NPI_BUZZ_ A Penton Media Property October 21, 2010 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/newhope/v/2100 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ( http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/newhope360.home/ingredients_fats_%26_oils;pos=728_1;page=/ingredients/fats-oils;sz=728x90,468x60;tile=1;ord=123456789? ) ---------------------------------------- Welcome to NPIBuzz for October 2010 We're pleased to present you with this month's e-publication to help buyers and managers keep on top of product development and innovation trends and tendencies in the natural and nutritional products world. If your company has been making product news and you don't see it here, make sure the announcements and releases are coming our way. Many organizations have responded to our previous requests, and our mix of both new ingredients and new finished products in many categories, is growing. We look forward to hearing from you regarding your products. Send news and announcements to editor@npicenter.com ( mailto:editor@npicenter.com ). ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ( http://stratumnutrition.com/Specialty-Bioactives/ARTINIA ) Stratum Nutrition reveals ARTINIA_, a vegetarian ingredient that supports clean, healthy arteries. It features the benefits of both soluble and insoluble fibers thru optimum ratio chitin 1,3 beta-glucans. ARTINIA supports an overall healthy cardiovascular system by supporting the body's natural antioxidant system and natural defenses against oxidized-LDL cholesterol. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- INGREDIENTS Beauty from Within -- Nutricosmetics are on the Increase ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Beauty-from-Within-Nutricosmetics-are-on-the-Increase.aspx ) Gelita, 10/21/2010 VERISOL_, the bioactive collagen peptides from GELITA, substantially increases skin moisture and prevents the formation of wrinkles by stimulating skin metabolism and the formation of new collagen. Helios Launches New Ingredient for Glucose Intolerance ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/New-Ingredient-Launch-by-Helios.aspx ) Helios Corp., 10/20/2010 Helios CORP., in cooperation with Summit Resource Group has announced the launch of a new patented ingredient, Diabetinol TM, for managing Glucose Intolerance. Ingredia Nutritional Launches Range of Proteins ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/INGREDIA-NUTRITIONAL-Launches-Innovative-Range-of-Proteins.aspx ) INGREDIA NUTRITIONAL, 10/20/2010 INGREDIA NUTRITIONAL is launching a series of unique proteins and hydrolysates with new and improved ways of incorporating them into products for the sports, diet, infant and clinical nutrition markets. Enzymotec to Launch Cognitive-Health Krill Oil at SSW ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/Enzymotec-Launches-New-Product-.aspx ) Enzymotec USA, 10/19/2010 Enzymotec announced the launch of a new Cognitive product set for the coming Supply-side Trade Show. This Exclusive PS grade contains both EPA and DHA conjugated to its backbone and sourced from Krill oil. Benoit Laplaize to Speak at SupplySide West ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Personnel/Benoit-Laplaize-to-Speak-at-SupplySide-West.aspx ) Lesaffre Human Care, 10/15/2010 Benoit Laplaize will introduce the company's new probiotic yeast, Lynside(R) Pro GI+ and results from the company's 200-person clinical trial at the SupplySide West VendorWorks. Danisco Introduces ActivK Brand Vitamin K2 ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/Danisco-Boosts-Investment-in-Vitamin-K2-with-ActivK-.aspx ) Danisco, 10/15/2010 Danisco announced a new brand in its Health and Nutrition portfolio: ActivK_ -- own brand for long chained menaquinone vitamin K2. Indena's Meriva Curcumin Ingredient Wins Award ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Indena-Wins-Best-New-Product-Award-.aspx ) Indena USA, Inc., 10/15/2010 Meriva, a more bioavailable curcumin, receives special recognition at the European Outsourcing Awards during CPhI. BENEO Highlights Natural Functional Ingredients at SSW ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Events/BENEO-s-Functional-Ingredients-are-a-Natural-for-SupplySide-West.aspx ) BENEO Inc., 10/15/2010 At this year's SupplySide West Show learn about the many natural formulating solutions available from the functional ingredient manufacturer BENEO. Sabinsa to Host Boswellin PS Presentation at SSW ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Sabinsa-to-Host-Boswellin-PS-Vendor-Works-at-SupplySide-West.aspx ) Sabinsa Corporation, 10/13/2010 Sabinsa Corporation will present a Vendor Works presentation on their proprietary Boswellin PS at SupplySide West. InterHealth's Weight Loss Ingredient Performs Well in Study ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Results-InterHealth-s-New-Weight-Loss-Ingredient-Clinical-Study-.aspx ) InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc, 10/12/2010 Creighton University School of Medicine researcher, Archana Chatterjee, MD, PhD, presented clinical research findings on InterHealth Nutraceutical's new weight management ingredient, LOWAT(R), at the 51st American College of Nutrition Meeting. Telos Ceuticals Introduces Carogac Carotenoid Ingredient ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/Telos-Ceuticals-LLC-Introduces-Carogac-.aspx ) Telos Ceuticals, LLC, 10/12/2010 Telos Ceuticals, LLC will debut Carogac_, a new cost effective ingredient for companies seeking to enrich and innovate their products with carotenoids, at SupplySide West. InnoVactiv's InSea2 Key Ingredient in Natural Glucose Absorption Control Supplement ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/InnoVactiv-s-InSea-is-Key-Glucose-Control-Ingredient-in-Natural-Glucose-Absorption-Control-.aspx ) innoVactiv inc., 10/12/2010 InnoVactiv announced that it has recently entered into an agreement with Life Extension to supply InSea for the newly launched Natural Glucose Absorption Control. Natural Gums Investigated as Release Modifiers ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Evaluation-of-Various-Natural-Gums-as-Release-Modifiers-in-Tablet-Formulations.aspx ) phcogj.com, 10/11/2010 A report on phcogj.com reveals that in the present investigation, sustained release tablets of diclofenac sodium were formulated using guar gum and gum arabic (gum acacia) as release modifier. EstroG-100 Inventor to Appear at Sunbio Booth at SSW ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Sunbio-Corporation-Announced-Interviews-with-Mr-J-S-Kim.aspx ) Helios Corp, 10/8/2010 Sunbio Corporation has announced that the inventor of EstroG-100, Mr. J.S. Kim, along with our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ken Fischer, will be available at SSW, Sunbio Booth No.18091, for interviews and meetings. Merck Introduces Lectranal in South Africa ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Business/Merck-Introduces-Lectranal-in-South-Africa.aspx ) Milsing d.o.o., 10/8/2010 Milsing d.o.o. announces a distribution agreement with Merck Consumer Health Care Holding GmbH to sell Lectranal in South Africa. Novel Production Methods Create Highly Effective Beta Glucans ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Events/Novel-Production-Methods-Create-Highly-Effective-Beta-Glucans-.aspx ) Fluxome, 10/8/2010 At this year's SupplySide West, Fluxome is to introduce a renowned beta glucan expert, Dr. Bj_rn Kristiansen. He will give a presentation on the surprising health benefits that can be achieved with low dose levels of beta glucans on Friday, October 22nd at Galileo 903. Pisane Pea Protein Positioned for Sport Foods Market ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Pisaner-Pea-Protein-Excellent-Protein-Source-for-Endurance-and-Strength-.aspx ) A&B Ingredients, 10/6/2010 A&B Ingredients' pea protein Pisane is used as a single protein source for sport foods and is a viable alternative protein source containing high levels of or branched chain amino acids. Lipid Nutrition's PinnoThin Achieves GRAS status ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Regulatory/PinnoThin-Now-GRAS-Approved-.aspx ) Lipid Nutrition, 10/6/2010 Lipid Nutrition has announced that its PinnoThin(R) satiety ingredient is now GRAS approved. Study Reveals Complex Nature of Krill Phospholipids ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Scientific-Elucidation-of-the-Unique-Complex-Composition-of-Krill.aspx ) Aker BioMarine Antarctic, 10/7/2010 Aker BioMarine Antarctic announces the publication of a new study providing detailed characterization of the phospholipid fatty acids profile of Superba(TM) Krill Oil in the journal Lipids. Verdure Sciences Launches Longvida Optimized Curcumin ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/Verdure-Sciences-Launches-Longvida.aspx ) Verdure Sciences, 10/7/2010 Verdure Sciences announces the launch of Longvida Optimized Curcumin. Epicor to Receive Scientific Excellence Award ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Epicor-Receive-Supplyside-West-Scientific-Excellence-Award.aspx ) Embria Health Sciences, 10/7/2010 Embria(R) Health Sciences has announced that its immune health ingredient EpiCor has won the SupplySide West 2010 Scientific Excellence Award. SourceOne Rebrands Tongkat Ali as AlivEL 100 ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/SourceOne-Rebrands-Proprietary-Tongkat-Ali-Introduces-AlivEL-100-.aspx ) SourceOne, 10/6/2010 SourceOne_ Global Partners has rebranded its proprietary blend of herbal Tongkat Ali for increased mainstream uses. SourceOne is utilizing the many