Nutrigenomix launches 70-gene test for personalized nutrition
The expanded panel adds to the biohacking toolkit, which will assist dietitians in making DNA-based dietary recommendations tailored to specific needs and goals.
Archives for June 17, 2020
FDA study finds hidden synthetic ingredients, poor quality control in bitter orange supplements
A US Food and Drug Administration study reveals that a number of the products it tested labeled as ‘bitter orange’ did not meet label claim for synephrine content and more than 10% contained undeclared synthetic ingredients.
Nutrabolt sees strong bounce backs in the mass and digital channels, but uncertainty around specialty continues
Texas-based Nutrabolt, which owns the Cellucor C4 and Xtend brands, is seeing strong bounce back in multiple channels, and is making investments to evolve with changing consumer channels.
FitBiomics CEO: ‘First athlete-derived probiotics to hit the market within a year, if not sooner’
Biotech start-up FitBiomics is close to launching a product containing probiotics mined from the most fit and healthy people on the planet: Elite athletes. The company’s co-founder and CEO gave us the inside track on how and why.
Protera CEO talks AI-developed proteins, closing €5m Series A, and relocating to France
Chilean biotech Protera Biosciences is heading for the city of lights, having closed $5.5m (€4.9m) Series A financing led by Sofinnova Partners. Europe, Protera CEO Leonardo Álvarez tells FoodNavigator, is known for its ‘vast expertise’ in producing...
Debiopharm and Takeda enters microbiome agreement to tackle GI disorders
Debiopharm and Takeda are to embark on a license agreement and research collaboration that looks to develop novel microbiome therapeutics for the treatment of Gastro-Intestinal (GI) disorders.
Stem cell study shows how fish oil may help with depression
A stem cell study into the effectiveness of different antidepressants has concluded fish oil creates an antidepressant response similar to that seen from prescribed medicines.
WATCH: UAE’s Koita Foods eyes Asia with lactose-free and plant-based dairy products
UAE’s Koita Foods is targeting Asia’s large lactose intolerant population with its range of lactose-free and plant-based dairy products there – with Singapore and South Korea its first two targets.
Krill oil under attack: South Korea recalls 12 products and imposes tougher import measures
South Korea’s authorities have recalled 12 krill oil products after safety tests found banned substances or excessive use of solvents in the products, leading to the authorities calling for tougher inspections at customs.
Harmonisation hold-up: Lack of join-up regs still hindering ASEAN’s growing nutraceutical market
A lack of harmonised regulations continues to pose challenges for businesses looking to market their nutraceutical products across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, as well as consumers access to such products, according to...