ASA pulls 2 Vitabiotics ads in UK
The UK's biggest supplement manufacturer, Vitabiotics, has been censored over two ads for misleading health claims by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Archives for October 29, 2014
We want you: Scientific committee calls for cutting edge science at Probiota 2015
A newly established scientific committee are set to assess cutting edge research for the Probiota 2015 Scientific Frontiers poster session. Don’t miss your chance to present as entries close on November 7.
Tea and citrus flavonoids may lower ovarian cancer risk
Flavonoids from tea and citrus fruits and juices may be associated with a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to new research.
Financials
Nutrition profits jump 23% in mixed DuPont Q3 results
DuPont is reaping the benefit of its €5bn 2011 acquisition of Danish probiotics and enzymes giant Danisco, with its nutrition and health division showing 23% profit growth in a “sluggish” world market.
Herbalife asks Mirror to take down 'baseless' article
Herbalife shakes not responsible for Mexican death, say doctors
A "previous serious illness" was responsible for the death of a Mexican woman - not Herbalife weight loss shakes - say local doctors following accusations in the Mexican and UK press of lead contamination.
Streamlined operations, new product launch help Innophos prosper despite depressed sales
Specialty phosphate producer Innophos suffered sales declines in its third quarter of 2014 as the company struggled with a supply shortage for a key feedstock and some weakness in the end markets for its customers’ finished goods. Offsetting that are...