Beef & chicken protein match whey for muscle mass and strength
Protein from beef and chicken sources are equally as effective as whey protein to stimulate improvements in body composition and resistance training outcomes, says a new study.
Archives for May 25, 2016
Marketing turns off TV & moves massively online: ASA
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has highlighted the mega-trend platform shift in marketing activity toward online with the watchdog investigating 8633 cases on the web, compared to 3920 on television in 2015.
Network marketing companies have special compliance challenge, expert says
The very nature of network marketing means companies selling dietary supplements using this model must be extra vigilant when it comes to compliance, an expert says.
Special edition: Omega-3s
Carrot vs. stick: What’s the key to securing a sustainable omega-3 supply?
With around 20-25% of global wild caught fish used for fish meal and fish oil production, environmental certification schemes like Friend of the Sea (FoS) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) have been putting increasing pressure on the omega-3...
special edition: omega-3s
GOED on doubling EFSA’s omega-3 recommendation
In April this year the Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) published its first recommendation for EPA and DHA, as an attempt to wade in and bring unity to divergent nutrition advice.
Special edition: Omega-3s
Omega-3 hits €28bn in 2015 – growth predicted
The global omega-3 finished product market was worth €28 billion in 2015 and is set for pan-sector growth in the coming years to add €5bn by 2018, despite sustainability and scientific challenges.
Flaxseed supplementation may aid metabolic syndrome management, study finds
Researchers in Iran found that 30-g brown milled flaxseed daily helped study participants lower their blood markers of metabolic syndrome more than lifestyle changes did alone.
French omega-3 firm gets Friend of the Sea seal of approval
Marseille-based firm Seafoodexport has received Friend of the Sea (FoS) certification for its omega-3, fish oil and fish meal from European anchovy and sardine.
Special Edition: Omega-3s
Omega-3: Latest research developments
Omega-3s have long been touted as beneficial for a range of areas such as brain, heart and eye health and dry eyes. What's new for these friendly fats?
Nellson adds bar manufacturing capacity in Canada
Nutrition bar and powder specialist Nellson is expanding its production capacity at one of its Canadian plants and its consolidating the management of its Canadian operations.
Omega Protein board urges shareholders to stay the course
Omega Protein’s Board of Directors is urging shareholders to stay the course on its diversification strategy despite entreaties to the contrary from an activist investor.