18 Jan 2019 --- In nutrition news this week, Stratum Nutrition has been accepted as a “Preferred Supplier” by the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) for its eggshell and curcumin brands, while the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has appointed a new chair to the board of directors. Lonza has received an investment grade rating from US financial services company Standard & Poor's. In research updates, a new study suggests that tart cherry juice may help reduce the risk of inflammation associated with many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Increasing customer interest in fortified foods has prompted Tesco to begin boosting the fiber content in some of its most popular snacks.