unique properties of AliveEL100_, both on its own and in conjunction with other proprietary SourceOne ingredients. Chr. Hansen Launches Cultures for Drinking Yogurts ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Chr-Hansen-Launches-Innovative-Cultures-for-Yoghurts.aspx ) Chr. Hansen, 10/5/2010 Chr. Hansen now introduces a series of YoFlex(R) and probiotic nu-trish(R) cultures specifically developed to manufacture drinking yoghurt, one of the fastest growing sectors of the dairy market according to www.dairyfoods.com ( http://www.dairyfoods.com ). KIP Biotech LLC Announces GRAS Status ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/KIP-Biotech-LLC-Announces-GRAS-Status-.aspx ) KIP Biotech, 10/4/2010 KIP Biotech has announced its water-soluble phytosterol has successfully achieved self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status. Enzymotec Krill Products Pass Quality Test ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Enzymotec-Receives-Quality-Approval-Seal-.aspx ) Enzymotec, 10/5/2010 Enzymotec and Its Customers Passes Consumer Labs Testing and Receives Quality Approval Seal for Both High-Potency and Pure Krill Oil Grades. ResistAid Selectively Enhances Immune Systems in Study ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Research/New-Study-ResistAid-TM-Selectively-Enhances-Immune-Systems-.aspx ) Lonza, 10/4/2010 New research demonstrates the ability of ResistAid(TM), Lonza's all-natural arabinogalactan-based immune ingredient, to increase the antibody response of healthy volunteers to the 23-valent pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccine. Danisco Launches XIVIA Xylitol, Announces LCA Results for Ingredient ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Danisco-Announces-New-LCA-Results-and-the-Launch-Of-XIVIATM-Its-New-Xylitol-Brand.aspx ) Danisco, 10/4/2010 Danisco has announced today the launch of XIVIA -- its new brand name for sustainable xylitol, based on the Life Cycle Assessment results of its unique wood based integration concept. Bioserae Ingredient Nominated for Excellence Award ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Bioserae-Laboratories-Nominated-for-2010-HI-Excellence-Awards.aspx ) Bioserae Laboratories, 10/1/2010 Bioserae Laboratories has announces that ID-alG_ has been nominated for the 2010 HI Excellence Awards, in the Weight management category. FINISHED PRODUCTS Synergy Develops Flavors for Whey and Stevia ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Synergy-Develops-Flavors-for-Stevia.aspx ) Synergy Flavors Inc., 10/20/2010 Synergy Flavors Inc. has tackled the flavoring challenges associated with whey protein and the natural sweetener stevia. Eco Lips Debuts New Eco Tints Collection Colors ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Eco-Lips-New-Colors-in-the-Eco-Tints-Collection.aspx ) Eco Lips, 10/20/2010 Eco Lips, America's premium organic lip balm company, announces new colors in their Eco Tints line, the most natural, organic color-tinted lip balms available in the market. Sargento Releases Reduced Sodium Natural Cheeses ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/Sargento-Releases-Reduced-Sodium-Natural-Cheeses-.aspx ) Sargento Foods Inc., 10/13/2010 Sargento Foods Inc. released Reduced Sodium natural cheeses, which are a great substitute for traditional natural cheese in both cooking and snacking. Frutarom Launches Oral Probiotic ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Patented-Oral-Cavity-Probiotic-for-Complete-Oral-Protection.aspx ) Frutarom USA Inc., 10/13/2010 Frutarom USA launches BLIS M18, a patented oral cavity probiotic for complete oral protection. BLIS 18 provides advanced protection for the mouth and teeth. Oxford Nutrascience Launches Vitamin-Enriched Chewyz Sweets ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/Industry-First-Chewy-Sweets-No-Longer-Have-to-be-Bad-for-You.aspx ) Oxford Nutrascience, 10/11/2010 Oxford Nutrascience announces the launch of CHEWYZ its reduced sugar, high fiber, tasty, vitamin enriched soft chew. Chewyz will initially be launched in Tesco Nutri Centre stores. Market-Wise Launches Sharkies Brand Fruit Snacks ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/Market-Wise-Launches-Sharkies-Brand-All-Natural-Fortified-Fruit-Snacks.aspx ) Market-Wise Nutrition, 10/11/2010 Healthy food advocate and developer Stephen Lukawski, CEO of Market-Wise Enterprises, announces the launch of Sharkies brand fortified fruit snacks. GeneWize Launches Acne, Nutrition Products for Teens ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/GeneWize-Announces-New-Skin-Clearing-Product-and-Teen-Nutrition-.aspx ) GeneWize Life Sciences, 10/8/2010 GeneWize Life Sciences announced GeneWize Wellness Entrepreneurs a new product category targeting the teen market, adding to their