Eggplant flour may be a nutraceutical for functional foods: Study
Flours made from eggplant may offer polyphenol- and antioxidant-rich ingredients for functional foods, says a new study from Mexico.
Archives for February 7, 2019
Aloha adds MCT oil to protein powders; expands distribution footprint
Aloha Protein has announced new formulations of its signature protein powder and an expanded brick and mortar distribution strategy as the company’s new management continues the resuscitation of the legacy plant-based nutrition brand.
FREE Liver Health Webinar on Feb. 28, 2019 @ 1 PM EST
Gaia Herbs formulator: For liver health, botanicals ‘deal you the cards that your body needs’
What do we know about the efficacy of botanical ingredients in maintaining our liver health? Mary Bove, ND, director of medical education at Gaia Herbs, gives us the scoop.
Optimum Nutrition signs nationwide deal with 7-Eleven for protein snacks
Further penetrating the convenience channel, sports nutrition brand Optimum Nutrition announced yesterday that its protein snacks will be available in 7-Eleven stores nationwide.
Usana posts another sales increase as China’s direct selling clampdown looms
Network marketing company Usana reported $1.19 billion in annual revenue in its fourth quarter earnings statement. The company now derives more than 80% of its revenue from the Asia-Pacific region.
‘A major step forward for personalized nutrition’: Viome to acquire Habit from Campbell Soup
Microbiome-based personalized food start-up Viome has entered into an agreement to buy fellow personalized nutrition company Habit from Campbell Soup Company.
Across the nutra-verse: Top news from around the world (Feb 7)
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Diets in decline: Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies on the rise
Intakes of most vitamins and minerals have taken a nosedive since 2008, leading to an increase in deficiencies of key nutrients including vitamin A, fibre and iron, according to the UK’s latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
Italy’s ad regulator bans question posed on cranberry supplement’s anti-infective claim
Italy’s advertising watchdog has ruled an ad that posed the question, "Infections of the urinary tract?" as misleading to consumers regarding the product’s ability to prevent cystitis.
Science Shorts: Check out the latest research on omega-3, food allergies, probiotics, and weight management
Read about the latest omega-3 tech for expectant mothers and their offspring, what triggers FPIES, probiotics' gut and mental health benefits, and why breakfast may not affect weight management.
Why breakfast may not be best in the battle to lose weight – Australian review
There is little evidence to support the idea that eating breakfast promotes weight loss or that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain, according to a review from Australia published in The BMJ.
Probiotics and pathogenesis: How certain probiotic strains may benefit IBD patients
Certain probiotics may have a pathogenesis-specific effect on inflammatory reactions in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, according to a Chinese study.
That's the spirit: Aussie brand growing business with unconventional omega-3 source — emu fat
An Australian supplement firm is gaining traction in Asia with its health supplements made using oil from an unconventional source: emu fat.