NIU’s Global Round-up: Direct-selling challenges in China, CBD in Germany, and more
What’s happened across the Nutra-verse over the past seven days? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Archives for February 17, 2020
Nestlé expands medical nutrition business with Zenpep acquisition
In a bid to progress its medical nutrition business and evolve its range of therapeutic nutritional healthcare products, Nestlé has acquired one of Allergan’s key gastroenterology-focused solutions, Zenpep.
Closing data gaps in Peru support nutrition subsidies
A new case study exploring data coverage in Peru highlights how integrating civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) with identity management systems improve access to nutrition rights and the implementation of better policies.
‘Debunking a myth’: RCT shows Moringa leaves may lower blood pressure
Contrary to a public perception in some parts of the world that Moringa oleifera may increase blood pressure, data from a new placebo-controlled clinical study indicate that the leaves may actually reduce blood pressure.
Swisse Wellness debuts new website and touts US-exclusive product line
The company goes direct-to-consumer and lays out their strategy moving forward in the United States.
Public health expert ringing the alarm on workplace nutrition
One health official says more research is needed to explore the link between dietary supplements and productivity in the workplace.
China’s direct marketing crackdown hits NuSkin hard; COVID-19 will add insult to injury
Provo, UT-based MLM NuSkin saw year-over-year revenues fall by 10% as a result of the continued regulatory pressure in China. The COVID-19 disease outbreak is expected to depress results even further in the coming year.
FDA suspends China inspections in light of COVID-19 outbreak
The United States Food and Drug Administration has suspended all inspections of facilities in China in keeping with a State Department travel advisory, the agency announced on Friday.
Flower Power: Hibiscus sabdariffa extract to prevent UTIs and dyslipidemia
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Mostly because of their agreeable appearance and smell, flowers are particularly loved by humans. In fact, flowers are a real treasure of nature and often also a powerful source of high-value nutraceutical ingredients.
Editor's spotlight: Startup Focus
Entrepreneur's view: The exciting and dangerous world of nutrition innovation
After graduating from Cambridge University with a degree in Social and Political Studies, Sasha Watkins didn't expect she’d end up an award-winning dietitian and food tech entrepreneur running three - soon to be four - nutrition focused companies.
Poop-eating lab mice affect probiotic research outcomes, says study
Researchers have studied a key difference between the microbiome of lab mice and humans caused by rodents' tendency to eat their own faeces, which they say could have wide-ranging implications to numerous research areas
CBD industry hits back at FSAI survey findings and ‘broad-brush statements’
Retailers in the CBD space have expressed frustration at a recent survey, which finds products analysed breach food law with some posing as potential safety risks for consumers.
K2 milk: Kappa Bioscience seeks vitamin K2 success in China’s fortified dairy market
Kappa Bioscience is venturing into the vitamin K2 milk category in China, on top of its existing vitamin K2 nutraceutical business, after its synthetic-origin vitamin K2 MK-7 (menaquinone-7) was approved by China authorities for use in mother and...
Ali Health CNY stats: The four key health products consumption trends
Ali Health has identified four key health products purchase trends, as well as the best-selling products, witnessed across the Chinese New Year period.