Nutraceuticals World back issues from May 2007:
Creatine to flex muscles in Parkinson's trial.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has launched a large-scale clinical trial to investigate whether or not creatine can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD). While creatine is not an approved therapy for PD or any other condition, it is ...
Corn oil qualifies for heart health claim.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... According to a Reuters Health article, manufacturers of corn oil and foods containing the fat can now promote their products as a way to possibly reduce the risk of heart disease. The move came in response to a petition submitted on behalf of ACH Food Companies Inc., part of Associated ...
Unilever, Provexis sign agreement.(TOP OF THE NEWS)(to develop fruitflow heart health technology)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... U.K.-based Provexis, a developer of functional and medical foods, has entered into a long-term collaboration agreement with Unilever, London, U.K., to develop a new format of its patented Fruitflow heart health technology for application in Unilever's global food product portfolio. ...
Healthcare in crisis: as American as apple pie.(From The Editor)
May 01, 2007; ... CNN recently aired a special report by its chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta on consumers' insatiable desire for anything and everything that can turn back the hands of time. The anti-aging segment, "Chasing Life," which is also the title of Dr. Gupta's latest book, ran several ...
Stanford nutrition studies to examine antioxidants, omega 3's.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, will be conducting two studies to examine whether antioxidants and omega 3 fats help prevent heart disease in area residents who are at risk for the condition. Both studies will be led by Christopher Gardner, PhD, assistant ...
Study examines impact of CAM on advanced cancer patients.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics, the Cancer Research Center, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, and the Department of Sociology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, recently conducted a study to describe ...
Nestle acquires Gerber.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... As part of the continuing drive to reinforce its leadership in nutrition, Nestle, Vevey, Switzerland, has agreed to acquire Gerber, the U.S. baby food brand, from Novartis for a total amount of $5.5 billion. The move gives Nestle the number one position in the world's largest single baby ...
EHPM welcomes EFSA guidance on health claims dossiers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM), Brussels, Belgium, has welcomed the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) "pre-submission guidance" on applications for the authorization of certain health claims. The document, which is available on EFSA's ...
Embria names B & D exclusive distributor; B & D, Xsto extend agreement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... B & D Nutritional Ingredients, Inc., Vista, CA, has been selected as an exclusive distribution and marketing partner by Embria Health Sciences, Cedar Rapids, IA. The companies have agreed to a contractual agreement that ensures B & D will become the exclusive U.S. distributor for Embria's ...
ABC launches Legacy campaign.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The American Botanical Council (ABC), Austin, TX, has launched a new initiative called "Creating an Herbal Legacy" (Legacy), which is designed to ensure that herbal medicine continues to play an increasingly important role in both self-care and healthcare. The Legacy campaign will provide ...
AHPA backs bills inclusive of supplements.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(American Herbal Products Association)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... The board of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Silver Spring, MD, has voted to express support for two bills introduced in the 110th Congress that would revise current laws to be more inclusive of some classes of dietary supplements. The Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral ...
GTC Nutrition reveals results of bone health survey.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... In a recent survey conducted on behalf of GTC Nutrition, Golden, CO, it was found that a majority of Americans remain unaware of key facts concerning healthy bones. In addition, they also lack important knowledge about health risks related to bone disease. The study, performed by Opinion ...
Nutrigenomics study paves way toward product development.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Clinical report)
May 01, 2007 ... WellGen, Inc., New Brunswick, NJ, has completed a study demonstrating that its nutrigenomics technology platform can successfully predict biological activity of natural products in humans. Using a proprietary ingredient standardized for certain theaflavins in black tea, WellGen's study has ...
Soy Labs receives research grant for Lunasin.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Soy Labs, LLC, Fairfield, CA, has received a grant from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) to conduct research on the cholesterol-lowering effects of Lunasin, a soy peptide. Of numerous research proposals submitted, this is one of only two new projects granted funding by the ...
Pharmachem acquires rights for Lactium ingredient; joins forces with John I. Haas.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Pharmachem Laboratories Inc., Kearny, NJ, has acquired the exclusive distribution rights in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for Lactium, an all-natural ingredient made from cow's milk proteins that has been clinically shown to reduce the effects of stress and promote relaxation. Lactium was ...
Canned, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables all provide essential nutrients.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... A new study from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), published in the online version of the Journal of Science of Food and Agriculture, confirms that canned, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables provide nutrients needed for a healthy diet, and exclusively consuming fresh ...
Martek signs agreements with Murray Goulburn and Arla Foods.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Martek Biosciences Corp. signs distribution agrreements with Arla Foods Ingredients A.m.b.a. for infant food products)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Martek Biosciences Corp., Columbia, MD, has entered into an infant formula license and supply agreement with Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Co. Limited, the largest processor of milk in Australia and the nation's largest exporter of processed food. Murray Goulburn processes over 35% of ...
