Nutraceuticals World back issues from July 2008:
Placebo product marketed as dietary supplement stirs controversy.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... After making an appearance on the "Today Show" in late May, Jennifer Buettner and her husband, founders of a company called Efficacy Brands, were hurled into the spotlight for creating a product named Obecalp--from the word placebo spelled backwards. Most of the "Today Show" segment ...
Correlation found between pharmaceutical advertising & journal coverage of dietary supplements.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... A new study published in the April 9th issue of BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine concludes that increased pharmaceutical advertising in a medical journal may be associated with publishing few articles about dietary supplements and publishing more articles with conclusions that ...
Artificial food dyes linked to behavior problems.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Yellow 5, Red 40 and six other widely used artificial colorings are linked to hyperactivity and behavior problems in children and should be prohibited from use in foods, according to the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Washington, D.C., which filed a petition ...
Phase III CoQ10 trial initiated.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Huntington Study Group has launched a Phase III clinical trial, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (part of the National Institutes of Health [NTH]), to determine the effect of the maximum effective dosage of CoQ10 on cognitive function in individuals ...
True romance?(From the Editor)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Without even trying, and purely by chance, every article in this issue in some way features superfruits, a reflection of how they touch such a wide range of business sectors, from beverages, to herbs and botanicals, to flavors and colors. Besides "natural" and "organic," I can't remember a ...
Cargill, Coca-Cola develop stevia-based sweetener.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... A study establishing the safety of rebiana--high-purity Rebaudioside A from the stevia plant--for general use as a sweetener was published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Food & Chemical Toxicology on May 15th. Beginning in 2004, Cargill, Minneapolis, MN, commissioned a rigorous ...
AHPA criticizes St. John's Wort study in JAMA.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a study on June 11th concluding that St. John's Wort doesn't benefit children with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study compared St. John's Wort (300 mg) to a placebo in 54 children (ages ...
NBTY nabs Leiner for $371 million.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... In early June, NBTY, Ronkonkoma, NY, placed a bid of $230 million to acquire Leiner Health Products, Carson, CA, according to NutraAnalyst, Salt Lake City, UT. At a June 9th auction, however, NBTY upped its bid to $371 million, its best and highest bid for the purchase of substantially all ...
General Mills acquires Larabar.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Minneapolis, MN-based General Mills has acquired Humm Foods, Denver, CO, makers of Larabar and Larabar Jocalat raw food bars. The brands will become part of Small Planet Foods, the natural ...
Supplement rating system debuts.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Analysis of more than 16,000 scientific studies on dietary supplements has led to the creation of the Natural Medicines Brand Evidence-based Rating (NMBER) system, which evaluates nearly 30,000 brand name supplements. Therapeutic Research Center, Stockton, CA, has assigned both safety and ...
New labeling guidelines could lead to Chinese self-regulation.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... China's labeling guidelines for pre-packaged foods, which went into effect on May 1st, could pave the way for self-regulation within the industry, according to European Advisory Services (EAS), Brussels, Belgium. While the guidelines are mandatory for companies using nutrition labels or ...
AHPA seeks marketing clarification for OTC drug/supplement products.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Silver Spring, MD, requested that FDA clarify its policy on over-the-counter (OTC) drug and dietary supplement combination products to avoid confusion among companies and consumers, following the recent launch of Bayer Healthcare's (Wayne, ...
Survey captures U.S. 'diet disconnect'.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The third annual Food Health Survey, conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, Washington, D.C., revealed seven overall contradictions, or "diet disconnects" between consumers' beliefs and their own behavior. Topics discussed include food safety, calorie ...
Japan, U.S. associations to collaborate.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Three leading associations will share regulatory and legislative information between officials in the U.S. and Japan, increasing trade between the two countries and making dietary/food supplements more accessible to Japanese consumers. The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), ...
Study offers clues to balancing kids' diets.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Only 18% of U.S. children are eating three or more servings of fresh fruits and vegetables each day, according to a study commissioned by Produce for Kids (PFK), Orlando, FL, an organization that promotes the benefits of healthy eating. The most-purchased fruits--and the most popular with ...
Recent certifications & approvals.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(AHD International)(Clarinol CLA)(briefs)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Based on an independent and collective scientific evaluation, an expert panel has granted Luravida omega 3 cranberry seed oil, from AHD International, Atlanta, GA, GRAS (generally recognized as safe) approval. The product is a fruit-based omega 3, 6 and 9 oil that is 100% natural, ...
Healthy quick-serve gets greener.(Grapevine)
Jul 01, 2008; ... The founder of an organic quick-service restaurant has entered into a $65 million deal with green building developer I Smart Duck Management Group to build 182 restaurants using the I Odd Duck iBuilding concept, saying it is only logical to move forward with his health food franchise plans ...
