Green Foods

Ancient Nutrition Seeks to Set Regenerative Agriculture Paradigm with R.A.N.C.H. Project

The regenerative agriculture project will aim to sequester carbon into the soil, improve water quality, and host 1 million superfood-bearing trees.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.26.21

Innova Market Insights: Sports Nutrition Must Focus on Flavors for Mainstream Consumers

Formerly a secondary consideration to efficacy, flavors will offer brands the competitive edge in the years to come.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.21.21

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

CGA-7 Green Coffee Extract by Vidya Herbs Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status

The coffee extract, formulated for metabolic health benefits, is now primed for the U.S. market.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.09.21

Humann Launches New SuperBeets Memory & Focus Chews

The polyphenol-rich chews are formulated to promote brain blood flow, support mental alertness, and help to reduce overall stress.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.31.21

Green Leafy Vegetables Essential for Muscle Function, New Study Finds

A nitrate-rich diet boosted the muscle function of lower limbs in 3,759 Australian participants.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.30.21

Nexira Launches NutriBeauty, a Line of Nutricosmetic Ingredients

Nutrients offer a wide range of cosmetic benefits that can’t be achieved through topicals.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.09.21

Study Identifies Possible Cardioprotective Compound in Coffee

A coffee extract rich in chlorogenic acids improved endothelial function in the short-term, but more research is needed for long-term effects to be known.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.16.21

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Cognitive Performance Later in Life

While no differences in brain physiology were found, close adherence to the diet resulted in higher memory and thinking test scores.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.11.21

Kerry Launches Web-Based Tool for Plant-Based Formulation Challenges

The online Radicle Solution Finder simplifies finding something that fits taste, nutrition, functionality, and other needs.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.26.21

Astaxanthin Microencapsulated with Spirulina Targets ‘Mental Agility’ and Healthy Aging

Lubrizol Life Science Health partnered with Neoalgae to deliver, science-backed, high-performance astaxanthin.

01.21.21

Breaking News | Green Foods | Omega-3s | Supplier News

Qualitas Health/iwi Raises $10 Million in Investment Round

Company intends to expand its plant-based protein and omega-3 business globally.

01.18.21

High Flavonoid Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease Hospitalizations

Flavonoids may attenuate atherosclerosis, the authors of the meta-analysis said.

01.07.21

Sabinsa Now Tests for RoundUp in its Ingredients

Glyphosate, patented as RoundUp in the ‘70s, is a common pesticide considered to be carcinogenic and dangerous for honeybee populations.

11.24.20

Worried About Inflammation? Try Walnuts, Researchers Report

Walnuts have potent anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective properties, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology said.

11.09.20

Functional Foods & Beverages | Green Foods | Immune Function | Mood Health & Sleep | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids

Key Trends in Functional Foods & Beverages for 2021

If you want to succeed in the business of food and health, reinventing traditional foods will give you the greatest chance of success, as it has done for years.

By Julian Mellentin, Director, New Nutrition Business 11.09.20