Balchem, a leading global manufacturer of specialty ingredients for human nutrition and health, announces that its brand of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), OptiMSM®, has been granted Food with Functional Claims (FFC) approval by the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency. This milestone, driven by a recent study confirming the ingredient’s role in supporting joint health, marks the first-ever recognition of MSM under this category in Japan and underscores its proven safety, efficacy, and reliability. The … [Read more...] about OptiMSM® to become first MSM to be recognized as a food with functional claims (FFC) in Japan
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Yang Guo Fu Malatang commits to 60% plant-based menu transformation by 2025
Guangzhou — Yang Guo Fu Malatang won praise today from international NGO Lever China for becoming the first Chinese restaurant chain to formally commit to plant-based menu development, announcing plans to transform 60 percent of its offerings to plant-based options by 2025. This commitment spans the company's nearly 7,000 stores globally across more than 20 countries and 370 cities, establishing a new benchmark for sustainable dining practices in China's food service industry. The commitment … [Read more...] about Yang Guo Fu Malatang commits to 60% plant-based menu transformation by 2025
DolCas is raising the chocolate bar with concentrated fish collagen
Non-GMO Morikol® delivers the clinically validated lowest-dose pure marine tripeptides that go undetected in chocolate New Jersey, USA — Nutraceutical innovator DolCas Biotech, LLC, has successfully infused beneficial marine collagen tripeptides into a chocolate bar. Each square (about 8g) contains 1g of Morikol®, an ultra-low-molecular-weight of fish collagen tripeptide with clinically validated effectiveness at this uniquely minimal dose. Merging wellness with indulgence, Morikol breaks … [Read more...] about DolCas is raising the chocolate bar with concentrated fish collagen