Omega-3 player Croda acquires Canadian firm specializing in marine microbes
UK-based chemical giant Croda has announced the acquisition of a Canadian microbial technology company on Prince Edward Island.
Archives for January 16, 2018
Are fragmenting attitudes to health a threat to food brands?
New research finds that consumers are increasingly confused by the numerous – and sometimes contradictory – messages about food and health. A loss of trust in traditional sources of information adds to the chaos and stands as a barrier to the development...
Could melatonin promote healthy ageing?
Lack of melatonin has been widely linked to sleep disorders and disturbances in the human circadian rhythm or body clock. But the hormone may also benefit sleep-related aspects of other conditions, say researchers.
PEEK INSIDE: IPAWC + PROBIOTA 2018, BARCELONA 7-9 FEBRUARY
Revealed: Who are the winners of Probiota's ‘Scientific Frontiers’ sessions?
With three weeks to go before the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018 in Barcelona, we reveal the abstracts chosen to present at the event's Scientific Frontiers session – with winners coming from South Africa, Canada and the UK!
BioGaia launches probiotic, vit D chewable tablet in Swedish market
Swedish-based supplier BioGaia have announced the launch of a new chewable tablet containing the patented probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis and vitamin D.
Faster authentication process pioneered in Hong Kong for TCM and herbal products
A new method of analysis promises to speed up the authentication process for Chinese herbal medicines in move that could boost industry transparency and reduce fraud.