Omega-3 outfit SeaDragon posts substantial loss, but insists sales outlook is strong
New Zealand fish oil firm SeaDragon has posted a net loss after tax of NZ$6,659,000 for the year to 31 March, its preliminary financial results reveal.
Archives for June 4, 2017
NUTRITION ASIA VIDEO SERIES
VIDEO: Blackmores Institute head on supplements, safety and striving to boost pharmacist training
With sales of supplements growing across Asia Pacific, it's vital pharmacists increase their knowledge of the sector to improve the service they offer to consumers, claims the head of the Blackmores Institute.
Special edition: Botanicals
Vertical integration provides bulwark against adulteration, proponents say
In an age where the dietary supplement industry is wrestling with adulteration issues in an increasingly open way, vertical integration can be a key component of a botanical ingredient supplier’s value proposition, experts say.
Crucial role of ethnicity and breastfeeding for infant gut microbiota revealed
There are considerable differences in the gut bacteria of children of South Asian heritage compared to Caucasians, with a new study highlighting the strong influence played by ethnicity and breastfeeding.
What is a probiotic? IPA releases guidance document on qualifying probiotics
The definition of probiotic varies by region, and an increasing number of products potentially mislabeled as “probiotic”. In response, the International Probiotics Association has released a guidance document.