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Xanthan Gum Litigation Continues
Are U.S. xanthan imports too inexpensive to be fair?
USP Grows Food Fraud Database by 60%, Adds Most Vulnerable Foods from 2011–2012
Foods most vulnerable to fraud now include olive oil, milk, saffron, honey, coffee, tea, fish, clouding agents, black pepper, turmeric, chili powder, lemon juice, and maple syrup.
New Green Coffee Extract Ingredient May Aid Weight Management
The company says that ever since green coffee extract was featured on the popular U.S. television show, “The Dr. Oz Show,” the ingredient has gained awareness for weight management.
AIDP Hires Sales Director for Branded Ingredients
Rillorta was formerly a member of the technical sales team at ChromaDex Inc.
Truvia Becomes First Stevia Sweetener Certified for Carbon Footprint
Cargill says its goal is to make Truvia carbon neutral by 2020.
ChromaDex Offers Stable Isotope Phytochemicals for Nutrition Research
Stable isotopes can be used as non-radioactive tracers to help track and trace the transport and transformation of ingredients in living organisms.
KeVita Probiotic Drinks Debuts Low-Glycemic Cleanse Formula
The company calls it a “low-calorie, low-glycemic interpretation of the classic Master Cleanse.”
An Update on China’s Health Product Registration Trends
Are changes in registration methods, health claims, and product approvals in China's future?
Ganeden Brings Lab to Cleveland Headquarters
The multimillion-dollar testing facility accommodates scientific testing and product development.
Fermented Ingredients Offers Benefits Like Improved Absorption
Fermenting foods has benefits for both preservation and nutrition, helping make foods more digestible and nutrients better absorbed.
FTC Upholds Judge’s Decision that POM Wonderful Made Unsupported Health Claims, Says Two Randomized Controlled Trials Needed to Support Any Claims
In its final order, the Commission stated that disease-related claims should be supported by two RCTs.
Do Whole Grain Labels Indicate Healthier Products?
Harvard researchers investigate whether whole grain marketing promotes healthier products or not.
Updated: Groups Submit Comments on Codex’s Proposed Draft Standard for Fish Oil
If successful, this standard will be the first Codex Alimentarius standard created for fish oils.
Canola Oil Deemed GRAS for Infant Formula
The ALA-rich oil can be used as a fat source in U.S. term infant formulas.
NBTY Raises Liability Insurance Requirements, Adds New Coverage Demands
NBTY’s new insurance requirement minimums include product liability of $3 million.
AnMar International Revamps Website
The company says it is planning additional enhancements as well, including access to product specifications and a search feature.
Aloecorp Names Ken Jones COO
Jones, who is also the firm’s chief science officer, will continue to oversee scientific research and development.
New Market Report on Natural Shelf-Life Extenders
Are vitamin E tocopherols becoming more expensive?
Natural Products Association’s Natural Products Day Set for March 19
The event allows NPA members to meet with members of Congress about issues in the natural products industry.
Silliker Launches Online Employee Training Program for Food Safety
The company is now running a special introductory offer that grants qualified individuals unlimited access to one course of their choosing as part of a weeklong free demonstration.
Tea Brand Steaz Switches to Green Tea Only
Why the switch to green tea only? For health benefits, the company says.
Ocean Spray Gets First International Acquisition
The cranberry cooperative has acquired a Chilean grower and its 100 employees.
FDA GRAS Nod for AlphaSize A-GPC Ingredient for Mental Health, Sports
Chemi Nutra describes AlphaSize as a “safe, natural, and rapidly absorbed form of choline..."
Deerland Enzymes Announces New Hires, Promotions
The enzymes specialist has filled two critical personnel positions: product manager and product development formulator.
Ocean Spray Names Keith Benoit Vice President of Global Partners, Developing Markets
Benoit will also manage Ocean Spray’s North America alliance with PepsiCo.
Kyowa Hakko Hires Ron Wheelwright as Senior Sales Manager, Northwest
Wheelwright's experience includes working with chelated minerals and omega-3 fatty acids.
Aspartame Not Toxic, Says EFSA
After reviewing new data, the food health agency is standing behind its previous position.
Virginia Dare Seeks Flavor Applications Manager
The individual will provide leadership and general management guidance to the Health and Wellness Flavor Applications unit.
Chemi Nutra Promotes Blake Kraemer to Sales Director
He is charged with all international sales and marketing activities for the company’s branded specialty nutraceutical ingredients, which are targeted to the nutritional supplement, functional food, and medical food industries.
Kaneka Raises CoQ10 Price
The move is a response to Mitsubishi Gas Chemical's withdrawal from the CoQ10 market.