Korean menopause botanical blend wins EFSA backing
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said a herbal root mix is safe for use in menopause food supplements.
Archives for October 25, 2016
ExcelVite CEO shares latest developments in tocotrienol innovation at SupplySide West 2016
Malaysia-based ExcelVite is harnessing the peninsular country’s abundant palm resources to develop tocotrienol ingredients for various functions, from neuroprotective benefits to sports nutrition.
Assam herbs ripe for nutraceutical and functional food development: Study
Twelve edible herbs from Assam, India, are “alluring candidates” for nutraceutical and functional food developments, according to study which highlights their antioxidant capacity.
First Milk sells sports nutrition company
Sports nutrition producer CNP Professional has been sold to The Protein Partners following a strategic review of the company.
Blackmores and Bega infant nutrition venture misses targets amid China slowdown
A joint venture between Blackmores and Bega Cheese to supply infant formula across APAC - and in particular China - has missed its sales targets, hitting Bega’s financial performance.
TR Nutritionals adds Indian ingredients via exclusive agreement
TR Nutritionals, a bulk ingredient supplier based in Alpharetta, GA, has entered into a distribution agreement that will boost its supply of Ayurvedic products.
China's food sector: Is there room left for the little guys?
China may have opened up its economy even more in the last several years but it's not as if the floodgates are wide apart. Much of this "openness" is actually born out of necessity rather than a love of equity. It's foreign trade policies are still...
2015-16: Full year profits up 13% to €184m
‘When your neighbour’s land is for sale you need to act’: Chr Hansen CEO on €73m acquisition
The €73m acquisition of a library of 3,200 probiotic strains will open up opportunities in children’s immune health, Chr Hansen’s CEO says as the firm posts 13% profit growth from last year.
Supplement stress-reducing benefits last a month after discontinuing: Study
A blend of probiotics, magnesium, vitamins and minerals can reduce stress and fatigue even after users stop taking it, a study has shown.
We're only at the starting line for polyphenols' potential in sports nutrition, expert says
As more research continues to pile up on the effects of free radicals and inflammation on sports performance, the promise of polyphenols in this arena will only grow, said an expert.
Campbell Soup bets big on personalized nutrition with $32m investment in Habit
Campbell Soup is investing $32m in Habit, a personalized nutrition and meal delivery company led by Plum Organics founder Neil Grimmer set to launch in 2017.
Pecan shell flour offers cost effective antioxidants
A pecan shell flour ingredient first noted for its effect as an animal feed has gained an FDA no-objection letter for GRAS status. The ingredient offers a highly cost effective antioxidant source as well as providing other functional properties.
Algatechnologies ‘aggressively’ exploring other microalgae, says chairman
Algatechnologies is widely known for its astaxanthin ingredient. Is it time to expand to new products?