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The company’s ACV contains 5% acetic acid and can be included in functional foods and dietary supplements.

The Association has raised $55,205 two years into its five-year fundraising goal to create opportunities in the natural products industry for students of historically black colleges and universities.

This is the next step in Equinom’s plans to scale up and commercialize its innovative yellow pea proteins.

The company launched Pure Catch omega-3 dietary supplements for humans and Alaska Naturals omega-3 food toppers for dogs.

The company’s All-in-One equipment series incorporates multiple inspection controls into single machines, maximizing production space and manpower efficiencies.

Theralogix calls its new PhytoLife Balance supplement “the first and only supplement formulated for a plant-based diet certified by NSF International.”

Dolcas Biotech is now Zero-Carbon certified in compliance with PAS-2060, which is the only internationally recognized certification for organizational carbon neutrality.

Over 250 acres was planted for leaf harvest in early October, with additional acreage for producing next year’s seeds.

The American Herbal Products Association has issued comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding the Agency’s “Policy Regarding Certain New Dietary Ingredients and Dietary Supplements Subject to the Requirement for Pre-Market Notification; Draft Guidance for Industry.”

This will give 55,000 growers access to a comprehensive digital solution to manage their businesses and measure sustainable production data.

Even when used at higher double-digit protein inclusion percentages, the pea protein does not exhibit a chalky mouthfeel, says Merit Functional Foods.

The collaboration will leverage Brightseed’s Forager AI to screen plant compounds for potential bioactives, and then utilize Kallyope’s Klarity platform to validate active agents and derive therapeutics from them that target weight management and glucose control.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its “Policy Regarding Certain New Dietary Ingredients and Dietary Supplements Subject to the Requirement for Pre-Market Notification; Draft Guidance for Industry.”

Two IFF Health ingredients —Go-Less Men (pumpkin-seed sourced urinary ingredient) and SoyLife Complex (a bone and heart health ingredient sourced from soy germs)—received certification from the Upcycled Food Association's "Upcycled Certified Program."

A panel of supply chain experts discussed how technology, relationships, and long-term reprioritization will be key to solving global food supply chain problems.

Among Flavorchem’s expanded capabilities is a four-booth sensory room for blind and controlled testing.

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MeaTech 3D Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Umami Meats for the joint development of 3D-printed cultured structured seafood.

The Food Safety Administration Act of 2022 would separate the regulation of food from drugs, medical devices, and other products currently regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

As part of the collaboration, Purissima will be the first company to achieve commercial scale production of minor cannabinoids using its proprietary algae-based fermentation platform.

FoodTech startup ChickP has developed a prototype of protein isolates that overcome challenges common to plant-based beverages like dairy-free coffee and cappuccino.

Cargill found that sugar content remains a key influencer for American grocery shoppers with 62% of consumers reporting that they are likely to check the amount of sugar before purchasing a product.

Gat Foods, in collaboration with the Israeli startup Resorcix Ltd., have introduced Flavorwatch, a botanical ingredient which prevents Thermophillic Acidophilic Bacteria (TAB) spoilage in clear, fruit-based beverages.

Class action lawsuits are becoming more clever and aggressive according to speakers this year’s Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, hosted by the American Conference Institute, in collaboration with The Council for Responsible Nutrition.

Senator Richard Burr (R- NC), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), has introduced new FDA user fee reauthorization legislation titled “Food and Drug Administration Simple Reauthorization Act.”

Divaks raised €3 million in seed funding to create yellow mealworm ingredients for meat alternative, sports nutrition, snack, confectionery, and pet nutrition products.

Supplements only work if they are taken regularly. A smart system can help consumers reduce the mental load of their daily supplement routine.

Givaudan, Bühler, and Cargill have formed a consortium with Food Tech Hub LATAM and Food Technology Institute (ITAL) to build a “Tropical Food Innovation Lab” in Campinas, Brazil.