Sebastian Krawiec

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.

Results showed that one hour after supplementation with the lion’s mane extract subjects demonstrated quicker performance on a Stroop task, and after 28 days of supplementation they saw a trend toward reduced subjective stress.

Rousselot, a health brand of Darling Ingredients, has been granted a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent No. UA11795489B2 for its StabiCaps product.

Her initial priorities, says WIN, are to streamline and focus the volunteers at the organization who are executing WIN programs, as well as examine whether additional staff is necessary, and how to support the board’s vision and plans.

The branded MSM, OptiMSM, improved Japanese Knee Osteoarthritis Measure scores after 12 weeks of daily supplementation at a dose of 2 grams per day.

The product was found to increase the composition of short chain fatty acids in a gut microbiome culture.

Consumers don’t get enough fiber and are actively seeking out sources of dietary fiber. Here’s how supplementation can help.

Smart labels and packaging allow consumers to interact with products using connected devices, giving brands the opportunity to engage with consumers on a deeper level.

Cepham has announced the development of SheVari4, a patent-pending ingredient derived from Asparagus racemosus roots, known in Ayurveda as Shatavari.

The response advised Nammex that FDA has not come to a decision in the required 180 days “due to competing agency priorities,” but that the staff is evaluating the petition.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition-International (CRN-I) has announced the publication of a report summarizing the proceedings of its annual Scientific Symposium in Düsseldorf, Germany.

According to the company, the new brand will simplify the development of controlled release products, and offer a streamlined approach to formulation design, while also enhancing manufacturing efficiency.