirmed GRAS status was achieved through an independent review of...

HempFusion CBD Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS; Company Prepares NDIN

January 21, 2022

Julia Peterman

Denver, CO—HempFusion Wellness has announced that its exclusive and proprietary hemp-derived CBD extract has achieved self-affirmed GRAS, which the company expects to drive significant incremental revenue growth at retail, according to a press release. “Self-affirmed GRAS status is a major milestone that only a select few highly responsible CBD companies...

Ginger Ingredient Receives Self-GRAS

October 18, 2021

Julia Peterman

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...

Kaneka Gut-Brain Probiotic Achieves Self-GRAS

October 18, 2021

Julia Peterman

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...

Stevia Extract Receives "No Questions" Letter on GRAS Notice

August 16, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Guelph, ON—Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services announced that GRAS Associates, a fully owned subsidiary of Nutrasource, has successfully submitted a GRAS Notice to the FDA on behalf of Nascent Health Sciences' sweetener extract. “GRAS Associates is pleased to have assisted Nascent Health Sciences in realizing their goals of GRAS status...