DSM opens new Dutch biotechnology centre
Global food and nutritional ingredients supplier DSM continues its €100 million investment in R&D with the opening of a new biotechnology facility near its Delft HQ for food.
Archives for April 2, 2017
Lutein and zeaxanthin levels linked to better cognitive function: Study
Higher blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin may be associated with better cognition, memory, and executive function, says a new study from Ireland.
Battle Oats earns first major high street listing with Holland and Barrett
Battle Oats flapjacks will be distributed through 300 Holland and Barret stores across the UK and Ireland by the end of the month.
Blues-busters: Study shows blueberry juice antioxidants ease stress
A blueberry drink a day can help keep stress away, suggests a study which found blueberry’s antioxidant power improved the cognitive performance of adult rats exposed to stress.
NutraIngredients Awards: Readers' category open ... YOU decide who wins!
Have your say and vote to decide who will win Readers’ Ingredient of the Year and Readers’ Food Supplement of the Year at this year’s NutraIngredients Awards.
Researchers confirm chicory inulin benefits on blood sugar
Inulin fibre from chicory root's beneficial effects on metabolic risks – including managing blood sugar levels – has been confirmed by new research.
Mother’s supplement use has no impact on child’s coeliac risk: Study
Dietary supplementation during pregnancy may help boost nutrient intake, but it is not likely to modify the risk for coeliac disease in their children, according to researchers.
AHPA's botanical GMPs document ready for field testing
The American Herbal Products Association has issued a version of its ‘botanical GMPs’ document. Several member companies have stepped forward to field test the recommendations, AHPA president Michael McGuffin said.
Bellamy’s says it won’t meet Chinese registration deadline
Bellamy’s Australia Limited has updated its position on registration of its products with the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA).
AHPA, CRN suggest tweaks, wholesale overhauls of manufacturing regs
A call from the U.S. Commerce Department for suggestions on streamlining manufacturing regulations has generated responses from industry trade organizations, with the different tacks the suggestions take reflecting those organizations’ membership.
Study highlights potential blood sugar management activity of elderberry extracts
Polyphenolic extracts from elderberry (Sambucus nigra) may increase the uptake of glucose and free fatty acids by muscles and help with blood glucose management, says a new study from Norway.
Blackmores Institute signs partnership deal to boost supplements knowledge among Malaysian pharmacists
A collaboration between four institutes aims to arm Malaysian pharmacists with more knowledge and understanding of complementary medicine.
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Supplements retailing: Five factors to focus on to drive sales success - Mr Vitamins CEO
The CEO of Australia’s largest independent vitamin retailer has argued the industry is missing too many opportunities to maximise supplement sales and deliver high-quality customer service.
ABC endorses Supplement OWL dietary supplement product registry
The American Botanical Council is encouraging its members to participate in the Online Wellness Library (OWL) product registry, following its endorsement of the self-regulatory initiative.