Nestlé Health Science closes acquisition of collagen brand
The Swiss nutrition giant has wrapped up the final acquisition of Vital Proteins, a Chicago-based collagen leader.
Archives for February 22, 2022
Another Blackstone Labs co-founder sentenced to 4.5 years in prison
Phillip (PJ) Braun was ordered to 54 months in prison – the same sentence as his former business partner, Aaron Singerman, for their roles at Blackstone Labs.
NPA submits citizen’s petition demanding resolution on CBD issue
The Natural Products Association has filed a citizen’s petition calling for FDA to either rule that CBD is a legal dietary ingredient or to make a rule allowing enforcement discretion on the substance.
FTC refunding almost $400,000 to consumers who bought BASF fish oil supplements
The US Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds to consumers who bought BASF fish oil supplements marketed with improper claims.
Abbott issues voluntarily recalls of some powder formulas
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners are investigating four consumer complaints of infant illness related to products from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility received from 9/20/2021 to 1/11/2022.
Arla Foods Ingredients provides whey out of supply shortages for organic infant formula
Manufacturers of organic infant formula no longer need to be vulnerable to whey and lactose supply shortages, following the development of a patented technology that produces ingredients directly from fresh milk.
Study linking raw veg intake to CVD not to be taken as verbatim, say experts
A study that links higher intakes of raw, but not cooked, vegetables to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk has been met with caution by critics who warn not to take its findings in isolation to determine future intake or frequency.
Perilla seed oil with citrus peel powder improves cognitive function in elderly – 12-month Japan RCT
The supplementation of perilla seed oil and citrus peel powder is reported to have significantly improve age-related cognitive decline in healthy elderly, according to a one-year RCT conducted in Japan.
Korea focus: Top-selling brands and regulator’s ingredient re-evaluation recapped
In this round-up we look at the latest South Korea’s nutraceutical industry developments, including Korea Ginseng Corp taking the top spot for the country’s health functional foods sales chart, and the re-evaluation of co-enzyme Q10 and squalene’s uses...
Adaptogens and nootropics combined: Aussie start-up debuts with supplement addressing burnout, fatigue
Australian start-up AusVitality has made its debut with an ‘adaptropic’ – a supplement combining both adaptogens and nootropics to address burnout and fatigue.
Effervescent health: P&G launches VÖOST Vitamins in major retailers in Singapore
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has launched VÖOST Vitamins, an Australian effervescent supplement brand, in major retailers in Singapore after acquiring the brand in April 2021.