Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

CRN files amicus brief in support of the VMS status of fish oil
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements are consumed by 16% of U.S. adults according to a recent survey by CRN.
GSK, RB no longer in running for Pfizer Consumer business
The exit of both GSK and RB doesn't leave many companies large enough to swing Pfizer's reported asking price of $20 billion for an OTC portfolio that includes powerhouse brands Advil and Centrum.

VMS industry rallies in support of soy protein health claim

Not only does soy protein lower LDL cholesterol directly, but also indirectly by replacing animal protein sources with plant-based soy protein sources.
Chewpod introduces energy, sleep supplements as functional gum

Each pack of Chewpod comes with eight individually packaged, chewable, refreshing mint tablets. The Fastactiv technology delivers a pleasant energy quickly and is easily absorbed by the body.
CHPA conference highlights need for new avenues

DSN contributing editor Ed Rowland offers a dispatch from the 2018 CHPA Annual Executive Conference — from legislative updates to presentations and a new organizational structure.
SPINS bolsters insight leadership through three new presidents

SPINS named a new president retail applications, a new president of product library solutions and promoted a SPINS veteran to president client growth solutions.
FTC sends refunds to buyers of bogus diet aids

FTC law enforcement actions led to more than $6.4 billion in refunds for consumers in a one-year period between July 2016 and June 2017.
Vitamin Packs releases drug-nutrients interactions survey

Vitamin Packs offers subscribers the ability to cross-reference 650 prescription medications before curating a unique combination of nutritional supplements.
Clorox fortifies VMS offering with Nutranext acquisition

In calendar year 2017, Nutranext generated sales of about $200 million. About 90% of Nutranext sales are in the U.S.
Emergen C debuts latest line extension to SXSW attendees

The new digestive health support contains 1 billion each of L. Rhamnosus GG and BB-12 probiotic strains.

Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

CRN files amicus brief in support of the VMS status of fish oil

GSK, RB no longer in running for Pfizer Consumer business

VMS industry rallies in support of soy protein health claim

Chewpod introduces energy, sleep supplements as functional gum

CHPA conference highlights need for new avenues

SPINS bolsters insight leadership through three new presidents

FTC sends refunds to buyers of bogus diet aids

Vitamin Packs releases drug-nutrients interactions survey

Clorox fortifies VMS offering with Nutranext acquisition

Emergen C debuts latest line extension to SXSW attendees