Nutraceuticals World back issues from October 2007:
Court denies FTC's preliminary injunction in whole foods, Wild Oats merger.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... In late August, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction related to the proposed merger between Whole Foods Market, Inc., Austin, TX, and Wild Oats Markets, Inc., Boulder, CO. According to John Mackey, chairman, CEO, and ...
New vitamin D report reveals knowledge gaps.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) issued a new evidence report on vitamin D and bone health in August. Following its release, the report, "Effectiveness and Safety of Vitamin D in Relation to Bone Health," served as a framework for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) ...
AHPA urges FDA to provide guidance on new laws & regulations.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Silver Spring, MD, wants the FDA to focus on several areas that will help the dietary supplement industry comply with regulations that cover new good manufacturing practices (GMPs), adverse event reporting, and new dietary ingredient (NDI) ...
Glanbia acquires Pizzey's.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Glanbia, the Irish dairy and nutritional ingredients company, has acquired the Canadian-based nutritionals business, Pizzey's Milling ('Pizzey's'). Pizzey's produces and markets nutritional ingredients predominantly derived from flaxseed, a source of plant-based omega 3 fatty acids, ...
Reading between the lines.(From The Editor)
Oct 01, 2007; ... In mid-September, I attended a good manufacturing practice (GMP) seminar organized by the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), Salt Lake City, UT. Not only did this seminar offer a comprehensive overview of the regulations, but it also put them into context, relating the real world ...
Anheuser-Busch, Borba form marketing & distribution deal.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Anheuser-Busch, Inc., St. Louis, MO, and Borba Skin Care Products, Woodland Hills, CA, have reached an agreement that gives Anheuser-Busch responsibility for distribution and marketing of Borba Skin Balance Waters in the U.S. and in countries around the world. Borba's Skin Balance Waters ...
Mission Pharmacal sells Citracal to Bayer.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Mission Pharmacal Company, San Antonio, TX, the privately held specialty pharmaceutical company that researched and commercialized Citracal calcium citrate supplements, has sold the worldwide marketing rights for the brand to Bayer Healthcare, Morristown, NJ. The transaction ...
North Castle invests in Atkins.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... North Castle Partners, Greenwich, CT, along with its co-investors and certain management team members, has acquired a controlling interest in Atkins Nutritional Holdings, Inc. North Castle is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in consumer-driven product and service ...
Celestial Seasonings unveils new image.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... New packaging and a bold new logo have been revealed at Celestial Seasonsings, Boulder, CO, along with a new approach to how it delivers tea. A cleaner, more modern design retains the signature artwork and quotes that have helped make the packaging iconic, while placing increased emphasis ...
ConsumerLab.com tests nutrition drinks.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... A new report from ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, found most nutrition powders, shakes and drinks it tested met their nutrient claims, with the exception of three products--two sports drinks and a meal supplement that contained more cholesterol than claimed. This recent report provides ...
FDA approves non-cariogenic health claim for isomaltulose.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... FDA has authorized a non-cariogenic health claim for the carbohydrate sweetener isomaltulose. This official categorization in the U.S. helps clear the way to new opportunities in positioning and product claims for food and beverage manufacturers. "Cariogenic" describes a substance that ...
Embria names Alliance Principle Ingredients representative.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Alliance Principle Ingredients, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, has been appointed the exclusive Canadian representative for Embria Health Sciences' (Ankeny, IA) line of research-based natural ...
Anti-inflammatory compounds discovered through PhytoLogix.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Researchers utilizing one of the world's largest ethnomedicinal plant libraries recently developed two highly potent flavonoid formulas proven to convey topical anti-inflammatory effects. The botanicals, a catechin derived from the catechu tree and baicalin extracted from Chinese skullcap, ...
Biothera appoints E.T. Horn distributor.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The E.T. Horn Company, La Mirada, CA, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Biothera, Eagan, MN, to represent its entire line of immune and health ingredients throughout the U.S. Under terms of the ...
CapsCanada, Farmacapsulas join forces.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... CapsCanada, Pompano Beach, FL, and Farmacapsulas, which have common ownership, have joined forces under one name: CapsCanada. With an expanded resource base and a ...
