Clean Label Project defends controversial protein powder study
US nonprofit Clean Label Project has defended the techniques it used to produce a controversial study of popular protein powders.
NZ Government releases new mānuka honey definition, strengthens export requirements
The New Zealand Government’s Ministry For Primary Industries (MPI) will release a new scientific definition for mānuka honey in early February.
Five strategies for harnessing the good carbs, bad carbs trend
Consumers’ quest for better carbohydrates and fewer carbohydrates is creating a wealth of large and growing opportunities, even in the mass market, according to 10 Key Trends in Food, Nutrition…
TSG and LuckyVitamin Founder Sam Wolf acquire company from GNC
Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners and the founder of natural products e-commerce pioneer LuckyVitamin.com, Sam Wolfe, are to jointly acquire LuckyVitamin from GNC Holdings. The terms of the transaction…
Probiotic strains may help delay onset of gluten intolerance in children
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention trial has evaluated the effect of probiotics in children genetically predisposed for gluten intolerance (Celiac Disease).
Australia “well placed” to target China’s $30bn wellbeing market – report
Australia’s natural products industry is well placed to compete for emerging market opportunities in China’s fast growing wellbeing market, according to a new report from government trade body Austrade.
Singapore researchers develop immunity-boosting probiotic beer
Beer lovers may soon have a gut-friendly drink to raise a toast to, thanks to the creation of a novel probiotic sour beer by a team of researchers from the…
Carlyle sells majority stake in Nature’s Bounty to KKR
Carlyle Group is selling a majority stake in leading US health and wellness business Nature’s Bounty Company to the private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
Nutraceuticals is New Zealand’s fastest-growing food export category – Government-backed report
Nutraceuticals and ‘innovative foods’ are New Zealand’s biggest and fastest-growing food and beverage export category, according to a new Government-backed report.
Iceland’s Margildi scoops iTQi Superior Taste Awards
Iceland’s high-end omega-3 specialist Margildi received a gold star award for its Pure Herring and Herring Oil with Orange when the iTQi Superior Taste Awards were announced this week.