Archives for November 2, 2017

Project on Rhodiola verification provides example for industry, expert says

A recent project completed by branded ingredient supplier PLT illustrates how companies can fairly easily plug gaps in their botanical identification structure if they’re willing to expend the effort, an expert says.

AlgaeHealth adds non GMO status to list of astaxanthin certifications

Algae Health Sciences, Inc. has announced it has joined the ranks of astaxanthin suppliers that have achieved Non GMO Project Verified status on its ingredients.

Vox Pop: Consumers are familiar with the word ‘probiotic,’ but struggle to define it

Probiotics are distinct types of bacteria that have been clearly defined by health authorities around the world, trade associations, as well as the World Health Organization. However, this definition may have not yet entered mainstream consciousness.

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DowDuPont completes acquisition of FMC’s Health & Nutrition business

Ingredient giant DowDuPont announced that it has completed the Health & Nutrition arm of FMC Corporation—other than its omega-3 business—to build on the former’s “sustainable, bio-based food ingredients” market share.

Tart cherry juice may help you get a good night’s sleep: Study

Consuming Montmorency tart cherry juice (MTCJ) improved sleep duration in adults aged over 50 by nearly an hour and a half, according to a recent study in the American Journal of Therapeutics.