Chr. Hansen names new executive vice president and chief science officer
Thomas Schäfer, current vice president at Novozymes, has been appointed chief science officer and executive vice president at Danish firm Chr. Hansen.
Archives for December 7, 2016
Herb extracts may have ‘insulin-like properties’ to aid diabetics: Study
Compounds extracted from the herbs purslane and tindora appear to reduce blood sugar levels, according to a study that looks at the plants’ insulin-like activity in improving glucose uptake.
FDA offers guidance on how to determine fiber status of prebiotic ingredients
In a recently issued draft guidance, the Food and Drug Administration has shed more light on the process of determining what’s a fiber and what might not be—information that could be of critical importance for the marketers of prebiotics.
FDA releases adverse events data for supplements, foods, and cosmetics
Motivated by transparency, the US Food and Drug Administration has released tens of thousands of adverse event reports for dietary supplements, but does the data actually allow for any conclusions to be drawn?
Australia partners with Amyris to create Southeast Asia biotechnology hub
The Queensland Government in Australia collaborates with Amyris to create a new platform for sustainable ingredient production in APAC.
New India supplements and nutraceuticals rules receive backing of direct-selling industry
The Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) has welcomed new rules for supplements and nutraceuticals announced by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), saying it is a crucial step towards better regulation in the country
Nutrition-focused program for hospital patients reduces readmissions by 30%: Study
Screening incoming patients for malnutrition and prompt initiation of an oral nutrition supplement program may shorten a patient's length of hospital stay by 25% and reduce the risk of readmission by 27%, says a new study.
Could glucosamine and chondroitin support a healthy colon?
Supplements of glucosamine and chondroitin may support colon health via an anti-inflammatory mechanism, according to data from two big US cohorts.
New supplier set to make waves on the bio-marine scene
Start-up Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland (BII) hopes to become a major new supplier of lipids, protein and calcium powders following an initial €15m investment in its plant.
India’s new functional food and supplements rules: The key requirements every firm needs to know
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued its long-awaited rules for functional foods and supplements – publishing a 79-page set of criteria on its website.
And the award goes to... What did Dutch consumers choose as 2016's most misleading product?
Dutch watchdog FoodWatch has announced the winners of its annual ‘GoldenEgg’ award for the year’s most misleading product, as voted by members of the public.
U2 band members named as major investors
Bono and The Edge find what they're looking for in biotech start-up Nuritas
U2 band members Bono and The Edge have been named as major investors in Nuritas, the much-hyped Irish biotech start-up planning to triple its workforce in 2017.
Accumulating science boosts MitoQ as it launches products for new indications
MitoQ, a company whose products are based on a special form of CoQ10, has seen solid growth since the ingredient was launched in supplements in 2013.
Naturopathica supports ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program for arnica
Naturopathica has adopted arnica (Arnica montana) through the ABC Adopt-an-Herb Program.
Gastronomia part 2: What’s next for natural ingredients?
With companies taking inspiration from the food and drinks industry, we asked Sharon Kwek, Senior Beauty and Personal Care Innovation and Insight Analyst at Mintel how the sector is impacting ingredient selection, emerging product lines and consumer control.