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Third-party product certifier Fair Trade USA (Oakland, CA) just released its 2010 Almanac, which outlines the growth in U.S. imports from 2009 to 2010 and which products are most popular for fair trade distinction.

NPA's Cara Welch calls study a "flawed analysis."

With Vitafoods Europe (Geneva) less than two weeks away, now is a good time to check out what Innova Market Insights (Duiven, the Netherlands) will have in store for its on-site market research presentations.

USDA, FDA, FTC, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention have initiated a set of voluntary guidelines for marketing foods to kids.

BASF Plant Science (Limburgerhof, Germany) is taking the reins in a joint venture with potato starch manufacturer AVEBE (Foxhol, the Netherlands) to develop a genetically-modified potato called Modena.

Kemin Food Technologies (Des Moines, IA) has introduced GT-FORT, a natural flavor to delay oxidation in fried foods.

A business venture between Gumlink A/S and Tab Labs Inc. has the leading gum developers has both companies staged for a growing nutraceutical gum market.

Rosemary extract, a popular ingredient for extending shelf life in food, can now be used as an additive in organic food in the EU, according to reports from raw material supplier Naturex SA.

AHPA says that among items discussed at the meeting, trade data was reported for American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), and pygeum (Prunus africana).

Together, the companies plan to develop new business opportunities in India and North America.

So far in 2011, CRN has donated $20,000 to Vitamin Angels.

B&M Inc. recalls its Archer Farms Ground Turmeric, sold at Target stores nationwide.

According to the company, these micro particles dissolve faster so that customers can more quickly perceive the salty flavor.

The plan is to double current production capacity.

The briefing educated congress members on the prevailing safety record and consumer support of dietary supplement use.

A new searchable tool called Health Elements is being created to provide information to clinicians to support the use of integrative medicine-including the use of dietary supplements.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a comforting report on dietary supplement usage over the past several decades.

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 (St. Clair Shores, MI), a supplier of mineral amino acid chelates, is introducing quicker delivery options for its European customers.

Two scientists have been recognized for their research in bioactive compounds for human health.

Tate & Lyle’s Quince apple Enrich among the winners at the 2011 Beverage Innovation Functional Drinks Awards.

The company explains that ubiquinol may be more bioavailable because it delivers CoQ10 in its native, antioxidant-ready (reduced) form.

The company saw strongest organic growth in Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East, as well as good growth in Europe.

The randomized, double-blind crossover study was performed collaboratively between supplements brand USANA and Indena.

The effects of vitamin K2 supplementation on the progression of CAC has not yet been studied in humans in a controlled clinical trial.

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 Corp. (Lyon, France; Chicago) has acquired Provident Clinical Research & Consulting, expanding its clinical research capabilities in North America.

The facility complies with state of Florida standards and ISO operational requirements for food-testing laboratories.

Consumption of milk and milk products does not adversely affect body weight or body weight composition in children and adolescents.

The company's rosemary preservative is now available for use in cereals and cereal bars.