UK begins DMAA crackdown
DMAA-containing Jack3D and products like it are unauthorised drugs and being stripped from UK retail shelves and online catalogues as part of a crackdown against sports supplements by the medicines regulator, the MHRA.
Archives for February 24, 2012
‘Global brand’ stardust rubs off across Arla during 'strong' 2011
Arla Foods has announced a strong set of results for 2011, and the company has told DairyReporter.com that this is due in large part tighter ‘global brand’ focus that is boosting its entire portfolio.
Peter's Red Bull pie gets backing from Shirley Bassey
Welsh entertainment legends Dame Shirley Bassey and Max Boyce have backed plans from pastry manufacturer Peter's Pies to create a new energy-infused pie made with energy drink Red Bull.
EFSA confirms German glucosamine anticoagulant concerns
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed that joint health nutrient glucosamine can pose health risks to those taking anti-blood clotting drugs, after the issue was raised some years ago by German authorities.
Calcium supplement sales slumped 3.5% in past year, says SPINS
US sales of calcium and calcium formula supplements slumped 3.5% in the past year against a backdrop of 8.1% growth in the overall dietary supplements market over the same period.
Fuji gets green light from FDA for 12mg/day dosage for AstaREAL astaxanthin
Fuji Health Science has received a no objections letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responding to its new dietary ingredient (NDI) notification to up the permitted daily dosage of its AstaREAL branded astaxanthin to 12mg/day.
Leading industry lights shine in Sustainable Packaging Virtual Conference
A host of leading industry voices will be taking part in our sister site FoodProductionDaily.com’s virtual conference on Sustainable Packaging which takes place on 8 March, 2012.
Vitamin D3 may cut fat mass, boost heart health markers
Daily supplements of vitamin D3 may improve certain markers of heart health like HDL cholesterol, and lead to significant reductions in body fat mass in overweight and obese people, says a new study.
Nutracon, Engredea to ‘change dialogue with client base’ and put innovation first
The inaugural edition of Engredea will change the dialogue at trade shows, and connect true innovators with industry VIPs, according to the event’s executive director.
Coral calcium sales back with a vengeance, says supplier
While bad press caused by a few unscrupulous players temporarily dented growth in the coral-derived calcium market, sales have now recovered strongly, according to one leading supplier.
FDA: Proposed rule on changes to Nutrition Facts panel due by end of 2012
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aiming to publish a proposed rule to reform the Nutrition Facts panel and related rules by the end of this year, somewhat later than originally expected.