Sebastian Krawiec

Vitaquest International has announced that it has successfully completed the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Quality Systems GMP Audit Program for three of its facilities.

Meaningful Partners led the funding round, joined by existed investors White Road Investments and InvestEco.

IFF has partnered with the environmental non-governmental organization Bellona to collaborate on the Norwegian Marine Restoration (NoMaRe) project which aims to restore 5,000 square kilometers of northern Norway’s seaweed forests.

A recent observational study found that diaminooxidase (DAO) supplementation may alleviate the allergy-like symptoms of histamine intolerance (HIT).

Over two years, supplementation with multivitamin mineral improved episodic memory and global cognition.

Alkemist Labs has added microbiological and residual solvents testing as well as testing for THC analogs such as delta 8 & 10, Astaxanthin esters, and lower limits of detection for heavy metals.

A recent double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effect of a branded beetroot extract on cognitive health. The intervention was consumed as a chewable tablet.

Ingredion Inc.'s venture investment arm, Ingredion Ventures, to lead a Series A funding round for Better Juice.

In anticipation of the European Union’s new deforestation regulations ADM intends to expand its traceable soybean program to other key locations throughout North America in the 2024 growing season.

Curcumin C3 Reduct has earned approval by the National Health Surveillance Agency in Brazil for inclusion on ANVISA’s IN28 list, which allows the product to be introduced and commercialized in food and supplements in Brazil.

Imagindairy now has 100,000 liters of precision fermentation capacity, and has also received a "no questions" letter from FDA in response to a GRAS notice.

Bio-Cat Inc. has announced a partnership with Caldic North America, to distribute Bio-Cat’s branded probiotic strains, such as Optifeed to the companion animal health and nutrition market in North America.

The new service has a dedicated team of product experts that takes a brand through the entire product development process.

According to Ethical Naturals, the approval was the result of 18 months of work by the company and Transchem, its Australian partner and exclusive distributor of AlphaWave in the country.

Beneo has announced that its whole grain barley flour, Orafti β Fit, has received certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) to carry the organization’s Heart-Check mark.

According to the company’s announcement, testing determined that some units did not meet label claims due to there being an issue with homogeneity of the material. There is no danger to consumers.

California Assembly Bill 82, which bans the sale of weight management and muscle building supplements to minors, has been advanced by the Committee on Health.

A recent study conducted by Juntendo University in Japan has determined what forms of adolescent sports can lead to an increase in areal bone mineral density.

This is the 16th round of product testing NOW has conducted since 2017 to shed light on the lack of quality control and willful adulteration of products sold online.

OSHU explains that the pilot study will not test memory directly, but rather use blood samples and brain scans to find biomarkers and other signs that indicate the extract’s ability to aid memory.

The grand opening took place on November 28, 2023 at the expanded facilities of the Kyowa Hakko Bio Yamaguchi Production Center, in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

The investment firm, Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Horizon Organic, the world’s largest USDA organic dairy brand, and Wallaby, an Australian-inspired Greek style yogurt brand, from Danone.

Nutrileads BV raised 4.5 million Euros in a Series C investment funding round which will accelearate the commercialization of BeniCaros, the company’s precision prebiotic fiber made from upcycle carrot pommace.

According to Alland & Robert Research & Development, adding 3% acacia gum and reducing sugar content by 30% improved the Nutri-score of a multigrain cookie recipe.

The product is an all-natural, plant-based ingredient that can replace starches, gums, phosphates, and carrageenan, as well as enhance juiciness, flavor, and the texture of meat products.

A recent study found that CoQ10 phytosomes, marketed by Indena as Ubiqsome, improve cellular uniquinone uptake in skeletal muscle cells.

Compared to healthy controls, patients with IBD saw a higher prevalence of in vitamin D deficiency (32.6%) and vitamin D insufficiency (66.3%).

While others have sequenced the chia genome in the past, the current paper provides greater detail at the molecular level as well as the potential of genetic data mining with a focus on human health applications.

Brightseed (San Francisco, CA) has announced receipt of a second grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for $1.6 billion.

OmegaQuant has announced the receipt of a small business innovation research (SBIR) grant to develop a test that identifies fatty acid patterns to predict dementia risk as an early screening tool.