New firm seals deal on £35m omega-3 acquisitions
New London based supplement firm Burr and Burr has announced the completion of two brand acquisitions totalling £35m within the omega-3 health supplement sector.
Archives for October 13, 2013
'China’s changing goalposts will cause multinational supplement drain'
The Chinese Food and Drug Administration is steering the dietary supplement industry towards a more restrictive environment by putting an end to importing such products as food.
New test said to solve problem of false rancidity positives in flavored fish oils
A new test for flavored fish oils that solves the problem of false rancidity readings could be a big win for industry, sources say.
Probiotics (Bl-04) may reduce common cold risk in active adults: Clinical trial
Daily supplements of the probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis subsp lactis Bl-04 may reduce the risk of the common cold (upper respiratory tract infections or URTIs) in active adults, says a new study from Australia.
Dietary polyphenols may be associated with longevity: Study
High dietary intake of polyphenols may be associated with up to a 30% reduction in mortality rates in older adults, according to new research that identifies urinary concentrations of polyphenols as a more acurae measure of intake.
New Nordic dietary guidelines emphasise whole diet quality
New Nordic dietary recommendations focus on whole diet quality, rather than individual nutrients, with some key changes that could make a difference to how foods qualify for healthy choice logos.