‘The US market is ready for stress management supplements’, says Lipogen CEO
Consumers are looking for natural products to manage stress, says the CEO of Lipogen.
Archives for August 9, 2015
UK ingredients player expands to US, questions Chinese quality
UK-based ingredients distributor Direct Food Ingredients has opened an office and warehouse in Los Angeles where it will focus its activities in nutraceuticals and sports nutrition and push its quality credentials.
Australia
Partial to 32kg of chocolate a year, Aussies told they must eat better
Around two-thirds of Australians are obese and consume on average a quantity of chocolate each year equivalent to a passenger’s first-class baggage allowance on long-haul flights, Csiro, the country’s government research network, has revealed.
Moderate butter intake increases LDL and HDL cholesterol levels: Danish study
Moderate butter consumption could result in higher levels of both 'bad' LDL and 'good' HDL cholesterol, the findings of a Danish study suggest.
Herbalife seems to be emerging from shadow of investigation
Network marketing giant Herbalife reported better-than-expected profitability on its second quarter 2015 earnings despite currency fluctuations that depressed overall net sales. The company also said that the negative publicity surrounding a reported...
EFSA loses right to keep experts secret
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has lost its right to keep the names of contributing expert commentators a secret – a European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that could be applied retrospectively.
Curcumin for sports nutrition? RCT supports role for pain reduction after heavy exercise
Supplements of curcumin, the yellow pigment that gives turmeric its color, may reduce pain associated with exercise, and perhaps boost performance, says a new study.
In the year 2020: Global nutraceuticals market to be worth €35bn; 7% annual growth forecast
Botanicals are the fastest growing nutraceutical ingredient class in a category being driven by ageing populations around the world, a report has found.
Food brands, non profits offered chance to engage with hundreds of bloggers at upcoming event
An event in late September will bring natural and organic food brands and thought leaders together with hundreds of bloggers. It’s the first such event of its kind, organizers said.