New ‘superberry’ launched
A new ‘superberry’ known as blue honeysuckle is set to be launched in the UK by ingredients supplier CPM.
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Rosehip powder may improve knee joint biomechanics, says study
Daily consumption of a ‘specialized rosehip powder’ may improve gait and knee joint health in people with walking limitations, says a new study from Denmark.
Natural Grocers nears 100th store landmark
As Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage nears its 60th birthday, the company is nearing another milestone, too; the company is slated to open its 100th store this month, CEO Kemper Isley said.
Pure Encapsulations gives $1 million to Cleveland Clinic for functional medicine
Healthcare practitioner channel brand Pure Encapsulations has gifted the Cleveland Clinic $1 million to support its Center for Functional Medicine.
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Fibers from food waste offer clean label option
Multifunctional fibers made from fruit and vegetable peals and pulps that would otherwise be thrown away can help manufacturers meet consumers’ growing demand for clean ingredient labels while also reducing food waste.
Fast food fever: Modern diets impact immune health of you and your kids
Modern ‘Western diets’ can lead to poor immune functioning and increased risk of inflammatory conditions, allergy, and auto-immunity, researchers warn.
Could Scottish seaweed be the next Scotch whisky?
The Scottish seaweed industry seems set to boom as the country's government prepares an expansion policy and company Mara Seaweed seeks over €700,000 to take its condiments global.
Supplements save public health money: Review
Using food supplements in care homes and the wider community could spell big public savings, say the researchers behind a review of 19 papers.
Half believe organic food contains more minerals and vitamins than conventional products despite lack of data
Organic preferences: Health before animals and the environment, say Danes
Richer people eat more organic foods and buy them because they perceive them to be healthier than conventional foodstuffs, a Danish study has found.
“We see opportunities for scientifically justified nutritional products…”
EFSA issues medical foods guidance
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued guidance on how firms can compile “well-structured dossiers” for medical foods that may be permitted in the EU’s 28 nations as momentum to update archaic laws grows.
AHPA urges USP to not ID tainted products as dietary supplements in official document
The American Herbal Products Association has urged the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) to not the muddy the waters by using the term “dietary supplements” in an official document to refer to what are really misbranded or unapproved drugs.