Articles by Shari Barbanel
DSM and MIXFIT Announce Global Partnership to Take Personalized Nutrition to the Next Level
DSM (Parsippany, NJ) and digital health company Mixfit (Boston, MA), have confirmed a strategic partnership to deliver personalized nutrition solutions, providing individuals with the nutrients they need for optimal health based on a comprehensive set of health and activity measurements. The collaboration brings together DSM’s expertise in essential micronutrients and the technological edge of Mixfit ...
Sabinsa Announces 10-year Reforestation Commitment to Pterocarpus marsupium Cultivation
As stewards of traditional Indian herbs, the Sami-Sabinsa Group (East Windsor, NJ) has added reforestation to the company’s program of good agricultural practices. Sami-Sabinsa has entered into an ambitious plan in funding cultivation of Pterocarpus marsupium in 250 acres in the Seoni and Balaghat regions in Madhya Pradesh, India, for the next 10 years. The ...
Symrise Delivers on Masking Solutions for Plant Protein in Non-dairy Applications
Symrise Flavors N.A. (Teterboro, NJ) has developed a masking flavors toolbox specifically targeted to overcome the challenges of aftertaste and off notes of plant protein in non-dairy applications, one of the fastest growing segments in the U.S. market. “Symrise’s marketing and technical professionals recognize the heightened interest in plant protein health benefits, understanding that these ...
DuPont’s Microbiome Venture Announces Second Strategic Partnership
Three months after its formation, the DuPont Nutrition & Health (Copenhagen, Denmark) Microbiome Venture has announced its second strategic research and development partnership. The newly forged relationship with the Center of Food and Fermentation Technologies (TFTAK, Tallinn, Estonia) will focus on developing cultivation and bioprocess capabilities for “next-generation” probiotics. Last November, DuPont Nutrition & Health ...
NPA Northwest Re-incorporates as Positively Natural
Introducing Positively Natural, a not for profit trade association focused on cultivating the connection between natural product wholesalers and retailers by presenting opportunities for members to network, increase sales and knowledge, while creating and supporting grassroots advocacy for legislation that positively affects the sale of natural products, enhances nutritional intakes, optimizes the health and the ...
Enzyme Therapy
A growing category, enzymes offer a number of benefits beyond aiding digestive health. The existence of enzymes has been well known for more than a century. However, much like probiotics, it has taken some time for U.S. consumers to fully understand their purpose and acknowledge their various benefits. Now that they are catching on, the ...
Frutarom Now in the Top Five Suppliers of Natural Colors
Israel-based Frutarom has become one of the top five suppliers of natural colors worldwide following its acquisition of several natural colors companies, and major investments in building fully integrated, safe and controlled supply chains. The company stated it has experienced double-digit growth annually in the natural colorants segment. “Frutarom has taken full control of the ...
Dick Griffin, John Benninger Win ABC Awards
The American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced Richard “Dick” Griffin as the recipient of its ABC Champion Award for 2017. Griffin has consistently served ABC and other organizations in the natural products community through partnerships with his insurance companies Grifcon Enterprises and Griffin Insurance Services, and his consulting work with R-T Specialty, LLC. The ABC ...
NSF Launches DNA Authenticated Mark for Dietary Supplement Ingredients
For the first time, dietary supplement ingredient suppliers can use an on-label, NSF DNA Authenticated mark to verify the identity and purity of raw ingredients. NSF International recently launched its new, independent testing protocol and verification program for raw botanical ingredients used in the dietary supplement industry. In addition to DNA authentication of the target ...
IOI Loders Croklaan and Kerry Group Initiate Small-growers Support Program
IOI Loders Croklaan (Wormerveer, The Netherlands) has partnered with Kerry Group (Tralee, Ireland), Wild Asia and the Fortuna Palm Oil Mill in Sabah to implement a three-year Small-Growers Support Program. This program supports the inclusion of smallholders into IOI’s supply chain and will boost small farmer’s (farm size between 0 to 500Ha) productivity by helping ...
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