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In The April 26, 2011 Issue:
Calcium study causes controversy
Evolva poised to launch stevia-like fermented sweetener
Industry bemoans PR fallout from EFSA claims process
Lonza set to market probiotic that interacts with H. pylori
Supplements science bill lacks teeth, attorney says
USDA suggests Monsanto do its own environmental impact studies
Nutricosmetic delivery system trends, opportunities
Alix Technologies latches on to liquid dietary supplements
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Calcium study causes controversy
A new meta-analysis published this week that cast aspersions on calcium supplements has re-opened the debate over the value of calcium for bone health, particularly for postmenopausal women concerned about osteoporosis. Whether the published report is to be believed or not, it certainly begs formulators to build better bone-health supplements.

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Evolva poised to launch stevia-like fermented sweetener
Cheaper stevia-based sweeteners are on the horizon following the acquisition of San Francisco-based ingredients research firm Abunda by Swiss biotech company Evolva.
Industry bemoans PR fallout from EFSA claims process
The functional food and beverage industry is being forced to endure an unwarranted PR disaster as a result of the way health claims are evaluated under the EU's Nutrition & Health Claims Regulation, industry leaders have warned.
Lonza set to market probiotic that interacts with H. pylori
Functional foods designed to support digestive health by blocking the proliferation of bad bacteria are a step closer after Switzerland's Lonza agreed to a global deal to develop, produce and commercialize products containing a new strain of probiotic bacteria developed by Germany-based Organobalance.
Supplements science bill lacks teeth, attorney says
Congressmen Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) and Jared Polis (D-CO) have introduced a bill in Congress that seeks to allow dietary supplements and functional foods manufacturers to reference scientific studies backing their health claims, including claims regarding disease. Whether the bill has a chance of passage, or whether it could accomplish its goals if it did, are matters of debate.
USDA suggests Monsanto do its own environmental impact studies
Organic advocates are aghast at what they're calling a highly unusual decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow Monsanto to conduct its own environmental impact studies before deregulating more GE crops.
From The Magazine
Nutricosmetic delivery system trends, opportunities
What options are available for delivering the nutricosmetic "beauty from within" concept? From the conventional to the unconventional, we dig into what's new in delivery systems.
Alix Technologies latches on to liquid dietary supplements
Latching on to the growth of liquid products was a key part of Pharmachem's plan when it acquired Alix Technologies. Alix conducts contract manufacturing and also offers turnkey formulation services for customers.
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