Valio decodes genome sequence of LGG.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Valio Ltd., Helsinki, Finland, has completed the genome sequence of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), the world's most researched probiotic bacterium. The LGG genome consists of over three million nucleotides, the basic components of DNA, which make up approximately 3100 genes. The genome ...
Nutraceuticals International opens new headquarters.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Nutraceuticals International LLC has opened a new U.S. office in Elmwood Park, NJ. The company will now offer its exclusive nutraceuticals and specialty ingredients direct to ...
Covance opens nutritional chemistry lab in Asia.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Covance Inc. has opened its first nutritional chemistry laboratory for Asia in Singapore. The $2 million facility will offer independent and internationally recognized safety testing of food and product samples from Asian companies seeking to export to the U.S. The new 5000 square-foot ...
Patent awarded.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Sabinsa Corp., Piscataway, NJ, has secured U.S. Patent No. 7,253,324, protecting the process for the synthesis of biologically active polyphenolic compounds by novel dealkylation. This process of aromatic poly o-demethylation is applicable in the manufacturing of polyphenols, such as ...
New sports nutrition report released.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Retail sales of sports nutritionals, including powerhouse players such as Gatorade and Red Bull, reached $5.5 billion in 2006, up 23% from $4.5 billion in 2005, and will continue to press forward, reaching a projected $12.7 billion by 2011, according to "Sports Nutritionals for Active ...
CSPI goes after Promensil, NAD responds.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... In September, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Washington, D.C., called out Promensil, a dietary supplement based on red clover, for being deceptively marketed to women for the relief of hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. The organization even went as far as to ...
Pharmline Inc., Florida, NY, has been recertified as an "A-rated" facility by the Natural Products Association (NPA), according to its GMP Program, following a period of third party inspections and audits.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Pharmline Inc., Florida, NY, has been recertified as an "A-rated" facility by the Natural Products Association (NPA), according to its GMP Program, following a period of third party inspections and audits. With official ...
Nature's Products, Inc. (NPI), Sunrise, FL, has been awarded Organic Certification by Quality Assurance International in accordance with the National Organic Plan, which means it is now eligible to include the USDA Organic Seal of Certification on its products.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Nature's Products, Inc. (NPI), Sunrise, FL, has been awarded Organic Certification by Quality Assurance International in accordance with the National Organic Plan, which means it is now eligible to include the USDA Organic Seal ...
Polyphenolics, Madera, CA, has expanded its self-affirmed GRAS notification for MegaNatural-BP Grape Seed Extract, MegaNatural Gold and MegaNatural GSKE Grape Pomace Extract.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Polyphenolics, Madera, CA, has expanded its self-affirmed GRAS notification for MegaNatural-BP Grape Seed Extract, MegaNatural Gold and MegaNatural GSKE Grape Pomace Extract. These ingredients were first determined GRAS for use in fruit ...
Frutarom USA, North Bergen, NJ, has been recommended to receive the distinction of ISO 9000:2000 certification.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Frutarom USA, North Bergen, NJ, has been recommended to receive the distinction of ISO 9000:2000 certification. After an audit by two members of the Bureau Veritas Certification (BVC) over a three-day period in June, auditors declared their recommendation for this certification. Compliance ...
Douglas Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA, has earned NSF GMP registration for its vitamin and nutritional supplement production facilities.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Douglas Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA, has earned NSF GMP registration for its vitamin and nutritional supplement production facilities. NSF conducted an independent audit of Douglas Laboratories' 150,000 square-foot manufacturing, packaging and distribution center ....
Naturex, Avignon, France, has been audited by Bureau Veritas and received ISO 14001 certification.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Naturex, Avignon, France, has been audited by Bureau Veritas and received ISO 14001 certification. Naturex's France-based plant successfully complied with the expectations of this independent third party organization. ISO 14001 ...
The Institute of Environmental Toxicology, Ibaraki, Japan, has performed several toxicology studies on CoQ10, a product of ZMC The Woodlands, TX, and confirmed the product's safety at high doses.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Institute of Environmental Toxicology, Ibaraki, Japan, has performed several toxicology studies on CoQ10, a product of ZMC The Woodlands, TX, and confirmed the product's safety at high doses. Tests performed were acute oral toxicity, repeated dose 28-day oral toxicity, bacterial ...
