Albion self-affirms GRAS of Calci-K and DiMagnesium Malate
Utah-based Albion Human Nutrition has announced the addition of two self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) ingredients to its existing line of patented amino acid chelates.
Archives for September 12, 2013
Showfloor blog: FI Asia-Thailand
Supply chain shocks driving Asian food producers to western quality
The non-Asian ingredient supply sector is fairly well represented here at Food Ingredients Asia-Thailand in Bangkok, but given current concerns about food supply chain security in the region, is probably still under-represented. Which is surprising…
Increased protein protects against muscles during diet and weight loss, say researchers
Doubling the recommended daily allowance of protein intake could help to protect against muscle loss during dieting and exercise related weight loss, say researchers.
Ajinomoto gives ‘Koko’ the go-go to better Ghanaian nutrition
Japanese supplier Ajinomoto is upping its efforts to battle under nutrition in the developing world by committing to a programme to reach 200,000 weaning infants in Ghana by 2017.
Sugar tax ‘best option’ to limit escalating health problems, says Credit Suisse
A sugar tax is the best way to combat excess sugar consumption which doctors agree is partly to blame for growing global obesity and diabetes rates, according to a report from Credit Suisse.
Leading chondroitin supplier identifies new adulterant. FDA: 'We look at this with great interest'
Synutra Ingredients: ‘The market is responding well to our call to action addressing chondroitin adulteration’
The efforts of leading chondroitin supplier Synutra Ingredients to clean up the supply chain are being heeded by the industry, says the company’s president, but the complexity of problem is increasing with the identification of a new adulterant.
OptiMSM broadens footprint, gains traction in sports nutrition market
On the heels of last week’s distribution agreement with American International Chemical to distribute its branded methlsulfonylmethane (MSM) into the Canadian market, Bergstrom Nutrition is looking to grow existing relationships and uncover new sources...
FDA warning letter disallows 14 Metagenics products as medical foods
Metagenics, a prominent California-based dietary supplement manufacturer that specializes in medical foods and supplements sold through the practitioner channel, has received a warning letter in which FDA says a number of its medical foods are mislabeled...