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Cochrane Database Study Shows Significant Link Between Heart Disease and Saturated Fats

In spite of a collection of contradictory studies on saturated fat health risks, Cochrane cardiologists suggest the “fat wars” are over.

06.02.20

Healthcare Trends | World Markets

Market Challenges & Opportunities in the Time of Coronavirus

A sales surge for supplements, particularly immune health products, is likely to continue as consumers put their health above all else.

By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize ag 06.02.20

International Research Group Lays Out Plan for Sustainable Food System

Key technologies and platforms by which policies, incentives, and regulations should be enacted, were identified.

05.28.20

FDA Temporarily Loosens Formulation, Vending Machine Regulations

It appears that the new policy will last throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency.

05.28.20

GOED Publishes Omega-3 Global Market Report

The report provides a global overview of the $44 billion global market for finished products containing EPA and DHA.

05.27.20

NIH to Expedite Nutrition Research Over the Next Decade

The Nutrition Research Task Force will expand collaboration between NIH Institutes and those in the nutrition industry.

05.27.20

Hemp Industry Experts Call for Unity in Turbulent Years to Come

Murky regulatory status, competition from synthetic analogues, a global pandemic, and politics will present challenges to the hemp industry.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.20

Lief Labs Launches Complimentary GMP Starter Kit

The California-based supplement manufacturer published this free manual to provide the industry with a foundational guide to compliance with FDA standards.

05.19.20

LEAD on Climate 2020 Saw Heavy Involvement from Natural Products Companies

The annual education and advocacy day went entirely virtual this year to call on Congress to include Climate Action in post-COVID resiliency plans.

05.15.20

Herbal Product Urox Sees High Demand in Wake of Adult Diaper Shortages

Seipel Group reported a surge in consumers discovering and seeking out their herbal formula designed for urinary incontinence.

05.14.20

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Clif Bar Names Sally Grimes as New CEO

Her appointment will be effective on June 1, with the company's current co-CEOs keeping spots on the board of directors.

05.13.20

Euromed Adopts Fig through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The botanical supplement company will assist in the dissemination of industry know-how for all things pertinent to figs.

05.12.20

Peru's Anchovy Fishing Season Reopens

Abnormal weather patterns sullied fishing off Peru's north-central coast early this year, and COVID-19 concerns will hamper operations to a certain extent.

05.12.20

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NPA Joins Coalition of Companies Requesting Extended Breaks on Import Duties

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans for Free Trade believes more must be done to alleviate the burden of tariffs on overseas imports.

05.08.20

Wiley Companies Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification

This certification represents approval of the company's quality management system from the International Organization for Standardization.

05.07.20

American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Collaborating with Tehran University on Chamomile Literature

The compendium will establish a set of industry standards to promote quality and integrity in all chamomile-based botanical products.

05.06.20

Contract Manufacturing | Immune Function | Regulations | World Markets

Keeping Essential Workers Safe

What steps are manufacturers in the industry taking to reduce risks for employees?

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.05.20

ThymoQuin Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status from TriNutra

Tri-Nutra's product is the first black seed oil standardized to a high thymoquinone content.

05.04.20

Kerry Acquires IsoAge Technologies and Biosecur Labs

The Ireland-based ingredients supplier sought these companies out to formulate clean-label solutions for food preservation, in lieu of artificial ingredients.

05.04.20