UNPA announces hemp policy, signs up first CBD member
The United Natural Products Alliance has announced a new policy on hemp extracts while at the same time announcing its first member engaged exclusively in the business.
Archives for October 17, 2019
Geltor teams up with GELITA to commercialize animal-free ‘biodesigned’ collagen for supplements
Geltor - a San Leandro-based startup producing collagen proteins via microbial fermentation (without animals) – has struck a deal with collagen maker GELITA to commercialize the world’s first animal-free ‘biodesigned’ collagen for dietary supplements in...
US specialty food importers urge USTR to help them prepare for 25% tariffs on host of EU goods from olive oil to Cheddar cheese
US food importers have written to the US trade representative to argue that tariffs on foods resulting from a dispute over EU subsidies to Airbus should not be applied to products that were shipped before the WTO issued its ruling on the dispute (Oct 2).
FDA warns pregnant and breast-feeding women to avoid CBD and cannabis products for fear of ‘serious risk’
FDA warned pregnant and breast-feeding women yesterday to avoid CBD, THC and marijuana in any form, including the proliferation of food, supplements and cosmetics containing CBD and other cannabis-derived ingredients that currently are flooding the...
Tyson to ban ractopamine use in pork
US producer Tyson Fresh Meats, Tyson Food’s beef and pork subsidiary, has joined JBS USA in banning the use of ractopamine in its pigs.