GOED updates monograph to keep up with rapidly changing omega-3 industry
In an effort to keep up with a changing industry, GOED has published an updated version of the GOED Voluntary Monograph, which sets specifications for omega-3 oils.
Archives for December 18, 2015
When should pregnant women take folic acid?
Taking folic acid supplements pre-conception may lower the risk of preterm birth and small-for-gestational-age, but post-conception may be too late to have an effect, according to research in 240,954 pregnant women.
OTA hopes to “turn the corner” on organic supply shortages in 2016
The Organic Trade Association in 2016 will push forward several initiatives to help industry “turn the corner” on the supply shortages currently holding it back from meeting surging demand for organic products, the group’s CEO Laura Batcha says.
ChromaDex partners on new ID method for glandulars
Verifying that glandular ingredients are what they say they are has just gotten easier with a announcement of a new identification method.
Grassroots victories, transparency, GMPs, and more: NPA’s Fabricant looks back on 2015
Heading into 2015 I was optimistic about our industry’s ability to win political victories and expand the effectiveness of its grassroots operations. My thinking turned out to be spot on, as we certainly had our work cut out for us this year.
DuPont nutrition & health chief: We want to work with start-ups
DuPont’s nutrition & health president, Matthias Heinzel, tells NutraIngredients his multi-billion euro division wants to speed product-to-market time and is “totally open” to working with start-ups in open collaboration.
Americans with allergies have low microbiota diversity: NIH Study
The gut microbiota of American adults with allergies is markedly different from people without allergies, particularly for nut and seasonal pollen allergies, says a new study from scientists at the NIH.
Holland & Barrett profits up: We’ll be a £1bn business by 2020
UK-based but expanding supplements and healthy foods retailer Holland & Barrett International has posted an annual sales increase of 11.7% and profit growth of 12.2% in its full year results - something it says puts it in good stead to become a £1bn...
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The many faces of herbal adulteration
The global natural products industry is beholden to vast quality control challenges, which are in turn amplified when it comes to herbal ingredients, given the quality management minefield this segment presents.