Authorities concerned about mixing C affeine & alcohol.(Grapevine)
Oct 01, 2007; ... The attorneys general of 29 states are going after Anheuser-Busch, Miller Brewing Co. and purveyors of alcoholic energy drinks and flavored malt beverages that the law-enforcement officers contend are marketed in a way that appeals to teens. In a letter dated Aug. 20, the 29 AGs ...
Coca-Cola pins hopes on new drinks with proven health benefits.(Grapevine)
Oct 01, 2007; ... Roberto Goizueta, the late, legendary chief executive of Coca-Cola Co., fueled a 39-fold surge in the company's stock by relying on its flagship brand: Coke. Now, after the U.S. market for soft drinks shrank for two years, current CEO Neville Isdell has turned to the lab to try to restore ...
Studying the 'buzz' behind sodas.(Grapevine)
Oct 01, 2007; ... Looking for a quick pick-me-up to get through a long afternoon? Forget that cola. A fizzy citrus drink could provide even more of a boost. A new study shows that citrus-flavored sodas often have a higher caffeine content than the most popular colas. The research also found that caffeine ...
Taking a gamble on supplements.(Grapevine)
Oct 01, 2007; ... A common amino acid sold as a dietary supplement could help diminish pathological gambling addictions, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Minnesota (UM) uncovered the link following an 8-week trial involving 27 people who were given increasing doses of N-acetyl ...
GTC Nutrition, Golden, CO, has launched a new consumer website, www.nutraflora.com.(WEB NEWS)(Website overview)
Oct 01, 2007 ... GTC Nutrition, Golden, CO, has launched a new consumer website, www.nutraflora.com. The site is designed to serve as a resource for health conscious consumers interested in learning more about NutraFlora short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) prebiotic fiber and its role in helping to ...
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Silver Spring, MD, has launched AHPA Alerts, an e-mail news service that delivers information of relevance to the herbal products industry.(WEB NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Silver Spring, MD, has launched AHPA Alerts, an e-mail news service that delivers information of relevance to the herbal products industry. AHPA Alerts will be delivered electronically as a free AHPA member benefit through an opt-in process ...
Ecuadorian Rainforest, LLC, Belleville, NJ, has launched Explorer, an Internet radio station located at www.exptalk.com.(WEB NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Ecuadorian Rainforest, LLC, Belleville, NJ, has launched Explorer, an Internet radio station located at www.exptalk.com. Explorer is poised to be an open forum for the honest and intelligent discussion of issues affecting the nutraceuticals industry. Steve Siegel, the host of Explorer and ...
Rousselot, Courbevoie Cedex, France, has launched two new websites.(WEB NEWS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Rousselot, Courbevoie Cedex, France, has launched two new websites. Completely redesigned, www.rousselot.com focuses on gelatin and gives detailed and precise information on company products, applications, product environment and regulatory matters all around the world. Rousselot offers ...
Capsugel, Peapack, NJ, has redesigned its website, www.capsugel.com, to offer new self-service features and improved navigation to users.(WEB NEWS)(Website overview)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Capsugel, Peapack, NJ, has redesigned its website, www.capsugel.com, to offer new self-service features and improved navigation to users. The website includes online tools such as the Nutritional Supplements Reference Guide, a searchable version of the renowned Capsugel Technical ...
Silver linings in a down market: although companies continue to struggle in the market, Wall Street still loves the earnings growth this industry provides.(WORD FROM WALL STREET)
Oct 01, 2007; ... The U.S. stock market has certainly had its ups and downs in recent months, with both the S & P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) reaching all-time highs in August, only to fall more than 8% in less than a month. Many of the public nutraceutical companies have had their ups and ...
Non-drug approaches to diabetes: companies are offering ingredient solutions for metabolic syndrome risk factors.(JAPAN INSIDER)
Oct 01, 2007; ... Diabetes continues to be a major health concern in Japan. There are now over seven million Japanese who have been diagnosed with diabetes and at least nine million more are at risk of becoming diabetic. With a population of only 127 million, the percentage of the population impacted by ...
