FTC refunds more than $750,000 to consumers in disease claims case
The Federal Trade Commission has started to refund more than $750,000 to consumers who were duped into buying supplements marketed with spurious disease claims.
Archives for November 30, 2018
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Pair of null studies do not preclude power of probiotics evidence
Here we go again… A couple of studies in a high impact medical journal found no benefits from select probiotic strains in kids with gastroenteritis.
How to appeal to consumers in an age of information-overload and scepticism
Big opportunity for small companies ... as sceptical consumers search for ethical brands
Big health food and drink companies must go small with their marketing tactics as sceptical consumers are shunning established firms and demanding ultra-ethical brands, according to new research revealed at Health Ingredients Europe.
LESS THAN ONE DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT!
LAST CHANCE! Deadline for Probiota 2019 abstracts is TODAY!
Do you want to present your cutting-edge research or state-of-the-art developments in the prebiotic, probiotic or microbiome area to a room full of industry-leading businesses and top academics? If so, you only have until midnight tonight to submit your...
Lesaffre completes full acquisition of Gnosis
Global fermentation player Lesaffre has completed the full acquisition of Italian biotechnology specialist Gnosis three years after its acquired a majority shareholding in the firm.
New understanding of physiology underpins protocols for supporting soldiers with nutrition, expert says
The importance of adequate nutrition and targeted supplementation for war fighters is a rapidly evolving field, according to an expert who has counseled sailors on the subject.
These start-ups want to increase the bioavailability, efficacy of sports nutrition ingredients
We caught up with two start-ups, Plasma Nutrition and Tamarack Biotics, to learn more about the market and regulatory status of their novel processes and ingredients at the SupplySide West 2018 Expo.
LISTEN NOW: HiE Special featuring probiotics and protein in sports nutrition, consumer ethics and wider food trends - The Nutra News Review
It's not easy to keep up with the fast pace of the news, but the weekly Nutra News Review is your best shot. Our editors run down their weekly news highlights - giving you the inside track on the top news and analysis from the last seven days. This week...
China Focus: Singles' Day sales, Biostime's infant formula play, and e-commerce regulations feature in our latest country review
Read about Swisse's stellar performance at this year's Singles' Day sales, China's cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) regulations, Biostime's entry into Australia's infant formula market, and Aland's precision nutrition investment in our newest country round-up.