Archives for February 27, 2013

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Special edition: New trends in weight management

Is 2013 the year that CLA breaks through in foods and beverages in the US?

By Stephen DANIELLS

After years of relative success in the supplement zone, and a couple of small scale food and beverage launches, 2013 promises to be a ‘breakthrough’ year for CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)  in the US food & beverage sector.

Nestlé buys Louisiana depression food firm

By Shane STARLING

Nestlé has bought its second brain health-focused medical foods start-up in eight months after snaffling Red River Pharma-owned Pamlab which makes high-dose vitamin supplements targeting depression, diabetes and Alzheimer’s.

Canadian supplement firm cements values with B Corp certification

By Hank Schultz

Genuine Health, a Toronto-based developer and marketer of dietary supplements, has achieved B Corp status, the company announced recently.  This designation as a “benefit corporation” is not just a statement of values, said founder and CEO Stewart Brown,...