Green Foods

Bergamot and Artichoke Complex Yields Benefits for Fatty Liver

Bergacyn FF demonstrated reductions in both liver fat and bodyweight in a trial of 102 adults.

09.11.20

Nitrate-Rich Beetroot Juice Reduces Blood Pressure in Adults With Hypertension

A study on Tanzanian adults found that inorganic nitrate supplementation could be a feasible means of combatting high blood pressure affordably.

09.11.20

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Green Foods | Healthcare Trends

The Future’s Looking Green

Green foods are a well-rooted market segment, whose water-based sources promise plenty of new opportunities.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.08.20

Green Foods | Herbs & Botanicals

Plant-Based Superfoods Open Doors to a Better Future

Wheatgrass has a long history that aligns with many consumer trends today.

By Ron Seibold, Co-Founder, Pines International 09.08.20

10-Year Review Offers Insight on Green Tea Extracts & Liver Injury

USP expert panel concludes severe hepatotoxicity can result from consuming green tea extract, recommends label statements.

By Hellen Oketch-Rabah, PhD, & Kristi Muldoon Jacobs, PhD, US Pharmacopeia 09.08.20

Lycored Launches New Phytonutrient Formula Targeting Prostate Health

Any kind of sleep disruptor, including frequent bathroom trips at night, can have a major impact on overall quality of life.

09.03.20

Merit Functional Foods Partners with Bunge to Bring Pea and Canola Protein to Market

The partnership will accelerate the construction and commissioning of Merit’s extraction facility.

08.28.20

Study Links Carotenoids to Cognitive Protection

A large-scale study linked higher intake of total carotenoids to lower odds of moderate or poor cognitive function.

08.27.20

Nestlé Enters the Plant-Based Seafood Market

The global food giant threw its hat in the ring for this burgeoning category with a tuna alternative.

08.20.20

Large-Scale Studies Back Recommendations to Eat More Fruit, Vegetables, and Grains

The population-based data shows that increasing the daily intake of these foods can lead to staggering reductions in type 2 diabetes risk.

07.21.20

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

Standard Process Launches Unique Prebiotic Supplement

The new product, GI Stability, combines a Human Milk Oligosaccharide with whole food ingredients.

07.08.20

Plant-Based Foods Lead Ethical Purchasing Decisions

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

07.08.20

Stilbenes and Flavonoids Associated with Lower Obesity, Healthier Gut

A study of nearly 2,000 people in the U.K. linked these polyphenols with smaller waistlines and a greater diversity of bacteria in the digestive tract, independent of fiber intakes.

06.25.20

BGG Announces Clinical Trial on Cosmeceutical ApplePhenon

The extract prevented UV-induced skin-reddening at varying dosages.

06.17.20

Organic Trade Org. Makes Projections on How the Market Segment Will Fare in 2020

After a banner year in 2019, the Organic Trade Association has released projections for the market in 2020.

06.10.20

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

High Flavonoid Intake Associated with Decreased Alzheimer’s Risk

In an analysis of self-reported diet, those with low-flavonoid diets saw a two-to-four-fold greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.

05.06.20