Biospringer launched Springer Organic Baker’s Yeast Extract to meet the industry’s need for clean and simple ingredients while delivering on flavor enhancement and taste modification. It's produced from yeast without any chemical additives and can be used in a wide range of applications to boost and enhance savory notes, including snacks, dressings, soups, sauces, gravies and vegetarian products.

Free-range egg brand the happy egg co. has expanded the retail presence of its organic eggs to more than 7,500 stores.

Noor Pharmaceuticals, makers of NoorVitamins, the leading halal vitamin brand, is partnering with Islamic Relief to donate thousands of meals to those in need here in the U.S. during June, inspired by the month of Ramadan, the most important religious month of year for Muslims. 

One-hundred and twenty-five retail customers joined NOW at its annual retailer conference last weekend, held at the Westin Hotel in Itasca, Illinois. Attendees were treated to a sneak preview of upcoming food products, toured the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and testing labs, and learned about industry challenges and opportunities.

NattoPharma has been awarded a patent allowing it to claim that MK-7 inhibits or reduces the incidence of age-related hardening of the arteries in individuals with cardiovascular conditions. The patent covers providing an effective amount of vitamin K in combination with vitamin D to reduce the incidence of age-related stiffening of arteries in doses appropriate to supplement ranges, as well as food and beverage products.

Makers of the family friendly sparkling beverage line Giggle, Soul Fizz Inc., announced its sparkling water Lemonlicious and sparkling water Orangerrific flavors have received non-GMO verification from the Non-GMO Project.

Yummy Spoonfuls, the maker of frozen organic baby and toddler food made from simple and fresh ingredients, announced the national expansion of its product line to deliver on its vision of redefining healthy eating for a new generation, available in nearly all Target stores nationwide as of June 12.

Contract manufacturer JW Nutritionals announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas. The facility will be dedicated almost exclusively to the production of the company's protein powders.