Weighty matters; As if the challenge of helping over-weight
individuals wasn't difficult enough, suppliers and manufacturers of
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 . . .
EFAs at a crossroads; Backed by decades of research, essential
fatty acids continue to touch many consumer markets around the wo
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 . . .
Weight loss adjuncts: recent weight loss study reveals a
potential new direction for dietary supplements.(THE RESEARCH
PROCESS)
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 . . .
A case of contamination; When is a sample, in fact, not a
sample?(QUALITY FOCUS)
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 . . .
The growth of green tea; This is a healthy market showing no
signs of slowing down.(EUROTRENDS)
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 . . .
Due diligence: all parties are responsible for doing their due
diligence--failing to do so could lead to significant regulatory
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 . . .
Today's ethical consumerism marketplace: while interest in
corporate social responsibility initiatives is strong, skepticism
rem
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 . . .
Specialized website launched for product developers.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)
Maxx Performance, Chester, NY, a provider of microencapsulation
technologies, has launched a specialized website for food, beverage and
dietary supplement manufacturers looking to optimize . . .
Agreement targets Asian markets.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Distribution
agreements between Natreon and Maypro Industries)(Brief article)
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 . . .
Improve expands processing capabilities.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Improve
USA)(Brief article)
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 . . .
Partnership to offset [CO.sub.2] emissions.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)(Alkemists Pharmaceuticals has partnerd with Green Mountain Energy
Com
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 . . .
Dynova laboratories makes initial acquisition.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)(SiCap Industries LLC )(Brief article)
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 . . .
Groundbreaking marks healthy growth at NEC.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief
article)
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 . . .
Lonza selects U.S. distributors for Carnipure.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)
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 . . .
ChromaDex licenses anthocyanins & related
ingredients.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
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 . . .
RFI adds contract manufacturing capabilities.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)
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 . . .
Fenchem sees double-digit sales growth.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief
article)
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 . . .
CRN adopts marketing program for DHEA.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
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 . . .
Omevital omega 3 earns 'Superior Taste Award'.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)(Napro Pharma received Superior Taste Awards)(Brief
article)
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 . . .
Concern remains about novel food catalogue.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)
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 . . .
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