Nutraceuticals World back issues from September 2008:
CSPI urges FDA to crack down on functional food claims.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Kraft's Crystal Light Immunity Berry Pomegranate drink falsely claims that its vitamins A, C and E will help "maintain a healthy immune system," according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Washington, D.C., the nonprofit nutrition watchdog that urged FDA on July 1st ...
NutraSweet, PepsiCo unveil new 'natural' sweeteners.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A longtime player in artificial sweeteners, Chicago, IL-based NutraSweet Company has decided to enter the natural sweetener arena with a new tabletop product to be launched next year. Named Natural NutraSweet with Stevia, the new sweetener will be offered initially outside the U.S ....
Low-carb diets beat out others in showing weight loss.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Low-carbohydrate diets are more effective in contributing to weight loss compared to Mediterranean and low-fat diets, according to a new two-year study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on July 17th. The study compared low-carbohydrate, low-fat and Mediterranean ...
Start spreadin' the news.(From the Editor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Our news section was packed this month with some pretty exciting developments in both the dietary supplement and functional food markets. Here are some of the latest headlines: Americans Scrap Dieting for Healthy Eating, Health & Wellness Sales Top $102 billion, and U.S., China Agree to ...
Nutraceuticals world in print & online ...
Sep 01, 2008 ... EFA Formulations: FORMULATING WITH ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS(EFAS) IS FAR FROM AN EXACT SCIENCE. JOIN ONLINE EDITOR JOANNA COSGROVE IN OUR SEPTEMBER ONLINE EDITION AS SHE EXPLORES THE TYPES OF ISSUES FORMULATORS ARE GRAPPLING WITH WHEN INCORPORATING THESE TRICKY INGREDIENTS INTO SUPPLEMENTS, ...
More Americans scrap dieting for healthier foods.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A new report from the NPD Group, Rosemont, IL, indicates that more Americans are eating healthier while fewer people claim to be dieting. The average American has at least two "better for you" products a day, according to NPD's National Eating Trends data. More than 70% are consuming ...
Nutrition rating system to hit supermarket shelves.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A comprehensive rating system that measures a food's nutritional value on a scale of one to 100 is set to debut in three major U.S. supermarket chains this month. The stores had not been named publicly as of press time. The NuVal Nutritional Scoring System utilizes the Overall Nutritional ...
Health & wellness sales top $102 billion.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), Harleysville, PA, reported recently that retail sales within the U.S. consumer packaged goods health and wellness industry climbed to $102 billion in 2007, representing 15% growth over 2006. These findings are part of NMI's annual Health & Wellness ...
U.S., China agree to research traditional Chinese medicine.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(United States)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Top health officials from the U.S. and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on research of integrative and traditional Chinese medicine. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt joined Chinese Vice Minister of Health Wang Guoqiang ...
Trend report uncovers niche markets for functional foods.
Sep 01, 2008 ... A new report from the Center for Culinary Development (CCD), San Francisco, CA, and Packaged Facts, Rockville, MD, offers insight into global trends, which includes products that enhance beauty, cognition, immunity and mood. The "Emerging Health and Wellness Culinary Trend Mapping Report" ...
Clement relents on natural medicines in new bill.(Grapevine)
Sep 01, 2008; ... In a surprising about-face, [Canadian] Health Minister Tony Clement has agreed to key demands of the natural health products industry after it launched a campaign against restrictions on homeopathic medicines and herbal remedies in new legislation. When Mr. Clement proposed ...
A-B Nixes energy drinks, bows to regulatory pressure.(Grapevine)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Eleven state attorneys general convinced Anheuser-Busch to stop selling its caffeinated energy drinks, including Tilt and Bud Extra. The regulators alleged that A-B failed to adequately disclose negative effects of the drink on the cans' labels and that ads for the products were aimed at ...
