Researchers identify potential in purple carrots.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)
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 . . .
Patents.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Cargill received a patent for a
breakthrough technology )(OmniActive Health Technologies recieved patent
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 . . .
Dietary supplement label database in development.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)
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 . . .
CLA gains GRAS status.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
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 . . .
Kraft develops GI testing method.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Glycemic Index
)(licensing agreement between Silliker inc. and Kraft Foods)(Bri
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 . . .
GNC partners with WebMD.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
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 . . .
Nutrient content claims clarified for small businesses.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)
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 . . .
Secret brews in China: Coke's next big
thing?(Grapevine)
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 . . .
'Caffeine intoxication' cases on
rise.(Grapevine)
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 . . .
Vitamin D tests soar as deficiency, diseases
linked.(Grapevine)
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. . . .
A-B Nixes energy drinks, bows to regulatory
pressure.(Grapevine)
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 . . .
Clement relents on natural medicines in new
bill.(Grapevine)
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 . . .
Trend report uncovers niche markets for functional foods.
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, . . .
U.S., China agree to research traditional Chinese
medicine.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(United States)(Brief article)
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 . . .
Health & wellness sales top $102 billion.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
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 . . .
Nutrition rating system to hit supermarket shelves.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)
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 . . .
More Americans scrap dieting for healthier foods.(INDUSTRY
NEWS)
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 . . .
Nutraceuticals world in print & online ...
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Start spreadin' the news.(From the Editor)
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 . . .
Low-carb diets beat out others in showing weight loss.(TOP OF THE
NEWS)
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 . . .
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