Vitafoods sets stage for ‘next generation’ nutraceuticals
Thousands of nutraceuticals and ingredients professionals are in Geneva this week for Vitafoods Europe. The Natural Products Global team has been walking the showfloor, spotting trends and developments and speaking…
Vitafoods sets stage for 'next generation' nutraceuticals
Thousands of nutraceuticals and ingredients professionals are in Geneva this week for Vitafoods Europe. The Natural Products Global team has been walking the showfloor, spotting trends and developments and speaking…
Algatech gains NOP organic certification
Israel-based natural astaxanthin specialist Algatechnolgies has announced that its 100% organic Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae powder and astaxanthin oleoresin have been granted National Organic Program (NOP) certification.
Time to abandon “artificial contract between food and medicine” – ANH founder
An “artificial contract” between food and medicine that has formed the basis of much European Union (EU) regulation of natural health products should be abandoned, says the founder of Alliance…
FDA threatens criminal prosecution against supplement makers over cancer claims
The US Food and Drug Administration today posted warning letters addressed to 14 US-based companies illegally selling more than 65 products that it says fraudulently claim to prevent, diagnose, treat…
From ‘sick care’ to ‘self-care’ – how one US pharmacy retailer is reinventing itself
US pharmacy chain CVS Health is rolling out a radical new store design that repositions it to take advantage of a major societal shift in thinking about health.
NattoPharma awarded grant to study vitamin K2’s effect on calcium metabolism
The Norwegian Research Council has awarded a grant to NattoPharma to fund a four-year project to document the effects of calcium metabolism in the body based on the presence or…
UK industry must agree clear post-Brexit goals
The UK natural health sector must adopt a unified perspective and agree clear objectives to present to government officials in order to secure the best outcome for industry and consumers…
India’s AYUSH Ministry to help boost traditional remedies exports
India’s Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) has announced proposals to strengthen the hand of traditional medicine companies in the country.
Experts explain micronutrients’ role in slowing cognitive decline, at House of Commons meeting
Prominent experts in nutrition and cognitive function explained the importance of diet and nutrients in preventing or slowing cognitive decline at the fourth meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group…