Archives for April 19, 2018

Special Edition: Multivitamins

Impending decision on vitamin C price fixing case could have wide ranging implications

A vitamin C price fixing case that has found its way into the US Supreme Court could have wide ranging effects for the price of other vitamins and ingredients as well, experts say.

EGCG warning: EFSA safety assessment suggests green tea supplements should come with warning

While the catechin content of green tea infusions and similar drinks are generally safe there may be health concerns when taken as a food supplement, says a report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

P&G bags Merck consumer health unit for €3.4 bn

Procter & Gamble will buy Merck KGaA’s consumer health unit for €3.4 billion euros – as the FMCG giant looks stem falling revenue by betting on vitamin ranges that have shown stable growth.

Chr. Hansen harness pharma knowhow in probiotic pact to address allergies

Chr. Hansen has announced plans to collaborate with Prota Therapeutics in a partnership looking into developing a probiotic approach to address peanut allergies.

Is the Chinese state poised to redress the balance between international and domestic formula brands?

Significant investment into Ausnutria by state-owned management fund has put the Chinese government's plans for the country's infant nutrition sector in the spotlight.