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Arcadia Biosciences is a publicly-traded crop innovation company that is pioneering new developments in hemp through plant breeding technology and gene editing.
Archives for September 9, 2020
Molson Coors launches probiotic seltzer
Molson Coors is launching non-alcoholic HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer in the US, promising more innovations in the non-alcoholic category are to follow.
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Natural products industry must support supplement expansion
The pandemic has made all Americans more health conscious. Along with social distancing and better hand hygiene, Americans are turning to nutritional supplements as a way to boost their immune systems and support their overall health.
Trade groups unite to support new Hemp-CBD bill
Multiple hemp and dietary supplement industry trade groups have written to Reps. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) to thank them for their leadership on the hemp-CBD issue.
FDA rejected oleander constituent as a new dietary supplement ingredient a month ago
The US Food and Drug Administration rejected mid-August a New Dietary Ingredient notification from Phoenix Biotechnology Inc for oleandrin, a constituent of oleander touted as a COVID-19 cure.
Serious about the skin microbiome: Science, regulation and opportunities in 2020
The skin microbiome continues to ignite interest as science fast advances and product innovations hit shelves, but where exactly are the biggest opportunities for industry and what will be the key challenges moving forward?
Aker Biomarine: 'Krill oil may help maintain muscle function during endurance events'
Supplementing the diet with krill oil may help maintain normal muscle function by preventing lower circulating concentrations of choline observed during endurance events, according to a Norwegian study.
One small supplement for man, one giant leap for mankind
While future missions to Mars will look to discover microbial life beyond Earth, a new report argues we must first better understand our own microbes in order to get to the red planet safely.
Science says yes: Experts defend nutritional benefits of Golden Rice in wake of anti-GM protests
Experts at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have continued to vouch for the merits of Golden Rice despite a recent weeklong-protest held against the genetically-modified crop across Asia.
Mid-year import report: China demand up by a third with big hikes in seal oil, bird's nest
China imported dietary supplements worth US$2bn, up 32.1%, with a new report highlighting edible bird’s nest and seal oil as categories with big growth.
Pharma the goal: ASX-listed MGC to sell supplement trialled on COVID-19 patients in Slovenia
MGC Pharma is registering a botanical and vitamin supplement that is currently being trialled on COVID-19 patients for sale in Slovenia, while the long-term goal is to launch it as a pharmaceutical product.
Frosty Boy hopes for warm response in China, Middle East and Indonesia with new nutritional beverages
Australian dessert manufacturer Frosty Boy has made its first foray into nutritional beverages and plans to make a push into major markets such as China, Middle East, and Indonesia.
‘Target the site’: Novel tech speeds up turmeric-frankincense acute pain relief effect
A novel delivery technology developed by Arjuna Natural is able to speed up the pain relief effect of a combination of turmeric and frankincense.