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Danisco Categorizes Probiotic Line by Age Group
Danisco is now marketing its Howaru Balance line of probiotic supplements to target four age groups: adults (ages 18 to 55), children, and older adults/seniors.
Plantain Extract to Target Crohn’s Disease
UK-based ingredient supplier Provexis says it is developing a plantain-derived extract that may provide support for Crohn’s disease patients during remission.
“Most Comprehensive Ever” Bitter Orange Safety Review Published
Bitter orange ingredient supplier Nutratech (West Caldwell, NJ) is calling it “the most comprehensive review ever written about the safety of bitter orange.”
UAS Labs Promotes Probiotic Research Scholarships
UAS Laboratories Inc. (Eden Prairie, MN), a specialist in probiotic product development, is offering two scholarships for probiotic research at South Dakota State University.
FutureCeuticals Opens New Headquarters
Features of the new Momence, Illinois headquarters include 40,000 square feet of offices, chemistry and quality-control labs, and a presentation kitchen.
Study Says Young Adults are a Primary Target for Phytonutrients
Research presented at April’s Experimental Biology meeting concludes that older adults (65 years old and up) are consuming a greater amount of phytonutrients than young adults (19–44 years old).
Recalled: Supplements Packaged to Look like Antibiotics
According to FDA, “the product packaging mimics antibiotics readily available in Mexico and possibly familiar to Hispanic consumers.”
Whey Permeate May Substitute for Salty Flavor
Dairy specialist Proliant Dairy Inc. (Ankeny, IA) is promoting its VersiLac whey permeate as a solution for reducing sodium levels in finished products.
Cactus Botanics Launches Brown Seaweed
The company says fucoidan has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects, making it beneficial for heart health, as well as supportive of hypothyroidism, fatigue, and menstruation.
U.S.-China HPA Member Opens Seventh Retail Store
Showing progress of the U.S.-China Health Products Association, association member World Health Store (Beijing), a China-based retailer and importer of health care products, has opened its seventh store location.
Editorial: They're Here
The law required FDA to provide NDI guidance, but no concrete hint of such guidance had come. Until now.
Food Additives: Slow Progress (Reflections on the Codex Alimentarius Committee on Food Additives’ recent meeting)
Progress on the GSFA at the 43rd session was very slow, and a number of agenda items were held over until next year. However, some items relevant to supplements were discussed.
Color Me Concerned: FDA and the fight over artificial food colors
FDA and the fight over artificial food colors.
Working Together: Growing FTC, FDA Collaboration
How growing FDA and FTC collaboration changes the regulatory landscape for food and dietary supplement marketers.
What’s That You Say? Managing Third-Party Retailer, Distributor Claims About Your Product
Legitimate supplement companies should be aware of what third-party retailers and distributors of their products are saying.
EuroPharma Says Its Curcumin Absorption Outperforms Meriva
According to EuroPharma, a recent study showed that its BCM-95 curcumin ingredient outperformed Indena’s (Milan) Meriva curcumin, as well as plain curcumin, in terms of absorption.
Soy Market Slumping?
Mintel estimates the market to fall another 17% by 2012.
Ecuadorian Rainforest Revamps Website
Notably, the enhanced site features the company’s new Idea Lab, a platform of new mock product concepts featuring ER’s ingredients.
Fonterra Set for New Zealand Milk Powder Plant
GEA Process Engineering will construct Fonterra's new €40 million whole milk powder plant in New Zealand.
EFSA Publishes Nanotechnology Guidance for Food
EFSA calls the guidance “the first of its kind to give practical guidance for addressing potential risks arising from applications of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain.”
Danisco Bolsters Yogurt Cultures Range
Danisco (Copenhagen) is expanding its range of Yo-Mix yogurt cultures to meet the growing global demands for drinkable yogurt.
Beneo Enables Perfume Candy
Beneo has partnered with Bulgarian confectionery company Alpi to introduce Deo, an innovative candy that provides flavor and-get this: fragrance.
ABC’s Blumenthal Talks with Bloomberg News about Infants and Herbal Teas
Bloomberg News interviewed the American Botanical Council's Mark Blumenthal following the publication of an FDA study on infants and consumption of herbal teas.
FDA Sends Warning Letter over Health Claims Made on Facebook
The letter also accuses the company of making similar disease claims on its own website, www.aloeelite.com.
Beijing to Host Superfruit Conference
The first annual “China Antioxidant Berry & Superfruit Industry Conference” will be held in Beijing on May 26-27.
New Organic Training Program
Food-testing company Silliker (Chicago) has partnered with Organic Education Solutions (OES) on organic training.
Sanitary VersaMix Multi-Shaft Mixer
It can mix viscous formulations, including beverages, fillings, candy, flavorings, sauces, and even thick dips such as hummus.
International Stevia Council Begins Steviol Glycoside Testing Program
The aim of the program is to establish an industry standard for accurate analytical methods and standards in the stevia sweetener industry.
Oragenics Awarded Patent for Dental Probiotic Blend
Oragenics Inc. (Tampa, FL) has received a U.S. patent for ProBiora3, the company’s blend of oral bacteria for dental health.
FDA Announces First New Food Safety Regulations
New regulations for food recall and food imports will go into effect in July.