Nutraceuticals World back issues from June 2006:
Dietary supplement GMPs to be released in December.(good manufacturing practice law by the Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... According to the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Silver Spring, MD, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has forecast a date of December 2006 for the publication by the FDA of a final rule for current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) for dietary supplements ....
Consumer Reports launches Natural Medicine Ratings.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... In an effort to protect consumers from what it calls a "largely unregulated" natural medicine marketplace, Consumers Union, Yonkers, NY, has decided to launch Natural Medicine Ratings through its Consumer Reports Medical Guide. These ratings, the organization says, offer consumers ...
Hershey expands health initiatives, establishes new Center.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Jun 01, 2006 ... In April, the Hershey Company, Hershey, PA, expanded its health and nutrition initiative to meet increasing consumer demands for healthier products. Additionally, it revealed the results of ongoing studies at Yale University linking the consumption of hot cocoa to improved cardiovascular ...
Health attitudes of American shoppers revealed.
Jun 01, 2006 ... Prevention magazine, in partnership with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Chicago, IL, has released the results of its 14th annual "Shopping for Health" survey, which offers perspectives on the evolving attitudes of America's grocery shoppers. Amidst increasing concerns about chronic ...
It's not that simple ... or is it?(dietary supplements industry forecast and trends)
Jun 01, 2006; ... The first half of 2006 didn't portray supplements in the best light. But then again, what makes this year different from the past several years. At this point, the nutraceuticals industry is no stranger to bad news. And given the most recent pitfalls, it appears things will get worse ...
Hansen, Anheuser-Busch form agreement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(distribution agreements)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Hansen Natural Corporation, Corona, CA, and Anheuser-Busch Inc., St. Louis, MO, have signed agreements following which certain Anheuser-Busch wholesalers will become distributors of Hansen's Monster Energy and Lost Energy drinks, Rumba energy juice drinks, as well as an additional Hansen ...
NNFA considers name change, new mission.(National Nutritional Foods Association )(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... The National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA), Washington, D.C., and its board of directors recently approved an update of the existing mission statement and the creation of a first-ever vision statement. In order to reflect the breadth of members NNFA now represents, the board of ...
Study publicizes black cohosh substitution with Chinese cimicifuga.(no black cohosh in supplements, tests)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... In late April, an article published in the Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry reported that three of 11 black cohosh supplements purchased in the U.S. and tested did not contain black cohosh (Actaea racemosa syn. Cimicifuga racemosa). Instead, the three products contained less ...
ConsumerLab.com reviews cancer prevention supplements.(selenium)
Jun 01, 2006 ... ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, has released the results of its new Product Review of Supplements for Cancer Prevention. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. Intake of certain foods and nutrients has been associated with reduced risk of cancer, many of which are ...
'Excellent Source' claim allowed for foods with EPA and DHA.(docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited )(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC), Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, supplier of MEG-3 brand EPA/DHA, has been granted an "Excellent Source" nutrient content claim for foods containing both EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) under the authoritative statement ...
NIST issues quality standards for herbal products.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2006 ... The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, has issued the first suite of Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) in a planned series of reference materials for botanical dietary supplements. Manufacturers can use these materials for quality control and ...
Companies partner to develop functional food prototypes.(Virginia Dare Extract Company Inc. and Devensoy partner)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Virginia Dare, Brooklyn, NY, FMC Bio-Polymer, Philadelphia, PA, and Devansoy, Carroll, IA, have introduced a series of healthy beverage prototypes. These beverages, packed in the convenient Tetra Prisma Aseptic 250 ml package from Tetra Pak, are intended to provide food and beverage ...
NMI reveals new LOHAS consumer segments.(Natural Marketing Institute, Lifestyles Of Health And Sustainability)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), Harleysville, PA, has announced new Lifestyles Of Health And Sustainability (LOHAS) consumer segments. NMI's LOHAS Consumer Trends Database is the only consumer research database that examines the LOHAS consumer. The new segmentation model NMI has ...
