FSA invites comments on novel food application for cycloastragenol
The UK Food standards Agency (FSA) is asking for expert views on a novel foods application for the use of cycloastragenol in food supplements in the EU.
Archives for March 11, 2014
Omega Protein's human nutrition revenues up 88%
Omega Protein Corporation is seeing increased benefits from its acquisiton of whey producer Wisconsin Specialty Protein. Revenues from the new division helped the company achieve record profits as the company continues to execute on its plan of moving...
UNPA membership growth continues as Ortho Molecular Products joins
Ortho Molecular Products, a pioneer in providing supplement products to the healthcare professional and practitioner channels, is the latest company to join the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA).
Healthy eating may reduce the risk of preterm delivery: Population data
A healthy diet packed with fruit, vegetables, and omega-3 rich fish could help to reduce the risk of pre-term babies, according to new research.
Future looks increasingly bright for herbal supplements, market researcher says
The economic downturn has had a depressing effect on new product launches in the herbal dietary supplement industry, said Steve French, managing director of the Natural Marketing Institute. But the good news is that opportunity abounds, in that herbal...
Gaia Herbs CEO: ‘Our biggest driver is to continue to control the supply chain because a quality herbal product requires a quality herb’
The big three issues for botanicals of identity, adulteration, and solvent residue can be eliminated by controlling the supply chain from seed to shelf, says Ric Scalzo, CEO of Gaia Herbs