CytoSport launches organic Muscle Milk RTD in US
CytoSport has developed an organic variation of its popular, high-protein Muscle Milk RTD to meet increasing US consumer demand for organically-certified products.
Archives for July 16, 2014
Mouse data: Omega-3s reduce osteoarthritis severity
Mice fed omega-3s had healthier joints than those fed diets high in saturated fats and omega-6 fatty acids, Duke University researchers say.
Abbott making 'progress' repairing Fonterra botulism scare damage
Abbott Laboratories' CEO believes the company has “recovered about as well" as it could have in the year since the Fonterra WPC botulism scare that led it to recall infant formula in China, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia.
Blueberry powder shows immune and cardiovascular benefits: Human data
Supplements containing blueberry powder may boost the levels of the immune system’s natural killer cells and lowers blood pressure in sedentary men and women, says a new study.
IAHS: “VAT on health food supplements would be a tax on health.”
Irish 23% health tax hike: Herbals, glucosamine, coQ10, probiotics remain in firing line
Proposals to push VAT (value-added tax) on some health food supplements and teas to the maximum upper bracket of 23% will discriminate against healthful products, according to The Irish Association of Health Stores (IAHS).
Arizona center emerges as hotbed of algae innovation
An institute in Arizona has emerged as one of the world’s foremost centers of research on algae production. Called the Arizona Center for Algae Research and Innovation (AzCATI), the organization helps companies validate technologies in an effort to get...
ASA: “Misleading and irresponsible"
UK stubs out nutrient cigarette health claims
NutriCigs UK must quit its nutrient-fortified electronic cigarette claims that included sleep, satiety and energy benefits, the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said.
Neptune's losses steepen as company nears end of recovery phase
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources absorbed a steep loss in the first quarter of its fiscal year as the company nears the end of its recovery from an explosion and fire that destroyed its lone production plant. Net loss for the quarter was $5.3...
Soluble corn fiber may boost calcium absorption for teens
Daily intake of soluble corn fiber may enhance the absorption of calcium for adolescents, says a new study from Purdue University with implications for bone health.