All news articles for August 2021

Getty Images /  Klaus Vedfelt

Four companies that are driving sustainability

By Danielle Masterson

The alarming UN climate change report was put out over a week ago, but UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ “code red for humanity” message still haunts many as humans continue to cause much of the extreme weather by emitting greenhouse gases.

Getty Images /  FatCamera

AnimalBiome fetches $8.6 million investment led by Cargill

By Danielle Masterson

The biotechnology startup recently closed its Series A funding round with $8.6 million investments, led by Cargill. Other investors include SOSV (IndieBio), Moai Capital, Digitalis Ventures, Michelson Found Animals Foundation and R/GA Ventures.

Getty Images / marilyna

Must-have ingredients to include in your spring 2022 products

By Danielle Masterson

Our everyday habits and behaviors have dramatically shifted in the past two years and they continue to do so—including our dietary supplements routine. So what trends will be left in 2021 and what will roll over into 2022?

NutraCast: Greg Leyer, PhD, on probiotics for vulnerable populations

NutraCast: Greg Leyer, PhD, on probiotics for vulnerable populations

By Danielle Masterson

The number of preemies receiving probiotics in the US and Canada is increasing steadily, but skeptics say there is potential for harm in this vulnerable population. Greg Leyer, PhD, the Senior Director of Scientific Affairs, at Chr. Hansen says if done...

© Aleksandr_Kravtsov / Getty Images

CV Sciences’ Q2 revenue rebounds after challenging Q1

By Stephen Daniells

CBD products manufacturer CV Sciences has recorded quarter-on-quarter increases in revenue, with increasing retail distribution and a “strong” innovation pipeline leading to bullish predictions for the rest of 2022.

©Getty Images - jetacomputer

FDA rejects two NDI filings on full spectrum hemp extracts

By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration has rejected two New Dietary Ingredient Notifications for CBD ingredients. Industry stakeholders said the fact of the rejections and some of wording used in the letters makes it clear that new legislation is likely...

NutraWomen Wednesday: Regina Wallace-Jones of Mindbody

NutraWomen Wednesday: Regina Wallace-Jones of Mindbody

By Danielle Masterson

Regina Wallace-Jones has spent over two decades working in engineering, security, and data-driven expansion for tech companies, like Motorola, Yahoo, and Facebook. Two years ago she joined Mindbody, a software service for the wellness industry.

© RapidEye / Getty Images

Kerry agrees to acquire Natreon for ~$50 million

By Stephen Daniells

Kerry’s expansion of its health portfolio shows no sign of slowing as the company has agreed to acquire botanicals player Natreon for approximately $50 million (€42 million).

SiS Beta Fuel sachet

SiS optimises carb intake with new Beta Fuel range

By Nikki Hancocks

Science in Sport (SiS) has launched a new enhanced Beta Fuel range designed to allow endurance athletes to increase their carb intake through optimised maltodextrin and fructose ratios.

getty | sergey tinyakov

Mintel: How to make it in the mindful market

By Nikki Hancocks

Tapping into the rising consumer interest in mental health is about so much more than adding some magnesium to the mix so brands that want to win in this space will need to offer a value proposition through much more than just their products.

Getty images / Hiroshi Watanabe

Study explores kidney-related benefits of vitamin D

By Danielle Masterson

The effect of vitamin D supplementation on kidney health is still unclear. A recent large-scale study in a population with prediabetes did not find marked differences between vitamin D and placebo groups, but a urine protein measure suggested a potential...

© Dr_Microbe / Getty Images

L. reuteri strain shows anti-obesity potential in RCT

By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a specific Limosilactobacillus strain may help reduce BMI and improve social communication and interaction, and overall development in obese individuals with a genetic condition, says a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital.

Seaweed species Padina pavonica. ©seaExpert

NEWS IN BRIEF

Friend of the Sea certifies sustainable seaweed producer

By Will Chu

International marine certifiers Friend of the Sea (FOS) has certified seaExpert for sustainable production of seaweed that is used in supplements, cosmetics, and the biotechnology industry.

NutraCast: Genetic analysis predicts sunflower oil composition

NutraCast: Genetic analysis predicts sunflower oil composition

By Danielle Masterson

Sunflower is one of the main oilseed crops, ranking fourth in global oil production after palm, soybean, and rapeseed. Nutritional properties and industrial use of sunflower oil depend heavily on the fatty acid composition. With so many uses, developing...

Follow us

Products

View more

Webinars