Jelly beans may improve exercise performance.(research)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Researchers from the UC Davis Sports Medicine Program and Nutrition Department, Sacramento, CA, have recruited 16 competitive endurance cyclists and triathletes for a study that will compare the effectiveness of three different forms of carbohydrate supplementation--including jelly beans ...
Red Bull receives NSF certification.(Red Bull GmbH, NSF International)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI, has announced that Red Bull, Santa Monica, CA, is the first company to successfully complete all requirements of the NSF Athletic Banned Substances Certification Program--NSF Certified for Sport--establishing a new standard in quality for dietary ...
GRAS Associates specializes in technical consulting.(Dr. Robert McQuate, Dr. Richard Kraska )(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Dr. Robert McQuate and Dr. Richard Kraska have formed GRAS Associates, Reno, NV. This new entity specializes in technical consulting for the food and allied industries with a focus on the safety review of food ingredients and chemicals that may be considered generally recognized as safe ...
Health Canada issues warnings.(product labeling)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, says companies currently awaiting a product license should NOT label their products with the statement "NPN (Natural Product Numbers) Pending." Those companies that have already labeled their products in this manner should not include this statement on ...
Ocean Spray doubles production capacity.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Ocean Spray Ingredient Technology Group (ITG) has doubled production capacity at its processing plant in Middleboro, MA. The move fulfills the company's pledge to ...
Chr. Hansen, Jarrow Formulas form agreement.(distribution of Urex-cap-5)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Chr. Hansen, Milwaukee, WI, has signed an agreement with Jarrow Formulas, Los Angeles, CA, for the distribution of Urex-cap-5 to health food stores in the U.S. Urex-cap-5 is a unique probiotic concept for women's health ...
SourceOne extends marketing agreement; Enters sub-licensing agreement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2006 ... SourceOne Global Partners, Chicago, IL, has extended its agreement for the rights to exclusively market and sell LJ100 Tongkat Ali, a proprietary, patented brand of Eurycoma longifolia. A recent clinical study showed that LJ100 not only positively impacts testosterone levels, but also ...
Novel Ingredient Services expands east coast facility.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Novel Ingredient Services' east coast facility has relocated to a new larger location. The new space will provide additional production capacity, support staff and salespeople. The impetus for the ...
MM2 Group acquires Genotec Nutritionals.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2006 ... MM2 Group, Inc., Matawan, NJ, has acquired Genotec Nutritionals, Inc., Deer Park, NY, a manufacturer and distributor of nutritional supplements and vitamins. Genotec Nutritionals currently generates its sales through custom ...
Kerry expands North America ingredients business.(acquires Custom Industries L.P., Nuvex Ingredients Inc.)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Kerry, Tralee, Ireland, has acquired two North American food ingredients businesses--Custom Industries and Nuvex Ingredients--for $83 million. Custom Industries is a leading manufacturer of particulates for bakery and ready-to-eat cereal applications and confectionery ingredients for sweet ...
NIH awards contract to Flora Research to study benzene contamination.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2006 ... In the growing wake of evidence surfacing regarding the benzene contamination issue in carbonated beverages and other foods, the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institute of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, has awarded Flora Research Laboratories, (FRL) Grants Pass, OR, a contract ...
Phosphagenics & Nestle Nutrition sign agreement for development of Phospha E.(Phosphagenics Limited entered research agreement with Nestle Nutrition)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Phosphagenics Limited, Melbourne, Australia, has entered into a research agreement with Nestle Nutrition, a unit of Nestle S.A., Vevey, Switzerland, to develop Phosphagenics' Phospha E for use in Nestle Nutrition's products. Products containing this form of vitamin E have the ...
Life Sciences Research Office, MediRegs reach agreement.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... The Life Sciences Research Office (LSRO), Bethesda, MD, has entered into a referral agreement with MediRegs, Inc., Wellesley, MA. LSRO provides independent, third party scientific evaluations and opinions to governmental agencies and leading corporations in the health, food and bioscience ...
