Archives for July 2, 2024
Danone seeks untapped opportunities in a booming high-protein space
The French dairy major is looking to deepen and expand its protein strategy to meet evolving consumer preferences for high-protein dairy products.
Who controls intellectual property? Attorneys weigh in on the use of AI
Artificial intelligence poses both promise and risk to copyright and intellectual property for several fields, including the sciences, according to legal experts who spoke at a recent United Natural Products Alliance webinar.
Yakult’s Dr Emily Prpa on menopause: “Something new product development could absolutely go to town on”
The health of half the population has been largely ignored in research and on the shelves. However, the recent IPAWC + Probiota Americas highlighted how more brands are using gut health to tap into a range of needs–from fertility to PMS to menopause.
ASA clocks unauthorized claims in Nutritional Sciences Ltd ad
The Advertising Standard Agency (ASA) ruled that an advert for ‘Activ8 Joint Complete’ must be removed after making unauthorised health claims for bone and joint health.
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Fish oil supply to recover as 2024’s first fishing season ends on a high note – GOED
The first Peruvian fishing season this year had ended on a high note, with oil yield expected to hit at least 75k tons, said industry body GOED.
Stratum and sibelius partner to deliver joint and brain health ingredients to UK market
US nutraceutical ingredient supplier Stratum Nutrition has partnered UK-based natural ingredient developer Sibelius Natural Products to bring sage extract and NEM eggshell membrane to the UK's thriving joint and brain health market.
Gut-brain axis: LPHEAL9 probiotic show cognitive benefits during ‘inflammaging’
Supplementation with Probi’s LpHEAL9 probiotic strain may modestly reduce markers of inflammation in older adults while also conferring cognitive benefits, says a new study from Sweden.
Immune function support: Korean red ginseng can help improve immunity – RCT
Korean red ginseng could help improve immunity according to a new RCT undertaken in China and funded by Korean Society of Ginseng.
Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies recall: THC likely cause of hospitalisations in Australia - Experts
Industry and nutrition experts in Australia suspect THC was included in a lion’s mane and cordyceps range of Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies, which caused consumers to suffer symptoms including hallucinations and seizures.
Melrose Health’s new longevity-focused supplements seek to address decreasing health span, increasing chronic disease incidence in Australia
Aussie health food firm Melrose Health is debuting a series of longevity-focused dietary supplements that target the declining health span of Australia’s ageing population.
Lose the calories, keep the indulgence: Konjac manufacturer prioritises food satisfaction for the carb-conscious
Chinese low calorie and high fibre konjac rice and noodle manufacturers Ketoslim Mo says emphasising an enjoyable eating experience is just as important to health needs to drive consumer acceptance.
Lower salt and oil in modified Sichuan diet can lower blood pressure in hypertensive adults – RCT
A Chinese RCT showed that the Sichuan cuisine version of the Chinese heart-healthy diet (CHH diet-SC) can significantly reduce blood pressure (BP) and increase the rate of BP control in hypertensive adults, with products lower in sodium and oil key to...