NutraWomen Wednesday: Nancy Duitch, CEO SeraLabs
Personal tragedy motivated Nancy Duitch, CEO of SeraLabs, to a career in health and wellness.
Archives for March 17, 2021
Aker to partner with renewable energy leader Uruguay in green ammonia plan
So-called ‘green ammonia’ is central to Aker BioMarine’s recently announced plan to reduce its CO2 footprint. Key to the plan is a developing partnership with the county of Uruguay, which has become a leader in renewable energy.
DolCas’ GRAS announcement means its Curcugen ingredient now available for beverages, bars other products
DolCas Biotech has announced self-affirmed GRAS status on its Curcugen turmeric ingredient.
Elderberry quality: New standards needed for dosage forms, and separate monographs for European vs American Elder, say experts
Increasing consumer demand for elderberry products combined with a proliferation of different dosage forms and the constant threat of adulteration means more standards and monographs will be of great value to industry, according to a recent forum hosted...
IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit is back for 2021
After a record-breaking 2020 Digital Summit, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is back for 2021 with a dynamic extended program, a more immersive platform with new features, and more on-demand content.
Danone launches infant formula in pre-measured tabs
Danone has launched a new pre-measured tab format for infant formula developed to make preparing formula milk ultra convenient.
Dutch authorities highlight St. John's wort supplements and tea effects on drug action
Dutch authorities are advising consumers to exercise caution when consuming dietary supplements and tea containing St. John's wort, owing to adverse effects observed in combination with medicines.
Pharmako Biotechnologies outlines clinical trial plans and new collaborations following TGA site approval
Australia-based Pharmako Biotechnologies is planning several new studies following the recent announcement of its Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)-approved manufacturing site, which allows it to produce pharma grade ingredients for use in clinical...
Offline still king: Japanese supplement, beauty retailer Welcia-BHG on track with Singapore store expansions
Japanese health supplement, personal care and beauty product retailer Welcia-BHG is on track to expand its offline presence in Singapore, with five new stores planned for this year, despite concerns on how COVID-19 could affect foot traffic.
Supplements education: NZ healthcare professionals interested in herbal medicine training as usage grows
New Zealand’s healthcare professionals have expressed interest in receiving training on herbal medicine and acupuncture, as the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) grows in the country.
Health foods litigation in China: Unregulated influencer marketing and fake goods spur nearly 1000 actions
A total of 964 cases of public interest litigation have been filed against individuals and companies for the illegal production, marketing and sales of health foods in China in the last 15 months.