From the editor's desk
Is going big the only way to win in the supplement industry?
The inauguration of a huge, shiny, new (well, repurposed) facility leads to the question of what scale in the industry best serves the dietary supplement consumer.
Archives for October 11, 2019
Study: Ashwagandha may lower stress, improve sleep
New research found that high-concentration ashwagandha root extract can be an effective sleep and anxiety aid, according to a study published in Cureus.
Humanitarian grant awarded for study on the impact of NAD booster supplements on lactation, brain development in rodents
NAD has become highly regarded in scientific research in recent years because of its role in biological functions. Now, Dr. Charles Brenner, the Roy J. Carver Chair and Head of Biochemistry at the University of Iowa, will receive a humanitarian grant...
Trump exec orders will affect guidances from FDA and FTC, expert says
New Trump Administration executive orders on guidance documents from regulatory agencies likely will affect the dietary supplement industry, an attorney says.
Chr Hansen CFO Søren Westh Lonning talks innovation, investment, and Q4 disappointment
The Danish ingredients supplier has rounded out an overall ‘solid’ 2018/19 with a challenging quarter, CFO Søren Westh Lonning tells FoodNavigator.
Lycopene and protein blend beneficial for sperm quality, industry-funded study finds
A blend of lycopene and whey protein may improve the quality of sperm in men as UK researchers point to this combination as a way of reducing impact of modern living on reproductive health.
Indie Beauty Profile
Stephanie Kim, Moonlit Skincare
In her Indie Beauty Profile, Stephanie Kim, Co-Founder of Moonlit Skincare, describes how she and Kriszta Matyi have created a cross-sector beauty brand dedicated to skin care, sleep, and wellness.
EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION
Cannabis group cites uncertainty in refusal to submit Novel Foods application
Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) members will not submit a Novel Foods application for its cannabis containing products as it cites the uncertainty of the regulation’s scope as the main reason.
‘Let’s face it, the supplements market is somewhat dysfunctional…’
Baze readies for 2020 European debut after €6m cash injection
Baze, which in 2018 launched its DIY blood testing service to determine nutrient levels and deliver customised supplement packages in the US, is coming to Europe.
Science Shorts: Read the latest scientific findings in the health and nutrition space
In this round up, we bring you the latest scientific findings from health foods manufacturers, such as Japanese firm Eminet and Australia's Blackmores, as well as research done by the Chinese and Japanese academia.
Laws and regulation: Top news on cosmetics regulation across the APAC region
We round-up of our most-read cosmetics regulation stories of the region, featuring Thailand’s hemp approval, silicone and clean beauty, Europe’s ‘free from’ guidance and more.