Health campaigners in Ireland call for tough laws on digital advertising
Health campaigners in Ireland have increased pressure on the government to introduce new laws to restrict “relentless” junk food advertising targeted at children.
Archives for March 6, 2017
Probiotics in space testing is ready for lift off, says Yakult
Yakult is ready to begin carrying out tests on the consumption of probiotics in space, by undertaking experiments on astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS).
Thailand’s top three supplement and functional food trends as beauty bubble begins to burst: Infographic
Healthy ageing, natural supplements and personalised nutrition: these are three emerging trends in Thailand offering ample opportunities for industry growth.
NutraSource Diagnostics partners with Whole Foods Market on non-GMO labeling for supplements
Canadian testing firm Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. has potentially cracked open a huge sector of the market with GMO testing certification for supplements that has been approved by Whole Foods Market for use in its stores.
Testing partnership aims to make compliance more affordable
Shimadzu Scientific Inc. and Midi Inc. have announced a partnership whose aim is to make analytical tests more cost effective, enabling greater compliance.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PROBIOTA 2017 IN BERLIN
Is pharma interest in probiotics a challenge or opportunity?
The probiotic category continues to grow rapidly on a global basis. And with growth comes increased interest probiotics and microbiome modulation therapies from the pharmaceutical sector. But is this increased interest a good thing for the traditional...
Human nutrition trends are translating to pets, says CEO of The Honest Kitchen
From Ayurvedic botanicals to whole food nutrient sources, more US pet owners in urban and coastal areas are looking past the pellets, says pet wellness expert Lucy Postins.
Soy and breast cancer controversy: Dietary products ‘safe and beneficial’, study finds
Dietary soy products are safe and even beneficial for women diagnosed with breast cancer, according to new research which aimed to help resolve the controversy over its link to treatment outcomes.
University of Guelph nears launch of research alliance to boost DNA testing for botanicals
The University of Guelph in Canada is launching the NHP Research Alliance to provide global leadership to advance the use of DNA testing and molecular diagnostics in quality assurance QA of natural health products.