Online product information: To trust or not to trust?
Gathering knowledge about food products online is popular among Australian consumers, but a new survey suggests it is not a medium they trust.
Archives for July 25, 2012
Natural carbohydrate matches commercial products for sports performance
Ingestion of a natural carbohydrate food source matches commercial sports chews when it comes to running performance, according to new research.
Creatine supplement makers at loggerheads over new study
Kre-Alkalyn makers All American Pharmaceutical has disputed a study funded by rival creatine producers AlzChem that claims Kre-Alkalyn supplementation does not increase muscle creatine as much as normal amounts of creatine monohydrate (Crm).
New bill would ensure anabolic steroids are not misrepresented as legitimate dietary supplements, say backers
New legislation proposed in the Senate this week would help to ensure anabolic steroids are not misrepresented as legitimate dietary supplements by broadening the definition and imposing tougher penalties on firms making and selling them, claim supporters.
AHPA: Mojo Nights warning letter ‘clear signal’ that FDA intent on tackling drugs masquerading as supplements
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning letter sent to a sexual enhancement supplements maker should serve as a “clear signal that FDA continues its enforcement efforts against illegal drugs or drug alternatives masquerading as dietary supplements”...
Naturex reports H1 growth on back of acquisitions
Natural ingredients supplier Naturex has reported a healthy 15% growth in sales for the first half of its financial year on the back of ‘positive contributions’ from the firm’s new acquisitions.
Tate & Lyle Speciality Food Ingredients takes hit
Pre-tax profit at Tate & Lyle’s Speciality Food Ingredients (SFI) division took a hit in its first quarter from strikes in Turkey and lower volume sales in sucralose.
Brain food gains momentum as Thorne Research creates JV to develop new cognitive health supplements range
Thorne Research - a leading supplier of dietary supplements to the healthcare practitioner market - has set up a joint venture with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen and Integrative Health Resources (IHR) to develop a new line of supplements targeting brain...