US manufacturer Mannatech launches its supplements in China via e-commerce
US supplement firm Mannatech is now selling its products in China via e-commerce at www.MeiTaiChina.com.
Archives for December 13, 2016
First take on NDI comments: Guidance will stifle innovation without increase in safety
Comments on FDA’s NDI guidance have flooded in, and several themes have emerged. Commenters observed that the guidance will stifle competition, is overburdensome and will contribute little to the overall safety of dietary supplements.
Grease lightening: Trans-fat-free soybean oil produced
Researchers have developed a novel processing technology that prepares soybean oil without producing unhealthy trans-fats, which they say could help reformulation efforts.
Collaborations, workshops and continuing outreach: IPA celebrates key achievements
In a few months’ time I will be celebrating my two-year anniversary running IPA. Time flies when you are passionate about what you do! From a transition period in 2015 to the significant strides we made in 2016 – we truly are living up to being the...
Moderate exercise improves memory problems cause by diabetes: Rat study
Researchers from Japan have shown how moderate exercise can improve memory dysfunction caused by type 2 diabetes.
Omega-3s may turn off chronic low-grade inflammation in obese women: Study
Adding omega-3 supplements to a calorie-controlled diet may combat the chronic inflammation associated with obesity by boosting specialized pro-resolving mediators derived from DHA, says a new study European scientists.
Vitaco deal enters final stage, but fellow Australian firm Nature’s Care to stay in private ownership
The Federal Court of Australia has approved the takeover of vitamin firm Vitaco by Chinese investors, with the deal now officially entering the “completion stage”.
Companies, retailers must do more to make the healthy choice the easy choice, CSPI says
Consumer interest in healthy eating is at an all-time high, and in many ways food and beverage manufacturers are rising to meet this demand by cutting calories from across their portfolios and offering more better-for-you options -- but the Center for...
China famine babies: Hyperglycaemia and diabetes risk passes down to second generation too
An increased risk of high blood glucose levels and diabetes is not only greater for people who were born at a time of famine, but it is also then passed down to their children, research into China’s 1959-1961 food crisis has discovered.
Algae and alternative protein players in €1.2bn EU food project
A pan-EU sustainable food project sees Israeli astaxanthin supplier Algatechnologies, champion of pea protein Roquette and Dutch nutrition giant DSM among its 50 partners that will invest close to €1.2bn over the next seven years.
Riding on personalized nutrition wave, Care/of co-founders want to streamline the supplement shopping experience
Care/of is one of the many personalized nutrition start-ups that popped up this year. The concept is straightforward: The platform recommends three to four of 30 widely recognized supplements to users after filling a questionnaire, and provides an option...
OmniActive self-affirms GRAS for OmniLean
OmniActive Health Technologies has announced that its OmniLean Salacia Extract has received self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notification by an expert panel.
Norwegian food industry agrees to aid government in promoting healthy food
A coalition of major food industry bodies have made a pact with the Norwegian government to help improve public health by reducing high fat, sugary and salty foods (HFFS).
Firms invest €1.25m in ‘next generation of probiotic products’ for pregnant women
Swedish biotek firm MetaboGen is developing probiotic products to tackle pregnancy itching with Swiss player Ferring.