Research group to determine health benefits of glyconutrients.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Mannatech, Inc., Coppell, TX, has awarded a grant to Health and Medical Research Center, a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrative Health Technologies, Inc., to analyze a database of more than one million aging- and immune-related biomarkers to determine the relationship between changes in ...
Givaudan, Redpoint Bio partner.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Givaudan, Vernier, Switzerland, has entered into a multi-year research and development collaboration and licensing agreement with Redpoint Bio Corp. (formerly known as Linguagen), a leading biotechnology company based in Cranbury, NJ. This decision further strengthens Givaudan's global ...
Cargill enters omega 3 market.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Cargill, Minneapolis, MN, has entered the omega 3 food ingredient business with an ingredient that promises to be an innovative alternative to existing omega 3 products, particularly in the ...
Naturex opens subsidiary in U.K.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Naturex has opened a new location in Oxford, U.K., as part of its international business development strategy to double the company's turnover in the U.K. in the next three years. From a geographical standpoint, Naturex U.K. Ltd. will bring the company ...
RFI Ingredients, Optigenex enter agreement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Optigenex, Inc., New York, NY, has signed an exclusive trademark licensing agreement for the territory of North America with RFI Ingredients, Blauvelt, NY, to market AC-11 in the health practitioner channel. The agreement will give RFI access to the AC-11 registered trademark and utilize ...
Natural Marketing Institute acquires NHIondemand.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Ask Destiny Content Communications Group (CCG), in partnership with The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), Harleysville, PA, has acquired NHIondemand (NHI), a global leader in providing current natural health information/databases to healthcare professionals, government agencies, ...
Baywood acquires Nutritional Specialties.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Baywood International, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, has acquired all of the assets and related liabilities of Nutritional Specialties, Inc./dba LifeTime or LifeTime Vitamins for over $7 million. LifeTime is a nutraceutical company that specializes in the development, marketing and distribution of ...
New company offers a 'new prescription for profits'.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Pharm Nutra)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Pharm Nutra, New York, NY, has introduced a service that provides another chance for pharmaceuticals that have failed some phase of the clinical trials process to enter the nutraceuticals market. The company reviews product portfolios that have failed the clinical trials process due to ...
New consulting business launched.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Industry veteran Sharrann Simmons recently formed her own consulting business, Marketing Innovations. Ms. Simmons holds a BS and MS degree in Food Science from Purdue University and has also attended the Executive MBA program at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Graduate Management. Ms ....
A.M. Todd acquires Moore Ingredients.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... A. M. Todd, Kalamazoo, MI, has acquired Moore Ingredients, Hamilton, OH, a manufacturer of natural and certified organic specialty ingredients. Going forward, it will operate as a division of A. M. Todd, ...
Haldin appoints distributors.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Haldin, Jakarta, Indonesia, has appointed distributors covering Thailand, Malaysia and Japan. Under the agreement, Connell Bros Company Ltd., through its subsidiaries, will provide market coverage for Thailand and Malaysia in coffee and tea products. The Thai market is ...
LycoRed, Eurochem team up.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(LycoRed Natural Products signs marketing deal with Eurochem Feinchemie)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... LycoRed, Beer Sheva, Israel, has formed a new business relationship with Eurochem Feinchemie, Germany. Eurochem will market LycoRed's carotenoid brands, in addition to other dietary supplement, food and beverage ...
Kaneka names Alliance Principle Ingredients exclusive Canadian representative.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Kaneka Nutrients LP, Pasadena, TX, has named Alliance Principle Ingredients, Surrey, British Columbia, as its Canadian representative for its line of ingredients used in dietary supplements. Kaneka ...
Cyanotech's BioAstin registered in EU.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Cyanotech Corp., Kailua-Kona, has obtained official regulatory approval (substantial equivalence) for its BioAstin natural astaxanthin as a novel food in the European Union ...
As we went to press ...(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Council for Responsible Nutrition)(meta-analysis on Chondroitin Sulfate Support)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... In response to a meta-analysis on chondroitin published in the April 17th issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., reminded consumers that chondroitin is a safe, affordable and beneficial option for helping maintain mobility ...
Herbal Viagra: the future of Malaysian biotechnology.(Grapevine)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007; ... Malaysia's answer to Viagra is a traditional herb the country has picked to spearhead its push into biotechnology, but now it faces the challenge of convincing the world the remedy is both potent and safe. Surging interest in the herb "tongkat ali" has spawned dozens of products, from ...
NBTY for sale?(Grapevine)
May 01, 2007; ... Bohemia, NY-based NBTY Inc., the maker of nutritional supplements and one of Long Island's largest publicly-traded companies, is up for sale, according to the website TheDeal.com. Carl Hymans, a spokesman for NBTY, said "The philosophy of the company continues to be not to ...
