Cyanotech's sales rise slightly as Costco expansion boosts BioAstin
Hawaii-based astaxanthin and spirulina manufacturer Cyanotech reported a slight rise in sales but a significant increase in net loss in a recent earnings report.
Archives for February 14, 2017
What next for Health Canada’s proposed NHP changes?
Health Canada has received over 3,500 written comments in response to its proposed changes to how natural health products and dietary supplements are regulated.
Asian expansion gives BioGaia reasons for optimism: Managing director
Probiotics manufacturer BioGaia has reported annual sales growth of 9%, excluding exchange rate effects, with managing director Axel Sjöblad highlighting growth in Asia as a key reason for continued confidence over the next 12 months.
Vitamin vending machines: Is this the future for supplements retailing in APAC?
The man who has launched Australia’s first store selling vitamins solely via vending machines wants to launch hundreds more in locations across the country, while also expanding to overseas markets such as China, Singapore, India and New Zealand.
NPA announces Informed Choice partnership to boost sports certifications
The Natural Products Association is promoting a partnership with sports certifier Informed Choice to offer ‘preferential access’ to members who want to go through the certification process.
Aker BioMarine invest €112.6 million in new krill vessel
Norwegian krill player Aker BioMarine has commissioned a new environmentally-friendly krill fishing vessel, at a cost of around €112.6 million (NOK 1 billion).
New Australian university centre eyes Asia opportunities for omega-3 and probiotics products
The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia is opening a $1m new Food Science Innovation Precinct to drive new products and research in probiotics, omega-3, functional foods and dairy.
Oil could boost quercetin absorption, but researchers caution against it
Uptake of the flavonoid quercetin is generally blocked by intestinal compounds throughout the digestive system, finds a new bioavailability study which suggests oils can offer protection to the nutrient – but warns against it.
All dietary protein contributes to good muscle health, study suggests
A high protein intake from any protein dense food regardless of its source - plant or animal - can improve muscle health, according to US researchers.
Indian tree bark extract shows may improve athletic performance: Study
A proprietary extract from the bark of Terminalia arjuna may boost cardiovascular efficiency and improve athletic performance in young healthy male adults, says a new study.
Probiotics boost the kidney benefits of soy milk in diabetic patients, RCT reveals
Probiotic soy milk improves several indexes of kidney function in type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy – a major complication of diabetes and the foremost cause of end-stage renal failure.
Ritual ushers in the age of transparent and ‘instagramable’ supplements
With its multivitamins that look like crystal vials of sparkly white beads, Ritual’s founder and CEO Kat Schneider is literally bringing transparency to the dietary supplements industry.