Ethical Naturals Inc. introduces Cranberex from Oregon Cranberry
Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI) is entering the cranberry extract sector with a standardized cranberry extract derived from dark red cranberries from Oregon.
Archives for September 19, 2016
More NDI training needed: A pulse on the dietary supplements industry
More than half (56%) of dietary supplement professionals said they haven’t read the Aug. 11 NDI guidance—and 6% said they haven’t read it, but told their boss that they did.
Gemini Pharmaceuticals expands Ribus partnership for clean label offerings
Contract manufacturer Gemini Pharmaceuticals is expanding its partnership with Ribus to offer Nu-MAG for magnesium stearate replacement in dietary supplements.
Grant to fund long-term study of flax's blood pressure benefits in non diseased population
A new long-term research initiative in Canada will seek to further elucidate the heart health benefits of flaxseed, according to a major supplier.
Innovation hot spot lies at overlap of 'natural,' science and sustainability, expert says
The drive toward shorter, cleaner labels and the oft-mentioned dearth of innovation in the supplement sphere are both factors of the maturation of the dietary supplement and functional foods industries, according to one expert.
‘huge win for the industry’
Swedish court throws out EFSA vitamin upper limits
The Swedish food supplement industry is breathing a sigh of relief that a sales ban imposed on vitamin B6 supplements that exceed “EFSA-recommended upper limits” has been overturned by a Swedish court.
Mixed results for probiotic cirrhosis study
Probiotics given to liver cirrhosis sufferers boosted neopterin levels and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, but had no significant effect on white blood cells’ ability to consume bacteria, the original aim of the study.
Chokeberries have ‘minor beneficial effects’ on heart health, says study
Juice or powder products made from chokeberries (Aronia mitschurinii) may improve blood pressure, and reduce some markers of inflammation, says a new study.
Fish trimmings: Perfect for protein and pacemakers?
Scientists at the University of Bergen have discovered how to use fish trimmings to produce versatile protein powders perfect for human consumption.
FI Asia 2016: The key industry trends hitting the show floor
With FI Asia taking place this week in Jakarta with 15,000 visitors, 650 exhibitors and a host of industry experts in one place, we caught up with Olav Masseling, brand director at event organiser UBM to talk about the Asia market, the major trends are...