Pharmacists want “clear, authoritative guidance” on CBD products
The trade group representing Britain’s high street pharmacies is calling for “clear, authoritative guidance” on CBD products. CBD-containing products have become an increasingly valuable category for pharmacy retailers, but there…
UK academic warns of antibiotic resistance risk from probiotic bacteria
A UK-based specialist in medical microbiology has warned of the risk that probiotic bacteria – found in some fermented foods and supplements – may confer resistance to antibiotics.
Consumers understand digestive health benefits of probiotics, research shows
High numbers of consumers across the world understand the benefits of probiotics for gut health, new proprietary research from global ingredients specialist Kerry has shown.
Vitafoods Asia conference zones in on top 5 APAC nutraceutical trends
The conference programme at this week’s Vitafoods Asia 2019 (25-26 September, Singapore) will zone in on five key themes currently shaping the Asia Pacific region.
All in the mind: Report highlight’s Asia-Pacific’s need for more mental performance products
Today’s knowledge economy is driving consumers in Asia-Pacific to over-index on mental work. As consumers repond to this response to this, global research specialist Mintel says it is witnessing a…
Fucoidan: An inside look at a trending marine ingredient
Leading Australian biotechnology company, Marinova - the world’s only supplier of certified-organic fucoidan – expects interest in this unique marine ingredient to grow quickly in the natural prodycts industry as research…
‘CBD craze is out of hand, the FDA must act’ former Commissioner warns
The former Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, Scott Gottlieb, this week claimed that the “CBD craze is out of hand”, and called for special rules to regulate…
Organic hemp business forced to destroy entire crop after Home Office revokes licence
UK-based organic hemp grower and manufacturer Hempen has been forced to destroy its entire crop after the Home Office revoked its hemp grower’s licence.
From bone broth to nootropics: Prinova highlights innovation with demo tour
Prinova took visitors to its stand at this month’s Vitafoods Europe event on a ‘demo tour’ of some distinctly on-trend ingredient formulations and products concepts.
China’s Sirio Pharma launches global collaboration to boost clean-label supplements innovation
China’s Sirio Pharma (SIRIO) has announced a global collaboration, bringing together its 100+ scientists and industry experts to boost innovation of clean-label nutritional products for worldwide markets.