Red wine sales on 'healthy roll'.(Grapevine)
May 01, 2007; ... Word that red wine is good for you has been around ever since "60 Minutes" famously aired a report on "The French Paradox" in 1991.The CBS television news magazine examined the question: How could the French eat all that fatty, egg- and cream-rich food and not suffer the kind of heart ...
Health Canada.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
May 01, 2007 ... Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, has approved Denomega nutritional oils (Gamle Fredrikstad, Norway) for use in most foods and beverages. ...
Taiyo International, Inc.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Taiyo International, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, has received an official "letter of no objection" from the FDA regarding the self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status of its enantiomerically pure L-theanine, marketed as Suntheanine, produced via a patented enzymatic fermentation ...
Nexgen Pharma, Inc.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
May 01, 2007 ... Nexgen Pharma, Inc.'s manufacturing facility located in Tempe, AZ, has been granted organic certification in accordance with the USDA's National Organic Program by Quality Assurance International (QAI). The "Certified Organic" status means that products labeled organic are verified by a ...
GTC Nutrition.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
May 01, 2007 ... GTC Nutrition's (Golden, CO) NutraFlora short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) has been approved by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).AII agricultural, ...
Pharmachem Laboratories.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Pharmachem Laboratories, Kearny, NJ, has announced that the FDA, based on clinical data and information submitted to the agency, does not object to weight control and starch reduction claims for the company's Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer dietary ingredient and finished dietary supplement ...
Natural Marketing Institute.(Reports Available)
May 01, 2007 ... The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), Harleysville, PA, has released "The LOHAS Index," a ranking of the 50 most environmentally and socially responsible companies that is, for the first time, based on both a consumer perspective and investment analyst ratings of corporate sustainability ...
"Private Label Food and Beverages in the U.S.".(Reports Available)
May 01, 2007 ... Leaving behind the nondescript packaging and "generic" identity of a decade ago, private-label or store-brand food and beverage sales are soaring, according to "Private Label Food and Beverages in the U.S.," a new report from market research firm Packaged Facts, New York, NY. The report ...
Business Insights.(Reports Available)
May 01, 2007 ... Business Insights, London, U.K., has published two new nutraceuticals reports. "Key Trends in Nutraceutical Food & Drinks" is a report that provides in-depth analysis of the regional and global trends in the health ingredients sector and the current state of the science behind their ...
Health Benefits Derived from Sweet Orange.(Book Corner)
May 01, 2007 ... DiosVein, Ann Arbor, MI, has debuted a new book titled Health Benefits Derived from Sweet Orange, authored by Frank Murray. The book unveils the secret to achieving and maintaining good circulation and vascular health using the DiosVein brand of diosmin. According to the company, while ...
The Essential Herb-Drug-Vitamin Interaction Guide.(Book Corner)
May 01, 2007 ... Broadway Books, a subsidiary of Random House, New York, NY, has released The Essential Herb-Drug-Vitamin Interaction Guide by Barry Fox and George Grossberg, MD. This comprehensive listing informs on what various herbs and supplements do, possible side effects and how they might interact ...
InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc.(Book Corner)
May 01, 2007 ... InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc.'s (Benicia, CA) Debasis Bagchi, PhD, senior vice president of research and development, has co-edited two scientific textbooks published by CRC Press. The first book, entitled Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Prevention, contains 41 chapters that ...
Keratec.(WEB NEWS)(Website overview)
May 01, 2007 ... Keratec, Canterbury, New Zealand, has updated its website, located at www.keratec.co.nz. It describes Functional Keratin as a breakthrough material that captures for the first time all the physical and biological characteristics of native keratin in a ...
Charles Bowman and Company.(WEB NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Charles Bowman and Company, Holland, MI, has launched a redesigned website at www.charlesbowman.com. In addition to a new look, the site includes some additional features, such as a "News ...
Mastertaste Inc.(WEB NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Mastertaste Inc., Teterboro, NJ, has launched a new, enhanced website at www.mastertaste.com. The newly-designed site welcomes users to explore Master-taste's world of flavors, ...
The acquisition heard 'round the industry: what will happen to Whole Foods now that it owns the second largest natural products retailer?(WORD FROM WALL STREET)
May 01, 2007; ... The acquisition of Wild Oats by its main competitor, Whole Foods Market, seemed like a landmark deal that would have space-changing implications. Immediately critics came out of the woodwork, saying it was either a bad deal financially or that it would harm competition in the natural and ...
Eye health in Japan: a current perspective; The market for eye health products is small now, but likely to grow in the future.
May 01, 2007; ... Eye health is important in Japan just as it is in the U.S., but the primary focus, no pun intended, in Japan tends to be related more to eyestrain and eye fatigue rather than prevention of serious eye conditions such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This has been ...
