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Enzymotec Opens Shanghai Office
The branch aims to support growing business activities in China.
Association Submits Paper on China’s Supplements Industry for Upcoming Trade Talks
The priority list is for U.S. ITA to use in its upcoming “Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade” (JCCT) talks with China.
Naturex Acquires India-Based Fruit, Vegetable Company
Naturex has acquired Valentine Agro Ltd., an India-based company specializing in fruit and vegetable powders and natural colors.
Aker BioMarine Hires New Business Director for Europe
Arne Speybrouck will focus on developing business for Aker’s Superba krill supplements in Europe.
Capsugel Introduces Plantcaps Vegetarian Capsules
The company's new capsules are derived from a fermentation process on tapioca.
AHPA Announces Winners of the 2012 AHPA Awards
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is pleased to announce the winners of its seventh annual AHPA Awards to recognize individuals and companies making substantive, positive contributions to the herbal products industry.
Groundbreaking for OmniActive Research Center in Canada
The company says it is the only Indian company to have a research center on Prince Edward Island.
Nutraceuticals International Group Debuts New Website
The new site is easier to navigate and available for reading in over 30 languages.
Supplement Users Make Healthier Lifestyle Choices, CRN Survey Finds
CRN says that the survey results support other studies that have concluded that supplement users may be more health conscious in a variety of areas.
Kosher Ingredients Growing at Ecuadorian Rainforest
Ecuadorian Rainforest LLC says its 2012 inventory of certified kosher ingredients is at 141 and growing.
GMP Labs Gets Web Redesign
The new site includes facility tours, a request-a-quote function, and much more.
Alpha Packaging Acquires Vanga Products
Like Alpha Packaging, Vanga specializes in the manufacture of HDPE and PET bottles and jars.
Grain Processing Corp. Earns BRC Certification
The certification covers maltodextrin and alcohol production at the company’s facilities in Muscatine, Iowa and Washington, Indiana.
EFSA Needs Distinction Between “Maintenance” and “Improvement” Health Claims, Groups Say
Recognizing the distinction between the two types of claims could have helped avoid the high number of “unnecessary” claims rejections.
EFSA Set to Finalize Article 13.1 Reevaluations by End of Year, Says EAS
Such claims include ones that EFSA at first judged as having insufficient supportive evidence and had requested submitters to provide more information.
Jarrow Says FDA Unresponsive to Many Questions in Brand’s Freedom of Information Act Request over NDI Guidance
According to Jarrow Formulas, for 90 of its 128 FOIA requests, FDA replied, “We searched our files and found no responsive information."
Report from CRN International’s Scientific Symposium Published in Journal
The report focuses on the symposium’s discussion of the role of Codex Alimentarius in setting global nutrition policy.
Aenova Moves Tablet Production from Berlin to Bavaria
The firm says the decision to relocate is the result of its Berlin property being purchased by a direct competitor.
Mt. Capra CEO Names Son New President
Joseph Stout has been a clinical nutrition scientist for the firm.
Chocolate Flavors for Black Tea
Flavor specialist Virginia Dare (Brooklyn, NY) is premiering new chocolate flavors for black tea beverages.
BASF Acquires Renewable-Ingredients Firm
The firm, Allylix, specializes in terpenes and their derivatives produced using novel fermentation technology.
Charles Ross Improves Planetary Mixer Gearbox Design
Newly improved sealed and purged gearbox assemblies are specifically designed for sensitive applications that require protection against contamination.
IADSA Association Welcomes Mexico Association as Member
Mexico-based association ANAISA was created in September 2011 and is dedicated to the dietary supplements industry.
USP Publishes 8th Edition of Food Chemicals Codex
For the first time, it includes the complete contents of USP’s upcoming Food Fraud Database.
CRN Welcomes New Members
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) has welcomed five new members to the association.
Associations Respond to “Dateline NBC” Undercover Investigation on “Dry Labbing”
“Adulterated supplements are illegal” is the message that dietary supplement associations are underlining.
Grass Ingredient and Berry Blends
As expected, NP Nutra (Gardena, CA) launched its Super Berry antioxidant blend (and more) at Expo West 2012.
New Astaxanthin Formulation Said to Provide Ideal, More-Absorbable Dose
At the recent Natural Products Expo West trade show, Valensa's president and CEO Rudi E. Moerck also discussed the ideal dosing for astaxanthin.
New Texture System for Dairy Increases Gel Strength, Lowers Cost
Novation Indulge 3340 is a clean-label texture system designed to create a thick, creamy, gelled texture in cultured dairy products.
FDA Cracks Down on another Melatonin-Brownie Maker
The agency has now posted a warning letter it sent in December to a company called Revolt Distribution Inc.