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Marine Ingredients is poised to reap the benefits of the expected rebound in the market for omega-3s with the opening of a new extraction facility in Alaska and the integration of its newly acquired factory in Norway, which it bought from BASF.
Global food prices have dropped to their lowest level since July 2010, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Both Red Bull and Lucozade Sport have launched tropical flavours of their sport and energy drinks – something Mintel says is another example of these sectors trying to slurp soft drink market share.
Supplements containing a combination of a new prebiotic called bifidogenic growth stimulator (BGS) and an established prebiotic (galactooligosaccharide) may enhance the effects of the flu vaccine, says a new study from Japan.
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Protein was once thought necessary to fuel sporting activity but evolving research has shown it is better for muscle recovery and short chain carbohydrates (sugars) are the accepted fuel tools. And then there are blends of the two…plus the carb and...
The dietary supplement industry received a welcome breath of fresh air in a meeting of industry representatives with Rep. Ted Lieu, the newly elected Democrat in California’s 33rd Congressional District. The meeting was arranged by Jarrow Formulas and...
Unique cultivation methods and upcoming innovative applications help Nutress stand out in the bustling Chlorella vulgaris market, says the Dutch company.
Tests show Viagra and Cialis APIs present in over 100 brands of bogus ‘sexual enhancement’ pill.
Industry insiders are disputing whether the UK medicines regulator went too far – or not far enough – in its recent removal of 107 Saint John’s Wort products from Amazon UK.
Great innovations require a long-term roadmap and commitment from the industry in order to succeed, says Nestlé’s head of global R&D.
People following a Mediterranean-style diet could slash their risk of heart disease by up to 47%, according to a new ten-year study.
Levels and variety of infant gut bacteria may be used to predict food allergies or asthma, say researchers from the University of Alberta.