All news articles for July 2020

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Clorox teams with Cleveland Clinic on coronavirus guide

By Hank Schultz

Clorox, a major manufacturer of dietary supplements and household products, has partnered with the Cleveland Clinic on a guide to help businesses cope with coronavirus provisions in the workplace.

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New rat study highlights heart benefits of nutrient PQQ

By Danielle Masterson

Myocardial mitochondrial dysfunction is the leading cause of chronic heart failure which affects an estimated 6.5 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020

CRN's Label Wise effort stood out among year's industry initiatives

By Hank Schultz

Making nutrition understandable for everyone is the goal of the Label Wise initiative led by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. That made it a clear choice for this year’s Editors Award for Industry Initiative of the Year.

Comet Bio honored with NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up Award

Comet Bio honored with NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up Award

By Danielle Masterson

The Start-up Award attracted several future major players of the industry and showcased the most innovative entrepreneurs in the nutrition and health market. This category rewards those with new ideas, motivation for change, and commercial success with...

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Uphill battle for CBD companies registering trademarks

By Danielle Masterson


The United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) recently issued a precedential decision that would control future rulings on whether a company could register a trademark for a dietary supplement or food containing cannabidiol (CBD).

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FDA unveils 10-year FSMA implementation plan

By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration yesterday launched a website portal it calls a ‘blueprint’ for the full implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The document lays out a plan for actions over the next decade.

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Bacteria in newborn's stool may indicate risk of obesity

By Nikki Hancocks

The bacteria found in a baby's first stool can predict its likelihood of becoming overweight by the age of three, according to a new prospective, population‐based study, suggesting a child's risk of obesity may to start during pregnancy.

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FDA to resume on-site domestic inspections

By Danielle Masterson

After pausing on-site surveillance inspections in March, the Food and Drug Administration plan to resume domestic inspections starting the week of July 20.

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CSPI calls on FDA to mandate accredited labs for all food testing

By Hank Schultz

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging federal authorities to require testing be done in accredited labs and not just to restrict that to the food importation process. It’s a laudable goal but one that might have unintended consequences,...

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Data thieves target thriving supplement industry

By Hank Schultz

Recent cyberattacks on a contract lab and a contract manufacturer lay bare the risk all data-based businesses run in a globalized world where threats can come from anywhere and can potentially be motivated by factors beyond mere financial gain.

NutraCast Podcast: Hemp pioneer Richard Rose on CBD, FDA

NutraCast Podcast: Hemp pioneer Richard Rose on CBD, FDA

By Danielle Masterson

On this episode of the NutraCast, we were joined by Richard Rose, who has worked with hemp for decades and is a self-described ‘Hemp OG.” He created the first “open-source” hemp brands Nobacco and Notpot. He has also created CannaSearch, which has opened...

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Designer corn shows 'promising' results in mouse model of IBD

By Danielle Masterson

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic intestinal inflammatory condition that has seen an uptick in recent years. There are over 3 million IBD sufferers in the United States alone, much of which can be attributed to the Western diet. Researchers...

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Plant or animal protein: What's healthiest for people and planet?

By Nikki Hancocks

Animal sources of protein are more potent than vegan sources for stimulating muscle growth but their significant impact on climate change means plant sources will be key for future diets, researchers will be told later this week as part of an online physiology...

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News in brief

Deerland completes Bifodan integration

By Hank Schultz

Deerland said it has completed the integration of Danish firm Bifodan AS, which it acquired in 2019. The company said this means customers have seamless access to all of its products.

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Prebiotic and probiotic interventions may ease depression in adults

By Danielle Masterson

Millions of people suffer from depression across the globe. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness each year. The most common treatment methods for depression are antidepressant...

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Algaia announces plans to accelerate sustainability strategy

By Danielle Masterson

French biomarine company Algaia, SA, just announced it has appointed Frederic Faure, one of the co-founders of the company, as its new CEO. At the top of Faure’s to-do list: Accelerating and expanding the company’s sustainability plan. The new CEO said...

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