Arjuna to triple BCM-95 turmeric extract production capacity with new plant
Indian botanical supplier Arjuna Natural Extracts Ltd has announced the completion of a new facility in Coimbatore, India, to produce its BCM-95 turmeric extract.
Archives for June 5, 2017
UNPA endorses the Supplement OWL
The Supplement OWL is “an important and necessary first step towards transparency”, said Loren Israelsen, president of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) following his organization’s endorsement of the initiative.
ASIA'S FOOD LEADERS VIDEO SERIES
VIDEO: Singapore to boost status as a food and nutrition powerhouse
Increasing high-tech jobs, boosting exports and helping home-grown brands soar are among the priorities for Singapore as it seeks to cement its status as South East Asia's premier food industry hub.
‘Club together’ on nutritional solutions for air pollution, says DSM
Dutch ingredients player DSM is calling on vitamin suppliers, governments and health bodies to come together to address nutritional solutions to air pollution.
Rice bran: Nutritional and functional food benefits underlined by precision technology
Rice bran is worthy of greater studies to assess its benefits for human health and nutrition because it is a rich source of proteins, fats, minerals and micronutrients such as B vitamins, according to a new study.
Could chia oil help make margarine healthier?
Fortifying margarine with chia oil dramatically improves omega-3 content and boosts antioxidant properties, without harming flavour or texture.
Curcumin touted for metabolic benefits in people with fatty liver disease: RCT data
Supplementation with curcumin could improve BMI, metabolic status and liver biomarkers in people with NAFLD, a new trial suggests.
Milking the law? Industry responds to stricter infant formula rules in Singapore
Infant formula milk manufacturers claim stricter regulations planned by the Singapore government could lead to consumers having limited access to important nutritional information.
Alibaba Group, Aker BioMarine and China Chamber of Commerce to feature at USCHPA's Shanghai summit
China's cross-border e-commerce will be the subject of a keynote speech delivered by Ali-Health's (Alibaba Group) international director Daniel Yiu at this year's US-China Health Products Association (USCHPA) summit.
Stakeholder group seeks consensus on dietary supplement quality practices
A collaborative group that includes stakeholders from across the industry is moving forward in an effort to define what is meant by ‘quality’ when referring to a dietary supplement.
Naturex emphasizes traceability for new turmeric and blueberry ingredients
French botanical ingredient giant Naturex has launched two new ingredients - ThinkBlue and Turmipure – produced in compliance with its Pathfinder program, a 360° approach to traceability, transparency and trust.
New male fertility support supplement hits market
A new player in the sparsely populated male fertility supplement game called FertilHerb is making inroads in the marketplace.