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BASF Expands North American R&D Food Center
The Tarrytown facility is especially focused on new delivery forms for dietary supplements, as well as “next generation” snack foods, baked goods, beverages, and dairy products.
TMC Now Offers Kosher Distillation Services
TMC Industries uses thin-film molecular distillation and multi-plate fractionation as an intermediate or final step in the processing of nutrient oils.
Gelita to Highlight Its Gelatine, Collagen Peptide Range at IFT
Gelita (Eberbach, Germany) will showcase its range of gelatine and collagen peptides at the upcoming Institute of Food Technologists trade show in Las Vegas from June 26-28.
Kyowa Hakko Announces Price Increases
The company did not specify in its announcement which ingredients would face price increases.
CRN-International Announces Speakers for 3rd Scientific Symposium in December
The symposium will focus on the activities of the Codex Alimentarius Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU).
Ecuadorian Rainforest Publishes Guide to Ingredient Supplier Qualification
The company says that following these five tips can make the ingredient testing and procurement process go more smoothly, ultimately saving time and money.
Tate & Lyle Opens Innovation Center Near Chicago
The center will serve as the global headquarters of the firm’s Innovation and Commercial Development unit.
NPA Names John Shaw CEO
The Natural Products Association (NPA; Washington, DC) has named John Spitaleri Shaw its new executive director and CEO.
NPA Names New Executive Director and CEO
The trade association hired former Washington, DC, insider John Spitaleri Shaw.
Lonza Says Updated Monograph in Australia “Opens the Market” for Immune-Health Ingredient ResistAid
Lonza (Basel, Switzerland) says that an updated monograph in Australia means that larch arabinogalactan is now allowed for use in dietary supplements in Australia.
Prunes Pick Up EFSA Digestive Health Claim
The EU's expert panel says eating 100 g of prunes daily can contribute to healthy bowel function.
After Being Acquired, Soy Protein Firm Solbar Gets New Name
CHS adds that Solbar’s product names, formulations, and sales/marketing contacts will remain unchanged.
In Memoriam: Joseph Bassett
Members of the natural products industry mourned the loss of Joseph Bassett who, among other accomplishments, was one of the coauthors of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994.
Indena Gets Environmental Certification for French Production Site
The company says the certification guarantees that the plant has an adequate system for controlling-and improving, in the future-its environmental impact.
Charles Ross’s Ribbon Blenders Get Added Features
The company’s ribbon blenders are commonly used for blending dry powders, granules, pellets, and other solid forms.
New Kids’ Probiotic Marketed for Immune Health
Among the strains in KidsLac is the DDS-1 branded Lactobacillus acidophilus strain by Nebraska Cultures (Walnut Creek, CA).
ADM to Unveil Clarisoy 150 at IFT Show
Clarisoy is advertised as the world’s first vegetable-based protein that offers clarity and protein nutrition for beverage applications.
Ganeden Puts Probiotic in Coffee
The probiotic specialist says it is working with several manufacturers to get probiotic coffees on the market.
VitaTech Celebrates Improvements in Tablet, Capsule Production
Recent investments are boosting production at the Tustin, California facility.
Mars Meeting Goals for Sustainable Cocoa
The chocolate manufacturer wants to make 100% of its cocoa supply certified for sustainability by 2020.
Pharmachem Acquires Improve USA
Improve USA is a leading manufacturer of aloe vera liquid and powder.
P.L. Thomas and Grow Green Industries Launch Natural Preservative and Antimicrobial Solutions
The solutions are both made up of GRAS and organic ingredients.
A Lot of Fish Oil in Coromega Big Squeeze
Coromega's newest fish oil product provides 3,000 mg of fish oil per serving.
Editorial: POM Wonderful
In the midst of the well-publicized legal fight between POM Wonderful (Los Angeles) and the FTC, there appears to be some good news-for the larger dietary supplements industry, at least.
Gnosis Gets HACCP for Manufacturing Site
The company is preparing for business in functional foods.
FDA and Energy Drinks
Senator Durbin wants FDA to crack down on energy drinks. But does current law allow FDA to do so?
FDA: High Fructose Corn Syrup Cannot be Labeled “Corn Sugar”
The Corn Refiners Association's petition has been denied.
Neptune Krill Oil Earns “Friend of the Sea” Certification
The Canadian company says it is the first krill oil manufacturer to earn the distinction.
POM Wonderful Supplies Pomegranate Concentrate as Ingredient
The finished goods manufacturer is entering the ingredient space.