Jim Jones named as 1st FDA Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods
The US Food and Drug Administration has selected James “Jim” Jones as the first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods to lead the Agency’s proposed unified Human Foods Program (HFP).
Archives for August 23, 2023
Study questions omega-3 supplement labeling, calls for increased regulation
A new paper in JAMA Cardiology that criticizes the use of structure/function claims on omega-3 dietary supplements is “fraught with inaccuracies and never should have made it through the peer review process”, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA...
Medicinal mushroom brand Hifas da Terra: “There’s no replacement for research"
Hifas da Terra, the Spanish medicinal mushroom supplement brand, has worked to maintain a leading position in the European market for over two decades through a focus on continuous scientific substantiation.
Review hails health benefits of beer-gut alliance
Drinking beer could be good for your gut and immunity, stimulating healthy microbiota diversity thanks to the beneficial brew of compounds found in the fermented beverage.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Merce Piñol del Olmo, Aker BioMarine
Merce Piñol del Olmo is an industry leader with broad experience in the nutraceutical sector. As the VP of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa, the Norwegian is responsible for the growth strategy in these regions.
Gencor taps into awareness of blood sugar management with fenugreek ingredient
Gencor’s recently launched Trigogen novel fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) seed extract ingredient is meeting a need for blood glucose regulation support as we age.
Clasado appoints Ideactifs as French and Belgian distributor of Bimuno GOS
Clasado, developer of prebiotic ingredient Bimuno GOS, has announced a new distribution agreement with Ideactifs, a Paris-based distributor of ingredients to the European health and nutrition industry.
a2 milk financials: Sales in China up 8%, firm to focus on growth in lower tier cities and CBEC
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) said its infant milk formula business in China grew 8.4 per cent for the financial year ending on June 2023 and that it would focus on growing its cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) and lower tier cities presence.
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Growth agenda: India’s nutraceutical market opportunities ‘far bigger’ than the pharma sector
Growth opportunities in India’s nutraceutical industry are far greater than the pharmaceutical sector, according to industry experts, who also describe its trajectory as ‘a phenomenon’.
More than skin deep: Oral probiotics more effective in treating skin disorders – Review
Chinese researchers say that oral probiotics is a better option than topical probiotics in treating inflammatory skin conditions, as it mediates the intestinal microbiota that in turns help regulate skin health.
High yield, low cost: NZ researchers eyeing food manufacturer partnerships to commercialise kanuka by-products
New Zealand researchers are optimistic that the flavouring, preserving, and texturing benefits provided by the native kanuka plant will lead to its effective commercialisation as a food ingredient.