News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
BASF has announced an increase in the price of its feed grade vitamin E products as of next week due to energy and raw material costs, and it is "very likely" that food and supplement-grade vitamin E price rises will follow.
A recent study suggests women who take multivitamins early in pregnancy could reduce the risk of their child developing a brain tumour - giving further leverage for marketing to this important consumer group.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition is laying the groundwork for a massive public relations campaign to 'restore pride' in the supplement industry and will be looking to all companies for funding - a sign of the critical image problem the sector is...
Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem is seeking substantial equivalence for its Cholevel branded phytosterol under European novel foods legislation, which it expects will be a big spark for the product line.
A focus on leadership as opposed to just management within companies is the key to attaining emotional commitment in employees, teams and customers that will ultimately lead to stronger results, according to business strategist Stan Slap.
An extract derived from fresh blackberries has been seen to reduce cancerous tumours and prevent the proliferation of cancer cells in animal models, paving the way for further investigations into how it could be used to support human health.
The fact that you never see a fat insect could have implications for the current obesity epidemic, according to scientists.
A study into the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to alleviate insomnia may provide supplement-makers with useful data on consumers who may use their products, and serve as a basis for future research on their effectiveness.