Vitamin D tests soar as deficiency, diseases linked.(Grapevine)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Testing for vitamin D levels, once uncommon, has skyrocketed as medical studies raise awareness about vitamin D deficiencies, according to three of the USA's largest medical diagnostic labs. Physicians agree that they're increasingly using the blood test to find out whether their patients ...
'Caffeine intoxication' cases on rise.(Grapevine)
Sep 01, 2008 ... More and more caffeine abuse victims are showing up in the nation's emergency rooms. A recently-released report from University of Massachusetts Medical School noted 4,600 caffeine-related calls to the American Association of Poison Control Centers in 2005, the most recent data ...
Secret brews in China: Coke's next big thing?(Grapevine)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Coca-Cola, a company first famous for mixing South American coca leaves with African kola nuts, is trying to repeat history. For months, the Atlanta-based drinks giant has been working quietly to perfect prototype beverages using Chinese herbal cures. Analysts and executives ...
Nutrient content claims clarified for small businesses.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... FDA has published a guide for small businesses concerning the legal requirements associated with food labeling and the use of certain nutrient content claims, including high potency, antioxidant and sugar-free. Current regulation states that "high potency" may be used in a claim on the ...
GNC partners with WebMD.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... GNC, Pittsburgh, PA, and WebMD, New York, NY, have teamed up to offer consumers more information about the potential health benefits of vitamins and supplements. Under the multi-year agreement, a new "Live Well Topic Center" will be hosted on WebMD and GNC's website. Consumer education and ...
Kraft develops GI testing method.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Glycemic Index )(licensing agreement between Silliker inc. and Kraft Foods)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Silliker, Homewood, IL, has entered a licensing agreement with Kraft Foods, Northfield, IL, for a patent-pending in vitro method of predicting the Glycemic Index (GI) of foods. Kraft developed the method, which serves as a screening tool for new product formulations. It includes chemical ...
CLA gains GRAS status.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Two manufacturers of branded CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) have attained GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for their products following a coordinated submission to FDA. Tonalin CLA, from Cognis Nutrition & Health, La Grange, IL, and Clarinol CLA, from Lipid Nutrition, Channahon, ...
Dietary supplement label database in development.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) has partnered with the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to develop a data base designed to provide comprehensive label information for consumers and researchers. Abt Associates, Cambridge, MA, a government and ...
Patents.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Cargill received a patent for a breakthrough technology )(OmniActive Health Technologies recieved patent for its novel vegetarian )
Sep 01, 2008 ... Cargill, Minneapolis, MN, has received a patent for a breakthrough technology in taste tissue imaging and taste modification. The patented technology will allow Cargill to effectively discover sweetness enhancers, bitterness blockers, savory enhancers and salt enhancers, while developing ...
Researchers identify potential in purple carrots.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Scientists at Standard Process, Palmyra, WI, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that a class of phytochemicals in purple carrots has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Results published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry indicate that polyacetylenes, a class of ...
Fruit juice linked to diabetes.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A daily glass of fruit juice may contribute to an increased risk for diabetes, according to a study recently published in Diabetes Care. The cohort study followed more than 70,000 female nurses for 18 years to determine the links between diet and risk of various diseases through food ...
Bergstrom Nutrition, Vancouver, WA.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Bergstrom Nutrition, Vancouver, WA, has attained GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for ActivMSM--a proprietary form of MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)--for food and beverage formulations. As a functional ingredient, ActivMSM is odorless, dissolves rapidly in liquids, does ...
NSF International.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
Sep 01, 2008 ... NSF International has certified the purity of four products from Mannatech Inc. Coppell, TX, NSF evaluated the capsule and powder versions of the Ambrotose and Advanced Ambrotose supplements, which contain a patented blend of plant-sourced ...
The U.K. Foods Standards Agency (FSA).(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The U.K. Foods Standards Agency (FSA) has approved the AstaPure natural astaxanthin line from Algatechnologies, Kibbutz Ketura, Israel, under European novel foods legislation. The approval allows Algatechnologies to market its products for dietary supplements in Europe. The company employs ...
