Gee Lawson partners with Italy’s Nating
Nating, Italian manufacturer of Mediterranean extracts, has partnered with Gee Lawson, the nutritional division of LEHVOSS Group to distribute its botanical ingredients across Europe.
Functional oral health drink Swirlit hits shelves as new category emerges
Swirlit is the new functional beverage formulated by an Australian dentist Angie Lang to fill a gap in the market for a drink that wouldn’t contribute to dental problems.
Danish drug store chain Matas launches Green concept stores
Leading Danish drug store chain Matas is opening two new stores under the sub-brand Matas Natur in September 2018. The new Grey concept stores will specialise in health foods and…
“Unavoidable” antimicrobial linked to colon cancer development
US scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have shown that the "practically unavoidable" antimicrobial ingredient triclosan, found in hand soaps, toothpastes and other personal care products, could have adverse…
Wine Water hopes O.Vine will shape new ‘near water’ category
Wine Water Ltd., an Israeli startup, is launching O.Vine, described as the first spring water infusion with the ‘spirit of wine’.
Most supplements lack evidence of heart health benefit, study suggests
Current research does not show enough evidence that vitamin or mineral supplements are beneficial for preventing or treating heart disease, with the exception of folic acid for reducing stroke risk,…
Growing appeal of natural health solutions drives growth at Frutarom
When international flavour and fragrance specialist Frutarom was acquired earlier this month for a whopping $7.1bn by US rival International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), business analysts agreed that the deal…
Regulatory changes will ensure Australia stays a world leader in CAM research
Recent changes to the regulation of complementary medicines in Australia will strengthen the country’s status as a world leader in product innovation in the category.
Algaia builds seaweed extraction plant in Brittany, secures €4m investment
Paris-headquartered seaweed and algal extract specialist Algaia says it will accelerate development and install a new specialty seaweed extract production unit in its Lannilis (Brittany-France) manufacturing facility.
Supplement manufacturers “must step up to the mark” on final product testing
A prominent figure on the UK supplements scene has called for manufacturers to “step up to mark” on the issue of final products testing and research.