Cancel culture: FTC proposes ‘click to cancel’ provision
While some have felt the wrath of being ‘canceled,’ subscriptions have somehow been spared. But the FTC is hoping to change that with a new proposal.
Archives for March 27, 2023
HowGood offers sustainability intelligence for brands to meet goals, measure impact
The company’s digital platform allows food and dietary supplement brands to gauge, communicate and improve environmental impact.
Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!
You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Monday, April 10.
Start-up spotlight
FerryX for IBS: Start-up launches probiotic able to thrive during inflammation
Jenny Bailey, PhD and FerryX founder, discusses how her work as an immunologist researching gut inflammation at Bristol University enabled for the identification of the 'Ferrocalm' probiotic strain and subsequent launch of her brand FerryX.
CRN: State-led restrictive bills could drive young people to the ‘dark corners of the internet’
Multiple states have introduced bills that attempt to restrict access to weight management and sports nutrition supplements over the past couple of years, but such bills lock down legitimate retailer and could force young people to look elsewhere…
Under-represented plants with antioxidant properties highlighted in new review
A recent review has explored several lesser-researched plant sources of antioxidants which could be beneficial in supporting cognitive health.
Tricorbraun partners with BioBottles to supply industry-first biodegradable plastics
Global packaging company TricorBraun has entered into an exclusive agreement to supply BioBottles to the nutraceutical industry in the US and Canada. The novel biodegradable bottles use a proprietary technology that breaks down plastics into...
Global collaborative research project to bolster early-life microbiome knowledge
Global nutrition and research leaders have joined forces in a public-private partnership to develop a novel integrated in-vitro, ex-vivo and AI research model which is hoped to have huge implications for the infant nutrition industry.
Amino acid and antioxidant offer heart health benefits in post-menopausal women
A new industry-funded study involving healthy post-menopausal women suggests that the amino acid citrulline combined with the antioxidant glutathione can improve cardiac function in this population.
Tradition and science: China’s Junlebao launches new yogurt containing 10 probiotic strains
China dairy firm Junlebao launches a new yogurt containing 10 probiotic strains, including the firm’s patented strain and others derived from kefir.
Super-premium: Swisse outpaces industry growth in China, ANZ, and taps top-end segment for future boom
Swisse says that the sales of its vitamin and mineral supplement products are growing faster than the market rate in key markets such as China, Australia and New Zealand, and that it is expecting more room for growth in South East Asia.
Dipeptide collagen intake improves skin hydration and reduces peeling – Nongshim 12-week study
The supplementation of dipeptide collagen for 12 weeks has been shown to improve skin hydration and reduce skin peeling among women aged 30 to 60, says findings from South Korean food company Nongshim.
Study highlights a key aid for the management of tendinopathies
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Tendinitis and tendinosis share a common and painful symptomatology often known as tendinopathy. A clinical study indicates the use of a patch can improve function and reduce symptoms of pain in certain cases of tendinopathy, promoting recovery.