Stonyfield Farm, Londonderry, NH.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Stonyfield Farm, Londonderry, NH, has received gluten-free certification for several products. The Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) reviewed recipes, ingredients and testing procedures, and conducted a thorough on-site inspection before certifying the following Stonyfield ...
The European Commission.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Phyto Trade Africa)(novel foods approval )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The European Commission has granted novel foods approval for the fruit pulp of the African baobab tree. Phyto Trade Africa, a trade organization that promotes fair and ethical trade, and represents rural southern African producers, brought the application forward in 2006 and ...
Graminex LLC, Saginaw, MI.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Graminex LLC, Saginaw, MI, has received Kosher/Pareve certification for its G60, G63, NAX and GFX flower pollen extract formulations ....
Sabinsa Corporation, Piscataway, NJ.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Sabinsa Corporation, Piscataway, NJ, has received Halal certification from the Islamic Foods and Nutritional Council of America (IFANCA) for a range of standardized botanical extracts, probiotics, enzymes and minerals, including ...
Australian Authorities.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Larch arabinogalactan)(Lonza Group Ltd.)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Australian Authorities have approved Larch arabinogalactan from Lonza, Basel, Switzerland, as a therapeutically active ingredient for oral use. Three requirements were met to garner the approval: the ingredient arabinogalactan (Larix) is derived from Larix larcinia or ...
Zhejiang Medicine Company, Ltd. (ZMC).(Recent Certifications & Approvals)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Zhejiang Medicine Company, Ltd. (ZMC),Zhejiang Province, China, has received verification from the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) that the company's D-alpha tocopheryl succinate, D.L alpha tocophery acetate and D-alpha tocopheryl acetate ingredients are in compliance with the USP Ingredient ...
Capsugel, Peapack, NJ.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Therapeutic Goods Administration )(Licaps liquid-fill capsule )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Capsugel, Peapack, NJ, has received certification from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA),a division of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing, for its Licaps liquid-fill capsule production facility in Greenwood, SC. Lawful sale of such ...
U.S. military reviewing supplement use.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The use of dietary supplements has become increasingly popular among members of the U.S. military, compelling government agencies to develop a monitoring system for potential adverse effects. The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the Samueli Institute, the National Institutes of Health ...
Partners to develop & market resveratrol.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... CP Kelco U.S., Atlanta, GA, and Fluxome Sciences A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark, have joined forces to develop resveratrol, an antioxidant believed to offer anti-aging and cardiovascular benefits. The joint agreement between CP Kelco--part of J.M. Huber Corporation, Edison, NJ--and Fluxome ...
Natural grazing seen as key ingredient for organic milk.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A new study from Newcastle University found that grazing-cows on organic farms in the U.K. produce milk containing significantly higher amounts of beneficial fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins than their conventional "high input" counterparts. During the summer months, one of the ...
Pharmavite helps consumers 'LearnSomething'.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... In order to better educate consumers, Pharmavite, Mission Hills, CA, has teamed up with LearnSomething, Inc., Tallahassee, FL, to employ a consumer-focused multimedia program that covers a range of health and wellness issues. Through the "LearnSome-thingAbout" program, consumers can ...
NextFoods receives $16 million investment.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... As it prepares for the mass market launch of its GoodBelly brand probiot-ic fruit drink, which contains the patented probiotic Lp299v, NextFoods, Boulder, CO, now has significant financial backing with a $ 16 million investment led by venture capital firm Maveron LLC, ...
Bunge acquires Corn Products International.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... In an all-stock transaction, Bunge Limited, White Plains, NY, entered into an agreement to purchase Corn Products International, Westchester, IL, in late June. The move is expected to add higher-margin starch and sweetener products to Bunge's ...
Authorities urged to pass stronger product claims.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Representatives from the pharmaceutical service provider Diapharm, Oldenburg, Germany, have called on authorities to approve more robust product claims for traditional herbal medicines, differentiating them from claims for food supplements. According to Dr. Rainer Kolkmann of Diapharm, who ...
