A roundup of announcements from natural product companies this week, including another acquisition for Frutarom and a new maca beverage from Science of Living Natural Foods.

December 11, 2015

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Natural product company news of the week

Organic food and beverage company Science of Living Natural Foods has announced an organic roasted maca beverage called Macaccino, made in the USA from a hand­roasted mix of maca root and other organic ingredients with a flavor reminiscent of a blend of coffee and dark chocolate. Because of its dense nutritional makeup, Macaccino provides the feeling of vitality and alertness that one feels with coffee, but without the jitters, crashes and addiction associated with caffeine.

Just in time for National Maple Syrup Day on December 17, Stonyfield introduces the latest offering in its Oh My Yog! lineup, limited edition New England Maple made from organic whole milk and featuring maple syrup sourced from New Englanders who have a passion for making organic syrup.

Sabinsa Corp. announced the availability of Curry Powder to Clinical Significance, by NutriScience Publishers, LLC 1st Edition. This comprehensive hard-cover book captures the robust body of science on Curcumin in the clinical setting, and goes on to cover the history of Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex.

Innophos Nutrition Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium ingredients and blends to the nutritional and natural products industries, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the U.S. with Theravalues Corporation, Japan. Innophos will employ its sales, marketing and distribution expertise and leverage the strength of its relationships with finished product manufacturers, to present and distribute Theracurmin and EMIQ.

Led by private investment  Killer Whale Holding, Captain Drake LLC acquired a million-bushel grain terminal, with dedicated rail, in North Dakota to provide its clients with a facility to handle the exploding demand for non-GMO (non-genetically modified organism) commodities. 

Frutarom has announced its twelfth acquisition this year with the purchase of Hong Kong-based Inventive Technology Ltd. and Prowin International Ltd. for $17 million.

A new skin care cream, Vilact Skin Care, has just won the price as Best New Naturel Skincare Product at Natural & Organic Awards 2015, Scandinavia—an import step towards an international breakthrough for the manufacturer, Pharma GP.

Trace Minerals Research announces that is has launched Liquid Ionic Plant Minerals, NO! Muscle Cramps and Ionic Copper to add to its extensive line of liquid supplement offerings.

As a result of consumer requests for products that are 'cheezier than ever', Daiya Foods announced the company has made significant enhancements to its existing line of Blocks. These new and improved "Farmhouse Blocks" serve up a tasty, plant-based alternative to deliver an amplified creamy taste and texture—any way you slice it.

Algatechnologies Ltd. announces the launch of its AstaPure 5% Natural Astaxanthin oleoresin, derived from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. This latest addition to the AstaPure family completes Algatech’s line of natural astaxanthin oleoresin delivery platforms, with three concentrations: 5%, 10% and 20%.

Matcha LOVE, the innovative green tea line created by Brooklyn-based beverage company ITO EN (North America) INC., has been awarded BEVNET's "Best of the Year 2015"Best Tea Based Beverage.

NeoCell, a leader in collagen products, has introduced four of its most popular products in Canada for the first time: Beauty Bursts, Super Collagen Power and Super Collagen+C Tablets (120 and 250 counts).

DSM Nutritional Products launches its new health benefit platform, Improve your digestion, which provides a unique range of solutions for creating customized products to support different requirements for digestive health.

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