Pharmachem expands Avoca extraction capability.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Pharmachem, Kearny, NJ, has completed a major expansion of its Avoca facility with the addition of a counter-current Crown extractor, which has a capacity of 12-18 tons per day. The 172,000 square foot facility, located on 2400 acres in Merry Hill, NC, produces extracts for the fragrance, ...
Solbar chooses new distributor.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Solbar Industries Ltd., Ashdod, Israel, has chosen Danetto Food ApS, Solbar's distribution partner in Denmark, Sweden and Norway, to also take responsibility for marketing soy ...
TR International forms TR Nutritionals division.(TR International)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... TR International, Alpharetta, GA, has formed a new division called TR Nutritionals. The new division will be responsible for servicing the dietary supplement marketplace. The name TR Nutritionals was chosen ...
Embria Health Sciences relocates headquarters.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Embria Health Sciences has unveiled plans to move its headquarters in Ankeny, IA. The company says it will invest more than $10 million in a new building that will ...
Blue California appointed distributor for vitamin K2.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Blue California, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, has been appointed the exclusive distributor for natural vitamin K2, also known by its chemical name mena-quinone-7. Vitamin K2, derived from fermented soybeans (natto), is a ...
New report available.(Packaged Facts Inc. reports on cosmetics)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Packaged Facts, New York, NY, has released a new report called "Cosmeceuticals in the U.S." Packaged Facts projects that the cosmeceuticals market, made up of skincare, makeup and haircare products, will surpass $17 billion in 2010, with growth for the entire period between 2005-2010 ...
Recent calcium developments.(placebo-controlled trial)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Results of a five-year double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in elderly women show that they do not benefit from calcium supplementation mostly because of compliance issues. Researchers investigated whether or not increased calcium intake, which has been proposed as a population-based ...
Grapevine.(Tesco PLC launches tomato)(Nestle S.A. ready for investments)(Beans source of nutrition)
Jun 01, 2006 ... British supermarket giant Tesco has launched a tomato that offers double the lycopene content of normal tomatoes, as the company continues to expand its functional food range ... Re-cent studies have linked tomatoes and their extracts to reducing the risk of several diseases, such as ...
Advanced BioNutrition Corp.(PATENT NEWS)(University of Hull, Agrotechnology and Food Sciences Group awards the patent)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Advanced BioNutrition Corp. (ABN), Columbia, MD, has been named the worldwide exclusive licensee of a patent issued to the University of Hull (Great Britain) and the Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group (AFSG) of Wageningen University and Research Centre (previously known as ATO). The U.S ....
EcoNugenics.(PATENT NEWS)
Jun 01, 2006 ... EcoNugenics, Santa Rosa, CA, has been issued U.S. Patent No. 7,026,302. This new patent protects the use of modified alginates and modified pectins in treating a wide range of diseases that may be caused or aggravated by heavy metals, environmental toxins or ...
BioActives Corporation.(Patent and Trademark Office)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... BioActives Corporation, Worcester, MA, has received Patent No. 7,030,102 for "Highly bioavailable coenzyme Q-10 cyclodextrin complex" from the U.S. Patent and Trade Office. This innovation covers a water-dispersible CoQ10 cyclodextrin complex with improved bioavailability for the treatment ...
University of Illinois at Chicago.(introduces Napralert)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has made the Napralert database available on the Internet at www.napralert.org. Napralert, the world's largest database on herbs and medicinal plant research, contains information from over 200,000 published studies in the field of natural ...
Jost Chemical Co.(updates its websites)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Jost Chemical Co., St. Louis, MO, has updated its website at www.jostchemical.com. The website offers not only a new look but also an easy way to locate information on any one of Jost's 135 products. Users can quickly sort by mineral elements such as calcium, ...