Prosecutors seek $450 million from Berkeley.(Grapevine)
Jul 01, 2008; ... Criminal activity was so rampant at Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals that the company should forfeit every dollar it earned during some of its most profitable years, federal prosecutors said Wednesday (May 14). They said cash, real estate and other assets the government is ...
Shanghai, China--Blog III: traditional Chinese medicine.(Grapevine)
Jul 01, 2008; ... I had planned to be with Minister Chen at a medical college where they teach Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I have written before about my interest in this subject. I brought Dr. Josephine Briggs, who heads the Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National ...
Former Metabolife CEO pleads guilty to misleading FDA.(Grapevine)
Jul 01, 2008; ... The former chief executive of dietary supplement maker Metabolife International was sentenced to six months in federal prison yesterday (June 9) for lying to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding an ephedra-based weight-loss product. Michael J. Ellis, 55, pleaded ...
Comfort food, for monkeys.(Grapevine)
Jul 01, 2008; ... The ladies who lunch do not obsess about their weight in the rhesus monkey compound at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center in Atlanta. Food is freely available, and the high-status females do not pride themselves on passing it up. In fact, the dominant females ordinarily ...
Caucus discusses dietary supplements in sports nutrition.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus, in cooperation with the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., and the Natural Products Association (NPA), Washington, D.C., hosted the first of a series of briefings intended to educate Congressional staffers on important ...
Deal opens door to pharmaceuticals market.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Premium Ingredients International, Carol Stream, IL, has acquired Bulk Pharmaceuticals, Toronto, ON, Canada, hoping the deal will offer synergies that propel innovations in ...
NSF updates dietary supplement standard.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The 2008 version of the American National Standard for Dietary Supplements, from NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI, now includes new GMP requirements to ensure consistency with FDA regulations. These changes took effect June 25th for companies that employ more than 500 workers. Companies ...
TranquiliTea promotes 'beauty from the inside'.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... A beauty food developed by Cornell food science students, TranquiliTea, which contains aloe vera and vitamin E, could find its way from campus to health food stores with the campaign slogan "Beautify From the Inside Out." Cornell students went up against five other teams in the finals of ...
Quality seal includes DHAid.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Lonza, Basel, Switzerland, has launched Quality Seal for DHAid, extending its new branding concept for health ingredients to include its vegetarian omega 3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which is produced from ...
FDA approves health claim for brown rice.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Food labels on brown rice can now bear the whole grain health claim "may reduce risk of heart disease and certain cancers," according to recent FDA approval. Brown rice and other whole grain foods are widely recommended to consumers by the public health community. FDA's action explicitly ...
Avatar now offers functional food ingredients.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... In response to consumer demand, Avatar Corporation, University Park, IL, now offers functional food ingredients--the first being ProEssential Omega-3 Flax Ingredients, which are produced through proprietary processes yielding fully-fatted, highly-stable powders and highly ...
Partnership to yield polyphenolic extracts.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Scalime Nutrition)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Naturex, Avignon, France, has extended its partnership with Scalime Nutrition, also based in Avignon, to accelerate the marketing, commercial and technical development of Scalime Nutrition's polyphenolic extracts. This range includes extracts of onion and lettuce standardized to ...
Brand consolidation renews identity.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Coast Chemical, Inc.)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Ingredient supplier Coast Chemical, Inc. and its southwestern regional division, Coast Southwest, Placentia, CA, have consolidated corporate brand names and logos. All company offices ...
Nutri-Vet relocates select services.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Moving into a new 30,000 square foot distribution center, Nutri-Vet, Boise, ID, has a new facility located adjacent to the company's management and sales offices. Customer service, purchasing, logistics ...
Patent awarded.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(InterHealth Nutraceuticals)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Benicia, CA, has been granted U.S. patent #7,335,651 B2 for its Super CitriMax ingredient, which promotes fat oxidation. In recent human clinical studies, Super CitriMax significantly increased fat burning, demonstrated by the excretion of urinary fat ...
To the editor.(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2008; ... Your editorial "Greening with Meaning" is timely and well done. I think it concisely summarizes some of the recent survey data illustrating the points of confusion among consumers and the healthy skepticism that "greenwashing" can breed. In the absence of clearly defined criteria and ...
Financial puzzles: exploring curious trends in investment and purchase behavior in a down economy.(WORD FROM WALL STREET)
Jul 01, 2008; ... There are several interesting things happening in the nutrition industry financial markets today that make one pause to think about the implications. For one, in the past few months U.S. companies in the nutrition and natural products industries have been buying or investing in non-U.S ....
