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The IFFO has announced a pilot Chain of Custody scheme as an extension to the year-old Responsible Supply standards, and Croda looks set to be the first concentrated fish oil supplier to be certified.
Combining green tea polyphenols and a form of vitamin D called alfacalcidol may boost bone structure and strength, according to a new study in mice.
Biothera’s beta glucan branded Wellmune WGP ingredient is being used in toddler drinks in Thailand and Mexico by Mead Johnson Nutrition, the company has announced.
Daily supplements of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were ‘not useful’ in reducing cognitive decline associated with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease, says a new study.
Japanese CoEnzymeQ10 specialist Kaneka is suing Chinese-based rivals operating in Germany and France over patent infringements.
Uh-oh, surely not another industry-sponsored front-of-pack nutrition label! Food industry engagement is welcome, but let’s take it slowly – no one benefits until we figure out a system that works.
Supplementation of a Western-style diet with black raspberries may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, suggests a new study with mice.
Disptaches from SupplySide West
With mid-term elections on Capitol Hill imminent, the heads of the three biggest trade groups in the US met at SupplySide West in Las Vegas to discuss its implications for the dietary supplements industry.
OmniActive Health Technologies has announced self-affirmed GRAS status for its Lutemax 2020 ingredient for use in food and beverages.
Strong performance in DSM’s nutrition segment helped the company achieve third-quarter operating profit of €185m; up 28 per cent on the €144m reported in the same quarter of last year.