Meta-analysis supports aronia’s heart health benefits
Daily supplementation with extracts from aronia berries may significantly improve biomarkers of heart health, including blood pressure and cholesterol levels, says a new meta-analysis.
Archives for August 28, 2020
NutraCast Podcast: Palm Done Right on sustainability, vertically integrated supply chain
A century ago, supply chains were relatively simple. Today, especially amid this global pandemic, supply chains are fragile, incredibly complex and all over the map.
Celsius notches another earnings record
Energy drink brand Celsius Holdings notched record revenue in the second quarter of 2020 as the company nears its goal of nationwide distribution.
Despite raw material oversupply issues, hemp/CBD market forecast to grow strongly
Robust growth for the hemp/CBD sector was forecast during an online event hosted yesterday by the American Herbal Products Association.
Natural & organic industry ‘must create more space’ for BIPOC at leadership levels to expand consumer base
While sales of natural and organic products continue to grow in the high single- digits year-over-year, the industry’s lack of leadership diversity, including brands owned by people of color and women, is holding it back from its full market potential,...
Cranberry juice may help reduce risk of stomach ulcers
Consuming cranberry juice twice daily reduces the risk of an infection which can lead to stomach ulcers, according to a new clinical trial supported by a grant from the Cranberry Marketing Committee (CMC),
Sports nutrition position paper backs dietary protein over supplements
There is no physical reason for athletes to increase protein intake with supplements, says the German Nutrition Society (DGE), who recommend a balanced diet to achieve all protein requirements.
Japan focus: Three-part functional food insights, Kirin-Dentsu JV, Eminet's liquid collagen sachet
This round-up includes a three-part feature on Japan's Foods with Function Claims (FFC) market, Kirin-Dentsu JV launching a hop extract supplement for cognitive health, Eminet entering the Thai beauty market with a liquid collagen sachet product and more.