Veto motion tabled
MEPs brew final caffeine claims battle as approval beckons
A European Parliament motion to veto the Commission’s approval of four caffeine health claims could prove the final stumbling block on their long road to EU law books.
Archives for June 13, 2016
How to foster a buzzing edible insects industry
A Finnish project is to investigate the main hurdles and opportunities for the edible insect industry by linking up input from multidisciplinary players from relevant sectors.
DHA may beat EPA for anti-inflammatory action, but ‘don’t tilt your odds to favor one omega-3 over another’, says expert
The anti-inflammatory potential of omega-3 fatty acids may lie more with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) than eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), says a new study from Laval University in Quebec.
Probiotics in sports nutrition? Lallemand’s Lafti L10 studied for immune support in athletes
A double-blind, placebo controlled study on elite athletes found that the dairy-derived Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 by Lallemand Health Soultions can be a beneficial supplement for the reduction of upper respiratory tract infections.
Sector to grow 40% by 2020
The world’s unquenchable thirst for energy drinks
Global sales of energy drinks hit €38.2 billion last year and will be worth €53.4bn in 2020 according to Euromonitor International, even as regulatory winds blow ill beneath the sector's wings.
Escalation in obesity 'fuelling rise in malnutrition'
Malnutrition is on the rise in every country in the world, driven by the double-pronged health threat of obesity and starvation, a report has concluded.
ABC updates black cohosh adulteration with new bulletin
The American Botanical Council has extended its series of adulteration documents with the release of a Black Cohosh Bulletin.
‘There’s an opportunity to broaden the appeal of energy drinks’: Thailand’s Carabao on potential of UK market
Asian energy drink Carabao has launched in the UK, and while it admits it’s a competitive market, it still sees significant untapped potential beyond the niche categories of ‘lads, high-octane sports and rock music.’
CHINA
Swisse Wellness links up with Chinese online retailer Tmall
Supplement brand Swisse aims to increase sales and market presence in China with the launch of its flagship store on the Tmall site.
Taiyo's support helps marketer navigate non GMO certification waters
Supplement marketer Tomorrow’s Nutrition has announced Non-GMO Project Verified status for its Sunfiber prebiotic supplement, a certification the company says was made possible only though vigorous support from the supplier, Taiyo.
Sensus offers organic inulin for US market
Ingredient supplier Sensus has expanded its North American offering with organic inulin, sourced from agave.
Dr Michael Smith honored by Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine has recognized the significant contributions of Michael Smith, B.Pharm., ND to the advancement of naturopathic medicine and natural health product regulation in Canada and around the world with an honorary...
Nattopharma gets US patent on arterial benefits of MenaQ7
Norwegian vitamin K2 supplier Nattopharma has been awarded a US patent for its ingredient’s benefits in age-related hardening of the arteries.