Recently added articles from Nutraceuticals World:
New report sees investment opportunities in functional foods.(Top Of The News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... With $20 billion to $30 billion in sales a year, the functional food market offers tremendous growth opportunities for potential investors, according to a new report released by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC.). The report, titled "Leveraging Growth in the Emerging Functional Foods ...
Demand for stevia surges but obstacles remain.(Top Of The News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Rebaudioside A (Reb A), the non-caloric sweetener derived from the stevia plant, could fill a sweet spot in the U.S. food and beverage market, according to a new Rabobank report, "Stevia and the U.S. Market "which says the growing demand for products with greater perceived health benefits ...
Keep it simple stupid.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2009; Wright, Rebecca ... The healthcare debate is polarizing and complicated--more so than the economy or the war in Iraq, at least in my opinion. Thankfully Erik Goldman, our "Health-care Practitioner Corner" columnist, lays out the issues with healthcare reform pretty eloquently in his column this month (page ...
October online exclusive.
Oct 01, 2009; ... Looking for ideas on how to capture your customers with innovative packaging and labeling concepts? Join Nutraceuticals World online in October when we present a comprehensive directory of packaging and labeling suppliers. Top Online Stories @ nutraceuticalsworld.com ...
Monthly poll.
Oct 01, 2009; ... Those who voted in the September poll were split on which functional product area offered the most interest, as 27% ...
Product launches remain strong in weak economy.(Industry News)(Report)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... New product launch activity remains strong despite the economic downturn, according to Innova Market Insights data, which indicate new food NPD launch numbers are up more than 7%. Companies are introducing new products that were in the R&D pipeline before the financial crisis really began ...
U.S. health officials unveil food safety website.(Industry News)(Website overview)
Oct 01, 2009; ... USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have unveiled a new website (www.foodsafety.gov) designed to help consumers obtain the latest information on food safety and food recalls. The site features information from all the agencies across the federal government that deal with ...
FDA issues final guidance on AER labeling.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Final guidance from FDA regarding adverse event report (AER) labeling for dietary supplements requires either a domestic phone number or a three-line address by September 30, 2010, according to a recently published notice. Under the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer ...
Lawsuits target 'false and misleading' supplement ads.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Mehmet Oz have filed a federal trademark infringement suit against 40 manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplements, alleging these entities have used their names without permission in order to sell products. The Chicago Tribune reported that Ms. Winfrey's ...
Waypharm USA jumps into nutraceuticals arena.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Entering the $50 billion U.S. nutraceuticals market, Waypharm USA, LLC, Laguna Beach, CA, has launched as a privately owned pharmaceutical and functional food company. Motivated by its mission to deliver innovative solutions for improved health, nutrition and quality of life, Waypharm USA ...
NAD 'aligned' with P&G probiotic claims.(Industry News)(Procter & Gamble Co.)(National Advertising Division)(Brief article)(Case overview)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (BBB) has determined that Cincinnati, OH-based Proctor & Gamble can support certain advertising claims for its probiotic dietary supplement Align. NAD also determined that the company took appropriate action ...
Omega 3 test evaluates heart attack risk.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... A new blood test that measures the level of omega 3 fatty acids in red blood cells has been introduced to the public as a consumer-friendly, at-home "fingerstick" test. The Gene Smart Omega 3 Index--from Winston-Salem, NC-based Gene Smart Wellness--measures the amount of EPA and DHA omega ...
Drexler bids for Nutraceutical International Corp.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Former senior executive and equity owner of Country Life Vitamins, Ryan Drexler, who holds 341,000 shares, or 3% of the outstanding common stock of Nutraceutical International Corp., has proposed an acquisition of all outstanding shares of the company in a negotiated all-cash transaction ...
Pharmavite to go direct to consumers.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Northridge, CA-based Pharmavite LLC has established an Internet-based, direct-to-consumer sales and marketing company called Pharmavite Direct LLC. The company's first product is the Nature Made vitaminID program, a supplement program that provides a customized daily vitamin plan tailored ...
Americans in denial about health.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Perceptions about health strongly contradict national statistics about obesity, illness and wellness, according to a new survey from Mintel International, Chicago, IL. Seven in 10 survey respondents (71 %) told the market researcher they believe they're in "excellent" or "good" health. But ...
NIH shines spotlight on vitamin D.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Researchers have received a $2.2 million grant to explore the role vitamin D plays in children's health and the appropriate dose children should take to maintain heal thy levels. Awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health ...
"Superfruit' supplements meet quality criteria.(Industry News)(ConsumerLab.com)(Acai berry )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Acai berry supplements tested recently by ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, passed quality standards, but the group urged caution about disturbing business practices and scams, and levels of combination ingredients. Acai berry has antioxidant properties and is a staple of the traditional ...
IMD finds sustainable omega 3 source.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Germany-based InterMed Discovery (IMD) has acquired unique microbial omega 3 fatty acid production strains and related know-how from the University of Saarland. The microbial strains are sustainable sources that generate reliably high yields of omega 3 fatty acids. This source also offers ...
Healthy energy drinks in the minority.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Amid publicity' concerning the potential danger of energy drink ingredients, Mintel's Global New Products Database (GNPD) reveals that the latest energy drink launches aren't getting any healthier. In spite of this, the popular beverage market continues to grow, with sales increasing more ...
Zeaxanthin Trade Association launched.(Industry News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... In an effort to increase global awareness and promote the use of dietary zeaxanthin, a group of international companies, including DSM, Chrysantis and Kaisec, have formed the Zeaxanthin Trade Association. Dietary zeaxanthin is the 3R 3'R isomer, which can also be found in fruit or ...
