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By Shunning the Word “Non-GMO,” FDA’s Labeling Guidance Ignores Widespread Use
“The GMO labeling guidance that the FDA recently finalized is outdated, inaccurate, and confusing,” says the Non-GMO Project's executive director.
New Omega-3 Infographic Explains Brain Health Benefits to Consumers
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) says the new infographic is "designed to highlight the importance of omega-3s for brain health throughout the life cycle."
FDA Should Boost Division of Dietary Supplements to Office Status, Industry Leaders Say
Elevating the division’s position would raise the profile of dietary supplements within FDA and could result in enhanced government resources and capabilities to regulate the industry.
Food Industry Insiders Predict Proteins Most Likely to Grow in Usage
Pea, pulse, algae, and hemp proteins were identified as some of the proteins most likely to have increased usage in a new survey of technical staffers in the food industry.
GMO-Free Labeling on the Rise, Especially in U.S.
The U.S. food and beverage market accounted for 43% of global launches using GMO-free claims in the 12 months before July 2015, according to Innova Market Insights.
Algae Partnership Brings Food Ingredients to Benelux Region
Distributor Azelis will bring Nutress’s chlorella ingredients, including frozen (IQF) ingredients, dried flakes, dried sheets, and powders, to the food and beverage, health, and pet food industries.
KD Omega Health Launches Double-Encapsulated Omega-3
The new KD-Kap omega-3 is “protected from oxidation and easily mixable in water,” according to KD Omega Health partners KD Pharma and nanoSaar.
Repurposing Ingredient By-product and Giving Ingredients a Second Life
Learn how resourceful firms are repurposing ingredient by-product for the utmost in sustainability, convenience, and profitability.
Low-Sodium Krill Oil May Help Omega-3 Brands Stand Out
Enzymotec says its low-sodium K-REAL krill oil now meets the criteria for a blood pressure health claim in Europe.
Sweet Green Fields Secures Patent for Reb D Stevia Combinations
The additional patent protection covers specific ratios of Reb D blends with all sweeteners, not just steviol glycosides.
What If FDA Regulates “Natural” Claims on Food Labels?
What does a world with a "natural" definition look like?
Naturex Will Leverage Cocoa Flavanols EU Health Claim for Heart Health
As part of the agreement, Naturex is licensing the right to utilize a proprietary European Union-approved health claim for this ingredient.
Algae Oils Continue Food Expansion with Solazyme, Bunge Joint Venture
“These healthier algae products have tremendous potential to make a positive impact in nutrition and functionality for our customers around the globe,” said Bunge’s CEO Soren Schroder.
Sugar Producers, Corn Syrup Makers Settle Huge Court Battle
The settlement ends a years-long, billion-dollar battle around the branding of high fructose corn syrup as “corn sugar.”
Superfruit Stars: Where Are They Now? Acai, Gogi, and Pomegranate
An update on three of the original blockbuster superfruits: acai, gogi, and pomegranate.
FDA Issues GMO Labeling Final Guidance for Foods Derived from Plants
In addition, the agency has approved as safe for food the first genetically modified (GM) animal intended for food.
Acacia Gum Ingredients from Nexira Verified by Non-GMO Project
Five acacia ingredients from Nexira’s Fibregum and Instantgum range have now received Non-GMO Project Verified status.
Kerry Acquires Biothera and Wellmune Immune-Health Ingredient
Wellmune is used in both food and supplement products.
USPLabs Execs Arrested in Federal Sweep of Illegal Products Sold as Dietary Supplements
The announcement came yesterday as part of a joint-agency, year-long crackdown on the supplements market.
Lycored Unveils Dry Tomato Pulp Ingredient
Lycored says its new tomato ingredient is the “perfect replacement for tomato paste.”
General Mills Faces Lawsuit over Cheerios Protein Claims
The class-action lawsuit alleges Cheerios Protein is “falsely and misleadingly marketed.”
Senator McCaskill Frustrated by FDA Inaction, Calls on Retailers to Pull Picamilon Supplements
In the wake of the Oregon Attorney General's lawsuit against GNC, Senator McCaskill asked 10 retailers to remove dietary supplements containing picamilon from their shelves.
FDA Requesting Comments on Use of the Term "Natural"
The announcement may be a sign that FDA is inching closer to establishing a formal definition of what "natural" means on food labeling.
What’s the Difference Between Natural and Organic Foods? Don’t Ask Consumers
More than half of U.S. adults conflate the two terms and 36% believe there is no difference at all, suggests a new study.
Solix Algredients Repositioning with Astaxanthin Extract Launch
Solasta is the first commercial algae-based ingredient from Solix, a company that began in algae-based biofuels.
Ingredient Identification in the Time of FSMA (Page 2)
Ingredient Identification in the Time of FSMA
What firms must know in terms of specifications, verification, and validation
Different Paths to Clean-Label Cocoa
Cocoa suppliers are removing alkalizing agents and adopting other strategies to improve cocoa's clean-label appeal.
Key Ingredients for Endothelial Function (Page 2)
Six Trends Driving the Sports Drinks Market
New flavors, “healthy” energy, and clean labels help sports drinks keep up with the times.