NuGo Nutrition acquires protein bar manufacturer Promax
Protein bar manufacturer Promax has been acquired by Pennsylvania-based NuGo Nutrition.
Archives for September 1, 2016
Aker gets highest rating in one fisheries report; challenges conclusions of another
Aker BioMarine has received an endorsement from a fisheries monitor even as the harvest of Antarctic krill was bitterly criticized by a report from an environmental group.
Commission stands firm on tax crackdown following US threat of retaliation
The European Commission is standing firm on its EU-wide investigation into member state tax schemes, despite a threat of retaliation from the US government.
DEA puts kratom on schedule 1 drugs list
The Drug Enforcement Administration has put mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, the active constituents of kratom, on its list of schedule 1 banned drugs, a list that includes heroin and LSD.
What does health & wellness mean to consumers? Nielsen conducts global survey
US consumers increasingly see non-GMO, natural, organic and clean label claims as a proxy for ‘healthy’ or ‘healthier,’ says Nielsen in a new report* examining how consumers around the globe are thinking about health and wellness.
Taiyo says FDA recognition of Sunfiber could provide market advantage
Taiyo International said it has received confirmation from the Food and Drug Administration that its Sunfiber ingredient meets the definition of dietary fiber set forth in a recent communication.
MegaFood’s ZingMojo summit explores the central role of natural retailers for health & wellness in their community
Natural retailers face many challenges, but demographic and technology changes are also creating opportunities, many of which were explored at a recent summit hosted by MegaFood.