Articles by Shari Barbanel
Clasado Biosciences Establishes Scientific Advisory Board
Clasado Biosciences (U.K.), developer of the proprietary prebiotic ingredient Bimuno GOS, is collaborating with esteemed scientists through a newly established scientific advisory board to further develop the future role of prebiotics within medical nutrition. According to the company, this strategic initiative highlights Clasado’s commitment to driving scientific advancements in the health and nutrition industry through ...
James “Jim” Jones to Head FDA Food Division, Industry Associations Respond
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it has selected James “Jim” Jones, a 30-year veteran of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to direct its food division as part of a broader reorganization, the agency said. The FDA in January said it would reorganize its food program after being criticized for its slow response ...
Primaria Nutrition Opens Nutritional Premix Manufacturing Facility
Primaria Nutrition, the nutrition division of GC Ingredients, has invested in a state-of-the-art facility in Atlanta, GA, to manufacture custom formulations in powder and liquid form for food, supplement and value-added products. The facility is designed for precise formulation and blending of nutritional and functional pre-blends. The facility features six suites with custom air handling, ...
Vitux Opens New Production Facility in Canada to Expand Smart Chew System
On August 15, Vitux opened its first North American location to better meet growing global demand for its Smart Chew system, which packages nutrients in a chewable jelly matrix. The new production facility in Windsor, Canada adds much-needed capacity to Vitux’s parent plant in Norway, according to the company. Vitux is the originator of this ...
Trade Associations Respond to Congressional Request for Information on CBD
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Natural Products Association (NPA) have submitted responses to a Congressional Request for Information (RFI) seeking insight from industry stakeholders on CBD in order to develop “a regulatory pathway for non-intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products that prioritizes consumer safety and provides certainty to the U.S. markets.” According to CRN, ...
Novozymes and Arla Foods Ingredients Partner to Develop Advanced Protein Ingredients
Novozymes (Denmark) and Arla Foods Ingredients (Denmark) have partnered to develop advanced protein ingredients using precision fermentation, according to the companies. Biotechnology company Novozymes is a world-leader in precision fermentation, a technique that fine-tunes the molecular output of microorganisms, offering greater control over the fermentation process and enabling tailor-made protein compositions, according to the company. ...
PLANT Act Introduced Into Congress
On July 28, U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) introduced the Peas, Legumes and Nuts Today (PLANT) Act, which would help ensure that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs support farmers and companies producing plant-based foods. The PLANT Act would establish the Office of Plant-Based Foods and Innovative Production at the USDA; increase USDA incentives for ...
Alvinesa Acquires Genosa
Spain-based Alvinesa Natural Ingredients recently announced that the company has acquired Genosa (Spain). This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Alvinesa’s growth strategy and strengthens its position as a key player in the upcycled natural ingredients market, according to the company. Alvinesa Natural Ingredients is a “circular economy” leader of sustainable plant-based ingredients. The company ...
Kratom Association Releases Consumer Advisory on FDA’s Failure to Regulate Kratom Products
On July 31, the American Kratom Association (AKA) issued a Consumer Advisory on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) failure to properly regulate kratom products. “The American Kratom Association urges the FDA to immediately publish product manufacturing standards for kratom products that are sold to consumers and encourages the removal of kratom products that ...
NPA Issues Statement in Response to FDA’s Refusal to Hold Public Hearing Regarding NMN
On July 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected a request by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, to hold a public hearing on the agency’s position on nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN). FDA stated that a public comment period would be sufficient. In response, the Natural Products ...
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