NBTY sales up in all divisions
Nutritional supplement maker NBTY saw overall sales increase 22 per cent to $308 million in this year's third quarter, helped by new product introductions at Nature's Bounty and stronger sales in all other units.
Archives for July 22, 2003
Industry gears up for ephedra hearing
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce opens a two-day hearing on ephedra today, likely to attract considerable scrutiny of supplement industry regulation. Prior to the start, the media had already reported on leaked testimonies suggesting that an...
EU rules on GMOs to ignite trade war
US food manufacturers this week spoke out against new European rules on the labelling and traceability of GMOs, describing the legislation as "a brick wall blocking international trade".
Low-carb foods make sense at Carbsense
Maker of reduced-carbohydrate products Carbsense Foods has launched two new brands, Aramana and MiniCarb, one aimed at healthy eaters, the other at strict Atkin's dieters.
Folate fortification may mask B12 deficiency
Mandatory addition of folic acid to cereals and grains in the US may be dangerously concealing vitamin B12 deficiency in the elderly, said a scientist this week. B12 is needed to protect against deterioration of brain cells.