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CRN Stands Behind Government Study on Supplement Usage
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a comforting report on dietary supplement usage over the past several decades.
CRN-International to Host Scientific Symposium in Germany
CRN-I, the international subsidiary of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (Washington, DC), will host a scientific symposium in Bad Soden, Germany on November 12, 2011.
Albion Establishes European Presence
Albion (St. Clair Shores, MI), a supplier of mineral amino acid chelates, is introducing quicker delivery options for its European customers.
CRN Announces Scientific Investigator Awards
Two scientists have been recognized for their research in bioactive compounds for human health.
Tate & Lyle wins best new functional ingredient concept
Tate & Lyle’s Quince apple Enrich among the winners at the 2011 Beverage Innovation Functional Drinks Awards.
Jarrow Adds to Its Ubiquinol CoQ10 Line
The company explains that ubiquinol may be more bioavailable because it delivers CoQ10 in its native, antioxidant-ready (reduced) form.
Chr. Hansen Reports Strong First Half
The company saw strongest organic growth in Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East, as well as good growth in Europe.
Study: Curcumin Brand Increases Absorption by 29-Fold
The randomized, double-blind crossover study was performed collaboratively between supplements brand USANA and Indena.
NattoPharma to Sponsor New Arterial Study on MenaQ7 Natural Vitamin K2
The effects of vitamin K2 supplementation on the progression of CAC has not yet been studied in humans in a controlled clinical trial.
NP Nutra Launches AcaiVida
The company says the ingredient offers outstanding water solubility and can be used in a much wider variety of products than ever before.
Merieux NutriSciences Acquires Clinical Research Firm
Merieux NutriSciences Corp. (Lyon, France; Chicago) has acquired Provident Clinical Research & Consulting, expanding its clinical research capabilities in North America.
Silliker Opens New Florida Testing Laboratory
The facility complies with state of Florida standards and ISO operational requirements for food-testing laboratories.
Milk Consumption Does Not Cause Weight Gain in Children
Consumption of milk and milk products does not adversely affect body weight or body weight composition in children and adolescents.
Kemin Offering Clean Label Cereal Preservative
The company's rosemary preservative is now available for use in cereals and cereal bars.
Certified-Organic Ingredient Supplier Launches New Website
Starwest Botanicals Inc.’s (Rancho Cordova, CA) ingredients division has launched a new website.
Beneo Plant in Chile Gains Food-Standard Certification
Beneo’s plant in Pemuco, Chile, has been awarded its first International Food Standard (IFS) certification, with an impressive score of 99.36%.
New Pterostilbene, Resveratrol Supplement Introduced
ChromaDex says that published reports have shown that pterostilbene and resveratrol synergistically protect cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.
New Eco-Friendly Pasteurization System
Rather than using noxious gasses, radiation, or carbon-producing thermal techniques, the company’s new Macrowave Ultra-Series pasteurization system applies a high-frequency electric field to food products.
New Line of Natural Colors Addresses Stability Concerns
The company says the line successfully addresses a frequently cited complaint regarding natural colors-a lack of stability.
Jarrow Formulas Launches Astaxanthin Supplement
According to Jarrow Formulas, astaxanthin offers antioxidant activity superior to that of vitamins C, E, and green tea.
Aker BioMarine Secures First Krill Deal in China
An unnamed Chinese manufacturer of dietary supplements has interest in selling krill oil through several market channels.
BASF Raises Prices for Natural-Identical Carotenoids, Not Astaxanthin
The company has globally increased prices by approximately 12%.
Companies to Use Encapsulation to Provide New Oral-Care Product Flavors
According to the companies, “the partnership will help produce new flavor and sensory approaches that elevate consumers’ experience in products such as toothpastes, mouthwashes, and whiteners.”
USANA Passes ConsumerLab’s CoQ10 Products Test
The ConsumerLab review determined that USANA’s supplement contains its labeled amount of CoQ10.
Biodegradable Packaging Not as Eco-Friendly as Promoted, Says Coalition
Biodegration in modern landfills should not be encouraged, as the net greenhouse gases produced by such landfills outweighs the benefits of energy recovery.
EuroPharma Curcumin Pain Reliever Gets WholeFoods Award
Award winners represent the industry’s best-selling products and are chosen by natural product retailers.
Sustainable Palm Oil Certification Is Up, Says Certifier
There has been a dramatic surge in demand from companies seeking certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
Ingredient for Clean-Label Potato Frying
The ingredient enables manufacturers to create products with zero trans fat.
MyKidz Relaunches Good-Tasting Iron Supplement for Kids
The iron supplements are touted for not having the strong metallic taste typically associated with iron supplements.
Caravan Ingredients Gets Digital Make-Over
The new site utilizes helpful navigation tools and instructional videos.