Extra virgin olive oil society formed to tap nutritional payload
A group has been formed to fund clinical research and promote the health benefits of oleocanthal – a polyphenol found in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
Archives for July 22, 2015
Fatty liver disease is a major untapped opportunity for nutraceuticals; platform established
Research, focus and regulatory cunning will be needed if the nutraceutical industry is to tap into the relatively unexplored area of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), says the consultancy firm behind a new dedicated clinical trial platform.
UNPA report shows organic and natural products sales surging in Arizona despite state's sizable couch potato segment
Arizona is emerging as a hotbed for sales of organic and natural foods and beverages, dietary supplements and other natural products, according to a new analysis by the United Natural Products Alliance. According to the report, the first of its kind...
GMA: 'HR 1599 protects the consumer from a costly and confusing 50 state patchwork of labeling laws'
House passes Pompeo bill that would prevent state-mandated GMO labeling
The US House of Representatives has passed the industry-backed voluntary GMO labeling bill - The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act 2015 - by 275 votes to 150, and rejected all four amendments it was asked to consider.
Oak wood extract may boost energy levels, reduce tension: Pilot data
Supplementation with an extract from French oak wood may improve energy, tiredness, and tension, says a new study.
Private label nutrition equal to national brands
There are no major differences in nutritional content between private labels, national brands and hard discount goods – although private labels come out top for nutrition labelling, according to a French government study.
Austria could face EU court action for direct selling ban
Austria could be taken to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over its ban on doorstep sales of products like food supplements, the European Commission says.
MegaFood supplements to carry Lundberg rice branding in supply deal
FoodState, the makers of the MegaFood line of dietary supplements, has entered into a new supply deal that will allow it to cobrand some of its supplements with the name of Lundberg Family Farms, the California rice grower.
CRN adds 13 members including MusclePharm and Chinese excipient manufacturer
The Council for Responsible Nutrition, today announced the addition of 13 new companies to CRN’s membership roster, among them sports nutrition sales growth leader MusclePharm and major Chinese excipient manufacturer Er-Kang Pharmaceuticals.