News in brief
Sabinsa gets patent on LactoSpore’s mood benefits
Sabinsa has announced a new patent, this one for the effect of its Lactospore probiotic in the suppression depression symptoms in consumers suffering from gut health issues.
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News in brief
Micelle specialist issues updated financials detailing losses
A company based on a micellular delivery technology called Nurish.me has issued updated financial statements that have been signed off on by a third party auditor.
Across the Nutra-verse: CBD firms hit with lawsuits, Omega-3 solution for NAFLD, and more
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
RB partners with Evolve BioSystems on infant probiotic products
The new partnership leverages RB’s national footprint to expand the reach and adoption of Evivo, Evolve BioSystems' infant probiotic, across the United States.
Supplier offers test methods specific to its encapsulated ingredients
Encapsulation methods can skew test results if they are not properly accounted for in ingredients and/or finished product testing, a supplier cautions.
Editor's spotlight: Startup Focus
Baobab brand reveals all-natural rival to ultra-sweet energy gels
A former Environmental Scientist and photographer has taken inspiration from African communities to create an active nutrition baobab brand with ‘naturalness’ and sustainability at its heart.
ISSFAL publishes guidelines on analysis of omega-3 blood status in clinical research
The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) has released new guidelines to encourage best practice in clinical trial design and study interpretation.
NEWS IN BRIEF
German minister establishes nutrition research hub
An initiative to pool and strengthen nutrition research in Germany is being spearheaded by the country’s federal minister of food and agriculture, Julia Klöckner.
DSM and Metex NØØvista team up for sustainable nutricosmetic ingredient
Royal DSM and French chemical company Metex NØØvista, are to partner up in a research and development deal to deliver a 100% bio-sourced ingredient for skincare products.
‘Clarity is key’: Low and no sugar claims in the spotlight as South Korea tightens regulations
The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has announced tightened food labelling and advertisement standards in a move to strengthen the country’s Food Labelling and Advertising Act, with sugar and other ‘negative content’ claims receiving...
New HMOs: Roquette Ventures invests in Korean firm AP Technologies
Roquette Ventures has invested in South Korea firm Advanced Protein Technologies (AP Technologies) to develop new human breast milk components.
Rice up to the occasion: Nestle’s opens first Gerber factory in China and tackles toxicity report
Nestle in China has emphasised the safety and quality of its Gerber Nutripuff snacks for babies on the back of opening its first factory in China.