Organic is the future norm for plant-based supplements: Nordic producer
Organic will be the norm not the niche for plant-based food supplements in the future, says one Finnish-Norwegian producer of organic-certified plant extracts.
Archives for May 3, 2016
Vitamin Shoppe’s Q1: Strong growth for probiotics, declines for sports nutrition, on-the-go nutrition & weight management
The Vitamin Shoppe has reported total revenue has remained flat, with total comparable sales declining 1.9% in its first quarter results. E-commerce grew by almost 4%.
Consequences of a high-fat diet countered by grape polyphenols: Study
Consuming grapes can help offset some of the negative metabolic effects of consuming a high-fat, American-style diet, two studies have concluded.
Resveratrol’s blood pressure benefits may pass from mother to child
Hereditary hypertension may not pass the generations if the mother is given resveratrol supplements during pregnancy, suggests a new study with lab rats.
Maypro to market Afrigetics’ Zulu herbal testosterone ingredient
The Bulbine natalensis plant has been used by the Zulu for many generations to boost male virility. Afrigetics and Maypro are bringing the ingredient stateside, where demand from sports enthusiast and Baby Boomers make promising ground for new...
Tech solutions to show health effects in real time seen as new hope in supplement investment picture
Having the right team to execute on an idea is the key to attracting investment capital, experts say. But finding the right idea, that’s a bit more of a stretch and can provide a bigger payoff.
Healthy agers: To market older, you’d better get wiser
Europe’s seniors see functional foods as a 'dated' concept, are uncomfortable with products that expressly mention age, and want sustainable, naturally nutritious products, finds a consumer study led by the Healthy Marketing Team.
Irish authority backs mandatory flour fortification to fight neural tube defects
Mandatory flour fortification with folic acid would be more effective at reducing birth defects than supplementation or voluntary fortification alone, a report from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) weighing policy options has concluded.
Mainstream consumers are eyeing sports nutrition more and more
Market analysts from Mintel and Euromonitor presented the latest findings of sports category trends at the Ingredient Marketplace show in Orlando this past weekend.