Vitamin D linked to reduced risk of lung cancer: Meta analysis
Increasing vitamin D status is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing lung cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of existing data.
Archives for September 21, 2015
NAI sues generic beta-alanine supplier in ongoing effort to defend CarnoSyn brand
Natural Alternatives International Inc. has filed a complaint against Creative Compounds Inc. in its ongoing effort to protect the intellectual propert surrounding its CarnoSyn brand of beta-alanine.
AlaskOmega alters specs of its omega-3 oils to highlight freshness advantages of supply chain
Freshness is one of the touchstones of the marketing of omega-3 fish oils. Organic Technologies, producer of the line of AlaskOmega brand of fish oil ingredients, has altered its specification limits for oil oxidation and environmental contaminants to...
‘No success model’ for new protein ingredients
Novel protein ingredients face a difficult future with too many barriers to entry to make success likely – but there are brighter prospects for Quorn and some potential for insect protein in animal feed, says Giract.
Amway invests $25 million in second Vietnam facility
Amway has invested in $25 million in a Binh Duong based facility that will focus on beauty from within brand, Nutrilite as part of its 'long-term commitment to Vietnam.'
NSF's new GMO certification leverages companies' existing systems, exec says
Demand for GMO certification services has been growing faster than supply, and NSF has responded to that demand with its new True North certification program, said the scheme’s director.
NEW DATA UPDATE
Number cruncher: Europe’s key supplement markets, brands & opportunities revealed
The sale of dietary supplements is estimated to be worth worth around €7.2 billion to the European economy in 2015, but which markets are the biggest, and where is future growth projected to come from?
2016 event to fill 4 halls
Expanded Vitafoods gets a content makeover
Refined sector content will define Vitafoods Europe in Geneva next year as the continent’s premier healthy ingredients and nutraceuticals show approaches its 20th birthday.
Customizable supplements: Are they a recipe for disaster?
Customizable supplements may sound like a great idea, but the costs of complying with dietary supplement cGMP regulations would make such an endeavor ‘virtually insurmountable’, industry experts tell NutraIngredients-USA.