NCAA decision let athletes profit from image use could affect influencer marketing
The new decision could disrupt the industry and shake up how brands use student athletes to promote their products online.
Archives for October 31, 2019
Company offers personalized probiotics based on DNA microbiome testing
A new company is claiming to offer ‘precision’ probiotics to consumers based on DNA testing of their individual microbiomes.
New preliminary research finds that poor sleep may have negative effect on gut health
Lack of sleep can affect not just energy levels, but the gut too. A new study looks to explore the relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome.
Consumer Reports says it found quality problems in echinacea, turmeric supplements
A Consumer Reports article detailing what it calls quality failures in turmeric and echinacea supplements has been assailed as being based on false assumptions and arbitrary parameters.
SlimFast acquisition powers Glanbia performance in nutrition segment
Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) has enjoyed increased revenue so far this year thanks to its €300 million SlimFast acquisition but importing difficulties led to a 'disappointing' like-for-like volume performance, the firm's nine-month Interim...
Pharmactive optimises with eco-friendly saffron extraction technology
Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L., the clean-label saffron extract maker, says it has optimised product quality and concentration with AFF ON Cool-Tech.
Mexican survey studies probiotics use and prescriptions by nutritionists and gastroenterologists
Almost 100% of Mexican of nutritionists and gastroenterologists think that probiotics are safe and effective for managing digestive symptoms, according to a new survey.
ALANUR survey highlights dietary supplement use in Chile and Peru
Almost 50% of urban Chileans used supplements during the previous three months, while the numbers are not far behind for Peruvians in three of the main urban centers at 42%, according to surveys from ALANUR.
China Focus: BY-HEALTH deepens cooperation with Fonterra, SEA edible bird’s nest firms prepare for China expo and more
In this round-up of developments involving China's health foods market, we shine the spotlight on the new collaboration between BY-HEALTH and Fonterra, as well as the upcoming CIIE expo in China.
Fighting the double burden of malnutrition and overnutrition: ASEAN food science and nutrition network launched
A new nutrition and food science network to drive collaboration amongst researchers in South East Asia has been formed.
Blackmores’ full year growth dragged down by sluggish China performance and rising costs
A lacklustre China performance and rising operating costs have dragged down Blackmores’ full year net profit by 24% to $53m.
Probiota Asia 2019
Kiwi for better slumber: How plant foods and probiotics can regulate circadian rhythms
The consumption of plant foods rich in fibre and polyphenols, as well as probiotic supplementation, has been identified as beneficial to restore microbiota balance in the gut and improve sleep, according to researchers.