Increased omega-3 status could lower your risk of death
Increasing your omega-3 status by just 1% could be linked to a 20% reduction in all-cause mortality, according to a new meta-analysis.
Archives for June 28, 2016
Brexit break-down
We will build on links with other member states, says sports nutrition sector
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) will build links with remaining EU member states in the wake of the UK’s shock decision to leave the bloc, but its London HQ is in jeopardy.
Brexit: Britain can lead global functional foods & supplements markets
It is EFSA and the EU nutrition health claims regulation (NHCR) that is today the biggest barrier to European innovation in nutrition and Brexit, whatever else it may do, can remove some of those innovation brakes.
Danish botanicals player buys fruit extraction facility
Danish berry extract start-up Asiros has bought an extraction facility from Swedish Nordic Food Group for an undisclosed sum.
Milk Specialties management teams with equity firm in buyout
The management team of Milk Specialities Global has partnered with a private equity firm to acquire the assets of the company, it was announced yesterday.
MusclePharm countersues, saying Capstone couldn't deliver products on time
Sports nutrition company MusclePharm has filed a countersuit in its dispute with contract manufacturer Capstone Nutrition. MusclePharm alleges Capstone was unable to manufacture products on time.
Protein expression drives metabolic changes to increase obesity risk
The mystery surrounding a protein’s genetic variation and its links with obesity has been solved, say German scientists.
Prebiotic fiber may boost growth and immune function in infants: Piglet data
Early supplementation with prebiotic short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) may enhance the response to vaccinations and promote growth, says a new study with piglets.
Omega Protein shareholders elect Wynnefield's slate of board candidates
The management of Omega Protein Corporation has lost its defensive battle with Wynnefield Capital as the investment’s firm’s preferred board nominees were overwhelmingly elected by shareholders on Tuesday.
Whole Foods to start sharing POS data with Nielsen
Whole Foods Market – which has historically not shared its sales data with syndicated data providers - has selected Nielsen as its primary US analytics provider for point of sale (POS) data, consumer insights, and industry metrics.