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NuSkin expects continued modest growth in China despite trade war fallout

NuSkin, a global network marketing company selling personal care products and dietary supplements, recorded 7% revenue growth, adjusted for currency fluctuations, in its year-end earnings statement.

GNC to add 20 Mexico stores in 2019 – it's a market that 'continues to grow', exec says

Supplement retail giant GNC will add an additional 20 stores to its Mexico network this year, despite some financial setbacks related to peso devaluation and import taxes, says the CEO of GNC Mexico.

NOW’s Jim Emme named ABC Champion for 2018

Jim Emme, CEO of NOW Health Group, is to receive the American Botanical Council (ABC) Champion Award for 2018, in recognition of his generous support of ABC and other nonprofit organizations in the natural products community over the years.

What should DSHEA 2.0 look like? Here are a couple of suggestions

On Monday FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb put forward some ideas about where the regulation of dietary supplements should go in the coming years. This is an opportunity that should not be missed. What should be tops on the industry’s wish list?

All about omega-3: DSM highlights importance of public health initiatives and awareness

An industry expert who will address the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore this week has emphasised the importance of public health initiatives to increase omega-3 intake, and teased a new testing device for pregnant women to assess their...

Aker assumes more dominant place in krill market with addition of new vessel

Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest harvest of krill, used for krill oil supplements and feed products, has gotten even bigger with the inauguration of a new harvesting vessel.

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NutraIso®: Meeting the Bioactive Dietary Needs for Nutritional Health and Wellness

While there are many plant-based nutritional extracts on the market, few provide the bioavailable absorption in the human digestive tract needed to assure nutritional efficacy.