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November 16, 2009 |
Welcome to NPI Watch for the week of November 16, 2009. Headlining
this week’s
news;
AHPA's letter to the Editor sets the record straight in the Boston
Globe and
new research shows promise in using traditional research methods to
assess
efficacy of complementary therapies. In business news,
NutraCea U.S. has filed for protection under chapter 11 to restructure
operations and
Vivakor has announced a distribution & purchase order contract with
Regeneca
International, Inc., for a nutraceutical formulation. In product
news,
Cognis has unveiled a new product concept featuring functional
ingredients for
dietary supplements, foods and beverages,
Naturex has introduced Cereboost™ for brain health and
Solae has introduced a new high protein soy nugget.
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Nutracon is hosting an
educational webinar on Nanotechnology, December 7, 2009. The event
will
feature Kantha Shelke, Principal of Corvus Blue LLC and Kimberly Lord
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The Union for Ethical BioTrade and Food Ingredients Europe Announce
the Ethical BioTrade Awards for Biodiversity
[2009/11/16][The Union for Ethical
BioTrade]
To celebrate the United Nations 2010 International Year of
Biodiversity, the Union for Ethical BioTrade and Food Ingredients
Europe have announced the first Ethical BioTrade Awards for
Biodiversity at the Fi Europe fair 2009.
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AHPA's Letter to the Editor Sets the Record Straight in Today's
Boston Globe
[2009/11/13][American Herbal Products
Association (AHPA)]
Under the headline "Key distinction on FDA, supplements,"
the Boston
Globe today published American Herbal Products Association President
Michael McGuffin's letter to the editor responding to the paper's
recent editorial, "Police these pills and powders."
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Seltzer Announces Rebranding To Glanbia Nutritionals Customized
Solutions
[2009/11/12][Glanbia Nutritionals
Customized Solutions]
Richard Hazel, CEO, has announced that effective immediately,
Seltzer Companies, Inc., which includes Seltzer Nutritional
Technologies and Seltzer Ingredients, has officially been renamed
Glanbia Nutritionals (NA), Inc. and will operate under the Glanbia
Nutritionals Customized Solutions brand.
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Cognis Appoints Gregory E. Pflum as Vice President of Nutrition &
Health Business Unit in North America
[2009/11/11][Cognis NUtrition &
Health]
The Cognis Group has appointed Gregory E. Pflum as Vice President of
its Nutrition & Health business unit in North America replacing
David M. Eckert.
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DSM Nutritional Products Launches resVida.com, Designed to Provide
Comprehensive Information About Trans-Resveratrol
[2009/11/11][DSM Nutritional
Products]
DSM Nutritional Products has announced the launch of its newly
updated Web site for trans-resveratrol, resVida.com.
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Nutri-Force Nutrition Announces the Completion of Its New
Manufacturing Facility
[2009/11/11][Nutri-Force
Nutrition]
Nutri-Force Nutrition has announced the completion of its innovative
new manufacturing facility in Miami Lakes, Florida.
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NPA Issues GMP Certification To Chinese Supplier
[2009/11/11][Natural Products
Association]
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has announced it has issued
good manufacturing practices (GMP) certification to a Chinese raw
materials supplier. The company is the first in China to earn
certification through NPA, joining more than 80 U.S. businesses
currently GMP-certified by the association.
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CRN Foundation Announces Five-Year Grant to National Advertising
Division for Review of Supplement Ads
[2009/11/10][Council For Responsible
Nutrition (CRN)]
The Council for Responsible Nutrition and the National Advertising
Review Council has announced that they will be extending the dietary
supplement advertising review program established in October 2006
for an additional five years.
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AHPA Opens Nominations for 2010 Industry Awards
[2009/11/10][American Herbal Products
Association (AHPA)]
The American Herbal Products Association is seeking nominations for
its 2010 AHPA Awards. These annual awards, launched in 2006,
acknowledge individuals and organizations making substantive,
positive contributions to the herbal products industry.
