NIU’s Global Round-up: Probiotic taxonomy changes, DSM’s nutrition CEO on sustainability, and more
What's happened this week around the Nutra-Verse? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Archives for June 10, 2019
Two new papers in prestigious journals validate DayTwo's algorithm, president says
Israeli microbiome company DayTwo goes down B2B route for US expansion
In its home base of Israel, microbiome company DayTwo targets consumers in its marketing efforts. For the US, the company is marketing primarily to clinicians and other healthcare providers. It has two new papers validating its methods, published in...
USADA names NSF best sports certification for athletes’ supplement needs
The United States Anti Doping Agency has named NSF Certified for Sport as the dietary supplement certification that best meets the needs of athletes, the organization announced recently.
Across the Nutra-verse: Nutra Award winners, probiotic taxonomy changes, and more
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening, so keep on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Global health and nutrition survey reveals who wins shoppers' trust
Europeans are the least likely consumers to believe vitamins and supplements are safe and good for their health, Euromonitor International’s 2019 health and nutrition survey has revealed.
CRN launches forum to engage sales personnel, retailers
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has boosted its retail presence with the creation of a forum aimed at the sales personnel of its member companies and their retail contacts.
Turmeric turmoil: Adulteration and contamination issues touted as hepatitis cases hit nineteen
As the number of hepatitis cases linked to turmeric-containing supplements reaches 19, ongoing concern is giving way to speculation as to the cause of the outbreak and its repercussions on the industry.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
International entrepreneur reveals top tips to startup success
A startup founder who battled to bring his brand from near failure to international success in just three years has revealed his insight into the world of health food and drink entrepreneurship.
Three plants for a more holistic approach to lipid balance and well-being
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A dried powder extract from a blend of artichoke, caihua and fenugreek with anticholesterolemic, hypolipidemic and cholagogue properties.
Italy’s Supreme Court ruling casts legal doubt among country’s ‘cannabis light’ industry
Italy’s Supreme Court has ruled the sale of all cannabis derivatives such as oils, resins, buds and leaves as illegal in a decision that in principle outlaws sales of ‘cannabis light’ products.
Vitaco says Asian market growth 'top priority' amid NPD and local partnership focus
Aussie-Kiwi supplement firm Vitaco is looking to increase its public visibility in Asia and the Middle East, with NPD planned for its four core brands targeting heart health, gut health, musculoskeletal health and immune health.
Matcha made in heaven: Cookie format a possible alternative to green tea for reducing stress — Japanese RCT
Consuming matcha in some form may have stress-reducing effects even on people who do not drink green tea, according to a Japanese study that used matcha cookies as its intervention.