Archives for August 31, 2011

Jarrow Formulas calls for 1 year NDI draft comment extension

California’s Jarrow Formulas has called for an extension of the comment period on the FDA’s NDI draft guidance to one year, claiming that the current 90 day comment window is ‘insufficient’.

Americans need supplements, fortified foods to achieve nutrient intakes: Survey

Most Americans are achieving the estimated average requirement (EAR) for a number of nutrients, with fortification and supplementation playing an important role in boosting intakes of key nutrients.

Stable fish oil emulsions possible, says study

The addition of whey protein to fish oil emulsions at high pH can help to create stable emulsions with up to 70% fish oil, according to new research.

Interview: Jan Haakonsen, ArcticSource1

ArcticSource1: Fish oil prices will inch up by 5% a year

Fish oil prices will continue to inch up by around 5% a year, according to one omega-3 industry veteran who has just set up a new business selling marine ingredients from the Nordic region to the US.