Friday night fights: head to head comparisons reveal the superiority of dietary ingredients, but this path is least traveled.(PROPRIETARY PERSPECTIVES)
Oct 01, 2007; ... Ladies and gentlemen ... this is the night you've been waiting for. FRIDAY NIGHT RESEARCH FIGHTS! Tonight's double bill is sure to titillate and certain to tame your hunger for head-to-head, mano a mano research at its pugilistic peak. Let's introduce the first contestants: "In ...
It's baaaaaad out there: healthcare is in the poorest state it's ever been, and it's about to get worse.(HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER CORNER)
Oct 01, 2007; ... A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Medical Spa Expo & Conference to try and get a sense of what this rapidly growing "Medi-Spa" trend is really all about. I learned a few important things. First, there's no end to the amount of money one can make by catering to consumers' ...
The tiger globalizes: exploring India's path toward the global stage as a supplier of natural, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical products, as well as technology and research.(FROM THE CORNERS OF THE WORLD)
Oct 01, 2007; ... In the May issue of NUTRACEUTICALS WORLD, this column discussed the sizzling Indian economy and its promise as an emerging consumer market. No doubt, India's average growth rate of nearly 9% per year continues to impress the world. In addition, the economy's growth is stable with low ...
Investing in CROs: Contract Research Organizations are becoming a staple in the dietary supplement and functional food markets, where products backed by solid research will be sure to prevail in the new regulatory environment.
Oct 01, 2007; ... Contract Research Organizations (CROs) are invaluable partners for dietary supplement and functional food companies looking to make their business a lasting one by continuing to invest in research--whether it consists of preclinical or clinical trials, assessing toxicity and safety aspects ...
Does the evidence support the claim? As FDA ramps up enforcement in food and dietary supplements, companies need to know what claims can be made for their products based on their level of substantiation.(HEALTH CLAIMS)
Oct 01, 2007; ... Claims have proven controversial and difficult to regulate. Regulators must balance the potential to achieve public health objectives with the risk of deceiving or misleading consumers. Even with the best intentions, the context and words of a claim may confuse consumers. This article is ...
Botanical options for diabetes: research points to the usefulness of many botanicals in the prevention and amelioration of blood sugar disorders.(BOTANICALS FOR DIABETES)
Oct 01, 2007; ... This past July David Graham, MD, a drug safety officer at the FDA called for the withdrawal of Avandia, a leading type 2 diabetes drug marketed by GlaxoSmithKline. Dr. Graham suggested research could indicate the drug possibly caused 205,000 heart attacks and strokes from 1999 to 2006. Dr ....
Foods & beverages with omega 3's: sales of omega 3-fortified food and beverage products have grown rapidly over the last 12 months, especially in North America.(OMEGA 3 PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... According to Mintel International, Chicago, IL, omega 3 fatty acids showed up in 120 food and beverage products in 2005. Last year that amount more than doubled. This year will be no different, as omega 3 product launches soar past the 250 mark, and add to the billions of dollars in sales ....
Omega 3's: the supply side; Various companies involved in the supply of omega 3-based ingredients share their perspectives on recent developments, trade issues and new products.(OMEGA 3 SUPPLY)(Company overview)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The supply side of the omega 3 market continues to explode, as companies come out with better, more improved ingredients, and exploit newer, innovative sources for these beneficial fatty acids. Also helping this trend along is the qualified health claim for EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and ...
Calcium alone or with vitamin D (from supplements).(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Calcium alone or with vitamin D (from supplements) Indication: Fractures Source: The Lancet, August 2007; 370 (9588):657-66. (meta-analysis) Research: A team of investigators conducted a meta-analysis of 29 studies to explore the link between ...
Fruits/Vegetables.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Fruits/Vegetables Indication: Breast cancer Source: JAMA, July 18, 2007;298(3):289-98. Research: Researchers tracked the diets of over 3000 women, half of which followed a diet that included 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day; the ...
Carotenoids and vitamins.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Carotenoids and vitamins Indication: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Source: Arch Ophthalmol, September 2007;125:1225-1232. Research: Investigators set out to evaluate the relationship between dietary carotenoids, vitamins A and C, and ...
Omega 3's (EPA/DHA).(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Omega 3's (EPA/DHA) Indication: Depression Source: J Clin Psychiatry, Jul 2007; 68(7):1056-61. (meta-analysis) Research: Evidence has indicated an association between depression and low dietary intake of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids ...
