Scottish firm’s tests offer clean cannabis assurance
Glasgow-based R-Biopharm Rhône has entered into a collaboration with a leading Canadian cannabis producer to supply test kits which will help eradicate carcinogenic toxins often present in cannabis-based products.
Prinova expands into Asia-Pacific with new subsidiary in Australia
Global ingredients and premix supplier Prinova has expanded into the Asia-Pacific market with the establishment of an operation Australia.
Vitamin Shoppe acquired by Liberty Tax in $208m deal
US health food retailer The Vitamin Shoppe is being acquired by the tax return preparation specialist Liberty Tax in a deal worth around $208 million.
‘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…
Work with us to beat fake supplements sellers, NPA urges Amazon
US trade body the Natural Products Association (NPA) has urged Amazon to work with it to prevent counterfeit supplement products getting to market.
New DuPont facility features world’s largest probiotics fermenter
DuPont this week announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art probiotics fermentation unit at its Rochester, New York, facility.
Report highlights how medicines, lifestyle and diet are “killing” women’s nutrient levels
A new report highlights the extent to which medicines, lifestyle and poor diet are “killing” vitamin and mineral levels, leading to potentially serious health issues for women.
Australia’s Blackmores appoints former P&G and Nestlé exec as new CEO
Leading Australian supplements brand Blackmores has appointed former Proctor & Gamble and Nestle executive Alastair Symington as its new chief executive officer.
Homeopathic industry mobilises to save France’s €127m reimbursement scheme
In France and across Europe, the homeopathic industry is mobilising to persuade the French Government to reject the recommendation of its top health agency to end state reimbursement of homeopathic…
Packaging squared: Nature’s Way unveils sustainable packing solution
Leading US-based VMS brand Nature’s Way has unveiled a new line of sustainable packaging for its herbal range consisting of over 300 SKUs.
