Competitive boasting lands supplement player in heat
Be careful what you say about your competitors, it could be considered a health claim, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has told supplement retailer Genr8online.
Archives for February 25, 2016
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Child nutrition NPD needed to avoid crippling cost of obesity, says expert
New product development (NPD) is essential to address the nutritional needs of a child during its first 1000 days if health systems are to avoid the crippling cost of treating non-communicable diseases, warns a leading consultant and speaker at Food...
Omega-3 supplements in pregnancy reduces baby's anaemia risk, study finds
Taking omega-3 supplements while pregnant may help prevent or reduce the risk of anaemia in newborns, a study has concluded.
Indena self-affirms GRAS for Meriva curcumin ingredient
Italian botanical giant Indena has announced the self-affirmation of the GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for its curcumin phospholipid (Meriva).
GNC's Archbold: It's urgent to adopt new raw material GMPs in order to stem erosion in consumer confidence
GNC’s new raw material GMPs, announced as a final intent if not in final form at an industry event this week, is “a concept whose time has come,” according to CEO Mike Archbold.
Dispatches from Probiota 2016
Must read: Many, many things you need to know about probiotics until 2020
The global probiotics market is worth €32bn according to latest Euromonitor data and analysis presented recently at Probiota in Amsterdam – and that excludes fermented sour milks worth another €5.8bn.
Mixed reaction from industry on new FDA commissioner
Dr. Robert Califf, President Obama’s nominee, has been confirmed to be the new FDA commissioner, and several supplement industry trade associations are trying to schedule a meeting with him as soon as possible.
HMB may protect soldiers against inflammation during high intensity training
Military personnel undergoing high intensity training may benefit from HMB supplements, says a new study from the University of Central Florida, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva, and the Israel Defense Force.
Food Vision 2016 preview
Sustainable sourcing: Start-up looks to Africa and baobab for next superfood
A start-up firm has found a way of sustainably sourcing the African fruit baobab whilst supporting rural economies and empowering growers in a region that has been described as an untapped source of superfoods.