Fort Lauderdale, FL; Irvine, CA—Astaxanthin suppliers ArcticFarma and BGG have settled a trademark infringement issue that is leading to the rebranding of BGG’s algae business. The two companies marketed similarly named brands: Algae Life Sciences from BGG, and Algalife and Algae for Life from ArcticFarma. ArcticFarma’s CEO Andrew Jacobson, stated,...
East Windsor, NJ-based Sabinsa Corporation now uses a “conclusive test to guarantee” its Curcumin C3 Complex products are all of natural origin. The firm says synthetic turmeric extract has been infiltrating the market, and its radio-carbon testing for all batches of Curcumin C3 Complex will help determine natural authenticity. Krill...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Women are said to have 70–80% of the buying power in this country (1). What are you doing to make your store and its offerings appealing to them? Make sure your staff is up to date on women’s top health concerns and are prepared to help female shoppers make good...
We have been chatting with Maret Traber, Ph.D., about her research on the basics of vitamin E function and now we can move on to some of her latest research. This month we will discuss more about the upcoming label changes of vitamin E supplements, the increased need for vitamin...
Clear, central vision is essential for everyday life. However, with age, vision loss becomes a common issue. One concern is the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that causes vision loss over time and is linked to factors such as genetics, smoking and overall nutrition (1). The National...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Personal care products are not always a breeze to sell. Shoppers need instructions for use (often custom for their lifestyle), products need to marry well together, consumers want tangible benefits they can see (tomorrow, if possible) and the price has to make sense. On top of that, there are several...
FDA Releases Draft Guidance for NDI Notification The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a long-awaited revised draft guidance on Aug. 11 seeking to clarify new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications for industry. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, manufacturers and distributors must notify FDA at...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From the moment a child comes into their world, parents are in a constant state of concern. Are their little ones safe, happy and healthy, both mentally and physically? Ensuring growing bodies are getting the nutrition they need can be a hugely stressful part of day-to-day life, especially with busy...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health’s National Health Interview Survey, marine oil rich in omega-3s EPA and DHA was the most popular natural product used by both adults and children in 2012, with 7.8% of U.S. adults and 1.1% of children consuming the nutrient. The adult...
Everyone has different sleeping habits, but an irregular sleep cycle can be a problem, as it negatively affects your mood, productivity and immune system. A proper night’s sleep isn’t just beneficial for the mind and body; sleep is also beneficial for overall health and daily functionality. The National Sleep Foundation...
