Nu Skin eyes deal with genomics firm to strengthen anti-aging platform
Nu Skin has issued a letter of intent to acquire LifeGen Technologies for over $11m in a bid to strengthen its ageLoc anti-aging platform.
Archives for November 3, 2011
Divis enlists European distributor to fuel expansion ambitions
Emerging Swiss carotenoids and vitamins player Divis Nutraceuticals has signed a pan-European distribution deal with fellow Swiss chemicals specialist, Omya International, with particular growth potential seen in former Soviet Union markets like Russia.
Chr. Hansen claims 'solid performance' allows hike in R&D investments
Chr. Hansen’s full-year results are in line with expectations, says an analyst, but positives noted were the suppliers’ expectations for its EBIT margin growth and the better performance for its probiotics division in Q4.
AHPA pushes for ‘contextual language’ on Prop 65 lead warning labels
A change to the rules governing Californian statute Proposition 65 that would allow firms to include “contextual language” on warning labels about lead would go some way to addressing industry frustrations with the legislation, according to the American...
Nonprofits join forces to tackle botanical adulteration
Three leading not-for-profit organizations have joined forces to create an education program to help the dietary supplements trade wise up to the tricks used by unscrupulous suppliers to adulterate botanicals.
New functional milk combines omega-3s and plant sterols
A new functional milk containing omega-3s EPA and DHA, Cargill’s Corowise plant sterols and added vitamin D has been launched under the Smart Balance brand.
Probi teams with mystery food giant to win EU probiotic health claim
Swedish probiotics supplier Probi has announced an alliance with an unnamed “major multinational” food company that will assist it in its quest to win the first probiotic health claim in the European Union.
South African alliance tries to unite “science and commerciality” with botanical extract
South African based Dynamic Extractions and Formulations (DEF) is marketing the first commercially available herbal extract - Sceletium tortuosum - produced since uniting with extraction specialist, Green Cell Technologies (GCT).
Tart cherry juice improves sleep quality and duration, study suggests
Consuming tart cherry juice concentrate significantly improves both the quality and duration of sleep, according to a new UK study by scientists at Northumbria University.
Squid gains traction in omega-3 market
The Norwegian entrepreneurs behind Pharma Marine - a new business set up to commercialize long chain omega-3s from the trimmings of food-grade calamari - have struck deals with a clutch of leading players in the US supplements industry just two years...