Archives for November 21, 2018

Editor's Spotlight

Torii Labs co-founder bets on the liquid shot format as the future of herbal supplements

Shots are the future of botanical supplements, says entrepreneur Giles Hayward, whose company Torii Labs was selected by PepsiCo as one of the first members of its new Nutrition Greenhouse incubator.

As supplement makers look beyond the pill, Nuherbs to offer new bespoke service for herbal extracts

At the recent SupplySide West 2018 expo, Oakland-based herbal specialist Nuherbs announced a new platform in which clients can get ultra-tailored plant extracts specific to their personal needs.

FDA issues warning letters on tianeptine 'supplements' making opioid-related claims

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to two companies selling products marketed as ‘dietary supplements’ and labeled as containing tianeptine, which is being illegally claimed to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), pain, and anxiety.

GRMA: Publication of dietary supplement standards ‘imminent’

Consensus-based standards for dietary supplements developed by the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) will be published very soon, says the alliance’s president.

Consumers on the hunt for youth-boosting food and drink, says Mintel

Food, drink and supplement innovators should take tips from the beauty industry as consumers want to fill-up on products that will help them fight the ageing process, says Mintel.