Archives for July 13, 2018

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Aquamin expands mineral portfolio with soluble magnesium from the Irish sea

Ireland-based ingredient company Aquamin, a specialist in sea-derived minerals, will introduce Aquamin Mg Soluble to the US market at the IFT exhibition in Chicago next week.

Kraft Heinz Campbell merger ‘could make sense’ if deal is snack-focused, but timing may not be right, says analyst

The rumored Campbell Soup sale to Kraft Heinz has sparked debate among industry analysts on whether or not it would be a smart move for both CPG players. Taking a closer look at the potential deal some benefits for both companies start to emerge.

Consultant launches new regulatory compliance certification for dietary supplement companies

Curtis Walcker is the consultant slash owner behind consulting firm Dietary Supplement Experts, LLC. He launched a new certification this week, designed based on client feedback, to focus on everything from GMPs to FTC compliance.

Burning out at work? French oak wood extract may help, says study

Daily supplementation with an extract from French oak wood may help reduce symptoms of fatigue associated with burnout syndrome, says a new pilot study from Italy.

Fish oils, ginseng added to Trump's latest tariff lists

Dietary ingredients have still mostly escaped the most recent iteration of tariff lists for Chinese goods released by the Trump Administration. The real risk is not to the bottom line but to trade relationships in general, experts in the industry agree.