NutraCast: How Sally Schimko brought the Tahini Goddess to life
When she discovered that the tahini sold in the US was manufactured using “modern machinery,” Sally Schimko, a native Israeli, was inspired to launch her own business.
Archives for May 28, 2021
Sales pick up for blood sugar management beverage
Glucose Health has reported a steep sales rise for its blood sugar management beverages that feature ADM’s Fibersol-2 prebiotic fiber.
Myconic Capital Corp Capital Corp acquires KGK Science in $16.5 million deal
Contract research organization KGK Science Inc. will be acquired by Canadian investment issuer Myconic Capital Corp., it was announced yesterday. The deal is valued at as much as $16.5 million.
ABC awards botanical excellence at 16th annual celebration ceremony
Michael McGuffin, Dr Paula Brown, and Jerry Cott were among the recipients at this year’s ABC Botanical Excellence Awards.
Opportunities and challenges in mental health advocacy
Cognitive health is a concern for all consumers, from the working mum to the elite athlete, and nootropics are a trending natural solution for those looking to supplement their cognitive energy.
Multi-ingredient supplement improves recovery, thanks to caffeine
A multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement improved time-to-fatigue in cross-country athletes, but most of the benefit was likely due to the caffeine content alone, a new trial has concluded.
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Robertet pairs up botanical knowhow with Ecom purchase
Robertet is to acquire Ecom Food Industries in a deal that serves to strengthen the French natural ingredient specialists’ botanically sourced product line for the sports and cosmetic industries.
Trend tracker: Firms beef up immune product range and research in probiotics for skin health
In this round-up, we look at how companies have expanded their immune health product range with the use of botanical ingredients, lactoferrin, and vitamins. We also shine the spotlight on research in probiotics for alleviating acne and eczema.