BioCeuticals health portal FX Medicine recognised at industry body awards
Australian nutraceutical firm BioCeuticals has picked up two awards, one for a new health portal, and another for its health and lifestyle brand IsoWhey.
Archives for October 31, 2016
‘Critics think it's snake oil medicine’: Call for more TCM research to prove doubters wrong
More clinical trials are needed to build up a catalogue of evidence-based findings to enable Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to play a bigger role in Singapore’s healthcare system.
As ‘soy-free’ claims increase in food and beverage, soy protein still shines in supplements aisle
There may be an increase in the number of brands claiming “free from soy” as a virtue, but market data suggests soy as a source of protein in the supplement space won’t be waning anytime soon.
Trademark/brand name defence rejected
Supermoan: UK bans superfood claim
'Natural fast food' restaurant chain Leon has been ordered to remove the term ‘Original Superfood Salad’ from its menu after the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found it did not qualify as a brand name exemption under the EU nutrition and health...
Fruitflow tomato extract hits the food supplement aisle (with omega-3)
Fruitflow, the Provexis-owned blood flow boosting tomato extract has launched in an omega-3 blended food supplement in the UK.
Whey protein’s heart health benefits demonstrated in RCT study
Whey protein could reduce the risk factors associated with heart disease, an RCT has found.
Preventative dose of dextrose gel reduces risk of low blood sugar in newborns: Study
A dose of dextrose gel rubbed inside a newborn baby’s mouth an hour after birth can lower their risk of developing neonatal hypoglycaemia, according to a new randomised study.
Lesaffre launches immune support bacteria in North American market
The century-old yeast specialist is launching its patented probiotic Bacillus subtilis CU1 in North America, targeting immune support supplement manufacturers.
AIDP to offer prebiotic fiber with satiety, microbiome modulating effects
Ingredient distributor AIDP has added a multifunctional fiber to its product lineup that can help beneficially alter consumers’ microbiomes, the company said.
Getting right financial advice critical for startups trying to clear distribution hump
Going from $2 million in sales to $10 million is a huge jump that requires a radical change in company culture. Getting expert advice in how to negotiate that change can help nascent firms get over that hump which derails so many startups, an expert said.