From the Editor's Desk
Should ‘sustainability’ include local wages and working conditions?
Sustainability can mean a lot of things. When it applies to working conditions, how far should the concept go?
Archives for July 12, 2019
CBD is on fire, says Brightfield, but market remains dogged by regulatory confusion and ‘unclear terminology surrounding hemp’
The US market for foods and beverages featuring hemp-derived CBD – from relaxation drinks to gummies – could be worth $2.5bn by 2023, or 10.5% of an estimated $23.7bn market for CBD products (spanning everything from pharmaceuticals to petfood), predicts...
Across the Nutra-verse: CBD rules in the US, Thailand’s new health claims framework, and more
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.
Super infusion? Brazilian inventor seeks patent on instant bioactive tea concentrates
An inventor from Brazil has developed highly concentrated, portable blends containing plant and wine extracts to enable on-the-go bioactive teas rich in trans-resveratol and other compounds.
MuscleTech’s new private label line for Amazon to appeal to ‘all active consumers’
Sports nutrition brand MuscleTech developed a line exclusively for sale on Amazon, describing it as a private label line for the ecommerce giant, scheduled to launch on Prime Day.
Prinova signs on as exclusive US distributor of brain health ingredients by SLS Nutraceuticals
Prinova, an Illinois-based manufacturer and ingredient supplier, has entered into an agreement with Singapore-based SLS Nutraceuticals Pte. Ltd. to distribute the latter’s patent-pending portfolio of cognitive health ingredient blends.
Iowa says CBD retail products still illegal in state pending federal regulatory clarification
A recent statement by the Iowa Attorney General shows that not everyone is on the hemp/CBD bandwagon.
USP Director hopeful that expert panel’s recent paper spurs interest in quality certifications
A recent paper by the USP Expert Panel on probiotics has attracted some good attention, and that will hopefully translate into more stakeholders looking to get third-part quality certifications for their products, says USP’s Dr Kit Goldman.
Zero hunger and malnutrition by 2025? 'We have lost momentum', says FAO LATAM
Efforts to eradicate hunger and malnutrition across Latin America and the Caribbean have stagnated in recent years and need renewed political will to reignite progress, say FAO executives.
IPA chief on new manufacturing guidelines, progress in Brazil, and China
After several years of work, the International Probiotics Association (IPA) has unveiled its guidelines for contract manufacturing organizations.
Regulatory review: New nutrient function claims in Thailand, China’s call for evidence of efficacy, TGA investigates unlicensed health products
Read about regulatory developments across APAC’s health foods market, including the pending expansion of new nutrient function claims in Thailand and Chinese market regulator call for evidence of efficacy.
Put your sports nutrition startup centre-stage
Calling all sports nutrition startups: DEADLINE TODAY
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial start-ups to join our session on innovation, and pitch their company and ideas to a room full of top experts at this year's Sports Nutrition Summit in Amsterdam this September. With an extended deadline...
Belgian authorities recall 'study pill' over excess caffeine and vitamin B6 levels
Belgium’s Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) is warning consumers not to consume a food supplement after tests reveal its caffeine and vitamin B6 levels exceed recommended levels.
Microphyt raises €28.5m in microalgae-based product development
French microalgae specialists Microphyt take a forward step in its expansion plans with €28.5m raised in its latest funding round that reaffirms investor confidence in the microalgae sector.