Natural/Organic

AHPA to Host Virtual Hemp-CBD Summit to Help Companies Navigate the Marketplace

Speakers will include members of the FTC, the USDA, Sen. Ron Wyden, and Industry Leaders.

08.04.20

Cinnamon Shown to Improve Blood Sugar Control in Subjects With Prediabetes

It is believed that cinnamon can benefit the onset of type 2 diabetes due to its antioxidant properties and ability to modulate glucose signaling.

08.04.20

Eggshell Membrane and Fish Oil Combo Shown to Benefit Pain and Stiffness

A trial on the combination product, Move3, found that pain and stiffness was relieved immediately following exercise and 12 hours post-exercise.

08.04.20

Sabinsa Launches New Patented Liver Support Ingredient

LivLonga contains a proprietary blend of curcumin, and extracts from kokum fruit and black pepper.

08.03.20

Americans Are Consuming Less Sugar and More Non-Nutritive Sweeteners

A survey examined the sweetener purchasing habits by sales volume between the years 2002 and 2018.

07.29.20

Nestlé Launches Line of Sustainable, Plant-based Protein Bars

Yes! Snack Bars contain 10 grams of protein from a combination of nuts and peas.

07.27.20

Sabinsa Earns Non-GMO Project Verification for 11 Ingredients

Non-GMO ingredients have proven to be a lasting top concern among eco-conscious consumers.

07.27.20

Food Culture Expert Discusses Millennial and Gen Z Philosophies on Eating

At SHIFT 2020, Eve Turow-Paul unpacked the social theory surrounding food-obsessed youth.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.27.20

FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Certain Cranberry Products

A handful of clinical trials have yielded evidence that cranberry ingredients may prevent recurrent UTIs in healthy women.

07.22.20

Study Examines Curcumin's Possible Antiviral Properties

In cell cultures, curcumin prevented a gastroenteritis virus present in pigs from infecting porcine kidney cells.

07.20.20

Royal DSM, Avril Form Joint Venture for Plant-Based Protein

The two companies have finalized their partnership and will begin construction on a manufacturing facility in Dieppe, France.

07.16.20

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | World Markets

Experts Discuss Waste Reduction, Upcycling Strategies

COVID-19 drew attention to a lack of resilience across global food systems. Industry experts highlighted trends that may offer solutions at SHIFT 2020.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.16.20

Consumer Trends | Functional Foods & Beverages | Immune Function | Natural/Organic | Vitamins

Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D Receives Additive Petition Approval in U.S.

The clean-label, plant-based ingredient can now be used to fortify foods in 18 different categories.

07.15.20

FairWild Offers Certifications Unique to Wild Plants

The NGO merges social and ecological models promoted by the governments of Germany and Switzerland.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.15.20

Consumer Trends | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic

Using Herbs & Botanicals to Develop Flavor & Color

Clean label health products that deliver on taste and appearance can capitalize on growing consumer demand.

By Keera Perumbala & Adam Kitchen, Sensient Beverage Flavors 07.15.20

Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Testing

Oso Vega Inc: Elevating Agricultural Communities

Brittany Ferguson, VP of quality control and corporate values, discusses the company’s commodities management platform and value-added services.

By Sheldon Baker, Baker Dillon Group LLC 07.15.20

Plant-Based Foods Lead Ethical Purchasing Decisions

Innova Market Insights reports that ethical food claims are largely centered around animal cruelty.

07.08.20

Curcuminoids Shown to Reduce Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine in Clinical Trial

A potential anti-inflammatory effect was exhibited by critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury who used Sabinsa's curcumin and piperine extracts.

07.06.20