Manufacturers can now see where they stand in regard to new GRMA standards
Manufacturers can now get a gap assessment as to where they stand under the new GRMA standards, which apply to dietary supplements and other product categories.
Archives for March 19, 2019
Special Edition: Botanicals
Standardization is tide that can raise all botanical boats, supplier says
Standardization in herbal products will boost consumer acceptance and market uptake, says Sabinsa president Shaheen Majeed, using the company’s Shagandha ashwaganda ingredient as an example.
Rise of gamer segment pushes nootropic ingredient supplier to market directly to consumers
Kyowa Hakko saw value in marketing its branded citicoline Cognizin directly to consumers at the SXSW Gaming event this past weekend, which is a gamer-focused offshoot of the popular SXSW event in Austin, TX.
ENCAPSULATION TECHNOLOGIES: BEYOND SUPPLEMENTS
Keep your enemies close: Bacterial biofilms could help probiotics extraction, researchers claim
Bacterial biofilms, blamed for allowing the growth of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, are also an effective way to produce a fermented milk product that can deliver hardy probiotics to the digestive tract, according to new research.
Green light for green tea as study links its potency to lower obesity risk
The anti-inflammatory polyphenols found in green tea may be responsible for lowering the risk of obesity, specifically focusing on inflammation that has its origins in the host gut.
ENCAPSULATION TECHNOLOGIES: BEYOND SUPPLEMENTS
Probiotic chews tap into trend for 'adventurous and exciting' formats
Anlit, the Israeli dietary supplement producer, says its long-life probiotic chews with prebiotic fibres are tapping into the growing trend for 'adventurous and exciting' formats.
Probiotic supplementation may improve indicators associated with type 2 diabetes: RCT
Supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus casei can improve glycaemic index in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a new RCT.
Government tapping into tech, R&D and farming to up functional food distribution in India
The Indian government is stepping up efforts to improve the nutritional status of residents in rural areas of the country, with a new three-year project to drive R&D in functional foods.
Low rate of breastfeeding in China attributed to heavy marketing of infant formula
Only 29.2% of infants aged six months and below are exclusively breastfed in China, with the heavy marketing of infant formula found to be a key factor, a study conducted by the China Development Research Foundation has found.
Effervescent expansion: Aussie brand VÖOST targets male consumers with sports nutrition launch
Australian brand VÖOST is planning 'aggressive growth' in its home market, as well further expansion into the APAC region, with its new range of effervescent tablets for sports nutrition.
China fights fake food: Authorities vow to 'bankrupt' firms responsible and 'reward' whistle blowers
Chinese authorities are trying to reduce the prevalence of fake food by imposing heavier penalties on manufacturers and sellers until "they are made bankrupt".