Amway plans 50 stores in India amid sports nutrition and consumer durables push
Amway has revealed it plans to open a further 50 stores in India, but has vowed to remain a direct-selling company with sellers “the key point of distribution”.
Archives for January 30, 2017
ECJ strikes down German amino acid restrictions
The European Court of Justice has said Germany’s rules on amino acids as ingredients are not compatible with EU law, creating potential for confusion on amino acid rules in the EU.
FDF: 'It's an interesting concept and worth exploring'
Exercise labels are more effective than standard nutrition info for healthy eating, say researchers
'Exericise labels' that say how much physical activity is needed to burn off the calories in food are significantly more effective in encouraging healthy eating than standard nutrition information, according to a new study.
Food Vision Asia returns to Singapore for three-day event on the future of food and nutrition
Following a highly successful inaugural event in 2016, Food Vision Asia announces its return to the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore, from April 25-27.
Scientists explore prebiotic potential of Hyptis suaveolens
Researchers from the University of Vienna suggest that there is prebiotic potential of oligo- and polysaccharides from seed mucilage of Hyptis suaveolens, commonly called bush mint, pignut, or wilaiti tulsi.
Vitamin Shoppe responds to domestic slowdown with overseas expansion
As part of its reinvention campaign, The Vitamin Shoppe is accelerating its overseas expansion and is rationalizing domestic distribution with a new facility in Arizona.
ChromaDex reemphasizes testings services, expands R&D capabilities
ChromaDex is placing additional emphasis on transparency and traceability in the marketing of its products and services, an executive said. And the company is expanding its R&D and analytical testing capabilities.
Vitamin A status at birth linked to long-term risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s
Elderly people with low vitamin A levels may be more at risk of Alzheimer’s disease and lower brain functioning, says a new study that also finds even marginal vitamin A deficiency at birth can influence long-term risks.
Inulin-type fructans improve stool consistency in constipated kids: Pilot study
Supplementing constipated children with prebiotic inulin‐type fructans could improve stool consistency, a pilot study of 2 to 5 year-olds' has concluded.
Prebiotics in early life may boost sleep and daytime rhythms: Study
Supplementing the early life diet with prebiotics may boost the growth of selective bacteria in the gut and alleviate sleep disruptions caused by stress, says a new study.
UK focuses on banned DMAA after 7 ‘urgent notices’
Banned pre-workout stimulant DMAA continues to appear on-market in the UK and elsewhere – with the UK medicines regulator making seven busts in 2016.