Omega Protein accelerates move into human nutrition sectors
Continuing its move toward human nutrition markets has helped Omega Protein deal with a fluctuating supply situation which has seen a lower than average fish catch this year.
Archives for August 8, 2013
Caffeine traffic light kit gives you a 'stop' sign for drinks
Singapore and Korea-based researchers have developed a caffeine detector and a detection kit that glows like a traffic light to indicate caffeine levels in different drinks.
Slim pickings: UK issues weight loss health claims advice
The UK advertising watchdog has issued guidance to companies making weight loss claims telling them to anally follow the EU nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) or face prosecution.
UV light flashes can super charge vitamin D in mushrooms, say researchers
Short flashes of ultraviolet light can boost the levels of vitamin D in mushrooms in just seconds, say researchers.
European fermented resveratrol wins Japanese supplement pre-approval; sights 2014 launch
Fermented resveratrol from Swiss biotech firm Evolva has won Japanese pre-approval in foods and food supplements – but the company says it won’t be jumping straight into the market.
FTC mails checks from $2.1m fund created by NBTY to settle deceptive marketing charges over kids' multivitamins
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mailed 10,144 checks to reimburse consumers who bought Disney- or Marvel Hero-themed supplements for kids from NBTY and two subsidiaries under allegedly false pretenses.
Chitosan gum introduced to help manage phosphate levels for kidney patients
Mastix Medica, a specialty manufacturer of dietary supplements and functional foods, has introduced RenaGum, the first product of its kind that helps patients with chronic kidney disease manage the phosphate levels in their systems.
Omega Ingredients announces partnership with Italian manufacturer
British biotechnology company Omega Ingredients has announced a deal to distribute high-quality citrus oils used in cosmetics for an Italian manufacturer.