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Nordic Naturals Products Show Added Values
According to a recent study published in the July issue of Lipids in Health and Disease, there is new evidence Nordic Naturals (Watsonville, CA) triglyceride-form Ultimate Omega®/ProOmega® has added product value. Consistently ranked as the No. 1-selling omega-3 in the U.S., according to SPINS scan data, the product was shown to be the most effective ...
Glanbia Yogurt Powder Provides Food Application Opportunities
OptiSol 1061 Greek Yogurt Powder has been released in the Americas, according to Glanbia Nutritionals (Fitchburg, WI). OptiSol 1061 is a patent-pending ingredient that adds the distinct, authentic flavor and health halo of Greek yogurt to a wide range of food and beverage applications, according to Glanbia, adding the powerful health advantage of 60 percent protein ...
Review Cites India and China for Food Safety Violations
Food Sentry, LLC, (Albuquerque, N.M.) released a 2013 review of countries with the most frequent food safety violations. The annual report revealed the top ten sources of violative products in 2013 were from India, China, Mexico, France, United States, Vietnam, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Turkey and Spain. According to the company, Food Sentry’s team of highly ...
Six CRN Member Companies Win Achievement Awards
The Washington-based Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) both announced and congratulated its six member companies that were honored at the 2014 Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) Summit in Dana Point, CA. The 17th Annual NBJ Business Achievement Awards recognize individuals and companies making significant advancements in health, wellness and nutrition, according to CRN, a leading association ...
STAUBER Named Preferred Enzyme Distributor By Enzymology Research Center
Enzymology Research Center has selected STAUBER (Fullerton, CA) as their preferred enzyme distributor for the nutritional and dietary supplement industry in the North American marketplace and will represent Enzymology’s complete enzyme product line and innovative enzyme concepts to the nutritional industry, reported STAUBER. Enzymology Research Center, Inc. (ERC) offers a robust variety of systemic, digestive and ...
Canada Approves AstaReal Product License
AstaReal, Inc. (Burlington, NJ) reported its new Canadian Product License approval for astaxanthin. Approving up to 12 mg per day, AstaReal, Inc. received notification from Health Canada approving the use of AstaReal natural astaxanthin as a “source of antioxidants” and to “help improve muscle endurance.” Charles DePrince, president and CEO, AstaReal, said the approval is ...
Informa Purchases Virgo, Spreads Global Presence
Informa (New York, NY) purchased U.S. exhibitions and information group, Virgo, further strengthening its global presence and leading market expertise. According to Informa, Virgo produces six trade shows and conferences, publishes nine national trade websites of which six have affiliate magazines, operates online training and accreditation programs and three branded online stores that offer paid ...
Study Suggests Calcium Safe for Women’s Heart Health
A new Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study found no increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) or all-cause mortality in post-menopausal women supplementing with calcium and vitamin D. The peer-viewed scientific journal study, “The Effects of Calcium Supplementation on Verified Coronary Heart Disease Hospitalization and Death in Postmenopausal Women: A Collaborative Meta-Analysis of ...
DSM and Taiyo Announce Teavigo EGCG Agreement
DSM (Parsippany NJ) and Taiyo Kagaku Co Ltd (Taiyo) entered into a licensing deal, effective July 1, 2014, transferring the entirety of the Teavigo® brand EGCG business to Taiyo, reported the manufacturer. Under terms of the deal, Taiyo will become the sole producer of Teavigo. Teavigo brand EGCG was formerly distributed under a license ftp, Pharmachem Laboratories, ...
OmniActive Presents Lutein Study on Vision in Diabetes Models
OmniActive Health Technologies (Morristown NJ) reported public findings that examined lutein’s role on visual function and carbohydrate metabolism in Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. “Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness for diabetes mellitus sufferers and its worldwide prevalence is rapidly increasing as a consequence of a rise in obesity, changing patterns of diet and physical ...
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