ASEAN report highlights public-private cooperation, opens new doors for industry
A new report by an international dietary supplement trade group shows industry and government are taking unprecedented steps to work together.
Archives for December 2, 2020
BAPP puts out adulterated materials procedure for final review
A document that its framers hope will help keep adulterated material from ending up for sale in finished goods is nearing the finish line of an exhaustive review process.
Startup claims fermentation expertise will provide differentiator in production of rare cannabinoids
A startup armed with years of university research is seeking to make a splash in the hemp space with a line of cannabinoids produced via fermentation.
Health trumps price among COVID-hit consumers, report reveals
The pandemic presents an exciting opportunity for food manufacturers to innovate products targeting consumers who believe access to affordable food should not come at the cost of health and good nutrition.
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY SURVEY
NutraIngredients-USA survey on the state of the US Dietary Supplements industry in 2020
How has Covid-19 affected business? Beyond immunity which categories were big winners in 2020? And did we learn anything about delivery formats this year?
UK Gov prioritises at-risk groups with free winter vitamin D
The UK Government is to offer free vitamin D supplements to the most vulnerable in a move that supports bone and muscle health affected during lockdown but stops short of directly addressing COVID-19.
NEWS IN BRIEF
IADSA resource highlights iron supplement use to tackle anaemia
The International Alliance of Dietary Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) makes available an information resource that highlights iron supplementation as key to reducing anaemia among women
Smart packaging problems: Sector still in infancy, hindered by regulations and accuracy issues - academics
Commercialisation of smart and active packaging is failing to fulfil its potential in the food and beverage sector, largely limited by regulations, cost, safety and accuracy issues.
From door-to-door to e-commerce: South Korea’s Pulmuone launches immune and slimming products with new retail strategies
South Korean food and functional health food company Pulmuone has launched a health nutraceutical brand specifically targeted at the online and mass market retail channel – a move away from its traditional door-to-door retail method.
Beyond food security: Indonesia urged to increase food diversity and fortification to prevent nutritional crisis
A new report commissioned by the United Nations (UN) has urged the Indonesian government to increase its focus on food diversity and nutrient fortification within the local food supply to combat rising nutrition-related issues such as obesity and anaemia.
ASEAN harmonisation: Battle for consistent supplement rules set for success after 16 year mission
The long-awaited harmonisation of supplement rules across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has moved a step closer, with the new regulations set to be formally signed off next November.