Silk Soymilk.(introduces online resource)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Silk Soymilk, Broomfield, CO, has launched The Daily Silk, an online resource designed to arm consumers with smart and simple ways to eat well every day. The Daily Silk, located at www.silksoymilk.com, is ...
Kelatron Corp.(WEB NEWS)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Kelatron Corp., Ogden, UT, has unveiled its updated website, www.kelatroncorp.com. The new site features complete online lists of specialty product lines ...
Institut Rosell.(launches website)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Institut Rosell, Toulouse, France, has launched a new website at www.institut-rosell.com. Reflecting the updated corporate image of the company, it is a simply designed, easy-to-navigate platform of information about probiotics, along with Institut Rosell's expertise and capabilities in ...
Natural Products: A Case-Based Approach of Health Professionals.(American Pharmacists Association)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... The American Pharmacists Association (APhA), Forrester Center, WV, has released Natural Products: A Case-Based Approach for Health Professionals. It features a chapter each on 14 common conditions: dementia, migraine, osteoarthritis, erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, ...
Pain Free 1-2-3.(Jacob Teitelbaum's )(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Pain Free 1-2-3 by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, recently made its debut. This book explores both natural and pharmaceutical treatments, as well as preventive strategies, to eliminate chronic pain. As a chronic pain and fatigue expert, Dr. Teitelbaum ...
The Brain Diet.(Alan Logan's )(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... A new book called The Brain Diet by Alan Logan, ND, FRSH, has been published by Cumberland House Publishing. It explains the connection between diet, mental health and realizing the full potential of ...
The do's and don'ts of marketing: marketers fall into many traps in the quest for understanding their customers.
Jun 01, 2006; ... Don't assume anything. We've all been told that dozens of times but executives still fall into the trap of making assumptions. In life there are basic assumptions we can rely upon, such as the assumption that the world won't change all that much in a day or two or the assumption ...
Pet supplements primer: understanding the rules in the pet supplement market.(Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine )
Jun 01, 2006; ... Dietary supplements for animals, which are considered a subset of animal feeds under FDA regulations, are regulated by FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) in cooperation with state and local authorities. CVM partners particularly closely with the Association of American Feed Control ...
Novel Food regulation: everything you need to know before exporting your product to Europe.
Jun 01, 2006; ... Nine years have passed since Europe introduced its regulation EC258/97, intended to protect European consumers from Novel Foods, which are foods or food ingredients not part human consumption to a significant degree within the European Community before May 15th, 1997, and are part of one ...
The laboratory notebook: answering important questions about quality.
Jun 01, 2006; ... Glucosamine has been in the news recently and continues to increase in popularity. It is therefore appropriate to review glucosamine and its analysis in this month's column. Q: I recently received a supply of glucosamine HCL, which was accom-panied by a certificate of analysis ...
Clinically proven for weight loss? There is a new weight loss ingredient on the scene and its evidence base is shaky at best.
Jun 01, 2006; ... Have you heard about the joke that was clinically proven to be funny? In fact, in the New Joke Application process, the group submitting the joke supplied two sets of what they thought were supportive data along with testimonials of joke professionals who also thought the joke had merit ....
Making health manly: health has never been much of a focus for men, but times are certainly changing.
Jun 01, 2006; ... With men joining health clubs and spending more money on everything from skin and hair care products to plastic surgery, it appears that the average Joe is more in tune with his exterior appearance than ever before. But does the same hold true when it comes to inner health? ...
Relief for the digestive health market: with consumers now accepting the fact that a healthy digestive system is crucial to overall well-being, the market is alive with new growth opportunities.
Jun 01, 2006; ... Constipation, indigestion, leaky gut--not subjects easy to talk about, but even less comfortable to actually experience. Digestive health hasn't been on the top of consumers' minds in past years, but this has turned around due to the well-documented studies proving that proper digestive ...