DSEA, Natural Products Foundation merge.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Dietary Supplement Education Alliance)(Natural Products Foundation)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA) has merged with the Natural Products Foundation, Washington, D.C., in a move that is expected to strengthen efforts aimed at enhancing and promoting the integrity of natural products through science and education. DSEA was dissolved as a ...
Superfruit book published.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A new book titled Successful Superfruit Strategy: How to Build a Superfruit Business, written by Karl Crawford, of HortResearch, and Julian Mellentin, editor of New Nutrition Business, is now available as a practical "how-to" guide for food and beverage marketers; research and development ...
Concern remains about novel food catalogue.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) said it is "reassured" by a statement from the European Commission that its recently published novel food catalogue is not legally binding for EU Member States. However, the trade group still has concerns that ...
Omevital omega 3 earns 'Superior Taste Award'.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Napro Pharma received Superior Taste Awards)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The International Taste & Quality Institute, Brussels, Belgium, recently presented the 2008 "Superior Taste Awards" for three Omevital omega 3 products to Napro Pharma, a Cognis subsidiary ...
CRN adopts marketing program for DHEA.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Members of Washington, D.C.-based Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) have adopted a new voluntary program for responsible marketing of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Under the new program, CRN members agree to the following voluntary guidelines when marketing DHEA: to refrain from ...
Fenchem sees double-digit sales growth.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Over the past six months, Fenchem, Chino CA, has achieved a 10% sales increase in the U.S. market, compared to the same period last year, when Fenchem's U.S. branch was launched. The company attributes this growth to quick response time with a prompt ...
RFI adds contract manufacturing capabilities.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... RFI Ingredients, Blauvelt, NY, has completed its new contract manufacturing facility located at its corporate headquarters. The facility will be used for contract dry blending of custom powder blends ...
ChromaDex licenses anthocyanins & related ingredients.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... ChromaDex, Irvine, CA, has entered into a worldwide license agreement with the Research Foundation of the State University of New York, on behalf of the University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo), to produce and market three classes of plant-based ingredients (anthocyanins, leucoanthocyanidins ...
Lonza selects U.S. distributors for Carnipure.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Lonza, Allendale, NJ, has appointed Seltzer Ingredients, Carlsbad, CA, and Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., Kearny, NJ, as its authorized U.S. distributors for Carnipure, the company's branded L-carnitine product line ....
Groundbreaking marks healthy growth at NEC.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... National Enzyme Company (NEC), Forsyth, MO, broke ground recently on a new facility that will help fuel the local economy and bring new jobs to the area and the industry. The facility, due for completion in February ...
Dynova laboratories makes initial acquisition.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(SiCap Industries LLC )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... As a sign of things to come, Dynova Laboratories, Parsippany, NJ, has acquired SiCap Industries LLC and its line of capsaicin-based products marketed under the Sinus Buster brand. This is the initial acquisition for Dynova Laboratories, ...
Partnership to offset [CO.sub.2] emissions.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Alkemists Pharmaceuticals has partnerd with Green Mountain Energy Company)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... In an effort to offset 100% of its total calculated carbon dioxide ([CO.sub.2]) emissions, Alkemists Pharmaceuticals, Costa Mesa, Ca, has partnered with Green Mountain Energy Company. By purchasing enough Renewable ...
Improve expands processing capabilities.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Improve USA)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Improve USA, DeSoto, TX, has completed its new Proeza processing facility, finishing its third expansion in the last four years. The new facility in Jaumave, Mexico is dedicated to processing the ...
Agreement targets Asian markets.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Distribution agreements between Natreon and Maypro Industries)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Natreon, New Brunswick, NJ, and Maypro Industries, Purchase, NY, have entered into an exclusive agreement to distribute Natreon's proprietary ingredients in major Asian markets. These ingredients include: Capros, an antioxidant derived from Indian ...
