NATURAL PRODUCTS NEW ZEALAND SUMMIT
The top five fastest growing supplement sectors in New Zealand revealed
Products for joint health have become the fastest growing sector in New Zealand, with 25% value growth in 2016.
Archives for April 3, 2017
Omega-3 clampdown in Indonesia: Regulator now given ‘full picture’ says national trade body
Indonesian regulators didn’t have the ‘full picture’ when they slashed the permitted daily limit for omega-3 health claims earlier this year, claims the country’s trade association boss.
Flavonoid-rich blueberries have a brain boosting role, say researchers
Regular consumption of concentrated blueberry juice may improve brain function in healthy older adults, British researchers have determined.
Blackmores chairman makes $10m 'no strings' donation to fund supplements research
Vitamin boss Marcus Blackmore has given $10m to the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NCIM) at Western Sydney University in a 'no strings' donation to undertake research into complementary medicine.
Europe needs 'proper' cannabidiol regulations for foods and supplements, says association
The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) says there is an “urgent need for proper legislation” in a position paper asking for Europe to recognise cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp as safe ingredients in food and cosmetics – not just medicines.
TCM compound effectively reduces gastric ulcers, study shows
Licoflavone, a major compound from the Glycyrrhiza root used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, can help reduce gastric ulcers, according to new research.
European Parliament votes in favour of strict new palm oil measures
Today the European Parliament voted to implement tough new palm oil resolutions, which if enforced would see its elimination from use in biofuels and enforce stricter regulations on production and certification throughout the continent.