Layn Corp stocks up on biomass to stay ahead
Despite the current challenges of being based in China, the outlook for the company best known for making botanical sweeteners still looks pretty sweet.
Archives for March 10, 2020
DolCas tackles liver and vascular health with botanical extracts: Study
A new clinical study suggests branded botanical ingredient Bergacyn is effective in providing liver support.
Wiley's Finest strikes out beyond fish with vegetarian omega-3s, pine tree sterols products
Wiley’s Finest has ventured beyond the realm of fish-based omega-3s with new products that feature algal and oil seed ingredients and a heart health product based on pine tree sterols that were developed by a Chilean firm.
Informa postpones SupplySide East; new dates set for late June
The SupplySide East trade show has been postponed, the organizers announced late Monday.
Intergalactic plant crop ideal as dietary supplement for space missions: Study
Cultivation of space-grown lettuce on board the International Space Station (ISS) could be a viable dietary supplement for astronauts, potentially replacing processed, pre-packaged space rations, a study shows.
MSM shows strong promise in ingestible beauty even at low dosage
A new study into a supplement usually taken for its anti-inflammatory benefits, has reaffirmed its effectiveness in reducing visual signs of skin ageing, even at a dose as low as 1 gram per day.
Calpis goes plant-based: Asahi to launch soymilk version of cultured milk beverage
Asahi is to launch a plant-based version of its cultured milk drink Calpis, using soy milk instead of regular milk.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2020: Meet the judges and the key criteria they seek
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2020 are open for entries, and today we reveal the expert judges that will help crown the region’s brightest and best products, ingredients and products.
RCT shows Korean dang-gui’s benefits for reducing triglyceride levels
Consuming Korean dang-gui (angelica gigas nakai) for 12 weeks could help reduce blood triglyceride levels, according to a randomised placebo-controlled trial that took place in South Korea.
Spice for sleep: Akay’s patented black cumin ingredient to launch in the US
Indian functional spice supplier Akay Natural Ingredients’ patented black cumin (nigella sativa) sleep aid ingredient will hit the US market in the upcoming months.
‘Errant products’: TGA fines Caruso, Juice Plus, and bars HK weight loss capsules from entering
Australia’s health foods brands Caruso Natural Health and Juice Plus were recently fined for false claims and advertising breaches respectively, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced in a statement.