Unilever to acquire supplement manufacturer SmartyPants
Unilever announced it has signed an agreement to acquire fast growing supplement manufacturer SmartyPants Vitamins.
Archives for November 30, 2020
China’s health claims update: SAMR unveils 24 new indications for public consultation
China is revamping its list of permitted claims for health foods and has unveiled 24 new claims for public consultation.
Guardian’s in-house supplement brand: Retailer sees potential in creating probiotic, joint and heart health products
Health and beauty retail chain Guardian says it sees potential in expanding its in-house supplement portfolio, with probiotics, joint and heart health cited as key areas for NPD.
Tip of the iceberg: Vast opportunities for developing pre/probiotics/synbiotics with HMOs – Biostime event
Existing research on human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is only at the tip of the iceberg and there are vast opportunities for developing new pre/probiotics/synbiotics with HMOs, says an expert specialising in this field.
New food raw materials: Lactobacillus strain, dihydroquercetin, monk’s rhubarb up for consideration in China
China is seeking public comments on the use of the lactobacillus rhamnosus MP108 and two other raw materials for use in food.