Low omega-3 intakes a ‘concern’ for pregnant women: US data
Pregnant women in the US should be encouraged to consume more omega-3s, with a new analysis showing that intakes of EPA and DHA are falling short of recommendations.
Archives for March 8, 2017
Vitamin A, D and E deficiency linked to repeat colds and flu in Chinese children: Case control study
Low levels of vitamin A, D and E have been associated with Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections (RRTI) among children living in Northern China, a new case control study reports.
Lion Capital take majority stake in UK sports nutrition firm Grenade
Private equity firm Lion Capital has acquired a majority stake in UK-based active nutrition firm Grenade Holdings in a deal that sees the business valued at £72 million (€83m).
Stevia & fibre blend promises to slash sugar by 100% with no loss in taste or bulk
Food tech start-up Unavoo has launched a natural, stevia- and prebiotic fibre-based sweetener that can replace sugar like-for-like in dairy, bakery and beverage products.
China the top target for tocotrienol sales growth, says supplier ExcelVite
China is the next top target for tocotrienol, according to supplier ExcelVite, which wants to boost sales of its ‘super vitamin E’ products in the country after establishing strong markets in the US and Europe.
German herbal cold remedy debuts in US
German OTC health products manufacturer Pohl-Boskamp is bringing a respiratory health supplement to the US market after decades of market history in the EU.
FOODEX JAPAN 2017
CBD manufacturer Naturally Splendid targets Japan expansion with double sales deal
Canadian CBD firm Naturally Splendid has signed two exclusive sales agreements to launch a suite of products in Japan.
ABC announces recipient of 2016 James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award
Handbook of Essential Oils: Science, Technology, and Applications, 2nd edition, edited by K. Hüsnü Can Başer, PhD, and Gerhard Buchbauer, PhD, is the recipient of the 2016 ABC James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award.
Not a fad: Ten years after conception, Orgenetics still strong with organic vitamin offering
When it launched its first brand of USDA-certified organic vitamin C in 2007, “there was no other ingredient like it,” Saumil Maheshvari, in charge of business development at Orgenetics, told NutraIngredients-USA.
EFSA rejects Stablor fat reduction health claim
French firm LNC has failed in its bid to gain an approved health claim for its medical weight loss drink Stablor, with EFSA critiquing one human clinical trial, and rejecting LNC’s other evidence.
Capstone Nutrition names new COO
Kevin Elsberry has been named the new Chief Operating Officer of Capstone Nutrition, one of the largest non-branded contract manufacturers of health and dietary supplements in the US.
Industry lauds accomplishments of late stevia pioneer James May
Herbal industry experts were quick to laud the accomplishments of stevia pioneer Jim May, founder of Wisdom Natural Brands, who died this week at the age of 80.
FOOD VISION 2017
Subscription snacking: How Love with Food is gathering consumer opinions through its products
Love with Food is a subscription service that allows food companies to gain consumer feedback on their products.
‘Weak policies and slow progress’: Why Bangladesh’s nutrition programmes are failing to step up to the plate
Bangladesh’s considerable nutritional improvements in recent years can be attributed to wider economic and social progress, not specific nutrition-focused policies which have been branded ‘weak’ and ‘sporadic’.