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New Chapter Brand Receives ABC Award for Botanical Research
The company says it is the first U.S. company to be recognized by the American Botanical Council for science achievement.
Consumers Confused About Fiber Sources, Kellogg’s Survey Says
Nearly 20% of Americans incorrectly believe that meats, seafood, and dairy foods are a good source of fiber.
Suntava Quadruples Production of Natural Red Colorant
The colorant, a natural alternative to synthetic dye Red 40, is derived from a non-GMO purple corn hybrid.
Stevia and Sugar Producers Introduce Steviasucrose
Nordzucker AG (Braunschweig, Germany) has teamed up with Pure Circle Limited (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) to market and distribute stevia-sucrose ingredients.
Monk Fruit Education Website
BioVittoria is increasing business and consumer awareness of Chinese luo han guo-better known as monk fruit-with its launch of Monkfruit.org.
CRN Participates in Social Media Program for Pharmacists
The association is now providing content for a new professional networking site for pharmacists, Pharmacist Society.
USDA Seeks Nominations for Biotech Committee
USDA head Tom Vilsack is now requesting nominations for members of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21), a group which will lead discussion on coexistence measures between GMO and non-GMO foods.
Upcoming Conference to Discuss DNA Sequencing for Detecting Food Microorganisms
The event’s overall goal is to address knowledge gaps regarding molecular detection and subtying of food-borne pathogens and spoilage organisms.
Sam’s Club to Launch Select GNC Dietary Supplements
It's the brand's first partnership with a warehouse club.
GRAS Regulations: What Lies Ahead?
The future of GRAS processes and procedures.
Dietary Supplements and China: Supply-Chain Woes
Dietary Supplements and China: Supply-Chain Woes. Who's to Blame?
Testing for Dietary Supplements: Natural Concerns
Testing dietary supplements for quality, safety, and efficacy.
Verifying Natural Ingredients in Dietary Supplements and Food
A newly proposed Food Chemicals Codex standard aims to help companies verify whether their ingredients are natural.
Aker BioMarine Supports Marine Survey of Krill Sustainability
Three organizations have banded together to survey krill sustainability near the South Orkney Islands off the northeastern tip of Antarctica.
Banana Dices and Dehydrated Flakes
Ecuadorian Rainforest LLC is now offering kosher banana dices and dehydrated banana flakes.
Nutrition Formulators Gets NSF Certification
Its new manufacturing facility, opened last July, has been certified by NSF International for compliance with cGMPs.
Symetix Launches High-Capacity Size Grader for Tablets
The machine can remove broken tablets and fragments, at production rates of up to 1,000,000 tablets/hr.
Association Recognized for Promoting Supplement Exports to China
The U.S.-China Health Products Association received an Export Appreciation Certificate.
AHPA Recommends Maximum Stevia, Sorbate Levels to Codex
Codex is in the process of establishing maximum levels for steviol glycosides and sorbates for its Codex General Standard for Food Additives.
PepsiCo, Evian Develop Eco-Friendly Bottles
PepsiCo's new bottle is made entirely from agricultural byproducts.
Seven Food Companies Join National Salt Reduction Initiative
Bertucci's, Target Corp., and other companies are making the pledge to cut sodium in food products.
Freeze-Dried Fruit and Veggie Powders
The company is offering an extensive line of freeze-dried fruit and veggie powders, which are said to retain higher amounts of nutrients and colors, without additives or excipients.
New Launch: Green Tea, Capsicum Blend
Teafense is a new green tea extract that also offers the benefits of nonpungent capsicum.
Blackcurrant Ingredients
Pledging health benefits similar to those of the bilberry, blackcurrant (or cassis berry) is rich in anthocyanins, while boasting a high ORAC antioxidant score.
New Children’s Multivitamin Drink Mix
Vitalah introduced Children’s Oxylent, an effervescent daily multivitamin/mineral drink specially formulated for children ages four years and older.
Denomega Introduces Cold-Pressed Norwegian Salmon Oil
A patented cold-press technique produces this salmon oil, rich in omega-3s.
Astaxanthin, Perilla Formula
Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA offers plant-based omega-3 and targets antiaging, endurance, and recovery.
Alpha Packaging Extends PET Line
The company has added a 15-cc version that it says is lighter weight than its predecessor and made with 50% less plastic.
National Starch Introduces New Encapsulating Material
Q-Naturale SF is for sugar-free applications and Q-Naturale CL is for natural and clean-label products.
OptiPure Promotes Full-Spectrum Chondroitin
OptiPure is promoting IncaCartilago, which the company calls the first full-spectrum chondroitin ingredient for joint and bone health.