A post-workout brew: Crafting a protein-packed beer for the fitness crowd
Supplemental Brewing has launched a protein-infused beer for athletes "who don’t want their workouts to get in the way of their weekend."
Archives for October 5, 2015
Early infancy gut development has lifelong health implications: Mouse data
Sucking during early infancy is critical for the regulation of epigenetic changes in intestinal stem cells – which potentially affect our gut health for life, say researchers.
Nutra Products launches electrolyte boost products
Nutra Products Inc., is launching two new electrolyte products for the sports nutrition sector.
DuPont touts rapid dispersability of new soy protein aimed at sports nutrition
DuPont has thrown down the latest gauntlet in the sports nutrition protein contest with the launch of a rapid dispersing form of soy protein aimed at fortification beverages and powdered workout products.
German contract manufacturer invests €9m as ingredients business booms
€400m+ German contract manufacturer SternMaid is investing €9m in a stand-alone powder blending facility for “filling small or retail packs of food ingredients and food supplements”. Mostly these would be “cans and tubs.”
Consumers will pay more for products with additional information on ingredients, allergy, survey finds
Manufacturers could help restore consumers' waning faith in the quality and safety of food and beverages, and potentially command a higher price point, by providing consumers with more information about how products are made and ingredients are sourced,...
GMP compliance improving based on expert's analysis of 483 issues & inspection outcomes
Preliminary data from 2015 presented at a recent industry forum indicate that the Food and Drug Administration is issuing fewer 483s and the issues generating these observations during inspections are shifting from identity testing to specifications. The...
Sen McCaskill calls for vinpocetine and picamilon supplements to be pulled from shelves
Senator Claire McCaskill, the ranking member of the US Senate Special Committee on Aging, has called for the FDA to suspend sales of supplements containing vinpocetine and picamilon pending an investigation.
Hershey fortified peanut butter project feeds Ghanaian stomachs and economy
Chocolate giant Hershey has committed to 100% local peanuts for its Ghana school feeding programme.
Evidence of iron-fortified flour reducing anaemia is limited: Review
Evidence of the effectiveness of flour fortification for reducing the prevalence of anaemia is limited but reduction of low ferritin shows promise, according to a review of 13 national programmes.
European fermentation firms unite
French yeast and cultures specialist Lesaffre has taken a majority share in Italian fermentation biotech firm Gnosis.
Shilajit supplements may boost testosterone for healthy men: RCT
Daily supplements of purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may boost testosterone levels in healthy men by 20%, says a new study.