A healthier hue of colors; Recent studies steer the market toward
natural dyes.
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. . . .
'Natural' spices up flavor market; Superfruits offer
growing potential in food and beverage formulas.
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, . . .
The global herbs & botanicals market; Herbs and botanicals
are currently showing the most potential in functional foods and
cosm
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 . . .
Nutraceuticals Coast in the beverage market; Experts predict
further expansion, but little innovation, as consumers continue to
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, . . .
Wild collected botanicals; Creating global standards is
imperative before societies lose the plants they depend on.(FROM THE
COR
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, . . .
Insurance & holistic medicine: uneasy allies; How can these
two entities team up to solve the healthcare crisis?(HEALTHCARE
PRAC
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 . . .
Post-Patent pendency inclemency: Trailblazing with blindfolds:
Examining strategies your company can employ when your patents ar
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 . . .
Herbs & Botanicals in Japan: an update; Herbs and botanicals
continue to figure very prominently in many market sectors.(JAPAN
I
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 . . .
Financial puzzles: exploring curious trends in investment and
purchase behavior in a down economy.(WORD FROM WALL STREET)
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 . . .
To the editor.(Letter to the editor)
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 . . .
Patent awarded.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(InterHealth Nutraceuticals)(Brief
article)
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 . . .
Nutri-Vet relocates select services.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
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, . . .
Brand consolidation renews identity.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Coast
Chemical, Inc.)(Brief article)
Ingredient supplier Coast Chemical, Inc. and its southwestern
regional division, Coast Southwest, Placentia, CA, have consolidated
corporate brand names and logos. All company offices now operate . . .
Partnership to yield polyphenolic extracts.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)(Scalime Nutrition)(Brief article)
Naturex, Avignon, France, has extended its partnership with Scalime
Nutrition, also based in Avignon, to accelerate the marketing,
commercial and technical development of Scalime . . .
Avatar now offers functional food ingredients.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)
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 . . .
FDA approves health claim for brown rice.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
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 . . .
Quality seal includes DHAid.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief
article)
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 . . .
TranquiliTea promotes 'beauty from the
inside'.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
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 . . .
NSF updates dietary supplement standard.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
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. . . .
Deal opens door to pharmaceuticals market.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Premium Ingredients International, Carol Stream, IL, has acquired
Bulk Pharmaceuticals, Toronto, ON, Canada, hoping the deal will offer
synergies that propel innovations in order to meet customer . . .
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