DSM, based in the Netherlands, will acquire Fortitech of Schenectady, NY, for $634 million. Fortitech’s 2013 net sales are expected to be $270 million. Wellmune WGP from Biothera of Eagan, MN is now in a beverage marketed in Singapore, called Take5ive Energy + Immunity Shot. In other news, Ryusendo...
St. Clair Shores, MI—Those caring for loved ones with cystic fibrosis (CF) are often desperate for ways to keep the air passages clear and open. Now, new research suggests magnesium supplementation could be of some help. CF is a serious, life threatening genetic disease that causes thick mucus to build...
Vancouver, WA—A proof of concept study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests a branded form of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM, as OptiMSM from Bergstrom Nutrition, based here) may be beneficial for recovery after exercise. This ingredient, well known in the joint health category, has known anti-inflammation...
In recent weeks, the controversy over the possible health risks of energy drinks and supplements has come into the limelight. Here, we dissect the latest issues surrounding their safety, and what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is doing about it. On November 14, FDA released information from health...
Teatulia, Denver, CO, was given an award in the category “Focus on the Future” at the 8th annual Naturally Boulder Autumn Awards Party, which is held to honor and identify achievements in the natural products industry. The award is given to a company with a sustainability initiative that incorporates...
Rich Vitamins of New York, NY received kosher certification for its alternaVites and alternaVites Kids multivitamin and mineral products from the Orthodox Union. In other news, the company won the SupplySide Editor’s Choice Award for Multivitamins. Greeley, CO-based Natracare received the Best Eco and Sustainable Product Award 2012 for...
What’s Selling is our monthly review of what retailers nationwide say is selling well in their stores. This month, we’ve compiled all of the data from October until the end of the year for the final quarter as well as looked back at all 2012 data. The fourth quarter saw...
There are three new directors on the Washington, D.C.-based Natural Products Association’s Board: Frank Jaksch, president, CEO and co-founder of ChromaDex, Inc.; Michele Lobo, vice president of nutrition body care for Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence; and John Montague, DC, founder and owner of Web Vitamins, Inc. Kathy Lund was promoted...
