Market Segments

Review Concludes Refined Grains Have a Place in Healthy Eating Patterns

While experts often say to avoid refined grains at all costs, a recent panel suggested they may play a role for many Americans.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.19.21

AstaReal Astaxanthin Ingredient Receives U.S. Patent Approval

The approval comes through evidence that this antioxidant can maintain mobility and promote healhty muscles.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.16.21

Study on Kemin’s DailyZz Botanical Blend Uncovers Sleep Quality, Next-Day Performance Benefits

The bedtime blend of polyphenol-rich botanicals supported benefits within 30 days.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.15.21

FDA’s Dr. Cara Welch Opening Speaker at the 9th AHPA Botanical Congress

The virtual event’s agenda will focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the botanicals industry.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.15.21

Arla Foods Enters New Partnership to Reduce Malnutrition With Dried Papaya Snack

The up-cycled papaya product will support the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition’s efforts to address malnutrition in Ethiopia.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.15.21

Metabolaid Botanical Extract Evidenced to Reduce Blood Pressure

The polyphenol-rich combination of hibiscus and lemon verbena saw efficacy in 84 days.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.15.21

BIO-CAT Microbials’ OPTI-BIOME Probiotic Strain Receives FDA 'Letter of No Objection' on GRAS Status

The letter came after testing, product certifications, claims substantiation, and regulatory support regarding Bacillus subtilis MB40.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.14.21

6th Annual Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit Scheduled for July 13

The virtual symposium will feature top FDA officials, including acting director Dr. Cara Welch, as well as industry experts.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.14.21

Bunge Invests $47.5 Million in Australian Plant Proteins

The agreement makes Bunge the exclusive distributor for APP in the Americas and includes an option to license APP proprietary processing tech.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.14.21

Study Finds People With Obesity are More Responsive To Food Marketing – Until Their Weight Drops

The responsiveness was measured based on the effects that branding, advertising, and packaging which framed foods as “healthy” had on participants’ perceptions.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.14.21

Four-Week Fish Oil Regimen Showed Significant Muscular Damage Protection in Recent Study

Improvements in range of motion and serum creatine kinase levels following exercise suggests that EPA-rich fish oil has a unique sports nutrition benefit.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.13.21

Review Covers Role of Vitamin K2 in the ‘Calcium Paradox’

The micronutrient affects calcium homeostasis, preventing bone loss and vascular calcification simultaneously.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.13.21

KD Pharma Acquires Rohner AG Manufacturing Assets

The company recruited several former members of the Rohner team to lead the new contract manufacturing operation.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.12.21

Thorne Healthtech and PreCon Health to Launch Supplements for Pre-, Post-Impact Brain Health

The targeted health benefits are intended for brain-related impact injuries experienced by athletes, military personnel, and millions of others.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.12.21

Green Leafy Vegetable Intervention Reduces Marker of Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds

The trial found that edging out red meat consumption in favor of greens reduced oxidative-related DNA damage, a marker of CRC risk, along with increasing circulating vitamin K1 levels.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.12.21