“More and more research is looking at our gut microbiome and how it plays an integral role in affecting our immune system, brain health and other body functions,” says Dr. Samara Sterling, a nutrition scientist and research director for The Peanut Institute. “These findings are exciting because the students consumed a relatively small amount of peanuts each day but the impact on their memory and mood was statistically significant.”

Through the partnership, Nestlé provided scholarships for more than 100 women to participate in GWI’s 2023 “mini-MBA” program—an action-packed, online program that teaches future innovators key entrepreneurship and leadership skills.

The US Food and Drug Administration proposed to revoke the regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. The agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found the potential for adverse health effects in humans.

The San Diego-based business elevates the world of snacks through an assortment of spicy fruit and vegetable offerings, all infused with 100% Mexican spices and no artificial flavors or colors. CHUZA will receive a $100,000 grant and other resources to scale their operations and grow their business.

Aurochemicals, an internationally recognized manufacturer of natural aroma ingredients in the flavor and fragrance industry, enhanced customer service and efficiency by posting an additional 15,000 informational regulatory documents about its products at www.Aurochemicals.com.

The J. M. Smucker Co. announced the formation of a new strategic business area—sweet baked snacks—and the subsequent officer election of Dan O'Leary to senior vice president and general manager, sweet baked snacks and pet, effective immediately. 

Reality television personality Jenelle Evans (MTV’s Teen Mom 2, 2009-2019) introduced Time Of The Day, a new line of Fair Trade-sourced functional mushroom coffees. Publicly dealing with fibromyalgia, body aches, migraines, and recently diagnosed with thymic hyperplasia, Evans said she knew she had to make health and lifestyle changes to improve her well-being.

McCain Foods USA was awarded $6.9 million in funding through the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which will be used as part of an "Improving Soil Health in Potato Supply Chains" project.

With manufacturing facilities strategically located in Chicago, Fullerton, Calif., and Frostproof, Fla., Bevolution is known for its three distinguished brands: Dr Smoothie, Tropics, and Refrasia, each underscoring a commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability.

Nevada-based Stellar Snacks announced last week its plans to expand production with a $137 million investment over 10 years and a 434,000sq-ft pretzel bakery facility in Louisville.