Aged garlic may help reduce blood pressure, boost heart health: Study
Supplements of aged garlic (Allium sativum) may reduce mean blood pressure by 5.0 mmHg in uncontrolled hypertensives, says a new study funded by Wakunaga of America Co.
Archives for February 29, 2016
Introducing the kakadu plum: Clean label's rising star ingredient that replaces chemical preservatives
Kakadu Plum, an edible fruit produced by trees in the tropical woodlands of Australia, has emerged as a superfruit with antimicrobial properties that could replace chemical preservatives used by the seafood industry.
Food Vision 2016 preview - Cannes, France March 2-4, 2016
Trailblazers: Whey, wheatgrass and ‘zenverages’ win Unilever innovation awards
Whey-based ice cream, an organic wheatgrass supplement and a herbal relaxing drink have won the Trailblazers contest hosted by Unilever and William Reed Business Media’s Food Vision event.
Nestlé has spent $1m+ to help develop the novel deficiency test
Nestlé-funded research illuminates iron deficiency with new test
Researchers hope a portable light test used on the lip will be an affordable and needle-free way to tackle iron deficiency in developing countries.
OmniActive launches new plant-extract weight management product
Due to launch at Engredea 2016 next month, OmniActive’s latest ingredient product was designed to deliver weight management benefits in capsule, tablet, or powder formulas.
Magnesium applied through the skin may ease MND symptoms
A magnesium-based therapy, applied through the skin, may ease the painful muscular symptoms of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) that affects around two in every 100,000 individuals in Europe each year.
California judge tosses Chipotle GMO labeling lawsuit
What does non-GMO mean? It depends on the consumer, says judge in Chipotle lawsuit
A California federal court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit alleging Chipotle falsely advertised its food as non-GMO. And while it has given the plaintiff leave to amend her suit, it has made it clear she will have to come up with a stronger argument...
Bad publicity pall stalls M&A activity in supplements even as transactions soar in organic & natural foods, beverages
A hangover from the negative publicity of the past year has stalled M&A and financing activity in dietary supplements, even as this activity booms in other categories of the health and wellness space, according to investment group Nutrition Capital Network.
White House calls for microbiome science support
Industry stakeholders have expressed their support and excitement at a recent White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) national call to action for new public and private commitments to support microbiome science.
Should EU mimic US supplement label database?
A US trade group has made moves to increase transparency and traceability in the supplement market by requiring all its members to submit product labels. Should the EU be considering similar action?
High engagement drives sports product franchise retailer Complete Nutrition's success
Complete Nutrition’s new CEO brings operational experience to the hands-on sports nutrition retailer as its seeks to extend its growth curve based on a franchising model.