current flagship products of DNA-personalized nutrition and skin care. Marzetti Launches Otria Greek Yogurt Line ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/New-Otria-TM-Greek-Yogurt-Offers-a-Delectable-Way-to-Snack-Every-Day.aspx ) T. Marzetti Company, 10/7/2010 Otria, the new Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip from Marzetti combines the light and creamy texture of Greek yogurt with an array of herbs and spices to create a uniquely fresh taste. Lifeseasons Supplement Expands Market Reach ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Business/Lifeseasons-Supplement-Line-Expands.aspx ) LifeSeasons, 10/6/2010 LifeSeasons, manufacturer and marketer of a supplement line expressly for healthy aging issues, continues to expand its in-store presence in both nationwide natural grocer chains and independent health stores. iSatori Technologies Releases Protein Bar ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/iSatori-Technologies-Releases-the-Most-Anticipated-Protein-Bar.aspx ) iSatori Technologies, 10/5/2010 iSatori Technologies has created a truly delicious and super nutritious Chocolate Peanut Caramel Crunch Eat-Smart(R) whey protein bar. Organix-South to Highlight New Herbal Supplements at Expo East ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Organix-South-Highlights-New-Herbal-Dietary-Supplements-.aspx ) Organix-South, 10/5/2010 Organix-South premieres new herbal products in their TheraVeda(R); line at Natural Products Expo East. Market-Wise Launches Healthy Gluten Free Purple Pizza Crust ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/Market-Wise-Launches-World-s-Healthiest-Gluten-Free-Purple-Pizza-Crust-.aspx ) Market-Wise Nutrition, 10/4/2010 Market-Wise Ingredients has announced the launch of world's healthiest gluten free pizza, called the Naked Healthy Pizza Crust, available for natural products retailers. OTHER PRODUCT NEWS SoluBlend Technologies Increases Fatty Acid Stability ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/SoluBlend-Technologies-Increases-Fatty-Acid-Stability-.aspx ) SoluBlend Technologies LLC, 10/20/2010 SoluBlend Technologies will showcase new functional ingredients including CLA and demonstrations of innovative water-soluble technology at SupplySide West. GeniVida Bone Blend Performs Well in Bone Density Study ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Study-Shows-GeniVida-Bone-Blend-Increase-Bone-Mineral-Density-.aspx ) DSM Nutritional Products, Inc., 10/19/2010 The clinical study conducted in collaboration with Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska, USA reveals that GeniVida Bone Blend actually increases bone mineral density by 2.3% in the Ward's Triangle for a net increase of 3.4%. Ganeden Biotech Granted 100th Probiotic Patent ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Regulatory/Ganeden-Biotech-Granted-100th-Probiotic-Patent.aspx ) Ganeden Biotech, Inc., 10/19/2010 Ganeden Biotech, Inc. recently announced the granting of the company's 100th patent, which expands the use and scope of the GanedenBC30 probiotic. Article Lists FDA's Pet Food Recalls ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Regulatory/FDA-List-of-All-Recalled-Pet-Foods.aspx ) animalradio.com, 10/19/2010 According to a report on animalradio.com, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has compiled a list totaling 997 separate incidents of pet food recalling. FDA Issues Warnings to Marketers of Unapproved 'Chelation' Products ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Regulatory/FDA-Issues-Warnings-to-Marketers-of-Unapproved-Chelation-Products.aspx ) FDA Manager Inc., 10/18/2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned eight companies that their over-the-counter (OTC) chelation products are unapproved drugs and devices and that it is a violation of federal law to make unproven claims about these products. Silk Soymilk Launches Soybean Traceability Website ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Internet/Silk-Soymilk-Launches-Soybean-Traceability-Website-.aspx ) Silk Soymilk, 10/15/2010 Silk Soymilk announced a new website that allows consumers to trace the origin of the soybeans in each carton of Silk down to the county level. BioCen Close to Launching Algae Derived Nutritional Drink ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/NewProducts/BioCen-Announces-Health-Product-Breakthrough-in-Algae-Derived-Nutritional-Drink-Product.aspx ) BioCen Natural Products Development Group, 10/14/2010 BioCen Natural Products Development Group has announced that the development of BNPD's first commercial health drink, Vitamin 'X', is near completion. Tinnitus Sufferers Aided by Pycnogenol in Study ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Study-Demonstrates-Pine-Bark-Naturally-Improves-Tinnitus.aspx ) Natural Health Science (NHS), 10/14/2010 A study recently published in Panminerva Medica reveals that Pycnogenol is effective in relieving tinnitus symptoms by improving blood flow in the inner ear. Superba Krill Oil Improves Clinical Scores in ADHD Study ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/ADHD-Study-with-Superba-TM-Krill-Oil-Shows-Significant-Positive-Effects.aspx ) Aker BioMarine Antarctic, 10/13/2010 Aker BioMarine announces that a clinical study in children with ADHD has demonstrated significant improvements in both clinical scores and in identified EEG patterns as compared to the typical ADHD EEG pattern. Enzymotec Krill Oil Meets Consumer Labs Quality Spec ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Enzymotec-Supplier-Meets-Consumer-Labs-Quality-Specifications-.aspx ) Enzymotec USA, 10/13/2010 Enzymotec has announced that Consumer Labs has recently reported that Enzymotec's Krill Oil met their quality specifications and label claims. Emani Minerals Launches Redesigned Website ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Natural-Cosmetics-Maker-Emani-Minerals-Launches-Re-Designed-Website-.aspx ) Emani Minerals, 10/13/2010 Emani Minerals has announced that it has launched an all-new comprehensive website at www.emani.com that has full e-commerce capabilities, as well as many additional compelling features. Low-Fat Popcorn Curbs Hunger, Study Shows ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Research/New-Research-Shows-Eating-Low-Fat-Popcorn-Curbs-Hunger-Support-Weight-Loss.aspx ) ConAgra Foods Inc., 10/12/2010 ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced that new research indicating that a daily snack of Orville Redenbacher's 94 percent fat-free SmartPop!(R) popcorn can help dieters maintain reduced calorie eating plans while still feeling full and satisfied. Lower-Priced Brands Doing Best in European Natural Cosmetics Market ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Competitive-Stakes-Rising-in-European-Natural-Cosmetics-Market.aspx ) Organic Monitor, 10/11/2010 Slowing market growth rates and an influx of new entrants are raising competitive stakes in the European natural cosmetics market. Organic Monitor projects the European market to expand by 12% in 2010. Gaspari Nutrition Recalls Novedex XT Over Anti-Aromatase Tainting ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Regulatory/Gaspari-Nutrition-Issues-a-Voluntary-Nationwide-Recall-of-Novedex-XT.aspx ) FDA Manager Inc., 10/11/2010 Gaspari Nutrition Incorporated announced that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all Lot Codes of the company's dietary supplement product sold under the name Novedex XT. Slimming Beauty Capsules Tainted with Sibutramine, FDA Warns ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Regulatory/FDA-Potentially-Harmful-Stimulant-Found-in-Slimming-Beauty-Capsules.aspx ) FDA Manager Inc., 10/11/2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers who have Slimming Beauty Bitter Orange Slimming Capsules not to use the product. Pure SKN Adds Individual Purchase Option ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Pure-SKN-Offers-All-Products-Individually-for-Purchase-.aspx ) Pure SKN, 10/11/2010 Pure SKN has announced that it will now offer all of its "SKN Care" products and "SKN Cosmetics", including components of its nationally known "SKN Sets" for purchase individually. Top of the World Distributors Extends RaNisa Naturals Line ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Top-of-the-World-Distributors-R-Introduces-RaNisa-Naturals.aspx ) Top of the World Distributors(R), 10/8/2010 Top of the World Distributors has announced the addition of Thyroid Support to its RaNisa Naturals product line. Study Shows Wellmune WGP Supports Immune System During Stress ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Research/Women-Experience-Fewer-Cold-Flu-Symptoms-with-Wellmune-WGP-Study-.aspx ) Biothera, 10/8/2010 Moderately to high stress women experienced fewer cold/flu symptoms and higher energy levels while taking Wellmune WGP(R) according to research presented at Annual Meeting of the American College of Nutrition. SUSTA Sweetener Extends Reach in New England, Florida ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/SUSTA-TM-Natural-Sweetener-Approved-in-Shop-n-Save-and-SweetBay-Supermarkets.aspx ) NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc., 10/7/2010 NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc. announced that it has added Shop n' Save and SweetBay supermarkets to its footprint in New England and Florida with SUSTA(TM) 50 Packet Boxes and SUSTA(TM) Bowl, to store shelves. Stevia Producers Form International Stevia Council ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Stevia-Industry-Launches-Global-Platform-and-International-Stevia-Council.aspx ) Stevia Council, 10/6/2010 Stevia producers worldwide announced the establishment of the International Stevia Council, a global trade association representing the interests of companies that process, manufacture and/or market stevia sweetener products. Derma e Rakes in More Magazine Awards ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/derma-e-Receives-More-Awards-.aspx ) Derma e, 10/6/2010 Derma e Natural Bodycare has announced the receipt of four more awards from Progressive Grocer and KIWI magazines. AHPA Offers Primer on Product Liability ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Herbal-and-Dietary-Supplement-Industry-s-Product-Liability-Insurance.aspx ) American Herbal Products Association, 10/6/2010 The American Herbal Products Association is announcing the release of the first comprehensive industry guidance on products liability insurance for manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements. Enzymedica to Launch Digest Challenge Campaign at Expo East ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Enzymedica-to-Launch-the-Digest-Challenge-and-Food-Intolerance-Educational-Campaign-.aspx ) Enzymedica, Inc., 10/5/2010 Enzymedica, Inc. will launch their newest campaign. Take the Digest Challenge, at this year's Natural Products Expo East Tradeshow in Boston. Sprunk-Jansen Gets Dietitian's Recommendation ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/Sprunk-Jansen-is-Ashley-Koff-Approved-AKA-.aspx ) Sprunk-Jansen, 10/5/2010 Ashley Koff Approved has just released their latest list of brands and products that meet the organization's health and nutrition standards. Sprunk-Jansen LLC has been named "Ashley Koff Approved," the official AKA seal of approval. NOW Foods Ubiquinol Wins Heart Health Award ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/NOW-Foods-Ubiquinol-Wins-Best-Heart-Health-Product-Award.aspx ) NOW Foods, 10/4/2010 NOW Foods has announced that their Ubiquinol has been chosen as Best Heart Health product by Better Nutrition Magazine. Nordic Naturals Offers Promotion to Naturopaths ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Nordic-Naturals-Professional-Division-Announces-Special-Promotion.aspx ) Nordic Naturals, 10/4/2010 Nordic Naturals has announced that the Professional Division will offer naturopaths a special promotion during the month of October, with proceeds benefiting "The Run for America's Natural Medicine Doctors". Scientific Food Solutions' Aqua-Lyte Up for InterBev Innovation Award ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/FoodBeverages/Scientific-Food-Solutions-Aqua-Lyte-Selected-as-InterBev-Innovation-Award-Finalist.aspx ) Scientific Food Solutions, 10/4/2010 Scientific Food Solutions (SFS) Aqua-Lyte_ was selected one of four finalists in the 2010 InterBev Beverage Innovation Awards for Best New Beverage Ingredient. The awards, presented in Orlando, Florida on September 23, 2010, celebrate excellence and innovation in the beverage industry. FTC Complaint Charges Deceptive Advertising by POM ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Regulatory/FTC-Complaint-Charges-Deceptive-Advertising-by-POM-.aspx ) Federal Trade Commission, 10/1/2010 Federal Trade Commission has issued an administrative complaint charging the makers of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and POMx supplements with making false and unsubstantiated claims that their products will prevent or treat heart disease, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction. ConsumerLab.com Finds Quality Problems in 7 of 24 Omega-3s Supplements ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Products/ConsumerLab-com-Finds-Quality-Problems-in-Fish-Oil-Supplements.aspx ) ConsumerLab.com, 10/1/2010 Tests of fish, algal and krill oil supplements revealed quality problems with 7 out of 24 products selected by independent testing organization ConsumerLab.com. NAD Finds Makers of Celsius Beverage Have Adequately Modified Claims ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Regulatory/Nad-Determines-Celsius-Can-Support-Certain-Claims-for-Celsius-Supplement-Beverage.aspx ) The National Advertising Division, 10/1/2010 The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has determined that Celsius, Inc., provided adequate substantiation to support certain advertising claims for its Celsius supplement beverage. SPINS Data Shows Trace Minerals Research Top Selling U.S. Minerals Brand ( http://www.npicenter.com/article/Industry/Trace-Minerals-Research-is-America-s-Number-One-Selling-Trace-Mineral-Brand-.aspx ) Trace Minerals Research, 10/1/2010 Trace Minerals Research (TMR) is the top-selling trace mineral brand in the natural products channel within the trace mineral category, according to research data compiled by SPINS. ABOUT OUR NEWSLETTER