Cognis boosts its Malaysian presence
Cognis has set up an affiliate in Malaysia to maximise what it views as the growth potential for wellness products in that country.
Archives for January 7, 2010
Squid winning favor as green omega-3 source
The number of products bearing squid-sourced omega-3s is growing as more suppliers come onboard and its reputation grows as a green source of DHA-rich omega-3s.
Pomegranate extract may lower breast cancer risk
Compounds from pomegranate may reduce the incidence of hormone-dependent breast cancer, says a new study from California.
UK FSA updates health claims guidance
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has tweaked its EU nutrition and health claims guidance to take into account deadline changes and clarify how charities and national associations can endorse claims.
FDA delays brain health ingredient drug-supplement switch verdict
The FDA has told Ovos Natural Health it needs more time to process the Canadian biotech firm’s petition to have its brain health offering, homotaurine, accepted as a new dietary ingredient (NDI).
Kiwi nutraceuticals target US
New Zealand natural products companies are increasingly targeting the lucrative US nutrition market, estimated to have consumer sales of more than $101.8bn, according to the country’s NZ Trade and Enterprise organization.
EFSA, FDA, Health Canada to discuss health claims
The European Food Safety Authority, US Food and Drug Administration, and Health Canada will share a platform at an upcoming Cantox-hosted health claims conference.
Krill oil – hope or hype for the omega-3 market?
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the nutrition industry’s big fish, and an emerging presence in the market is omega-3 sourced from krill oil. Stephen Daniells casts his net for opinions on the rise of krill oil.