Botanicals giant kills krill JV
French herbals giant Naturex has quit a joint venture with krill major Aker Biomarine stating the move is part of its strategy to “concentrate on our core businesses”.
Archives for March 29, 2016
Updated AHP cranberry monograph includes tools to help stem tide of adulteration
A newly updated AHP monograph on cranberry identification will set a new standard in ensuring the quality and efficacy of this botanical, said one of the paper’s co-authors.
Mannatech to launch new weight management line in bid to regain momentum
Mannatech, a network marketing company founded on its patented ‘glyconutrient’ line of dietary supplements, is set to unveil a new weight management line the company hopes will boost results after a lukewarm earnings report.
Cocktail of lime, stevia and β-glucans could open up opportunities for fruit beverages
A trio of lime, stevia and β-glucans could open up opportunities for fruit based beverages that have an increased nutritional value yet are low in sugar, say Danish researchers.
Omega-3 doesn't help male muscle builders: Study
Fish oil supplementation makes no difference to muscle growth in healthy, young men who weight train with whey protein, a study has concluded.
Omega-3 PUFA market expected to hit $18.95 billion by 2020
Giving credit to a developed food processing industry, insights firm Markets and Markets found that North American dominated the global Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) market, but Asia-Pacific will accelerate into the fastest-growing region in...
Sen McCaskill asks DoJ for enforcement records on dietary supplements
Senator Claire McCaskill, the ranking member of the US Senate Special Committee on Aging, is seeking a comprehensive list of enforcement actions taken by the Department of Justice related to the dietary supplement industry.
ACI & CRN team up again for Dietary Supplement Legal & Regulatory Conference
Scott Bass, partner, Sidley Austin LLP, and Steve Mister, President & CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), will co-chair the Fourth Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements.
An herb to watch: Ashwagandha science growing consumer recognition and sales
Sales of Ashwagandha are booming as the pressures of modern life push consumers to seek out natural solutions to problems like stress, leading suppliers tell NutraIngredients-USA. But what’s next for this Ayurvedic herb?
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Interpol-Europol busts dodgy weight loss supplements in massive global fraud fight
A global crack down on food fraud coordinated by Europol and Interpol across 57 nations has captured a South Korean-based racket selling contaminated online weight loss food supplements.
Beverage categories are getting blurrier, Mintel report suggests
A recent Mintel report shows cross-category beverages have become increasingly popular as manufacturers look to cater for consumers’ health and wellness demands, as well as their cravings for new flavor experiences.