Acquisitions in the Mid-Atlantic: MORRE-Tec buys Vitacyclix
With the purchase, New jersey-based manufacturer MORRE-Tec adds more products and expertise in fortification ingredients such as vitamins A and D, among other things.
Archives for May 10, 2016
Amendment to limit military access to dietary supplements withdrawn
An amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to impose restrictions on the sale of dietary supplements at military base commissaries has been withdrawn.
Experts react to ‘waste of money’ headlines against probiotics
A recent article posted on The Daily Beast went with the headline “Probiotics Are a Waste of Money for Healthy Adults.” The story itself is based on findings from a Danish study. We reached out to some people in the industry and academia for a second...
Study supports bioavailability and tolerability of herring roe oil as an omega-3 source
Herring roe is an effective and highly tolerable way of boosting omega-3 levels in the body, according to results of a new randomized, single-blind, crossover trial.
Texas start-up Too Fit USA brings Paleo-approved sports nutrition
Founders Jake Huddelston and Joshua Uptmore have both been athletes their whole lives. Being avid users and observers of supplements, they noticed a gap they wanted fill, and a culture they wanted to change.
The rise of adaptogenic herbs: ‘These herbs help mitigate stress & we live in a stressful environment’
Interest in adaptogenic herbs is increasing, but how does industry communicate the benefits to consumers, and which herbs work this way?
Turmeric, matcha & mushroom among specialty teas that are engaging Millennials and driving sales
Sales of tea in the US continue to climb steadily, thanks in part to a big push from interest in specialty tea – especially by millennials, according to the Tea Association of America.