Endurance in the time of evanescence: what are some indicators of a brand or ingredient that can endure regulatory scrutiny, sustain robust revenues, and be embraced by the masses for more than a decade?
May 01, 2007; ... I love cars and its parent industry. I love nutrition and its parent industry. Why do cars continue to innovate, improve and enhance--in objectively measurable ways--while nutrition products continue to languish? What is the "hybrid" or "anti-lock brakes" equivalent of the nutrition ...
Selling popcorn at a train wreck: it is high time for the natural products industry to step up to the plate in the face of a rapidly growing healthcare crisis.(HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER CORNER)
May 01, 2007; ... A few months ago, I gave a talk at Natural Products Expo West for a delegation of Japanese executives interested in bringing new natural products and ingredients into the healthcare practitioner channel. The talk was hosted by Nobuo Iwasawa of Health Business magazine, and the idea was to ...
India: a tiger on the prowl; Will India's sizzling economy foster high interest and growth in functional foods and dietary supplements?(FROM THE CORNERS OF THE WORLD)
May 01, 2007; ... In the March edition of NUTRACEUTICALS WORLD, "From The Corners Of The World" announced that it was dedicating 2007 to the emerging markets of China and India. The first part of this five-part series focused on the emerging consumer market in China. This issue will explore the equally ...
The state of nutraceutical testing: even if final GMPs for dietary supplements are released tomorrow, the hurdles companies face in the realm of testing will not go away anytime soon.
May 01, 2007; ... When one thinks of "testing" these days the efforts of ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, immediately come to mind. And like them or not, most people agree that this company has generated widespread awareness for the role--good or bad--testing plays in the dietary supplement industry. ...
Focusing in on eye health: a growing number of consumers are becoming concerned about maintaining healthy vision, especially as Baby Boomers encounter more age-related conditions and younger generations feel the effects of a technology-driven society.
May 01, 2007; ... <Pre> I can see all obstacles in my way gone are the dark clouds that had me Blind It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day.--Johnny Nash </Pre> Unfortunately for millions of Baby Boomers impaired by a vision condition, this popular Johnny Nash song doesn't ring ...
The functional confectionery market: how sweet it is; Today's desire for healthy confections is being driven by consumers looking to get more, and in some cases less, from their candy purchases.
May 01, 2007; ... In today's marketplace, there are three reasons companies choose the confectionery route for adding healthy ingredients. In the first case, companies firmly established in the confectionery segment are adding healthy ingredients to their brands in an effort to differentiate them--a good ...
Calcium and vitamin D.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)
May 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Calcium and vitamin D Indication: Colorectal cancer Source: Am J Epidemiol, March 22, 2007 [Epub ahead of print] Research: The authors of this study examined intakes of calcium and vitamin D, and interaction with retinol, in relation to risk ...
Ginkgo biloba-containing supplement.(Clinical report)
May 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Ginkgo biloba-containing supplement Indication: Memory (older adults) Source: J Am Diet Assoc, March 2007;107(3):422-432. Research: In this trial, investigators set out to determine whether a ginkgo biloba-containing supplement could improve ...
Hawthorne.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)
May 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Hawthorne Indication: Congestive heart failure Source: American College of Cardiology meeting, New Orleans, March 2007 Research: Researchers recruited a total of 2681 patients from 156 medical centers in Europe to test the impact of ...
Neptune krill oil.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)(Clinical report)
May 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Neptune krill oil Indication: Inflammation and arthritic symptoms Source: J Am Coll Nutr, February 2007;26(1):39-48. Research: In this study, researchers wanted to assess the effect of Neptune krill oil (NKO) on C-reactive protein (CRP) in ...
Omega 3 fatty acids (n-3 fatty acids).(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)
May 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Omega 3 fatty acids (n-3 fatty acids) Indication: Bone mineral density (BMD) Source: Am J Clin Nutr, March 2007;85(3): 803-807. Research: The objective of this study was to investigate the role of fatty acids in bone accumulation and the ...
Plant lignans.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)
May 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Plant lignans Indication: Breast cancer (postmenopausal women) Source: J Natl Can Inst, 2007;99(6):475-486. Research: Investigators set out to prospectively examine associations between the risk of postmenopausal invasive breast cancer and ...
Probiotics.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)
May 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Probiotics Indication: Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) Source: Am J Clin Nutr, March 2007;85(3):816-23. Research: Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is a major cause of mortality in intensive care units. A breakdown in gut ...
Indigo Labs: bringing liquid nutrition ideas to life.(SUPPLY SOURCE)
May 01, 2007 ... Indigo Labs, Vista, CA, burst onto the nutraceuticals scene just last year, with a mission to bring liquid nutrition to the masses, or at least to the marketers that serve the masses. The co-founders of the company, Maria Czech and Joe Warne, maintain a combined 30 years of experience in ...