Companies to watch: the fab five.(Phytomedics Inc., Standard Process Inc., iSatori Global Technologies, Embria Health Sciences, RD Foods )(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2006; ... Each year, the finalists for NUTRACEUTICALS WORLD'S "Companies to Watch" feature get more interesting. This year we present five companies that have been singled out as having the most potential for future success. These include: an innovative yeast supplier, a sports nutrition and weight ...
Lobbying responsibly & effectively: as the dietary supplement industry continues to evolve, it must realize and acknowledge the importance of lobbying to secure its future.
Jun 01, 2006; ... There's no question about it, lobbying is under the microscope right now. From the controversy surrounding high-powered former D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff to the popular movie "Thank You for Smoking", which satirizes the world of D.C.'s spin-doctors, Washington's K street corridor, the hub ...
Carpe Diem! Seize control of your operations today and minimize the risk of litigation tomorrow.
Jun 01, 2006; ... Carpe Diem, "seize the day," was the mantra chanted by prep school students in the 1989 hit movie Dead Poets Society. English professor John Keating (played by Robin Williams) relied on this Latin phrase to teach his students about life's hardest lessons. While poetry and romanticism may ...
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Nutraceutical: Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) Indication: Body weight and fat regain Source: Am J Clin Nutr, March 2006;83(3):606-612. Research: One hundred twenty-two obese healthy subjects with a body mass index (BMI) above 28 underwent an eight-week ...
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM).(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Nutraceutical: Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) Indication: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee Source: Osteoarthritis Cartilage, March 2006;14(3):286-94. Research: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial studied the efficacy and safety of MSM in 50 ...
Omega 3 fatty acids.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Nutraceutical: Omega 3 fatty acids Indication: Non-surgical neck or back pain Source: Surg Neurol, April 2006;65(4)326-31. Research: From March to June 2004, 250 patients who had been seen by a neurosurgeon and were found to have nonsurgical neck or back ...
Snack bars containing plant sterols.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Nutraceutical: Snack bars containing plant sterols Indication: Cholesterol levels Source: Eur J Clin Nutr, 2006;60:529-537. Research: The purpose of this study was to determine whether supplements of plant sterols and/or glucomannan improve lipid profiles ...
Kelatron Corporation: making mineral history.(Robert Wilkins)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Kelatron Corporation, Ogden, UT, was founded 25 years ago and though the exact details of its history have faded over the years, it is clear the company is ready to lay a new foundation for the road ahead. In short, it is determined to establish a new history with its latest mineral ...
Valensa International: the botanical solutions provider.
Jun 01, 2006 ... When Valensa International, Eustis, FL, was founded in 1999, its initial focus was the saw palmetto extract business. The saw palmetto plant, among the top five dietary supplements sold today in the U.S., only grows in the Americas and is commercially harvested in the southeastern portion ...
White teas.(Snapple Beverage Group Inc.)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Snapple, Rye Brook, NY, has launched Snapple White Teas, a collection of white teas blended with light fruit essences. Snapples's White Teas are the first in a line of new products that will support a "good for you" platform from which the brand will educate and inspire consumers about the ...
Detour Go.(Next Proteins International's protein bars)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Next Proteins, Carlsbad, CA, has introduced Detour Go whey protein bars. Detour Go--available in Peanut Toffee Crunch--is the first protein bar of its kind in the all-natural category and is geared toward anyone looking to reap ...
Centrum Cardio.(Wyeth Consumer Healthcare)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, Madison, NJ, has unveiled Centrum Cardio, a complete multivitamin specially formulated to promote heart health by lowering cholesterol. Taking Centrum Cardio twice a day as part of diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol is a simple way to help lower ...
New fiber supplement.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Procter & Gamble Co. introduces Fibersure)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Proctor & Gable Company, Cincinnati, OH, has launched Fibersure, which is made from inulin. It is offered as an all-natural, clear-mixing powder that can be easily incorporated into most foods and beverages to provide an immediate boost in fiber content. A teaspoon of ...