All news articles for June 2016

Whole Foods picks Nielsen as US analytics provider for POS data

Whole Foods to start sharing POS data with Nielsen

By Elaine WATSON

Whole Foods Market – which has historically not shared its sales data with syndicated data providers - has selected Nielsen as its primary US analytics provider for point of sale (POS) data, consumer insights, and industry metrics.

The project will use an obese mice model to show how phages could be used in early life to ‘push’ flora from an obesity-associated composition to one associated with normal weight. © iStock.com

Denmark funds microbiota research on ‘probiotic’ phages

By Annie Harrison-Dunn

A University of Copenhagen research project into the use of phages to manipulate gut microbiota is one of 164 “promising projects” to receive funding from the Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF).

EpiCor fermentate may improve gut health, function: Study

EpiCor fermentate may improve gut health, function: Study

By Stephen Daniells

EpiCor, the yeast fermentate from Embria, may reduce the detrimental effects associated with leaky gut, as well as the biochemical changes resulting from that damage, says a new study with lab rats.

Are alternatives to glucosamine & chondroitin driving the joint health market?

Special edition: Bone & Joint Health

Are alternatives to glucosamine & chondroitin driving the joint health market?

By Stephen Daniells

The category is reportedly growing, but established ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin are declining as consumers look for alternatives. In this gallery, we will review the market, key ingredients, and some other key considerations for the joint...

Can bone and joint support be cool enough for sports nutrition?

Special Edition: Bone & Joint Health

Can bone and joint support be cool enough for sports nutrition?

By Adi Menayang

Athletes and active people in general tend to put more wear and tear on their bones and joints. But unlike protein or energy, bone & joint supplements aren’t as easy to market as a sport nutrition product.

MSM helps joint health big players do their thing

Special edition: Bone & Joint Health

MSM helps joint health big players do their thing

By Hank Schultz

If joint health ingredients were a volleyball team, glucosamine and chondroitin would be the star-quality hitters up front. MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, would be the setter, the smaller, more nimble player helping the big girls do their thing.

Perrigo unloads US supplements business to contract manufacturer

Perrigo unloads US supplements business to contract manufacturer

By Hank Schultz

Perrigo has unloaded its US supplements business, with International Vitamin Corporation stepping up as buyer. The deal was seen by one observer as another step in the concentration of US-based supplement manufacturing backed by Chinese capital.

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Omega-3s shows potential for PTSD: Study

By Stephen Daniells

People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may benefits from daily omega-3 supplements, says a new study from Japan.

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