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Canopy Growth launches CBD beverages in the US

By Rachel Arthur

Canopy Growth Corporation is entering the ‘high-potential US CBD beverage category’ with its premium ready-to-drink CBD-infused sparkling water Quatreau.

Significant percentage of consumers buy plant-based dairy alternatives because they think they are healthier, reveals Comax study

Significant percentage of consumers buy plant-based dairy alternatives because they think they are healthier, reveals Comax study

Why do consumers buy plant-based dairy alternatives? And what do they think formulators need to work on?

By Elaine Watson

While flavor is still the most important attribute, consumer research from Comax Flavors reveals that a significant percentage of shoppers (36%) regularly consuming plant-based dairy alternatives cite health benefits as a key purchase driver, results...

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The 18 things we learned from the IPA’s DC Workshop 2017

By Stephen Daniells

From market sizing to the need for global probiotics standards at Codex, the International Probiotic Association’s second DC workshop in collaboration with the US Pharmacopeia succeeded in providing a venue for sharing knowledge and expertise.

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What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's 2017 Editorial Calendar?

By Stephen Daniells

From immune support to deep dives into sports nutrition, personalized nutrition, botanicals, omega-3s, probiotics, pet supplements, and more, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2017 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends in the industry.

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US Marshals seize $150,000 of kratom

By Stephen Daniells

US Marshals Service have seized over 100 cases of products labeled as containing kratom in California, the US Food and Drug Administration has announced.

DSM CEO: Global economy continues to exhibit “microeconomic uncertainty and low consumer confidence”

Giant confronting omega-3, vitamin E challenges

DSM nutrition profits dip 7% in 2014

By Shane STARLING

Pricing and sector market challenges, currency fluctuations and some stiff economic headwinds have contributed to 2014 full-year EBITDA profits sliding 7% for the world’s biggest nutrient player, DSM.

Plant or animal: A global protein snap shot

Special edition: Amino Acids and Protein

Plant or animal: A global protein snap shot

By Shane STARLING

From gym powders and shakes to German ‘evening’ breads to ‘brogurt’ – high-protein yoghurt marketed at men – to the rise of Greek yoghurt in the US, protein bars, meat substitutes and good ol’ ‘trad’ dairy – protein is powering right now.

FDA clearly ramping up scrutiny of Indian pharma businesses

FDA clearly ramping up scrutiny of Indian pharma businesses

By RJ Whitehead

With two more warning letters sent by the US drug regulator to Indian companies for violation of acceptable manufacturing practices, America has brought to six the number of India-based drugmaking facilities against which it has taken action over the...

Can fiber continue its upward trajectory to rock star status?

Special edition: Fiber

Can fiber continue its upward trajectory to rock star status?

By Stephen DANIELLS

Consumer demand for fiber-rich products is predicted to continue to sky rocket, with some industry observers claiming fiber will have ‘rock star’ status for the food and nutrition industries.

NBTY: ‘We must generate acceptable margins in private label’

NBTY: ‘We must generate acceptable margins in private label’

By Elaine Watson

Sales of NBTY’s vitamins, minerals and health supplement (VMHS) brands grew 10% in the US food, drug and mass merchandise channel in 2011 - more than double that of industry growth of 4.5% - according to bosses at the nutritional supplements giant.

Krill oil specialist Neptune predicts 17-22% rise in Q3 revenues

Krill oil specialist Neptune predicts 17-22% rise in Q3 revenues

By Elaine Watson

Bosses at Canadian krill oil firm Neptune Technologies & Bioressources are confident that third quarter revenues (three months to Nov 30) will be in the $5m to $5.25m range compared with $4.29m in the same period last year, representing a 17-22% rise.

US structure/function claims under scrutiny as EFSA ups the ante

US structure/function claims under scrutiny as EFSA ups the ante

By Elaine Watson

Firms making structure/function claims about foods and supplements in the US could face difficult questions when the final list of general function claims permitted in Europe is released and it becomes clear that scores of products sold in the US feature...

US military: Low omega-3 levels may boost suicide risk

Special edition: Omega-3

US military: Low omega-3 levels may boost suicide risk

By Stephen Daniells

US troops and service personnel with low levels of omega-3 are at increased risk of suicide, says a new study that potential opens the door to widespread omega-3 supplementation.

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