Youngevity posts rising revenues amid persistent losses
Youngevity International reported mixed earnings with a slight revenue rise offset by continued losses. The company also acquired two nutritional products brands in recent weeks.
Archives for March 29, 2017
Twinlab returns to UNPA as Executive Member
Twinlab, a founding member of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), has returned to the organization as its latest Executive Member.
NATURAL PRODUCTS NEW ZEALAND SUMMIT 2017
NZ government backs natural products innovation as exports help offset dairy slump
The New Zealand government is committed to helping natural products and supplements firms meet their export potential by removing barriers to innovation, according to the country’s environment minister.
More than half of consumers think 'hybrid beverages' are a pricey gimmick, Mintel survey finds
Despite the emerging trend of blurring category lines in the functional beverage sector, many consumers still hesitate to believe the claims and attributes on pack, let alone make a purchase, a new study from Mintel reveals. But it's not stopping the...
B vitamin deficiencies linked to poor infant development issues
Children deficient in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 show lower cognitive and motor function skills, find two studies investigating the long-term effects of child development with incomplete vitamin profiles.
HI SOUTH EAST ASIA
Colombia’s gummy gains: Big opportunities in South East Asia says Bogotá business
Nutrient gummies drew the most visitors to Softigel’s booth at the recent HI SEA 2017 show in Jakarta – with the company identifying several markets for business growth.
Natural Products Day: NPA discusses HSA/FSA, NDIs, FTC, WIC program and more with legislators
Over 100 industry stakeholders from 25 key states took to Capitol Hill to discuss a range of issues, ranging from the inclusion of dietary supplement in HSA/FSA, the regulation of new dietary ingredients (NDIs), and over-reach by the Federal Trade...
Oikos fights government plans to abandon Norway's organic targets
Oslo’s government has announced plans to reduce its ambitious organic targets, sparking a backlash from the country's lead organic trade group who advise their government to 'Look to Sweden'.
PEAs harder to control than were steroids, experts say
The presence and proliferation of phenylethylamines in sports nutrition products continues to be a thorn in the side of the dietary supplement industry. But trying to regulate these ingredients away is not nearly as straightforward as was the case with...