Nutraceutical International chugs along fueled by latest acquisitions
Nutraceutical International Corporation continues to make good on its acquisition strategy by posting a 7.4% net sales gain for its second quarter.
Archives for May 23, 2016
Cranberry players unite
Botanicals firm Diana Food has bought a Canadian start-up to expand its technology and footprint in cranberry and other fruits and pursue novel health domains.
Black mineral water FulHum seeks to shake-up bottled water industry
Alkaline water brand FulHum says its jet black mineral water can disrupt the bottled water and energy drinks sectors.
Antioxidant muscles in on emerging sport nutrition markets
Vitafoods saw French ingredient firm Seppic setting out its stall in the sports nutrition category with the launch of a new red wine polyphenol, vitamin E and zinc complex for muscle recovery and protection.
ConAgra Foods strikes $340m deal to sell Spicetec flavors and seasonings business to Givaudan
ConAgra Foods has struck a $340m deal to sell its Spicetec flavors and seasonings business to Givaudan as it continues to reshape its portfolio.
Link between vitamin E & brain tumours found in metabolite study
A link between vitamin E levels in the blood and the increased risk of brain tumours has been established in a Scandinavian study.
DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS Europe 2016
Large-scale plant cultivation could answer call for omega-3 sustainable source
The pursuit of alternative omega-3 fatty acid sources that are closer biologically to omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) found in fish oils remains a key industry challenge.
'Green Beans M Java Monster' canned
You’ve got fax: Monster mashed in EU trademark battle
Monster Energy Company has lost a trademark battle with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for the wording ‘Green Beans’ following a three year argument over a lost fax.
Capstone files $65 million breach of contract suit against MusclePharm
Capstone Nutrition has sued MusclePharm for breach of contract, stating in its complaint that “MusclePharm has essentially turned Capstone into its bank.”
WHO slams industry over breast milk substitutes
A new report says countries’ efforts to support breastfeeding in the face of infant formula promotion aren’t effective enough, but industry says it is playing by complicated and changing rules.