Herbs & Botanicals in Japan: an update; Herbs and botanicals continue to figure very prominently in many market sectors.(JAPAN INSIDER)
Jul 01, 2008; ... The "Annual Herbs & Botanicals Update" issue of NUTRACEUTICALS WORLD is an opportunity to compare the previous year's market projections in Japan to the reality "on the ground" one year later. This year is no exception, with several changes in market focus, including Japanese government ...
Post-Patent pendency inclemency: Trailblazing with blindfolds: Examining strategies your company can employ when your patents are pending.(PROPRIETARY PERSPECTIVES)
Jul 01, 2008; ... Thanadophilus, Inc. (a fictitious entity) has developed a unique, heat-free method to kill live probiotic organisms and yet achieve even higher bioactivity after administration to humans (compared to heat-killed "bugs"), as demonstrated in some pilot clinical trials. Prior to disclosing ...
Insurance & holistic medicine: uneasy allies; How can these two entities team up to solve the healthcare crisis?(HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER CORNER)
Jul 01, 2008; ... Over the years, I've heard many holistic and naturopathic medical practitioners wrangle with the thorny question of whether greater insurance coverage would help or hinder the evolution of these approaches to healthcare. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some contend that if ...
Wild collected botanicals; Creating global standards is imperative before societies lose the plants they depend on.(FROM THE CORNERS OF THE WORLD)
Jul 01, 2008; ... Many industries depend on botanical resources as a basic supply of raw materials. To this day, plants represent an important raw material source for pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, skin care, natural colors, cosmetics and perfumes. These plants are often referred to ...
Nutraceuticals Coast in the beverage market; Experts predict further expansion, but little innovation, as consumers continue to reach for functional beverages that quench their thirst for healthy living.
Jul 01, 2008; ... The flow of business in the nutraceutical beverage sector continues to surge, as the carbonated beverage segment works tirelessly to differentiate itself, and fortified waters, energy drinks, juices, smoothies, teas and sports drinks continue to grab new consumers, all in the name of ...
The global herbs & botanicals market; Herbs and botanicals are currently showing the most potential in functional foods and cosmeceuticals.(Industry overview)
Jul 01, 2008; ... With the advent of new segments such as functional foods and cosmeceuticals, the market for herbs and botanicals has changed significantly over the past decade. This has opened up new opportunities for manufacturers, allowing them to position botanicals and other natural ingredients in ...
'Natural' spices up flavor market; Superfruits offer growing potential in food and beverage formulas.
Jul 01, 2008; ... Better-informed consumers who are increasingly concerned about food choices and the impact they have on health are driving shifts in flavor development for functional foods and beverages to bolder, natural formulations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As America's Baby ...
A healthier hue of colors; Recent studies steer the market toward natural dyes.
Jul 01, 2008; ... The market for natural food colorings continues to get brighter as more attention is paid to research linking artificial food dyes with hyperactivity and other behavioral problems in children. While the shift has already started to take shape in Europe, U.S. consumers are also developing a ...
Nutraceuticals research.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Nutraceutical: Hyaluronic acid (Hyal-Joint) Indication: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) Source: Nutr J, January 21, 2008;7:3. Research: In this study, investigators examined the effect of dietary supplementation with a natural extract of chicken combs with a high ...
ZMC-USA: A portrait of trust & transparency.(SUPPLY SOURCE)
Jul 01, 2008 ... ZMC-USA, The Woodlands, TX, is a subsidiary of China-based Zhejiang Medicine Company Limited Xinchang Pharmaceutical Factory, or ZMC for short, which has been manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients, vitamins, carotenoids, microbiological drugs and medicines, natural drugs, and ...
Gencor Pacific: serving multiple markets from the ground up.(SUPPLY SOURCE)(Company overview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Gencor Pacific Limited, Anaheim, CA, was founded in 1999 in Hong Kong to distribute active pharmaceutical ingredients. Backed by Jith Veeravalli, an entrepreneur with three decades of business experience and an ex-official of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as Ramasamy ...
ZonePerfect dark chocolate nutrition bars.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Abbott Nutrition, Columbus, OH, has launched ZonePerfect Dark Chocolate All-Natural Nutrition Bars, which contain dark chocolate, vitamins C and E, along with selenium. The product is available in Double Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Almond and Dark ...
Peanut butter with omega 3s.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Hearts&Minds LLC, Chicago, IL, has released Hearts&Minds Peanut Butter with Olive Oil and Omega-3 (EPA/DHA). It contains 100 mg of omega 3s and 6 grams of olive oil per serving. The ...
Yumberry juice.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Frutzzo, Alpine, UT, has unveiled Yumberry Juice, derived from the yumberry, a subtropical fruit rich in the antioxidant oligomeric ...
