IMCD acquires VitaQualy Comércio de Ingredientes to bolster Brazil specialty distribution strategy
IMCD has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Brazilian specialty ingredient distributor, VitaQualy Comércio de Ingredientes LTDA.
Archives for August 19, 2020
Ashwagandha finds itself in the right place at the right time
The pandemic crisis has boosted the sales of ashwagandha, but suppliers agree that even before this year’s unusual market conditions, interest in the adaptogenic herb had been on the rise.
Rhodiola there to support consumers' upcoming transitions
Rhodiola is one of the ingredients that stands to benefit from the need on the part of consumers to find new modes of living after the world finally comes out of the protracted pandemic, experts say.
CBD for mood: Going green to ease the blues
During these unprecedented times, many are undergoing a great amount of stress, leading many to seek out natural products to manage stress and boost their mood.
‘Ground-breaking research’: Micromicellar formulation boosts carotenoid bioavailability in RCT
Using a micromicellar formulation of lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin led to significantly higher increases in serum levels of the carotenoids, compared to other formulations, says a new study from Ireland.
Danish population study further bolsters case for vitamin K2
A new study on cardiovascular health using a protein as a biomarker has bolstered the evidence backing the notion that the benefits of vitamin K2 are so important that the substance should have its own RDI, a Norwegian supplier says.
Supplement industry quick to warn consumers about Trump's enthusiasm for oleander as COVID-19 cure
Sources in the natural products industry were nearly unanimous in condemning the Trump Administration’s apparent new found enthusiasm for a toxic oleander extract as a potential COVID-19 cure.
Study adds weight to link between COVID-19 and vitamin D
A new cohort study involving 9940 men and women has added to the mounting research to indicate vitamin D supplementation may reduce the seriousness of COVID-19 infections.
Agility amid COVID-19: Firms in Philippines adopt e-commerce, consider shifting manufacturing facilities
Some dietary supplement brands have adopted e-commerce or are planning to shift their manufacturing facilities in response to COVID-19, said the Philippines’ dietary supplement association.
‘Spiceuticals’ on heat: Red chillies extract effective for appetite and weight control - four-week RCT
Supplementation of red chillies actives, capsaicinoids, is able to control appetite and weight, leading to decrease of 2.1% in body weight and 2.2% in BMI, according to a four-week RCT.
Gummy hop: Kirin’s JV with Dentsu releases first hop extract products to ‘aid thinking’
Kirin’s joint venture with Japanese advertising giant Dentsu has launched its first consumer products - a gummy and tablet for cognition containing Kirin’s proprietary matured hop extract.