New test may help detect vitamin D deficiency earlier
A new diagnostic vitamin D assay to be released in Europe may help to detect early deficiency, and could help to provide more accurate data for dieticians and researchers.
Archives for January 27, 2011
Stauber plots expansion after buy-out
Forty-year-old nutraceutical specialist Stauber Performance Ingredients has been acquired by New York investment firm in a move the company hopes will help it “expand capabilities”.
Mannatech starts Mexican operations
Texas-based Mannatech’s Mexican operations started on January 24, as the company looks to leverage the country as a gateway to Latin America.
Plant fibers may boost immune system markers, suggests study
Supplementation with plant derived polysaccharides may increase the immune response by modifying certain serum proteins, according to new research.
Polyphenol-rich cherry juice may boost exercise recovery
Juice made from Montmorency cherries may boost the recovery of muscle strength after intensive exercise, says a new study from London.
EU herbal directive will close health food stores, say owners
Health food store owners are warning they will be forced to close down after April 30 this year, when the European Union Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) kicks in.
GNC to favor IPO as Chinese interest cools?
Pittsburgh-based supplement retailer GNC is reported to favor an initial public offering (IPO) after reports claim that interest cooled from Chinese dairy giant Bright Food Group Co to acquire the company.
UAS Lab’s Probioplus DDS meets label ingredient guarantees: ConsumerLab.com
Minnesota-based UAS Laboratories’ Probioplus DDS product, a combination probiotic supplement, met its label claim and was free of microbial contamination, according to ConsumerLab tests.
PepsiCo gains Russian approval for Wimm-Bill-Dann deal
PepsiCo has received all the necessary regulatory approvals from the Russian authorities required to close its acquisition of Wimm-Bill-Dann.
NBTY Europe opens £14m factory for health food chains
Health food group NBTY Europe has opened a new £14m factory in Burton on Trent to support its UK retail chains Holland & Barrett, Julian Graves, GNC and Nature's Way.