As the development of front-of-pack (FOP) labeling continues to evolve to meet ever-growing consumer and market needs for transparency, we look at their prevalence and the current measures being explored to harness the functional food and nutrition markets...
Utah-based essential oil brand Young Living has a new corporate-owned farm in Pastaza Province, Ecuador to help the company meet the demand for ocotea essential oil.
Atacama Bio Natural Products, an astaxanthin manufacturer based in Iquique, Chile, announced today that it will bring its NatAxtin ingredient to the North American market.
Bacteria-metabolite blends can be used to alter the gut microbiome in infants, either prenatally or post-birth, to reduce the risk and even prevent autism spectrum disorder conditions, claim US researchers.
Legacy supplement retailer GNC recorded slightly higher profits amid a continued erosion of sales as the company struggles to resize itself to match new market realities.
French firm Charles & Alice is making its first foray into North America and markets beyond based on the benefits of a well-known probiotic: BC-30, which was developed by Ganeden, now part of Irish ingredients giant Kerry.
Nestlé Peru and Reckitt Benckiser have responded to a study suggesting they play a role in influencing mothers in Peru to choose infant formula over breast milk, stating they are firmly committed to the protection and promotion of breastfeeding. Nestlé...
Nestlé has developed a high-protein composition to induce autophagy in the muscle that can be given to critically ill patients, the aging and elderly or those with genetic diseases.
Relevium Technologies, a Canadian development stage company focusing on online sales of dietary supplements and personal care products, is moving to acquire LifeLine Pharma, a Colombian cannabis company.
Daily consumption of a low-fat spread formulated with plant sterols and fish oil may lead to “significant and clinically relevant” improvements in blood lipid levels, says a new study by Unilever scientists.
Nestlé has developed six age-tailored infant formulas to prevent sub-optimal body composition in early-life that aim to reduce obesity, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorder risk later in life.
Functional nighttime biscuits developed to relax and calm consumers before sleep is an area with great promise, particularly in Brazil where consumers seek guilt-free snacks that support emotional health, according to Mintel.
Nestlé has patented meroterpenoid compounds, including the salt forms, that promote lactate secretion in the brain to prevent and treat an array of neurological disorders and age-related memory decline.
Fortified breakfast cereals are important in tackling widespread micronutrient deficiencies but working in Latin America is not without its challenges, says the head of nutrition for LATAM at General Mills.
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
DrinkPlus-creator Play Saludable hopes to drive local interest and secure international expansion with its latest functional drink Nikte, branded around alebrijes – mythical creatures from Mexican folklore.
By Will Chu, Niamh Michail, Hank Schultz, and Cheryl Tay
The interest in cannabidiol (CBD) use in food supplements, foods, and even as an ingredient in cosmetics has gained much momentum in the past five years, but what is the regulatory situation around the world?
Supplement retail giant GNC will add an additional 20 stores to its Mexico network this year, despite some financial setbacks related to peso devaluation and import taxes, says the CEO of GNC Mexico.
Clinical nutrition is Nestlé Health Science's strongest business in Latin America but retail shows much greater potential, particularly for healthy aging – the region's biggest health concern, its LATAM chief says.
European birch water startup ÖselBirch has received interest from purchasers in Mexico and Brazil and one expert believes the product could work with the right entry strategy, but there are numerous challenges facing such a long-distance expansion of...
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
The multi-level marketing (MLM) giant reported that sales in Central and South America plunged by 10%. This is in stark contrast to Herbalife’s 15% increase in sales globally, with record sales in China and the rest of Asia.
Improved quality control may be needed for commercial vitamin supplements in Brazil, according to a study that found that only 21% of products were within 20% of the label claim for vitamins A, C, and E.
Herbalife’s global sales rose 15% in the third quarter. Record sales in China and the rest of Asia helped drive the result, and the company bucked recent trends in the multi-level marketing sector by posting sales increases in North America as well.
In many countries, supplement brands like to market themselves as natural alternatives, or in fact antitheses, to pharmaceuticals. But it’s quite the opposite in Brazil, says André Di Donato, co-founder and co-CEO of MyPharma2Go.
Young Living, a multilevel marketing company that sells products based on essential oils, has entered into a plea agreement for illegally trading in oils from endangered species. The company will pay fines totaling $760,000, the Justice Department announced...
