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Starwest Botanicals Inc.’s (Rancho Cordova, CA) ingredients division has launched a new website.

Beneo’s plant in Pemuco, Chile, has been awarded its first International Food Standard (IFS) certification, with an impressive score of 99.36%.

ChromaDex says that published reports have shown that pterostilbene and resveratrol synergistically protect cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.

Rather than using noxious gasses, radiation, or carbon-producing thermal techniques, the company’s new Macrowave Ultra-Series pasteurization system applies a high-frequency electric field to food products.

The company says the line successfully addresses a frequently cited complaint regarding natural colors-a lack of stability.

According to Jarrow Formulas, astaxanthin offers antioxidant activity superior to that of vitamins C, E, and green tea.

An unnamed Chinese manufacturer of dietary supplements has interest in selling krill oil through several market channels.

The company has globally increased prices by approximately 12%.

According to the companies, “the partnership will help produce new flavor and sensory approaches that elevate consumers’ experience in products such as toothpastes, mouthwashes, and whiteners.”

The ConsumerLab review determined that USANA’s supplement contains its labeled amount of CoQ10.

Biodegration in modern landfills should not be encouraged, as the net greenhouse gases produced by such landfills outweighs the benefits of energy recovery.

Award winners represent the industry’s best-selling products and are chosen by natural product retailers.

There has been a dramatic surge in demand from companies seeking certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

The ingredient enables manufacturers to create products with zero trans fat.

The iron supplements are touted for not having the strong metallic taste typically associated with iron supplements.

The new site utilizes helpful navigation tools and instructional videos.

Capsugel will be sold for $2.375 billion in cash.

The new beverage became available in New York this April and will launch nationwide this summer.

The new monthly e-newsletter apprises readers on the latest technical news related to dairy nutrition research, product research, and sustainability.

The company says that cup for cup, the flour can replace wheat in recipes.

For ease of use, only sugar and water must be added to the formula.

The association has welcomed three newly elected members, as well as returning members, to its board of trustees.

The new mixer is designed to help manufacturers translate applications from the lab to production stage

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) added five new member companies this spring.

Silliker (Chicago) has released a white paper to help companies understand the requirements of the new Food Safety Modernization Act.

The company says the price hike is due to a combination of increased costs in securing raw-material supply, and inflation and exchange rate developments in recent months.

Nestlé study compares a high-dose magnesium drink to equivalent intake throughout the course of a day.

The company’s fermentation process for producing the natural resveratrol is patented.

Winners and losers in the newest batch of EFSA health claims.

The effort was initiated by global food and health organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations.