Broccoli compound may boost cognitive function and mood in older adults: RCT
Sulforaphane, a compound derived from broccoli, may boost processing speed and mood in healthy older adults, says a new study from Japan.
Archives for August 16, 2022
Stray Dog Capital: ‘Truly astonishing’ innovations afoot in alternative proteins, after you sort through me too products
It’s easy to see the grim P&L figures at Beyond Meat and Oatly and the recent lackluster performance of some refrigerated meat alternatives in US retail as proof that the entire ‘alt protein’ space is a busted flush, but the real picture is more nuanced,...
'The coffee, tea, and beverage company for Gen Z,' Chamberlain Coffee closes $7m funding round
Chamberlain Coffee, a DTC-focused brand created by YouTube star Emma Chamberlain, has sealed a $7m Series A funding round led by Blazar Capital and a stacked roster of DTC, retail, and beverage industry investors.
‘Vegetarian diets often have lower intakes of nutrients linked with bone and muscle health’: Vegetarianism associated with 33% higher risk of hip fracture
Fresh research suggests that vegetarian women face a higher risk of hip fractures. While lead author James Webster stresses that not all vegetarian diets are of equal nutritional quality, he notes some commonalities that could contribute to this...
Phyll enters evolving smoothie category to help fill void as big-name brands exit, shift
At a time when pushback against sugar is spurring large CPG players to exit the ready-to-drink smoothie and juice market by off-loading well-known brands, two best friends see an opening for a new line of produce-packed beverages positioned as having...