Fake Blackmores and Swisse supplements seized in China
Police in a China have seized over US$4.7 million of counterfeit goods including large quantities of leading brand Australian supplements, according to Australian and local Chinese media reports.
Researchers highlight ‘colonial’ mindset behind traditional medicine regulation
Two commentaries in latest issue of JACM (The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine), raise questions about whether the value to health care of traditional, complementary, and integrative practices and…
On-trend ingredients in the spotlight at Vitafoods R&D sessions
Emerging ingredients for health and nutrition will be a key focus at the 2018 edition of Vitafoods Europe next week (Palexpo, Geneva 15-17 May).
New study builds on knowledge of Echinacea’s immune benefits
A new study by scientists in South Korea adds to a growing body of research showing the benefits of Echnicacea on the immune system.
Gove praised for making 'critical link' between food systems and healthy diets
The UK environment secretary, Michael Gove, won praise this week from the chief executive of the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT), Patrick Holden, for being “the first minister to accept the…
Synthetic versus natural debate fuelled by ‘fake dichotomy’
The debate that pitches natural – or food state – vitamins against synthetic versions is based on a “fake dichotomy”, a prominent figure from the UK supplements industry has claimed.
Bone health study announces “new era for probiotics”, Sweden’s Probi claims
Swedish probiotic specialist Probi says the results of a clinical trial that applied a new probiotic concept in the area of bone health announces a “new era for probiotics”.
First look: Health and natural living innovations to look for at London show
Europe’s leading trade show for the natural and healthy living market – Natural & Organic Products Europe – has released a preview of exhibitor highlights for the upcoming 2018 event
‘Stable growth’ helps Swedish self-care market reach SEK 4.8bn
The Swedish self-care market continued its recent “stable pace of growth” to reach SEK 4.8 billion (€473 million) in 2017, according to new data released by the trade association Svensk…
Global microalgae leader Algatech invests in New Zealand’s Supreme Health
Israel-based microalgae specialist Algatechnologies Ltd (Algatech) has taken a controlling stake in New Zealand’s Supreme Health, to supply China and Asia-Pacific with astaxanthin and other algae-based products.