Herbalife unveils China TCM joint venture as it posts flat full-year sales for 2016
Herbalife has reached an agreement in principle to form a joint venture with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products and services firm Tasly Holding Group.
Archives for February 24, 2017
Injunctions, $6.6 million fine in FTC case citing misleading claims, fraudulent return policy
The Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General of Maine have announced the settlement of a case involving alleged deceptive marketing practices for dietary supplements that were featured in radio spots.
Enforcement likely to continue under Trump, with state AGs waiting in wings if it falters
The pace of FDA enforcement is unlikely to change under the Trump administration, at least in the near term, a former staffer has told NutraIngredients-USA.
Probiotics may offer relief for allergy sufferers: RCT data
A combination of three probiotic strains may improve quality of life for people suffering from seasonal allergies, says data from a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial.
Prebiotics may lower markers of obesity-associated inflammation: Human data
Incorporating prebiotic oligofructose in the diet as supplements or functional foods may help lower levels of some markers of obesity-associated inflammation, says a new study.
Stonyfield Organic survey explores consumer attitudes toward probiotics for babies
While researching the ‘probiotic for babies’ market landscape, Stonyfield paired with ORC International to conduct a survey and found that 77% of parents with children under two do not incorporate probiotics into their baby’s daily diet.