Specialized website launched for product developers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Maxx Performance, Chester, NY, a provider of microencapsulation technologies, has launched a specialized website for food, beverage and dietary supplement manufacturers looking to optimize product applications. The new site, located at http://applications.maxxperform.com, offers trend ...
Today's ethical consumerism marketplace: while interest in corporate social responsibility initiatives is strong, skepticism remains.(BUSINESS INSIGHTS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... As consumers become more interested in aligning their personal values with the brands they buy and companies they support, companies must rise to the challenge and clearly define and articulate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) values. Consumer interest in CSR is unlikely to ...
Due diligence: all parties are responsible for doing their due diligence--failing to do so could lead to significant regulatory and/or legal complications.(CAPITOL COMMENTS)(marketer or contract manufacturer)(Column)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The last "Capitol Comments" column discussed the relationship between the marketer and the manufacturer and the importance of defining that relationship so each party knows what to expect from each other. This column is an outgrowth of that earlier column, but is targeted toward the ...
The growth of green tea; This is a healthy market showing no signs of slowing down.(EUROTRENDS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... There is no question that green tea is good for you, but is it good for your business? Absolutely. At a time when consumers are moving toward preventative medicine and a healthy lifestyle, the message of the benefits of green tea is coming across loud and clear. In view of the global ...
A case of contamination; When is a sample, in fact, not a sample?(QUALITY FOCUS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... A manufacturer acquired a botanical dietary ingredient from a certified organic farm. The manufacturer sent a contract laboratory nine roots for pesticide testing. The roots tested clean, the manufacturer accepted the lot, and proceeded to make a finished product. At a later date, this ...
Weight loss adjuncts: recent weight loss study reveals a potential new direction for dietary supplements.(THE RESEARCH PROCESS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Have you ever read an advertisement for a product and wondered, "How can they say that?" This is a common reaction among consumers across all market channels. The way to avoid this reaction is to grow the science behind your products. With all things being equal, this one aspect will ...
EFAs at a crossroads; Backed by decades of research, essential fatty acids continue to touch many consumer markets around the world, so where are they headed next?(ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... New research supporting a laundry list of potential health benefits, alongside growing consumer awareness, has propelled an advancing market for essential fatty acids (EFAs), presenting significant product opportunities, and challenges, especially in the functional food and beverage arena ....
Weighty matters; As if the challenge of helping over-weight individuals wasn't difficult enough, suppliers and manufacturers of weight management ingredients now face an attack on their very right to sell these types of products to consumers that need them most.(WEIGHT LOSS/MANAGEMENT)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Just how bad is the trend toward overweight and obesity in the U.S.today? Well, says Frank DeJianne, senior marketing manager for Parsippany, NJ-based DSM Functional Foods, "You know you have a problem when McDonald's has to offer fruit and is willing to re-evaluate healthier options for ...
Anti-aging: beauty & beyond; With vanity as the motivator, consumers are adopting a more healthy, holistic view of aging in today's market.(ANTI-AGING TRENDS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The notion of anti-aging used to conjure thoughts of old women slathering themselves with lotions in order to make their wrinkles disappear. Today the concept of anti-aging has evolved, and it concerns not only older women, but also consumers as young as 20. Even men are getting into the ...
Nutraceuticals research.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Nutraceutical: 5-Loxin (Boswellia serrata extract) Indication: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee Source: Arthritis Res Ther, July 30, 2008;10(4):R85. Research: Using a double-blind, placebo-controlled model, researchers assigned 75 patients to receive either ...
Biothera: the immune health company.(SUPPLY SOURCE)(Company overview)
Sep 01, 2008 ... At first glance, Biothera, Eagan, MN, looks and sounds like a sophisticated biotechnology company that caters to the pharmaceutical market. But upon closer inspection, while all of this is true, it is also a dedicated supplier of immune support ingredients to the dietary supplement, ...