Popularity of curcumin continues to drive ingredient innovation
Market demand has driven significant innovation in the delivery modes of curcumin, perennially of one of the best selling botanicals.
Archives for March 19, 2020
Vitamin D may improve chances of walking after hip fracture: Study
Scientists studied the impact of vitamin D on post-surgery mobility, a common concern among hip fracture patients.
CRN warns of bevy of proposed state laws targeting supplements
While the COVID-19 crisis dominates headlines, a raft of state and local laws that could negatively affect the dietary supplement industry are afoot and deserve attention, according the Council for Responsible Nutrition.
Tate & Lyle expand functional ingredient range
The food and beverage ingredient provider launched a new starch variety poised for ‘clean’ label-seeking consumers in the functional food market.
FDA suspends most on site inspections because of COVID-19 concerns
In a teleconference held last night the US Food and Drug Administration announced that it is scaling back GMP inspections and is waiving certain FSMA requirements in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
GC Rieber Oils, Barrington Nutritionals partner to distribute omega-3 to Mexico
GC Reiber Oils, a Norwegian producer of marine-derived omega-3 concentrates, will collaborate with Barrington Nutritionals to distribute its VivoMega omega-3 fish oils line to the Mexican and United States marketplaces.
COVID-19: How to use diet and supplements to maintain immunity... and sanity
A dietitian and founder of a 'good mood food' startup has shared her tips for maintaining good mental health during the uncertain times of this COVID-19 pandemic.
Holland and Barrett imposes limits on immunity products amid COVID-19 panic buying
Global health food chain Holland and Barrett has brought in sales limits to reduce panic buying and introduced a dedicated one-hour shopping window for the elderly and vulnerable as well as a new call centre to keep up with soaring demand caused by the...
COVID-19: Nutrition startups fear huge sales hit as Amazon bans non-essential goods
Nutrition startups have voiced fears for their businesses after Amazon announced it is prohibiting shipments of any non-essential goods from its warehouses until at least April 5th in an aim to meet spiralling demand caused by COVID-19.
Slowing down ageing? Chinese firm to embark on NMN human clinical trial
China’s nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplier EffePharm is embarking on its first human clinical trial as it seeks to validate the anti-ageing effects and safety of its ingredient “Uthever”.
Immunity innovation: Gencor to study PEA’s immune boosting effects via human trial
Gencor Pacific is embarking on a human trial in Australia to validate the immunity boosting ability of Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) against the backdrop of the rising demand for immunity supplements amid the worldwide spread of COVID-19.
Evonik continues fermentation drive with launch of vegan-friendly collagen
Chemicals company Evonik, announces the development of a collagen form made using fermentation-based processes that do not use animal or human-derived materials.
China Focus: COVID-19 and vitamin C sales boost, Sirio Pharma's 'blue-hat' probiotics, and Danone's traceable infant formula
This round-up focuses on the vitamin C sales surge in China due to COVID-19, the addition of three 'blue-hat' probiotics formulation to Sirio Pharma and more.