Archives for September 19, 2018

Startup Focus

Homemade probiotic and whey startup says fermentation has strong future in nutrition

Slovenia-based Borgla says its DIY kefir and cheese makers that produce probiotic-rich drinks and fresh whey give consumers control of their own nutrition and health.

Coca-Cola enters kombucha category with acquisition of Organic and Raw Trading Co

The Coca-Cola Company has acquired Australia's Organic & Raw Trading Co., which is the producer of the MOJO brand of naturally fermented, live culture, organic kombucha beverages.

BAPP bulletin details adulteration of Maca root and root extract

The latest Botanical Adulterants Bulletin focuses on the increasing popular botanical ingredient: maca (Lepidium meyenii, syn. L. peruvianum, Brassicaceae) root and root extract.

Multi-strain probiotic supplementation may improve cardiometabolic measures in diabetics

A combination of eight probiotic strains may help improve measures of cardiometabolic health including insulin resistance, blood sugar levels, and cholesterol levels, says a new study.

Start-Up Spotlight

Perfect Keto Founder: ‘I’ve never seen a trend that has as much research as the ketogenic diet’

We caught up with the founder of Perfect Keto, Dr. Anthony Gustin, on why he’s betting on the keto craze.