Retail launch for Body Solutions
The weight loss programme called Body Solutions, created by the US group Mark Nutritionals, will now be available in retail outlets throughout the US, the first time the product has been available in shops.
Archives for July 29, 2002
Martek rejigs sales unit
Martek Biosciences Corporation, the US group which produces DHA and EPA omega-3 ingredients, is to consolidate all its sales activities related to products for the food and beverage industry in a bid to streamline operations.
Food processors support FDA stance on mercury in fish
Claims that the US Food & Drug Administration was unduly influenced by the US food industry when drawing up its guidelines on fish consumption and mercury have been refuted by the National Food Processors Association (NFPA).
Nutrition 21 to aid IOM testing
Nutrition 21, the US producer of chromium picolinate products, has announced that it will provide data to the US Institute of Medicine (IOM) to help it assess the safety of the product.
Menotab herbal treatment gets the thumbs up
A clinical trial featuring Menotab, the herbal formula produced by Himalaya USA, has shown that the product can help alleviate the symptoms of the menopause, good news for women in the light of recent revelations about the dangers relating to HRT.
Aquasearch merger appeases creditors
Aquasearch, the Hawaiian company which develops nutraceutical products from aquatic plants, has completed its merger with Mera Pharmaceuticals.
Marinol brand targets US market
Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition, the Dutch health ingredients company recently put up for sale by Unilever, has launched two new marine-based omega-3 fatty acid products in the US.