Vitamin D.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Vitamin D Indication: Total mortality Source: Arch Intern Med 2007;167:1730-1737. (meta-analysis) Research: Ecological and observational studies suggest that low vitamin D status could be associated with higher mortality from ...
Whole grains.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)(Clinical report)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Whole grains Indication: Blood pressure Source: Am J Clin Nutr, August 2007; 86(2):472-479. Research: Prospective studies linking whole- and refined-grain intakes with the risk of hypertension, a major cardiovascular disease risk factor, ...
Triarco: the preferred source.(SUPPLY SOURCE)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Triarco is about to celebrate its 30th birthday, but before it does it wants to show the world what is has accomplished over the last several years. "We've done a lot of things quietly and under the radar in recent years, but now I think it is incumbent upon us to let people know what ...
Blue California: a perfect blend of science and nature.(SUPPLY SOURCE)(Company overview)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Founded in 1994, Blue California, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, has made a name for itself as a premier manufacturer of botanical extracts and specialty ingredients. As the dietary supplement industry faces new challenges with the unveiling of stricter quality control criteria, Blue ...
Welch's Fruit 'n Yogurt Snacks.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc., Closter, NJ, has introduced Welch's Fruit 'n Yogurt Snacks, fruit snacks made with real fruit, real yogurt and live and active probiotic cultures. The snacks contain 100% DV of vitamin C, and are an excellent source of vitamin A (25% DV) and vitamin ...
New fortified Pepsi beverages.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... PepsiCo, Purchase, NY, has expanded its non-carbonated beverage portfolio with the introductions of G2 and Propel Invigorating Water. Gatorade's G2, a low calorie electrolyte beverage with 25 calories per 8-oz. serving, is meant to help keep athletes hydrated off the field so they are ...
Glucosamine-enhanced water.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Joint Juice, Inc., San Francisco, CA, has launched Joint Juice Fitness, a ready-to-drink water-based dietary supplement product. Joint Juice Fitness is a lightly flavored dietary supplement enhanced with 1500 mg ...
Cranberry soft chew, capsules.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Enzymatic Therapy, Kearny, NJ, has launched its ActiFruit line with Cran-Max Cranberry Supplements, which includes a one-per-day soft chew, as well as 30-count capsules. According to the company, one ActiFruit soft chew equals the antioxidant power of seven glasses of cranberry juice ...
Beauty teas.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Maswel Brands)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Maswel Brands, Boston, MA, has launched Sipping Beauty, a line of beauty teas. The line consists of six types of blends that can be brewed for hot or iced enjoyment, with ingredients clinically proven to carry significant beauty and wellness ...
Special [K.sub.2]0 Protein Water Mix.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI, has introduced Special [K.sub.2]O Protein Water Mix to offer consumers a flavorful, convenient beverage with 5 grams of protein and fiber to help take the edge off hunger ...
Yo-Plus.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... General Mills, Minneapolis, MN, has debuted Yo-Plus to help regulate digestive health. It contains Optibalance, a unique blend of probiotic cultures, as well as natural fiber. According to the company, the combination of these cultures and fiber may help consumers regulate their digestive ...
Baby's first yogurt.(NEW PRODUCTS)(YoBaby Simply Plain)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Stonyfield Farm, Londonberry, NH, has introduced YoBaby Simply Plain. Made with organic whole milk that provides calcium and protein essential for baby's proper development, YoBaby Simply Plain also includes Stonyfield's six live active probiotic cultures to ...
CLA soft gel.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Jarrow Formulas, Los Angeles, CA, has introduced CLA 750 (conjugated linoleic acid), featuring Clarinol CLA. CLA 750 is a unique optical isomer of the polyunsaturated fatty acid linoleic acid. CLA is a natural ingredient for weight management that has been shown to help reshape bodies by ...
Cholesterol-lowering chewing gum.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Fennobon, Karkkila, Finland, has launched the first cholesterol-lowering XyliDent Pro chewing gum incorporating the cholesterol-lowering ingredient Reducol. XyliDent Pro has been formulated to taste great and deliver a heart health benefit that ...