Fruit d'Or bets on GudPod delivery system for cranberry juice gut health prototype
Cranberry supplier Fruit d’Or is introducing a functional beverage prototype via the new GudPod delivery system at the upcoming Expo West trade show.
Archives for March 2, 2017
Vitamin Shoppe & Dr Tieraona Low Dog partner for consumer & employee holistic health training
Vitamin Shoppe announced a new partnership with natural medicine expert Tieraona Low Dog, MD, to produce multimedia for its online shops, as well as design a training program for brick-and-mortar employees.
Food Vision: Insights and highlights from day one in London
Food Vision kicked off yesterday with insights from innovation specialists and trailblazing startups. Join our team of editors as we discuss the key take-away's and highlights from the first day.
Vitamin Shoppe's revenues flatten as company pursues 'reinvention' strategy
Vitamin Shoppe reported comparable store sales declines and a big drop in its contract manufacturing arm as the company continues to work on controlling costs and launching a new store concept.
This new invention guarantees Vitamin B12 will get on your nerves…in a good way
Researchers in Japan have created a mesh that can be wrapped around an injured nerve and release vitamin B12 until the injury heals.
New study supports enhanced bioavailabilty for gammadextrin-curcumin complex
Complexing curcumin with gamma-dextrin can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by a factor of 40, according to a new human trial with Wacker’s Cavacurmin ingredient.
Amazon jumps into supplement space with the launch of ‘Amazon Elements’ line
Online retailing giant Amazon is dipping it’s toes in the waters with its own private label dietary supplement line. But the giant’s toes may cause waves instead of ripples and shake up the industry, experts predict.
Campbell Soup Co.’s GMO disclosure could serve as model for national label
Drawing on extensive consumer research, The Campbell Soup Co.’s GMO disclosure labels on packs and online could serve as a model for USDA in crafting the mandatory national bioengineering label standard and other companies looking for solutions.
Walnut fatty acids could boost sperm potency: Mice study
The polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) contained in walnuts might improve sperm quality as findings support previous evidence suggesting the nut contains key nutrients essential for sperm function.
Taiwan mushroom’s cancer cell destroying properties pose potential treatment benefits
A medicinal mushroom from Taiwan helped kill off human breast cancer cells implanted in mice, said a new study.
Amylopectin/chromium complex boosts muscle protein synthesis rate: Study
A combination of amylopectin and chromium may double the muscle protein synthesis rate compared to what was seen when using whey protein alone, says a new study using Nutrition 21’s patented Velositol ingredient.
Six measures to slash obesity among immigrant children in Australia: Academics call for action
A number public policy, health and community measures have been identified by researchers in Australia to help reduce rising obesity rates among child immigrants.
First wave of food and nutrition experts confirmed for Food Vision Asia summit
A stellar line-up of speakers has been announced for the second Food Vision Asia summit being held in Singapore – while food start-ups and entrepreneurs are being urged to enter our Trailblazer’s contest so they can share the stage with Asia’s key food...