Court clears Twinlab sale
The US bankruptcy court has approved the sale of supplement manufacturer Twinlab to IdeaSphere. Twinlab CEO Ross Blechman says the deal heralds a stronger brand and the potential to reshape the industry.
Archives for November 4, 2003
CRN urges Food Guide to add supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition is urging the USDA to incorporate advice on consistent use of multivitamins in its review of the Food Guide Pyramid.
Korean supplement market ripe for investors?
An overview of the Korean market for nutraceuticals suggests that it is growing by 20-30 per cent annually, representing a significant opportunity for foreign companies.
Nutrigenomics presents ethical headache, says report
New research designed to help consumers create customised diets based on their genetic make-up will create ethical and legal challenges with serious implications for the scientific and medical communities, warn international experts.
Blood chemical to treat high BP
US researchers have found that nitrite, a common small ion in the blood, also found in leafy green vegetables and red meat, could help treat high blood pressure, heart attacks and sickle cell disease.
Soy product prices on the up
Pressure in the soy processing market continues to squeeze margins for food ingredients companies, pushing up prices for manufacturers. Solae said yesterday it will increase its lecithin prices by 5-8 per cent.
Chr Hansen expands in China
Western ingredients companies continue to make inroads into the massive Chinese food market with Danish company Chr Hansen cutting the ribbon yesterday on new facilities in Bejiing.
Benecol disappoints again
Increasing turnover at Raisio's chemicals division has not been enough to counter the downward trend in margarine sales and the lack of anticipated interest in Benecol this year, but the company just made it back into the black in the third quarter.
Codex committee votes for upper safe limits
The Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses yesterday agreed to abolish the 100 per cent RDA measure for setting maximum levels of vitamins and minerals, as proposed in a draft guideline.
New bill to overhaul DSHEA regulation of herbal supplements
Legislation that would significantly increase the costs of marketing herbal dietary supplements was introduced in the House of Representatives last week, designed to better prevent adverse events caused by herbal ingredients.
Need for regulation in nutrigenomics?
New research designed to help consumers create customized diets based on their genetic make-up will create ethical and legal challenges with serious implications for the scientific and medical communities, warn international experts.