AKA says it can see signs that government position on kratom is evolving
Kratom advocates say they can see cracks developing in the wall the federal government has tried to build around access to this botanical.
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New Chinese tariffs target $60 billion in US trade; supplements escape for now
The Chinese government has retaliated in the latest escalation of President Trump’s trade war by releasing lists of new tariffs on US products, the highest of which will reach 25%. Experts worry that the fallout could affect the supplement industry.
Carb blocking: Extracts from mulberry, green coffee, and white bean show metabolic benefits
A combination of extracts from white mulberry, white bean, and green coffee may help reduce the absorption of carbs from a high glycemic index meal, according to researchers from Poland.
Supplement sales helped drive gains in Clorox’s lifestyle segment in Q4
The Clorox Company dived deeper into the supplements space when it bought portfolio company Nutranext earlier this year. How did it affect its Q4 results?
Ascent sports supplements get national distribution deal at Whole Foods Market
Protein powder products by Colorado-based Ascent, which markets whey protein free of artificial flavors and sweeteners, will be distributed nationwide at Whole Foods Market.
“We are also targeting others,” says president
US firm targets Europe as it wins novel foods approval on corn-based prebiotic
California-based AIDP has won novel foods approval for its xylo-oligosaccharides prebiotic PreticX and will now seek the European nod for its magnesium L-threonate brain health ingredient, says company president.