UNPA adds 13 new companies to its membership roster
Utah-based the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has added 13 new companies as members, including Nutrabolt, Taane Co., Trace Minerals and Uckele Health & Nutrition as Executive Members.
Archives for October 14, 2019
Latest doping violation puts spotlight on contaminated supplements in sports
NFL player Brandon Copeland, who had been suspended over a failed drug test, said he plans to file a lawsuit against a company that he claims gave him "contaminated" supplements.
NIU’s Global Round-up: Bayer Consumer Health opens 1st R&D center in China, Baze expands in Europe, 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.
Vitamin Shoppe debuts new store concept, integrating technology, personalization
Vitamin Shoppe recently unveiled a new store concept with the hope to boost sagging revenues by engaging consumers with technology-driven personalization.
Taiyo study supports L-Theanine for cognitive benefits
Supplements containing L-theanine from tea my boost measures of cognitive function such as verbal fluency and executive function, compared to placebo in healthy adults, suggests a new study from Taiyo.
AOAC approves methods to ID, quantify cranberry constituents
AOAC recognition of two cranberry methods means there is finally consensus on how to identify and quantify the proanthocyanins (PACs) within the botanical, the test’s developer says.
Insights from Lumina Intelligence
Sports Nutrition – key trends for 2020
The mainstreaming of sports nutrition backed by the ever-rising importance of online reviews and ratings and social media validation, are key findings from a 6-pack of sports nutrition sub-sector reports published by Lumina Intelligence.
Across the Nutra-verse: Baze targets European expansion, Congress urged to pass CBD legislation, and more
A lot has happened over the past seven days: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
How to Gain Probiotic Market Share in North America
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North American consumers love all-things probiotic. And yes, they want your innovative probiotic foods, beverages and supplements: the Asia-Pacific region is a global leader in the dietary supplement market, responsible for over 30% of worldwide...
MAKING MOVES IN JOINT HEALTH WITH NATIVE TYPE II COLLAGEN
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Collagen is becoming increasingly popular in the joint health market. Discover the benefits of native type II collagen for convenient and low-dose supplements.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Passion appeal: Scientists reveal the key ingredient to startup investment
It's official, entrepreneurs who pitch with passion are most likely to win investment, according to new scientific research from Case Western Reserve University, .
How a potent new combination of herbal actives is offering a new approach to inflammation control
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Inflammation is linked to a wide range of diseases, including arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma. It can even be a factor in the development of diseases of the central nervous...
Self reported health: Who can we trust?
Self-reported health bias varies drastically from one person to the next and a recent study has gone some way to showing which participants are more likely to misreport.
HI Japan 2019
Chilean astaxanthin firm eyes potential in South East Asia
Chile-based Atacama Bio Natural Products S.A. which grows algae for astaxanthin, is looking to expand in Asia, with a more natural and sustainable process and product.
EC extends whey protein isolate use in supplements and infant formulae
The European Commission (EC) authorises the extended use of bovine-based whey protein isolate as a novel food for use in food supplements and infant formulae for infants.
‘Hugely disproportionate’?: Singapore to ban SSB ads alongside colour-coded nutrition label plan
Singapore is set to introduce mandatory colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition label and ban advertising for pre-packaged sugar sweetened beverages (SSB), a move that has caused the industry to voice doubts, while health policy experts have welcomed the move
Vitafoods Asia 2019
WATCH: Morishita Jintan provides country breakdown of probiotic markets in Asia
China is the fastest growing Asia market for probiotics, but South East Asia is fast gaining traction, according to Morishita Jintan.
Excessive intakes of saw palmetto extract still safe for consumption: BGG Japan-backed study
The consumption of saw palmetto fruit extract has been determined safe for use in healthy adults, even at excessive levels.
Herbalife to open first product innovation centre in ‘China’s silicon valley’ next year
Herbalife Nutrition is expected to open its first product innovation centre in China by the third quarter of next year.