French flavour firm buys nutrition partner
French flavours firm Robertet has completed its acquisition of melon extract producer Bionov, bringing products marketed to combat stress and cellulite into its portfolio.
Archives for October 23, 2016
The hottest superfood ingredients in Japan right now…and the next ones primed for success
Several superfoods are now becoming mainstream in Japan because consumers are acutely aware of the “nutrient powerhouses” and their functional benefits.
Prop 65 private enforcers are just getting warmed up, attorney warns
The pace of Prop 65 suits in California continues to be brisk and settlement demands have been increasing, said a lawyer who represents dietary supplements in these actions.
Former Liverpool FC expert helps Herbalife pick up the pace of sports nutrition promotion
Herbalife is launching the Herbalife24 Program for Australia and New Zealand as it seeks to boost its sports nutrition products in the two countries.
CLA sales shifting to sports nutrition products online & MLMs: BASF
CLA – conjugated linoleic acid – is finding increasing use in sports nutrition products, with active consumers attracted by its benefits for body composition, says BASF.
Aged garlic shows antioxidant promise, but not cholesterol-lowering potential: Study
Aged garlic has greater antioxidant potential that the raw version, but was found not to lower cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic individuals, a Singapore study has reported.
Arjuna ready to compete again in global omega-3s market with new super high concentrate
Arjuna Natural Extracts has launched a new super high concentrate omega-3 that company said that will allow consumers achieve their daily omega-3s without unwanted fatty acids.
UK teens not meeting adequate vitamin D levels, researchers find
High levels of vitamin D inadequacy have been observed in adolescents, as a study identifies the minimum level required by this group to maintain adequate vitamin D levels during the winter months.
EFSA considers Mitsubishi’s antioxidant salt following member state concerns
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has taken the reins in the safety evaluation of Mitsubishi’s novel antioxidant salt ingredient following member state toxicity concerns.
The growing demand for free-from foods offers Hispanic food, beverage new growth avenue
The Hispanic food and beverage market in the US is growing steadily along with the Latino-American population, but manufacturers can speed its growth and expand the appeal of their products beyond this core group by tapping into the popular free-from...
Workshop to explore the impact of NDI draft guidance, final GRAS rule for probiotics
A workshop hosted by the International Probiotics Association (IPA) in Washington, DC will tackle some of the key issues facing the probiotics sector, including positions from FDA and FTC on NDIs and claims substantiation.