New duckweed protein firm signs development deal
Canadian company Pontus Protein has announced milestones on its path to commercialize a water lentil-derived ingredient as well as the ‘vertical aquaponics’ platform in which it will be grown.
Archives for December 13, 2021
Another phenibut product shows up in warning letter
An FDA warning letter to the marketer of a product containing phenibut took the company to task over noncompliant disease claims but made no mention of the legal status of the ingredient itself.
11th defendant in Blackstone case convicted of fraud and distributing controlled substances
Another defendant in the Blackstone Labs steroids enforcement action was convicted in a Florida court last week.
Coffee berry extract may boost alertness & mood: PepsiCo study
A single dose of an extracts from coffee berry – the outer layer of the coffee fruit and a rich source of polyphenols – may boost alertness in healthy men and women, with effects still observable six hours after consumption, says a new study.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
UK-based vegan gummy supplements startup expands overseas
Vegums, the multivitamin and supplement gummy for vegans founded by two plant-based pharmacists in 2018, has announced its expansion into the USA.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS 17 DEC 2021
Don't Miss Out: Probiota 2022 early bird ticket offer ends later this week!
After the enforced hiatus in 2021, Probiota is back! Next stop? Copenhagen between 23 - 25 February 2022.
Study: Fenugreek supplement improves fertility and mental alertness in men
New research has concluded that the Fenugreek supplement 'Furosap' is effective in improving testosterone levels, cardiovascular health, healthy sperm profile, and mental alertness in men.
Supplier news: The top 10 most-read supplier stories in APAC’s nutrition industry in 2021
See our top 10 most read supplier stories in APAC’s health and nutrition industry this year, featuring winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021, using cell-based milk technology to produce functional foods, and emerging delivery formats for...
Probiotics and health care pros: Retailer Watson’s beta-tests online database among pharmacists
Retail pharmacy chain Watson’s has conducted a beta-testing of an online probiotics database among in-house pharmacists in Singapore, which it hopes will boost awareness among healthcare professionals.