Coffee not associated with onset of atrial fibrillation: study
Coffee does not cause atrial fibrillation, a kind of irregular heartbeat, according to research from a Swedish university.
Archives for September 24, 2015
Dispatches from Drinkpreneur Live 2015, London
'It’s not as simple as putting liquid into a bottle and then selling it to Tesco!' Top tips for entrepreneurs
It’s an exciting time for beverage entrepreneurs, with small start-ups successfully challenging the big established brands with new ideas and innovations. Drinkpreneur Live was held in London this week to enable beverage brands to meet industry experts,...
FMC set for Danish innovation centre boost
FMC Corporation will open a new European Innovation Center in Denmark next year, creating a hub for its technical and material experts to improve product development.
DNA barcoding is here to stay, UNPA's Israelsen warns industry
The application of DNA barcoding to herbal supplements - which in the hands of the NY AG has been used as a bludgeon - could be turned into a significant boon for the industry, said United Natural Products Alliance president Loren Israelsen. The...
Lemon verbena extract aids sleep and recovery for athletes, says study
PLX, a supplement derived from lemon verbena, can help athletes sleep better, reduce muscle pain and improve recovery time, according to a new manufacturer-sponsored study.
FSG deadline: July 20, 2016
SNE ‘increasingly concerned’ by impending EU specialised food laws
Europe’s biggest specialised food group used a meeting in Brussels this week to reiterate its call for “clear, evidence-based, and balanced legislation” as the 2016 kick-in date nears for EU laws governing foods like toddler milks, diet replacements and...
Revenues and gross profit up
Science in Sport reports €1.4m H1 loss as marketing spend rockets
UK nutrition firm Sciences in Sport made a €1.4m first-half loss before tax as a result of heavy marketing investment, but saw revenues rise 19% to €7.1m, the company announced.
S. boulardii supplements may reduce risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea: Meta-analysis
Probiotic supplements containing Saccharomyces boulardii may reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, says a new meta-analysis of 21 randomized controlled trials.
Sports nutrition: NIU forum to explore the trends in the booming sports sector
Experts from Health Wright, Muscle Pharm, Texas A&M, and Euromonitor will discuss the trends in sports nutrition in a FREE forum hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.