Ripe Australian supplements sector drives distribution deal
High usage of supplements across Australia has prompted local firm Lipa Pharmaceuticals to strike a distribution deal for a botanical extract manufactured in India.
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Heat treated: Arla targets €3.6bn clinical drink market with whey offering
Danish firm Arla Food Ingredients says a version of its Lacprodan whey can withstand heat treatments typically used in clinical drinks consumed by the elderly.
International Osteoporosis Foundation launches vitamin D map
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has launched an interactive map that details global vitamin D consumption levels.
Review suggest lack of evidence for probiotics in pre-term infant formula
There is not enough evidence to support the routine supplementation of preterm infants with infant formula containing probiotics or prebiotics, according to the findings of a new systematic review.
USDA urged to update nutritional guidelines on Greek yogurt
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been urged to update its nutritional guidelines to differentiate Greek from other traditional types of yogurt and reclassify it as a high protein product.