All news articles for February 2017

Expert unsure GNC can make case over rejected ad

Expert unsure GNC can make case over rejected ad

By Hank Schultz

GNC has investigated filing a legal claim over its rejected Super Bowl ad. But an expert in broadcast advertising law said TV networks hold most of the cards in this type of transaction.

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Probiotic may reduce the risk of common cold: Yakult study

By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a fermented milk product with Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota may reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in healthy middle-aged office workers, says a new study.

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Have thousands of facility registrations lapsed?

By Hank Schultz

A quirk of the latest go round in the FDA facility registration process means thousands of foreign firms could find their registrations have lapsed, a leading consultant tells NutraIngredients-USA.

GNC reportedly to file suit over banned Super Bowl ad

GNC reportedly to file suit over banned Super Bowl ad

By Hank Schultz

GNC reportedly is considering filing suit over the NFL's rejection of the company's Super Bowl ad. While the rejection has been called hypocritical, a sports consultant said he wasn't surprised. 

DSM’s i-Health acquires UP4 probiotics brand

DSM’s i-Health acquires UP4 probiotics brand

By Stephen Daniells

i-Health Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal DSM, has entered into an agreement to purchase the UP4 Probiotic brand from Wisconsin-based UAS Laboratories. 

Canadian algae developer pivots toward cannabis

Canadian algae developer pivots toward cannabis

By Hank Schultz

Development stage company Algae Dynamics Corp is among the latest dietary supplement firms to succumb to the allure of CBDs and other fractions of the cannabis plant.

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