Global EcoPower acquisition will expand spirulina, phycocyanin production
French renewable energy firm Global EcoPower (GEP) has acquired the spirulina production and marketing assets of Tam, as it continues to harness sustainable agriculture.
Archives for July 16, 2020
New rat study highlights heart benefits of nutrient PQQ
Myocardial mitochondrial dysfunction is the leading cause of chronic heart failure which affects an estimated 6.5 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020
CRN's Label Wise effort stood out among year's industry initiatives
Making nutrition understandable for everyone is the goal of the Label Wise initiative led by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. That made it a clear choice for this year’s Editors Award for Industry Initiative of the Year.
TCM products make up majority of recent COVID-19 warning letters
An additional seven supplement companies have been added recently to the US Food and Drug Administration’s list of firms making allegedly non compliant COVID-19 treatment claims.
Probiotics show promise for controlling mosquito virus severity and prevalence
The gut microbiome may play an important role in determining the severity of a mosquito-carried virus and probiotics may be a promising method for controlling the severity and spread, according to a study in mice.
News in Brief
Lycored more than doubles lycopene production
Lycored, the global natural supplements manufacturer, has expanded its tomato-based lycopene production to meet 'unprecedented demand' for beauty-from-within products.
EFSA welcomes views on new ways to assess nutrient levels in regulated products
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) are launching a public consultation on how best to harmonise the approach for assessing the intake of nutrients contained within regulated products.
Not just fibre: Sensus touts chicory root fibre’s digestive benefits in Thailand with new health claim
Netherlands’ ingredients supplier Sensus is eyeing the digestive health market in Thailand with its chicory root products after securing a new health claim.
‘A combo of Nespresso, inkjet printing and vitamins’: Aussie start-up’s electroacupunture approach to personalised nutrition
An Australian-based start-up MyVi has developed a system to create customised beverages according to the real-time needs of an individual’s vitamin requirements through the use of electroacupuncture.
3D-printed supplements: Nourished taps vitamin deficiency in Middle East to expand personalised nutrition business
UK-based personalised nutrition company Nourished is eyeing the high vitamin deficiency levels in the Middle East region as an opportunity to expand its operations across the region.