Special Edition: Botanicals
Real Organic Project seeks to regain control of soul of movement
The splits in the organic movement have given birth to a new initiative to regain the soul of the concept, according to an executive with a major retailer.
Archives for March 20, 2019
Editor's Spotlight
Betting on black elderberry for a farm-to-table super fruit story
Missouri berry producer Innovative Natural Solutions is betting that black elderberry can become the next big botanical on the dietary supplement front, capitalizing on a growing trend of high antioxidant fruits in the market.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Natreon’s cardiovascular health ingredient Crominex 3+ granted US patent
New Jersey-based ingredient supplier Natreon received a US patent on its Crominex 3+ composition, which combines chromium chloride with amla and shilajit extract.
Protein specialist Quest Nutrition enters club channel with distribution deals
Distribution deals with Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale mark foray into club channel for Quest Nutrition, a specialist of protein-rich functional foods, drinks, and supplements.
Fermentation: A pathway to 'superior cannabinoids at significantly reduced cost'?
Amyris teams up with LAVVAN to bring fermentation-derived CBD to market in 2020: 'There's a significant cost advantage'
CBD (cannabidiol) produced via fermentation could hit the market early next year following a partnership between synthetic biology expert Amyris, and LAVVAN, Inc., a newly-formed company committed to “providing the market with superior cannabinoids at...
FDA budget request includes call for mandatory premarket product registration
The proposed 2020 budget for FDA includes a request for mandatory registration of dietary supplements as well as decreased funding for research into these products, according to an analysis supplied to NutraIngredients-USA.
Canadian supplement maker AOR launches ‘retail-ready’ DNA test kit
Calgary-based Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR), a dietary supplement company, is jumping into the personalized nutrition space with the launch of its MyBlueprint DNA test kit.
65% of Americans look for functional benefits in food and drink and want immediate results
Superfoods are still hot in food and drink launches, and more consumers are concerned with incorporating proactive health and functional ingredients into their diets. A new report from Kerry Group found that 65% of Americans want more functionality out...
Guarana switches on brown fat to restrict weight gain, researchers find
Colombian and Brazilian researchers have shown that guarana supplementation attenuated markers of obesity and insulin resistance in rats that were fed a high fat diet.
Food (and data) to go? Machine learning drives innovation in ‘digitally-led’ retailers
Artificial intelligence can help drive revenue and increase customer satisfaction in the food-to-go sector, according to IGD head of innovations and futures, Toby Pickard.
BMJ ceases breastmilk substitute ads as firms' ties come under increased scrutiny
The British Medical Journal (BMJ) is to stop carrying advertisements that feature breastmilk substitute products, costing the publication an estimated €350 000 (£300 000; $400 000) in 2020.
Avocado seed extract shows anti-inflammatory promise
An extract from the seeds of avocados has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties in a new study by Penn State researchers.
Probiotic supplementation may alleviate chemo-induced diarrhoea, study says
Probiotic supplementation may be a potential remedy to the effects of chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea (CID) in patients with lung cancer, according to researchers.
Blackmores leadership update: Marcus Blackmore to take over as interim CEO
Marcus Blackmore will take over as interim CEO at Australian vitamin giant Blackmores from April 1, following Richard Henfrey's surprise decision to step down.
Newly discovered 'specialist' gut bacterium points to microbiome's evolution and dietary adaptation
Recent findings by Kiwi researchers imply that the human gut microbiome is evolving to adapt to the growing consumption of fibre-rich foods.
Personalised diet and supplementation needed to lower Alzheimer's risk: Pharmacology expert
A highly personalised supplementation and diet programme is vital to lowering risk and managing symptoms in Alzheimer's disease, according to an expert in neurodegenerative diseases.
Good gut, good night: New research finds link between gut health and sleep patterns
Kiwi and Dutch researchers have reported a direct link between gut health and the circadian rhythm, which could be the key to getting sufficient sleep and protecting the body from pathogens.
India focus: Local baby food brand seeking to fill organic gap in home market
Indian brand Mimmo Organics is enjoying e-commerce success with its organic baby food business in India, and will continue to focus on further domestic market growth before venturing overseas.