Sebastian Krawiec

Senate HELP Committee has introduced FDASLA without addressing industry concerns about the bill's discussion draft.

A Rhode Island bill (S.2613) is on the agenda to be place for a vote before the full Senate on May 31, 2022.

A new study shows that an odd-chain saturated fat, called Pentadecanoic acid (C:15:0), may be healthier, safer, and more effective for supporting cellular health than the leading omega-3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).

Consumer trust is paramount to ensure long-term success as legislators broadly smear the category as unsafe.

To complete its transparency analysis, Leafreport examined Certificates of Analysis (C of A’s) of 188 brands, as advertised on their website, for a total of 4,384 products.

While affirming opposition to mandatory product listing, the American Herbal Products Association offered its feedback and suggested revisions to the discussion draft of the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act published by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP).

As part of the initiative, cultured avian fat biomass will provide the signature flavors, aromas, and textures of conventional meat while Enough’s mycoprotein will add high nutritional value with protein and fiber content and essential amino acids, zinc and iron.

The mark is the outcome of successful objective and independent verification informed by facility audits and product testing to verify the accuracy of the supplement and nutritional facts panel.

A recently published study funded by the Cranberry Institute found that supplementation with a freeze-dried cranberry powder had a positive effect on some cognitive health outcomes.

A recent study compared the serum calcium levels following consumption of calcium carbonate and natural marine collagenic bone powder made from bone meal derived from Atlantic salmon, called CalGo, which is manufactured by Hofseth BioCare

The Council for Responsible Nutrition is pushing back against mischaracterization of dietary supplements as dangerous and adulterated.

FoodTech startup Imaginedary Ltd., which is a developer of animal-free milk proteins, has raised an additional $15 million in its extended seed-round on top of the $13 million it had originally brought in November of 2021.

A new safety study conducted by Validcare demonstrates the strong safety profile of orally-ingested CBD. This study builds on the results of a previous safety study that included a cohort of 839 subjects taking CBD products manufactured by 12 companies.

The US. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) has released a discussion draft of the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act, which is legislation that would reauthorize FDA’s prescription drug, generic drug, biosimilar, and medical device user fee agreements.

The opportunity for the nutricosmetic space is huge, but benefits should be well researched and communicated so that consumers get what they pay for.

Clasado Biosciences has announced that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given a positive opinion on the extension of the use of galactooligosaccharides (GOS) as a novel food in food for special medical purposes (‘FSMP’) in the EU.

The Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has hired Ashley Becnel as its global business development director.

In the study, which was conducted by the contract research organization Franklin Health Research, 61 adult female participants between the ages of 30 and 50 working or studying full time in an online environment were randomized to receive either 455 mg of the black currant extract daily for ten weeks or placebo.

Animal and in vitro models show that the combination of Eucommia, Cuscuta, and Drynaria can support bone health by reducing the prevalence of osteclasts, which contain bone dissolving proteins.

A recent study found that a proprietary curcumin phytosome from Indena, called Meriva, may be an effective modulator of oxidative stress to support kidney detoxification and filtering function.

Results showed that subjects taking krill oil saw a significant increase in knee extensor maximal torque, grip strength, and vastus lateralis muscle thickness, relative to control.

Batory Foods has acquired Sweetener Solutions, which specializes in custom sweetener formulation, precision blending, and specialty portion packaging.

The new funding will enable Brightseed to advance natural compound discovery and clinical validation, as well as launch the company’s first generally recognized as safe (GRAS) ingredient from a new commercialization center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Algalif provides highly concentrated premium astaxanthin oleoresin naturally sourced from microalgae, and Divi’s expertise in fat-soluble ingredient formulation allows them to transform the oleoresin into the highly concentrated beadlets.

A recently published study found that supplementation with a proprietary blend of turmeric and frankincense, called Rhuleave-K from Arjuna Natural, may help relieve acute musculoskeletal pain following exercise.

Open Book Extracts has announced the results of the first phase of toxicology and safety studies of their cannabinoid ingredients: cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabichromene (CBC).

Results showed that the enzyme blend more effectively released nutrients from a balanced meal compared to control conditions, which relied solely on endogenous enzymes similar to those already present in the human digestive system.

Tate & Lyle has announced the acquisition of the assets of Nutriati, an ingredient technology company developing and producing chickpea protein and flour.

Nexira will present four new scientific studies on gut health, urinary comfort, beauty from within, and sports nutrition at VitaFoods Europe 2022, taking place on May 10-12.

The Natural Products Association is concerned that legislation recently introduced to the Senate that would establish a mandatory product listing, may undermine homeland security.