Dannon meets or exceeds Partnership for a Healthier America commitments
In Washington, D.C., The Dannon Company has met and in some cases surpassed its commitment to the Partnership for a Healthier America. Dannon exceeded the...
Human milk oligosaccharides added to formula improve immune response of formula-fed babies
In the Czech Republic, Abbott researchers presented data that further supports the importance of human milk oligosaccharides in supporting the immune system of formula-fed...
DSM invests $25 million in Amyris for sustainably-sourced vitamins and nutritional ingredients
In the Netherlands, Koninklijke DSM N.V., the global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, agreed to make a $25 million equity investment...
Dean Foods partners with Good Karma to expand distribution of flaxseed-based milk and yogurt
In Texas and Colorado, Dean Foods Company announced a minority investment and a distribution deal with Good Karma Foods, the leading producer of flaxseed-based...
Soylent receives $50 million in Series B funding
In California, Soylent announced the completion of a $50 million Series B financing round led by GV with participation from Tao Capital Partners, as...
NouriTech breaks ground on new plant to produce Calysta’s FeedKind protein at scale
In Tennessee, NouriTech, a venture formed through investments from Cargill, Calysta, Inc. and several third-party institutions, broke ground on a new thirty-seven acre plant...
UC Davis chooses Healbe to validate fitness trackers for personalized nutrition
In California, the University of California, Davis, Foods for Health Institute, signed a five-year agreement with health and wellness start-up Healbe Corp. to validate...
The Beyond Burger goes to Yale
In California, Beyond Meat, announced that its Beyond Burger will be available at Yale University’s thirteen on-campus dining halls; making the 315-year-old Ivy League...
Drinking sugary beverages every day nearly triples the risk of stroke and dementia
In Massachusetts, researchers reported that Framingham Heart Study data has shown that frequent consumption of sugary beverages such as sodas and fruit juices is...
Unilever acquires Sir Kensington’s sustainably-sourced condiment business
In New Jersey, Unilever signed an agreement to acquire Sir Kensington’s, a New York-based maker of condiments sold in the organic and natural marketplace....