NutraSweet, PepsiCo unveil new 'natural'
sweeteners.(TOP OF THE NEWS)
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 . . .
CSPI urges FDA to crack down on functional food claims.(TOP OF
THE NEWS)
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 . . .
The nutraceuticals world crossword challenge.
Across
1. Company responsible for popularizing liquid two-piece capsules
6. This macronutrient is important for bowel and heart health, and
more recently has been found to stave off hunger
9. . . .
2008 calendar.(Calendar)
JULY
Jul. 17-19: NPA Natural Marketplace, Las Vegas, NV: The Natural
Products Association (NPA), 800) 966-6632 x247; E-mail:
exhibiting@naturalproductsassoc.org; . . .
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement
Associations (IADSA).(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations
(IADSA), Brussels, Belgium, has elected Byron Johnson to serve as
chairman. He is a former chairman of the U.S. Council for . . .
Organic trade association.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)(Matt McLean
appointed as board member )(Brief article)
Matt McLean, founder and CEO of Uncle Matt's Organic, Inc.,
Clermont, FL, has been re-elected as a board member of the Organic Trade
Association, Greenfield, MA, for the next three years. He was . . .
New way international.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
New way international, Beltsville, MD, has named Samina Khan, PhD,
QC director, Vitaco Pharmaceutical. She has seven years of
pharmaceutical industry experience, holding positions such as . . .
Draco Natural Products.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
Denise Engstrom has joined Draco Natural Products, San Jose, CA, as
an account executive. She will be responsible for establishing new
business, growing and supporting existing relationships, and . . .
BI Nutraceuticals.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
BI nutraceuticals, Long Beach, CA, has appointed Carolyn Micheli
Midwest regional sales manager. Her responsibilities include growing
sales and expanding the company's customer base in the . . .
GTC nutrition.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)(Anne Birkett appointed as
nutrition science manager)(Brief article)
GTC Nutrition, Golden, CO, named Anne Birkett, PhD, nutrition
science manager. She will be responsible for communicating the health
and nutrition benefits, technical benefits and scientific support . . .
A.M. Todd Botanical Therapeutics (AMTBT).(PEOPLE IN THE
NEWS)(Todd Norton appointed as chief operating officer)(Brief
article)
Logan, UT-based A.M. Todd Botanical Therapeutics (AMTBT) has named
Todd Norton COO. During his 14 years with Sabinsa, culminating in his
role as president and CEO, Mr. Norton played a significant . . .
NOW foods.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
Dr. Leonid Ber, MD, has joined NOW Foods, Bloomingdale, IL, as
senior medical scientist in the company's technical department. He
will assist in product innovation and help strengthen science . . .
Mannatech.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
Wayne Badovinus has joined Mannatech, Coppell, TX, as its new
president and CEO. Most recently, he served as senior operating partner
for JH Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer . . .
Ardea Beverage company.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)(Richard Wilson
appointed as president and general manager)(Brief article)
Ardea Beverage Company, Minneapolis, MN, a wholly owned subsidiary
of PepsiAmericas, has named Richard Wilson president and general
manager. He will be responsible for leading the development . . .
Wellmune WGP alleviates cold symptoms.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)(Brief
article)(Clinical report)
Wellmune WGP, a natural immune-enhancing ingredient from Biothera,
reduced the incidence of fever and eliminated the need for study
subjects to miss work or school due to cold-like symptoms, . . .
Study shows NutraFlora scFOS prebiotic fiber promotes digestive
health.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)(Brief article)
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 . . .
CranForte outperforms other products for inhibition of E. coli
adhesion.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)
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 . . .
Vitamin K2 intake may lower risk of hip fracture.(RESEARCH
HIGHLIGHTS)
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 . . .
In-Stock color program.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)(Brief article)
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 . . .
Chrysanthemum extract.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)(Frutarom Inc.)(Brief
article)
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 . . .
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