French flavour firm buys nutrition partner
French flavours firm Robertet has completed its acquisition of melon extract producer Bionov, bringing products marketed to combat stress and cellulite into its portfolio.
Archives for October 23, 2016
CLA sales shifting to sports nutrition products online & MLMs: BASF
CLA – conjugated linoleic acid – is finding increasing use in sports nutrition products, with active consumers attracted by its benefits for body composition, says BASF.
Aged garlic shows antioxidant promise, but not cholesterol-lowering potential: Study
Aged garlic has greater antioxidant potential that the raw version, but was found not to lower cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic individuals, a Singapore study has reported.
Former Liverpool FC expert helps Herbalife pick up the pace of sports nutrition promotion
Herbalife is launching the Herbalife24 Program for Australia and New Zealand as it seeks to boost its sports nutrition products in the two countries.
UK teens not meeting adequate vitamin D levels, researchers find
High levels of vitamin D inadequacy have been observed in adolescents, as a study identifies the minimum level required by this group to maintain adequate vitamin D levels during the winter months.
EFSA considers Mitsubishi’s antioxidant salt following member state concerns
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has taken the reins in the safety evaluation of Mitsubishi’s novel antioxidant salt ingredient following member state toxicity concerns.