FTC permanently bans marketer from weight loss industry
The head of a marketing organization has been permanently banned from the weight loss industry in a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Archives for September 11, 2014
Bayer ‘extremely disappointed & strongly disagrees’ with FTC/DoJ allegations against Phillips’ Colon Health claims
Healthcare giant Bayer has said it will defend itself ‘vigorously’ against the US Federal Trade Commission decision to bring a motion against the company for claims made for its probiotic dietary supplement, Phillips’ Colon Health.
Nordic Naturals boosts offerings for 'niche' sports market
Nordic Naturals has extended its line of omega-3 supplements that are NSF Certified for Sport with a liquid form of its Omega-D3 Sport line, which the company says is the first liquid omega-3 product to be so certified.
Fermented milk product containing probiotics 'improved' IBS: Danone research
Danone Nutricia Research and the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) have publishing findings they claim show the “beneficial” effect of fermented milk products containing probiotics on gut microbiota.
Blackcurrant nectar shows exercise benefits for college students: Study
Daily consumption of blackcurrant nectar for eight days may reduce muscle damage and inflammation after exercise, according to a new study from scientists at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.
Glanbia buys sports nutrition firm Isopure for £94M
Glanbia has agreed to acquire US sports nutrition business The Isopure Company for $153M (£94.1M).
Mangos may lower blood sugar in obese adults: Study
Consumption of freeze-dried mango may reduce blood glucose levels for obese individuals, according to researchers.
Datamonitor Comment
Beauty from within supplements: how to win the consumer
According to Datamonitor Consumer, as the beauty from within segment evolves, cosmetic manufacturers are now focused on researching solutions to better meet consumer expectations and convince of a supplement's effectiveness.
Coffee genome sequenced: Researchers drink to greater caffeine control
Reducing, enhancing or even eliminating caffeine content in coffee plants will be possible in the near future researchers are saying after completing the genomic map of the coffee plant Coffea canephora.
DISPATCHES FROM GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY, MADRID
Danone Nutricia: The more we know the more we have to solve
Industry development meaning potential food safety hazards are detected more than ever before is leading to a need to know more, according to Danone Nutricia.
Canadian firm Solarvest signs up German partners to produce organic algal DHA oil
Canadian algae technology firm Solarvest has entered into agreements to produce its omega-3 algae products in the EU. The products will comply with both USDA and EU organic certification requirements, a company official said.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERNATIONAL WHEY CONFERENCE 2014
Russian embargo impact on Arla whey and lactose interests 'minimal': CEO
The Russian embargo on Western food imports will have little impact on Arla Foods Ingredients' whey and lactose interests, says CEO Henrik Andersen.