EveryKid.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... New Chapter, Brattleboro, VT, has released EveryKid, a whole food complexed children's multivitamin made with organic ingredients. This formula of essential vitamins and nutrients, offers bioavailable nutrition, providing nutrients that children's bodies recognize as food, without added ...
ZYM catapult.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... BE Innovations, Chicago, IL, has introduced ZYM Catapult, a drink tablet that contains 100 mg of natural caffeine from guarana. The product is the latest ...
Oikos organic yogurt.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Stonyfield Farm, Londonderry, NH, has expanded the flavor offerings of its organic, authentic Greek yogurt, Oikos Organic. Blueberry and Honey flavor-on-the-bottom Greek yogurts join the Oikos Organic line of fat-free favorites, ...
Concord grape juice may improve memory.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... A recent pilot study suggests that Concord grape juice, from Welch Foods, Concord, MA, may provide benefits to older adults with early memory decline. The placebo-controlled human trial involved 12 adults with early memory decline. Participants drank a total of 15 to 21 ounces, ...
Study supports safety of promensil.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... A recent 3-year study demonstrated that Promensil--a natural, red clover isoflavone supplement marketed by Natrol, Chatsworth, CA--is safe for managing mild to moderate menopausal symptoms. More than 400 healthy women with at least one first degree relative with breast cancer ...
Organic saw palmetto.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)(Valensa International )(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Valensa International has launched a certified organic grade of its USPlus Prostate Formula--a patented, solvent-free, supercritical carbon dioxide extract that delivers a comprehensive nutrient package. The Deep Extract supercritical C[O.sub.2] production process delivers a dark-colored ...
Lifetime omega 3 solutions.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Napro Pharma, a subsidiary of Cognis, has introduced Lifetime customized omega 3 solutions, which is comprised of five ready-to-market formulas for different consumer groups. The concepts include Lifetime Natal "For healthy happy babies," Lifetime Spirit "For young minds and moods," ...
Vegetable juice powders.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Synergy Production Laboratories has introduced a line of certified organic, freeze-dried or cold-dried Synergized vegetable juice powders based on beet, carrot and tomato juice. The products contain 100% real organic vegetables--no isolated extracts, additives or carriers. With naturally ...
Truvia.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)(Cargill Inc.)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Cargill has introduced Truvia, a natural, zero-calorie sweetener made from rebiana, the best-tasting part of the stevia leaf. About 200 times sweeter than sugar, this ingredient can be applied to foods and beverages, as well as tabletop use. The stevia plant is native to Paraguay and ...
AncienTrim.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)(FutureCeuticals )(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... FutureCeuticals has introduced AncienTrim, a new technology that delivers ancient grain nutrition in a formulation friendly powdered blend. Ancien Trim overcomes formulation challenges of traditional grains due to a patented production process developed by the U.S. Department of ...
Chia seed.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)(Proprietary Nutritionals, Inc.)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Proprietary Nutritionals, Inc., has unveiled Benexia, a quality-certified chia seed grown under Good Agricultural Practices (GLOBAL-GAP), and selected under GMP and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) international quality standards. The chia seed is a gluten-free whole ...
Quali-Blends.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)(DSM Nutritional Products)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... DSM Nutritional Products has launched Quali-Blends in response to growing demand for high quality nutritional ingredients from a completely traceable source. The brand encompasses vitamins, carotenoids and a range of nutritional ingredients, minerals and nucleotides, which are formulated ...
Chrysanthemum extract.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)(Frutarom Inc.)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Frutarom has introduced a natural beverage flavor extracted from the yellow chrysanthemum flower through a proprietary process. Chrysanthemum has long been known as a tea flavor with therapeutic attributes in the Chinese community. Chrysanthemum extract has a distinctive taste profile, ...
In-Stock color program.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Capsugel has added its new In-Stock Color Program for the Americas Region, making it easier for customers to access a supply of colored capsules on short notice. The website for the new program includes an easy-to-navigate catalog that enables customers to view colors and sizes of capsules ...
Vitamin K2 intake may lower risk of hip fracture.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... A new study published in the European Journal of Epidemiology indicates that dietary vitamin K2 intake, especially from the food natto (menaquinone-7, or MK-7), is associated with a decreased risk of hip fracture in the elderly. The study investigated the relationship between ...
CranForte outperforms other products for inhibition of E. coli adhesion.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... CranForte, a cranberry and grape seed extract blend from FutureCeuticals was found to be more active than other leading cranberry products for the inhibition of E. coli adhesion in a recent in vitro study. According to researchers, CranForte inhibited E. coli adhesion to human ...
Study shows NutraFlora scFOS prebiotic fiber promotes digestive health.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition highlights the ability of NutraFlora short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) prebiotic fiber, from GTC Nutrition, to support the body's natural immune system and reduce the incidence of common digestive conditions. ...