Recently added articles from Nutraceuticals World:
CSPI urges FDA to crack down on functional food claims.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Kraft's Crystal Light Immunity Berry Pomegranate drink falsely claims that its vitamins A, C and E will help "maintain a healthy immune system," according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Washington, D.C., the nonprofit nutrition watchdog that urged FDA on July 1st ...
NutraSweet, PepsiCo unveil new 'natural' sweeteners.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A longtime player in artificial sweeteners, Chicago, IL-based NutraSweet Company has decided to enter the natural sweetener arena with a new tabletop product to be launched next year. Named Natural NutraSweet with Stevia, the new sweetener will be offered initially outside the U.S ....
Low-carb diets beat out others in showing weight loss.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Low-carbohydrate diets are more effective in contributing to weight loss compared to Mediterranean and low-fat diets, according to a new two-year study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on July 17th. The study compared low-carbohydrate, low-fat and Mediterranean ...
Start spreadin' the news.(From the Editor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Our news section was packed this month with some pretty exciting developments in both the dietary supplement and functional food markets. Here are some of the latest headlines: Americans Scrap Dieting for Healthy Eating, Health & Wellness Sales Top $102 billion, and U.S., China Agree to ...
Nutraceuticals world in print & online ...
Sep 01, 2008 ... EFA Formulations: FORMULATING WITH ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS(EFAS) IS FAR FROM AN EXACT SCIENCE. JOIN ONLINE EDITOR JOANNA COSGROVE IN OUR SEPTEMBER ONLINE EDITION AS SHE EXPLORES THE TYPES OF ISSUES FORMULATORS ARE GRAPPLING WITH WHEN INCORPORATING THESE TRICKY INGREDIENTS INTO SUPPLEMENTS, ...
More Americans scrap dieting for healthier foods.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A new report from the NPD Group, Rosemont, IL, indicates that more Americans are eating healthier while fewer people claim to be dieting. The average American has at least two "better for you" products a day, according to NPD's National Eating Trends data. More than 70% are consuming ...
Nutrition rating system to hit supermarket shelves.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A comprehensive rating system that measures a food's nutritional value on a scale of one to 100 is set to debut in three major U.S. supermarket chains this month. The stores had not been named publicly as of press time. The NuVal Nutritional Scoring System utilizes the Overall Nutritional ...
Health & wellness sales top $102 billion.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), Harleysville, PA, reported recently that retail sales within the U.S. consumer packaged goods health and wellness industry climbed to $102 billion in 2007, representing 15% growth over 2006. These findings are part of NMI's annual Health & Wellness ...
U.S., China agree to research traditional Chinese medicine.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(United States)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Top health officials from the U.S. and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on research of integrative and traditional Chinese medicine. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt joined Chinese Vice Minister of Health Wang Guoqiang ...
Trend report uncovers niche markets for functional foods.
Sep 01, 2008 ... A new report from the Center for Culinary Development (CCD), San Francisco, CA, and Packaged Facts, Rockville, MD, offers insight into global trends, which includes products that enhance beauty, cognition, immunity and mood. The "Emerging Health and Wellness Culinary Trend Mapping Report" ...
Clement relents on natural medicines in new bill.(Grapevine)
Sep 01, 2008; Schmidt, Sarah ... In a surprising about-face, [Canadian] Health Minister Tony Clement has agreed to key demands of the natural health products industry after it launched a campaign against restrictions on homeopathic medicines and herbal remedies in new legislation. When Mr. Clement proposed ...
A-B Nixes energy drinks, bows to regulatory pressure.(Grapevine)
Sep 01, 2008; Brandweek ... Eleven state attorneys general convinced Anheuser-Busch to stop selling its caffeinated energy drinks, including Tilt and Bud Extra. The regulators alleged that A-B failed to adequately disclose negative effects of the drink on the cans' labels and that ads for the products were aimed at ...
Vitamin D tests soar as deficiency, diseases linked.(Grapevine)
Sep 01, 2008; Brophy Marcus, Mary ... Testing for vitamin D levels, once uncommon, has skyrocketed as medical studies raise awareness about vitamin D deficiencies, according to three of the USA's largest medical diagnostic labs. Physicians agree that they're increasingly using the blood test to find out whether their patients ...
'Caffeine intoxication' cases on rise.(Grapevine)
Sep 01, 2008 ... More and more caffeine abuse victims are showing up in the nation's emergency rooms. A recently-released report from University of Massachusetts Medical School noted 4,600 caffeine-related calls to the American Association of Poison Control Centers in 2005, the most recent data ...
Secret brews in China: Coke's next big thing?(Grapevine)
Sep 01, 2008; Simons, Craig ... Coca-Cola, a company first famous for mixing South American coca leaves with African kola nuts, is trying to repeat history. For months, the Atlanta-based drinks giant has been working quietly to perfect prototype beverages using Chinese herbal cures. Analysts and executives ...
Nutrient content claims clarified for small businesses.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... FDA has published a guide for small businesses concerning the legal requirements associated with food labeling and the use of certain nutrient content claims, including high potency, antioxidant and sugar-free. Current regulation states that "high potency" may be used in a claim on the ...
GNC partners with WebMD.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... GNC, Pittsburgh, PA, and WebMD, New York, NY, have teamed up to offer consumers more information about the potential health benefits of vitamins and supplements. Under the multi-year agreement, a new "Live Well Topic Center" will be hosted on WebMD and GNC's website. Consumer education and ...
Kraft develops GI testing method.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Glycemic Index )(licensing agreement between Silliker inc. and Kraft Foods)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Silliker, Homewood, IL, has entered a licensing agreement with Kraft Foods, Northfield, IL, for a patent-pending in vitro method of predicting the Glycemic Index (GI) of foods. Kraft developed the method, which serves as a screening tool for new product formulations. It includes chemical ...
CLA gains GRAS status.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Two manufacturers of branded CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) have attained GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for their products following a coordinated submission to FDA. Tonalin CLA, from Cognis Nutrition & Health, La Grange, IL, and Clarinol CLA, from Lipid Nutrition, Channahon, ...
Dietary supplement label database in development.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) has partnered with the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to develop a data base designed to provide comprehensive label information for consumers and researchers. Abt Associates, Cambridge, MA, a government and ...