All news articles for August 2018

The raw material for the iWi line of products is grown at two locations, one in West Texas, the other in southern New Mexico.  iWi photo.

Algae products brand iWi lands Sam's Club distribution deal

By Hank Schultz

Algae products manufacturer iWi has landed a deal with Sam’s Club that will greatly expand distribution of the company’s signature products based on omega-3s bound to polar lipids produced by a proprietary algal strain.

USP meeting tries to get handle on rapidly evolving DNA techniques

USP meeting tries to get handle on rapidly evolving DNA techniques

By Hank Schultz

A recent USP stakeholder meeting wrestled with the thorny issue of how to put some kind of standards around the use of DNA techniques for botanical ingredient identification. The word from one of the attendees is that it is far too early to tell where...

Fruit d'Or boosts shelf life, touts guaranteed PAC content

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Fruit d'Or boosts shelf life, touts guaranteed PAC content

By Hank Schultz

Canadian company Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals has passed another milestone in its product development with the announcement for a longer shelf life and a guaranteed level of specifc proanthocyanidins for its cranberry products.

Maple leaf extract may prevent wrinkles, research suggests

Maple leaf extract may prevent wrinkles, research suggests

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Maple leaf extract may have anti-aging effects including the prevention of wrinkle formation by interfering with the breakdown of elastin proteins in the skin, researchers from the University of Rhode Island reported.

Study confirms emulsification boosts EPA and DHA uptake

Study confirms emulsification boosts EPA and DHA uptake

By Hank Schultz

A recent study conducted by researchers in the UK concluded that an emulsified cod liver oil boosted the uptake of EPA and DHA. Experts are divided about how the results might affect the marketplace.

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