Salmon

Guzen Development on next-gen salmon nasal cartilage extract for joint health

01-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

A low dose of SCP-II – a combination of undenatured collagen and proteoglycan extracted from salmon nasal cartilage – may be more effective than the higher doses of collagen peptides widely consumed for joint pain.

Salmon-derived bioactive peptides may support gut health: Study

18-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Researchers from Stanford University and Hofseth BioCare report that the bioactive peptides contained in salmon-derived ProGo may help restore a healthy balance within the gut immune system.

Hofseth Biocare sees stars starting to align for upcycled ingredients

06-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With a full suite a successful New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDINs) and steady stream of peer-reviewed publications substantiating its claims, Hofseth Biocare (HBC) is feeling bullish about its portfolio of upcycled ingredients.

Three for three: Hofseth Biocare gets NDI nod from FDA for bioactive peptides

29-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Hofseth BioCare (HBC) has successfully achieved New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status from the US Food and Drug Administration for its ProGo bioactive peptides, having already achieved this for its CalGo and OmeGo ingredients.

Fish bone powder ingredient six times more absorbable than calcium carbonate

26-May-2022 By Liza Laws

A natural form of calcium hydroxyapatite used by Hosfeth in their CalGo supplement comes directly from Atlantic salmon and is six times more absorbable than calcium carbonate, a study has found.

Hofseth BioCare eying global surge for unique salmon-derived ingredients

06-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With its first purchase order from Nestlé-owned Garden of Life in hand, Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare (HBC) is gearing up for significant growth in North America with new products, exciting science, and unique claims.

Sustainable seafood market extends 'whole fish' idea with line of supplements

14-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

Chicago sustainable seafood purveyor Wixter Market has developed that sustainability idea further by seeking to sell every part of the fish via a line of private label salmon oil omega-3 supplements.

Freshness, gentle processing compensate for different EPA, DHA levels, salmon oil supplier asserts

17-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

While the omega-3s market has been moving toward ever higher concentrations of EPA and DHA, there is still room for fresh, minimally processed oils with lower EPA and DHA concentrations, says Norwegian company Hofseth Biocare.  And there is even evidence...

Regulatory roadblocks to AquaBounty's GE salmon ‘seriously damage the global credibility of FDA and its objective, science-based approval process’, warn scientists

24-Sep-2014 By Elaine Watson

90 scientists have written to President Obama urging him to press the FDA into making a decision, one way or another, on whether AquaBounty Technologies should be allowed to introduce the first genetically engineered (GE) animal to the human food supply.

Special edition: eye health

Eye health benefits help drive booming astaxanthin demand

22-May-2014 By Hank Schultz

The eye health benefits of astaxanthin will steadily increase demand for this already red-hot ingredient, says Rudi Moerck, PhD, CEO of Valensa, one of the major suppliers.  This benefit is tied into an aging demographic; few younger consumers think about...

Dr Oz effect's dark side: Booming demand opens door for adulterated, synthetic astaxanthin

02-Oct-2013 By Hank Schultz

The Dr Oz Show has been a boon for the natural products and dietary supplements industries. It has brought awareness to many less well-known ingredients, boosting usage and sales and, if the efficacy of the ingredients matches the claims, presumably positively...

Fisheries certifier earns top marks

15-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

The Marine Stewardship Council, a group that certifies the sustainability of oceanic fisheries including some that supply omega-3s, has again earned the designation as the most rigorous of certifying organization.

March 2011 in pictures: Omega-3, carotenoids, GNC

31-Mar-2011 By Stephen Daniells

As March draws to a close we look back at a month of news with impressive images from across the industry, from omega-3-rich Alaskan salmon, to the scientific stars at a carotenoids conference, and GNC's new Beyond Raw range.

Valensa boosts astaxanthin capacity to meet European demand

14-Feb-2008 By Alex McNally

European demand for astaxanthin has risen, according to an
international supplier of the powerful antioxidant.

Astaxanthin taken to a new level by DSM

13-Sep-2007 By Alex McNally

A new carotenoid from DSM is making a "generational step" for the
powerful antioxidant, the company said this morning.

Astaxanthin off the menu for Tate & Lyle

16-Aug-2007 By Alex McNally

Production of the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin at a plant in
the UK has been called off after operating losses mounted to more
than £3m (€4.4m).

Algatechnologies expands production capacity

27-Oct-2005 By Dominique Patton

Israeli astaxanthin producer Algatechnologies is adding new
production capacity to meet growing demand for the carotenoid,
increasingly recognized for its health properties.

GoForLife goes for astaxanthin association

14-Jun-2005

Astaxanthin supplier GoForLife has opted to change its name to one
that better reflects its core business: AstaVita, which is also the
name of its natural dietary supplement range.

Fish oil supplier underlines supplement safety

12-Jan-2004

Supplement maker Leiner Health Products has released results of an
analysis of its fish oil supplements to reassure consumers of the
safety of its products, following new findings that farmed fish
could be toxic for humans.