Hiring freeze at FDA dims view of industry as adequately regulated, experts say
A hiring freeze put into place by Pres. Trump could damage efforts to make the case that the dietary supplement industry is effectively regulated, experts say.
Archives for February 2, 2017
Clinical benefits: Could vitamin C lower risks after heart surgery
The use of supplemental vitamin C after heart surgery could help to lower risks of atrial fibrillation, a common disturbance in heart rhythms, in addition to shortening overall time in hospital, finds a new meta-analysis.
Chinese manufacturer opens US office to benefit from 'made in USA' halo
A Chinese company called Ideal Health Biotechnology has joined a raft of businesses from that country in relocating to the US to gain a ‘made in USA’ positioning.
ESSNA: 'It is the sad reality that DMAA is widely available'
DMAA sighted in Denmark
Long withdrawn DMAA-containing pre-workout supplement Jack3d has been targeted by the Danish Food Administration (DFA) after it was alerted to internet and Facebook sales.
Experts hit back at ‘inaccurate headlines’ after review questions curcumin
A recent review paper that called into question the potential benefits of curcumin has been misinterpreted to create inaccurate headlines, experts tell NutraIngredients-USA.
Age does not determine eating capability but can affect flavour perception, say researchers
Flavour perception, but not necessarily texture, weakens with age and new product developers need to take this into account, according to researchers at the Optifel conference in Paris.
DSM’s i-Health acquires UP4 probiotics brand
i-Health Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal DSM, has entered into an agreement to purchase the UP4 Probiotic brand from Wisconsin-based UAS Laboratories.
No evidence of link between fruit and veg consumption and reduction in overall cancer cases: Major Japan study
There is insufficient evidence of a link between fruit and vegetable consumption and a reduction in the number of overall cancer cases, according to a pooled analysis of large-scale cohort studies from Japan.
Reckitt Benckiser in $16.7bn takeover bid for Mead Johnson Nutrition
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RB) has confirmed it is in ‘advanced negotiations’ to acquire all Mead Johnson Nutrition shares for $90 each in cash, valuing Mead Johnson’s entire share capital at approximately $16.7bn.
Gee Lawson merges with Lehvoss UK
Nutritional ingredients specialty distributor, Gee Lawson, has merged with Lehvoss UK allowing it to enlarge its international market reach effectively.
Traditional Chinese Medicine firms should target international dietary supplements market, China Premier says
China’s Premier Li Keqiang says Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) manufacturers should look to develop mainstream dietary supplements using Western medical knowledge in order to boost export potential.
EFSA raises locust bean gum questions for specialised infant products
EFSA has called for further studies into the safety of locust bean gum for specialised infant and baby nutrition products, as it also opens a consultation into infant formulae from protein hydrolysates.
International university consortium launched to boost food science and nutrition in China
Five universities have joined forces to establish a joint knowledge base for international food companies to access the Chinese market, and promote their food science and nutrition work in the country.