American River Nutrition sues BGG, alleging patent infringement on Vitamin E product
Vitamin E ingredient developer American River Nutrition has filed a patent infringement suit against BGG over its tocotrienol product.
Archives for January 10, 2019
January new product launches: Probiotic fruit bar, organic protein milk, and more
In this round-up of the latest product launches from the end of last year and beginning of this new year, we have fruit bars with probiotics, a pre-workout that ‘tastes like college,’ and organic high protein milk.
Herbalife CEO resigns over comments ‘inconsistent’ with company standards
The multi-level marketing giant Herbalife announced that CEO Richard Goudis resigned due to comments on “expense-related policies and business practices,” the company said in a press release.
Twinlab conquers manufacturing demons, looks forward to entry into phytocannabinoid market
Legacy supplement brand Twinlab says it has turned a corner in its manufacturing restructuring while simultaneously rolling out a CBD educational resource as a first step toward a line of phytocannabinoid products.
Vitafoods Europe 2019 set to spearhead a sustainable future
As consumers continue to demand more natural and sustainable nutraceuticals with perfect supply chain transparency, Vitafoods Europe 2019 will explore how firms can collaborate to shape a more sustainable future for the industry.
Science Shorts: Synbiotics' multiple health benefits and nuts' healthy ageing effects among the latest scientific findings on nutrition
In our newest science review, we explore the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiseptic properties of synbiotics, how endurance exercise can improve vitamins' impact on metabolic syndrome, and why seniors should embrace nuts for healthy ageing.
Modified EPA form boosts omega-3 fatty acid levels in brain '100-fold,' study concludes
Supplementing the diet with a lysophospholipid form of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (LPC-EPA) may increase EPA levels in the brain, opening up possibilities to tackle disorders such as depression.
Japanese Aojiru leader Yamamoto Kanpoh targets Korea and Australia entry for functional beverage
Yamamoto Kanpoh Pharmaceutical, the Japanese manufacturer of functional beverage Aojiru, is targeting the Korean and Australian markets as part of its expansion plans.
Beauty-from-within's functional food potential: Avida Health opens research institute with PFI
Singapore-based Avida Health is driving the development of beauty-from-within functional food products via a partnership with Japan firm Pharma Foods International (PFI).