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Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, announced the launch of the B1U™ brand, a new beverage line featuring on-trend functional benefits, simple ingredients, easy-to-understand nutrition, and recyclable packaging.

Guilin Layn Natural Ingredient Corp, Ltd. (Layn), a vertically-integrated innovator of natural botanical extract ingredients and solutions, announced it has expanded its botanical extract portfolio through a majority acquisition of Chengdu Wagott Bio-tech Co.,Ltd. (Wagott), China’s largest exporter of green tea extract, and leading producer of tea and resveratrol extracts.

Last October, NGS completed a successful IPO on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:NGS), securing AUD$7M. The company has seen its share price soar as high as 75% since its initial listing. After establishing Healthy Height sales in the US, and on the heels of a recent launch in China, the company is now reaching out to other Asia-Pacific markets.

Orgain launched Orgain Superfoods + Immunity Up! ™ nutrition powder in Honey Crisp Apple flavor at Costco clubs. The organic, immune-system-supporting powder offers 50 organic superfoods, including a hand-selected immunity blend featuring ingredients like apple cider vinegar, ashwagandha and reishi mushrooms, amla fruit, organic kale, chia, and blueberries, that work to support vitality and immunity.

Ginger Colada is a bubbly and effervescent beverage featuring a sweet blend of coconut and pineapple flavors complemented with a kick of ginger.

To keep up with the rising demand of chicory inulin market led by growing consumer preference toward healthier food ingredients, Sensus committed significant capital for expansion of its production capacity starting in 2021. The planned investments will be matched by Sensus contracting increased acreage for chicory roots with its farmer base.

Consumer enthusiasm for plant-based foods continues to grow unabated. This is also affecting the beverage market. Market research company Persistence Market Research (PMR) predicts annual growth rates exceeding 6% for plant-based drinks through 2028. 

France’s Lesaffre Group entered the human health market in 2007 with the establishment of Lesaffre Human Care, which quickly became a world expert in fermentation dedicated to the human nutrition and health market. During the following decade, the Lesaffre Group integrated several leaders in human health, including Gnosis Advanced Biotech, Omniabios, and invested in Envera and Intralytix.

The ONE, Nutrition Just for You was created to address some of the major healthcare concerns of African Americans, specifically cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes. The unifying factor at the root of these conditions is metabolic health—a healthy metabolism promotes a healthy immune system.

Biochem introduced a sugar-free 100% Whey Isolate Protein, Chocolate Peppermint. The nutrient-rich and seasonal flavor made from high-quality, non-GMO ingredients will help consumers of all lifestyles reach their goals to achieve a #NextLevelHoliday.