Researchers wake up the gut with new probiotic tea, coffee
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed new probiotic coffee and tea.
Archives for January 14, 2021
Personalized sports nutrition brand raises $7.5 million in series A funding
Gainful has attracted $7.5 million in series A funding in a strategic move to propel the expansion of the personalized sports nutrition company.
Private equity boost to help OmniActive expand existing footprint and eye future M&A opportunities
A new private equity investment will help ingredient supplier OmniActive Health Technologies increase its existing capabilities and consider future strategic acquisitions, said the company’s founder.
Curcumin-Fenugreek complex may pass blood-brain barrier, impact brain waves
A curcumin-fenugreek complex (CurQfen) may impact brain waves and boost audio-reaction time compared to placebo and unformulated curcumin, says a new study.
ZICO founder re-acquires brand from Coca-Cola via PE firm: ‘The cycle has swung back’
Speaking at Expo West in 2015 two years after selling his coconut water brand to Coca-Cola, ZICO founder Mark Rampolla observed that his nine years running the business had been “absolutely brutal.” Six years later, he’s back at the helm, after buying...
EFSA says mealworms safe for human consumption: ‘An important milestone towards commercialisation’
The European Food Safety Authority has published its first scientific opinion on an insect-derived food. The conclusion? Mealworms are safe for human consumption.
News in brief
Barry Ritz named new chair of CRN Board of Directors
Barry Ritz, PhD, chief scientific officer and vice president, Professional R&D and Regulatory Affairs, Atrium Innovations, has been elevated to chair of the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Board of Directors.
DuPont launches new probiotic to reduce stress
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has launched HOWARU Calm, a probiotic aimed at helping dietary supplement manufacturers decrease the cycle of consumer stress.
Healthspan Elite partners British Cycling
Healthspan Elite is expanding its sports nutrition portfolio after becoming the official vitamin and supplement partner for British Cycling.
Molson Coors enters American CBD beverage market with Veryvell
Molson Coors has launched a new line of non-alcoholic, sparkling CBD beverages in Colorado: with each beverage offering ‘a unique blend of CBD and adaptogens’.
NEW DATES FOR UK FOOD & DRINK SHOWS
Government update forces delay of The Ingredients Show
The Ingredients Show, part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, has been postponed until 5-7 July 2021 in response to the UK government’s latest efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Meiji-funded study shows consumption of dark chocolate reduces post-meal glucose spike among healthy subjects
Consumption of a cacao polyphenol-rich chocolate was shown to reduce post-meal plasma glucose rise, according to a recent study funded by Meiji and undertaken by the University of Shizuoka in Japan.