Vitamin Shoppe gets competing bid
A new player has entered into Vitamin Shoppe negotiations.
Archives for September 10, 2019
RCT supports shrimp protein hydrolysate’s blood pressure benefits
Dietary supplementation with protein hydrolysate from Coldwater Shrimp may improve both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, compared to placebo, says a new study.
Flooding raises turmeric supply concerns in India
Flooding in parts of India is expected to hit the country’s turmeric supply, with some estimating that yield will be 20% lower, which could impact prices.
Jim Stoppani, the female athlete white space, & AI: Sports Nutrition Summit announces first raft of speakers
The role and impact of influencers in sports nutrition product marketing, how AI can deliver the next wave of ingredients that formulators are waiting for, and why female athletes are an underserved opportunity are among the many highlights lined up for...
Bio-Up raises the bar for functional beverages with proprietary technology that boosts bioavailability
With patent-pending proprietary technology that is more reminiscent of the pharmaceutical industry than that of food and beverage, Bio-Up Mimetic Technologies hopes to take ‘functional’ beverages to a new level.
Study looks to aid formula makers with gut role in breast milk sugar uptake
Researchers detail the role of transport proteins in nutrient uptake from breast milk, which the team say will aid formula makers to enrich their product with the sugars breast-fed children receive.
Study reveals Omega-3 is gold standard in mental health nutrients
Omega-3 has been revealed as the most effective supplement for improving mental health in the world's largest review of research into nutrient supplementation in people with mental disorders.
New Zealand F&B industry doubts efficacy of Countdown’s under-16 energy drink ban
The New Zealand food and beverage industry has responded with doubt over the efficacy and benefits of supermarket Countdown’s decision to ban the sales of energy drinks to all consumers under the age of 16.
Goat growth: NIG Nutritionals woos Chinese market with low GI and collagen beverages
NIG Nutritionals is wooing the Chinese consumers with a wider range of goat’s milk based products, on the back of its infant formula success in China.
Seeking acceptance: Taiwan FDA drafts GMP to help locally-made supplements gain global recognition
Taiwan FDA has drafted guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for health supplements, which is expected to help smoothen export procedures for locally-made health supplements.
Probiota Asia 2019: How to fast-track access to China’s booming probiotics market
Top tips, and the major pitfalls to avoid, when trying to crack China’s fast-growing probiotics market will be the topic of a keynote presentation at our forthcoming Probiota Asia Summit in Singapore.