Archives for April 20, 2010

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AHPA manual is ‘latest GMP compliance tool’

By staff reporter

A new guidance manual targeting the US dietary supplement industry aims to help firms document their manufacturing processes to ensure they meet Food and Drug Administration requirements.

Vitamin K may cut lymph cancer risk: US study

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of vitamin K from dietary and supplementary sources may reduce the risk of cancer of the lymphatic system, according to new findings from the Mayo Clinic.

Probiotics show potential to stop C. difficile: Study

By Stephen Daniells in Miami

Daily supplements of a proprietary blend of probiotic bacteria may virtually prevent diarrhoea-associated with C. difficile infection, according to new research from North America.

Ocean Spray broadens Canadian distribution deal

By staff reporter

Ocean Spray has inked a new deal with its Canadian distributor that will cover the global cranberry leader and fruit extracts specialist’s ingredients business in eastern Canada.