8 May 2012 (Reus, Spain) - Stratum Nutrition, a Novus International Business focusing on nutrition through functional and specialty ingredients, has formally added BLIS K12™ and BLIS M18™ oral probiotics to their specialty product portfolio.  Stratum will be showcasing these oral and dental health ingredients at Vitafoods Europe, 22-24 May 2012 in Geneva, stand #1189.

   April 16, 2012 (St. Louis, MO  USA) – Stratum Nutrition announces the publication of an in vitro study evaluating Streptococcus salivarius K12 (probiotic branded as BLIS K12™) for its ability to modulate Candida albicans growth.  The study entitled “Effect of Streptococcus salivarius K12 on the In Vitro Growth ofCandida albicans and its Protective Effect in an Oral Candidiasis Model” has been published online ahead of print in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology (http://aem.asm.org/content/78/7/2190). 

January 17, 2012 (Tarragona, Spain) – Dr. Karsten Brandt, Nutritional Science Manager with Stratum Nutrition will present “Consumer needs and expectations: a joint health ingredient case study” during Nahrungsergänzungsmittel 2012 in Frankfurt January 17-18.

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January 10, 2012 (Carthage, MO USA) - ESM Technologies, the leading supplier of innovative, commercialized eggshell and eggshell membrane wellness ingredients, is excited to announce the publication of a safety manuscript for their flagship ingredient NEM®.  The manuscript entitled “Safety evaluation of a natural eggshell membrane-derived product” has been published online ahead of print in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2011.12.036).  This research evaluated NEM’s safety via multiple in vitro and in vivo toxicological studies.

Carthage, Missouri, December 15, 2011 – ESM Technologies, the leading supplier of innovative, commercialized eggshell and eggshell membrane wellness ingredients, is excited to announce a new research study on NEM® (Natural Eggshell Membrane) has been published in the Journal of Medicinal Food.  This new mechanism of action research was conducted to gain insight into NEM’s clinical efficacy in reducing joint pain and stiffness.

November 15, 2011 (Reus, Spain) – Dr. Karsten Brandt, Nutritional Science Manager for Stratum Nutrition will highlight ARTINIA® during Food Ingredients Europe Cardiovascular Health conference session on Wednesday, Nov 30 @ 15.00 hours in Track 8B. Dr. Brandt will discuss the science supporting ARTINIA’s ability to support the body’s natural defenses against the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol and overall cardiovascular health.

October 25, 2011 (St. Louis, MO) - Stratum Nutrition, a Novus International Business focusing on nutrition through functional and specialty ingredients, introduces ApuraGreen™, a kiwifruit pectin paste ingredient that allows for extended shelf-life in baked goods with a clean label.

October 4, 2011 (St. Louis, MO) - Stratum Nutrition, a Novus International Business focusing on nutrition through functional and specialty ingredients, will be introducing ACTAZIN™, a whole fruit kiwi ingredient for digestive regularity during SupplySide West at booth #13023.

July 18, 2011 (St. Louis) – Dr. Joseph L. Evans, Manager, Pharmacology with Stratum Nutrition will present “ARTINIA™: An Innovative Fiber for Artery Health as Used in Supplements and Foods” on July 26 at 9:30 a.m. as part of the free, one-day Science Tour focusing on food ingredients held in Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Dr. Evans will discuss the science supporting ARTINIA’s ability to support the body’s natural defenses against oxidized LDL-cholesterol and overall cardiovascular health, as well as highlight the ingredient’s physical characteristics for food and beverage applications.