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Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, and Martek Biosciences Corporation today announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which DSM will acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock of Martek for US$31.50 in cash per share for total consideration of more than $1 billion. The transaction has been approved by DSM’s Supervisory Board and is recommended by Martek’s Board of Directors. Subject to customary conditions, the tender process is expected to close in February 2011, and the transaction is expected to close in the first or second quarter of 2011.  Read More »

The higher demand for innovative food and beverage ingredients is catalyzing the growth of the health beverages and foods in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).  Read More »

Omega Protein Corporation, Houston, TX, producer of omega 3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products, has acquired Cyvex Nutrition, Inc., a dietary supplement supplier based in Irvine, CA.   Read More »

The Dannon Company has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising of its Activia yogurt and DanActive dairy drink.   Read More »

In a continuation of its enforcement action against omega 3 products carrying children's health claims, FTC has reached a settlement with NBTY, Inc. and two of its subsidiaries, NatureSmart LLC and Rexall Sundown, Inc., regarding misleading claims that some of their supplements with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may promote healthy brain and eye development in children.   Read More »

The dietary supplement industry’s leading trade associations today joined forces with FDA to support heightened efforts to address significant public health problems posed by products that are illegally marketed as dietary supplements but contain the same active ingredients as FDA-approved drugs or other ingredients that do not qualify as dietary ingredients.  Read More »

Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC), Darmouth, Nova Scotia, has entered an exclusive, long-term agreement with Singapore-based Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar), Asia’s leading agribusiness, and a global leader in omega 3 foods.  Read More »

Recent tests of DHEA supplements showed that most products contained their claimed amounts of the controversial ingredient, but one provided only 14.7% of its listed amount, ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, reported.   Read More »

U.S. adults, across all generations, understand the principles of healthy eating. While the majority of adults recognize the need to eat healthy, their translation into healthy eating behavior varies by generation, according to a new report by market researcher NPD Group.  Read More »

GlaxoSmithKline has acquired Maxinutrition, a U.K. company that manufactures protein-enhanced functional nutrition products, from Darwin Private Equity.   Read More »

A higher-protein diet paired with lower intake of refined starches like white bread or other high-glycemic index (GI) foods can provide an effective approach to prevent weight regain following weight loss, according to a new study.  Read More »

PepsiCo, Inc., Purchase, NY, has increased its investment in O.N.E. (One Natural Experience), Los Angeles, CA, acquiring a majority stake in the company.   Read More »

When it comes to eating a balanced diet, taking vitamins or other dietary supplements, exercising regularly, and engaging in other wellness behaviors, registered dietitians come out on top among eight healthcare professional populations according to the “Life…supplemented” Healthcare Professionals (HCP) Impact Studies.   Read More »

We are disappointed that the trade group AHPA has yet to retract it's patently false and misleading statement of November 23 that some of the products that failed our tests of valerian supplements actually passed.   Read More »

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Silver Spring, MD, has revised its analysis of a recent product review from ConsumerLab.com (CL), White Plains, NY, based on a response from CL.   Read More »