Chr. Hansen takes first shot at liquid probiotics
Chr. Hansen has announced the launch of its first liquid form probiotic with a broad target audience, available in a shot dosage which has already proved popular in Italy.
Archives for October 16, 2013
Vitamin C, zinc and pine bark extract show common cold benefits: Study
A combination supplement containing zinc, vitamin C and Pycnogenol, an extract from French Maritime Pine bark, may be effective in shortening duration of the common cold and lessening the seven ‘pillar’ symptoms, including runny nose, nasal obstruction,...
Nestlé nine-month sales growth below full-year target
Nestlé organic sales growth slowed to 4.4% in the first nine months of the year, compared to 6.1% in the same period last year, hit by weaker demand from emerging markets and ongoing recession in Europe.
Craze manufacturer disputes NSF's discovery of drug tainting
The news that NSF and two collaborators have found a methamphetamine-like compound in the popular pre-workout sports supplement Craze is being disputed by the product’s manufacturer, Driven Sports.
Debut probiotic shot comes with alu-blister packaging
A drinkable probiotic shot will be launched at CPhI 2013 in a mini bottle using Drycap technology, which lets probiotics live in a dry environment.
Vegetable compound DIM may offer radiation therapy protection: Animal data
A compound derived from cruciferous vegetables could help to protect healthy tissue against damage during radiation therapy cancer treatment, according to new research in mice and rats.
Iron supplementation provides cognitive and physical benefits to anaemic children
Giving daily iron supplements to anaemic primary-school children can have cognitive and physical benefits, according to systematic review and meta-analysis.
CRN adds three new voting members
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has added three new Voting Members—Barrington Nutritionals; Stratum Nutrition; and Vitatech Nutritional Sciences, Inc.
Ganeden backs probiotic ingredient with science results, formulation support
Quality science, manufacturing and customer support have helped Ganeden Biotech achieve success with its proprietary staring of bacillus coagluans, branded as GanedenBC30, said vice president Mike Bush.