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NutraCea Obtains Court Approval for DIP Financing and Other First
Day Motions
[2009/11/16][NutraCea ]
NutraCea has announced that its Motion to Approve Senior Secured
Post Petition Financing, along with other routine first day motions,
was approved on November 12, 2009 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Arizona. NutraCea now has access to the funds in the
Debtor-in-Possession financing facility provided through Wells Fargo
Bank, N.A.
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Skinny Nutritional Corporation Strengthens Distribution Network with
the Addition of Davis Beverage Group
[2009/11/13][Skinny Nutritional
Corp.]
Skinny Nutritional Corp., has announced that it has entered into a
distribution agreement with Bethlehem-based Davis Beverage
Group.
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NutraCea U.S. Files for Protection Under Chapter 11 to Restructure
Operations
[2009/11/13][NutraCea ]
NutraCea has announced that the Company has filed a voluntary
petition for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. None of
the Company's subsidiaries, including its Brazilian rice bran oil
operation, Irgovel, were included in the bankruptcy
filing.
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Vivakor Announces Distribution & Purchase Order Contract with
Regeneca International, Inc. For Nutraceutical Formulation
[2009/11/13][Vivakor, Inc.]
Vivakor, Inc., has announced it has completed an exclusive
distribution agreement with consumer product specialist, Regeneca
International, Inc., for one of its proprietary nutraceutical
formulations.
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Jamba, Inc. Reports FY09 Q3 Results
[2009/11/13][Jamba, Inc.]
Jamba, Inc., has announced their FY09 Q3 results, repoting a net
income of $2.8 million.
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Cyanotech Reports FY10 Q2 Results
[2009/11/13][Cyanotech
Corporation]
Cyanotech Corporation has announced their FY10 Q2 results, reporting
revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 increased 20% to
$3,925,000, compared to revenues of $3,274,000 for the second
quarter of fiscal 2009. Gross profit was $1,762,000, with gross
profit margin of 45%, in the current quarter compared to a gross
profit of $1,378,000 and gross profit margin of 42% reported for the
same quarter in 2009.
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Trish Mahon Joins Jarrow Formulas as Director of Marketing
[2009/11/13][Jarrow Formulas Inc.
]
Jarrow Formulas®, Inc., has announced that Trish Mahon has joined
the company as the Director of Marketing and will oversee all
marketing initiatives.
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Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2010 Q1
Results
[2009/11/11][Natural Alternatives
International, Inc.]
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. has announced FY10 Q1
results, reporting net sales from continuing operations during the
quarter decreased $2.5 million from $19.5 million recorded in the
comparable prior year period, with net income in the first quarter
of fiscal 2010 was $1.2 million or $0.18 per diluted share compared
to a net loss of $349,000 or $0.05 per share in the first quarter of
fiscal 2009.
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Forbes Medi-Tech Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter Ended
September 30, 2009
[2009/11/11][Forbes Medi-Tech Inc.
]
Forbes Medi-Tech Inc. has announced FY09 Q3 results reporting, for
the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the net income of
$1,724,000 including the one-time positive impact of the reversal of
the $1,424,000 provision for loss on certain purchase
commitments
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Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. Announces Contracts
[2009/11/10][Nutrasource Diagnostics
Inc.]
Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc., has announced the receipt of one of
two contracts awarded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in
response to the Request for Proposal (#01B68-9-0559) for Systematic
Scientific Literature Reviews to Assess the Validity of a new Food
Health Claim in Canada.
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NBTY Reports FY09 Q4 and Year End Results
[2009/11/10][NBTY, Inc. ]
NBTY, Inc., has announced their FY09 Q4 and year end results,
reporting net sales were a record $674 million compared to $602
million for the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 30, 2008, an
increase of $73 million or 12%. Leiner Health Products, which was
acquired in July 2008, has been fully integrated into NBTY
operations, and accordingly, Leiner sales can no longer be
separately identified. Net income for the fiscal fourth quarter
ended September 30, 2009 was $63 million, or $1.00 per diluted
share, compared to net income of $18 million, or $0.28 per diluted
share, for the prior comparable quarter.
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Stratum Nutrition, Novus International Enters Into Technology
Partnership with ESM Technologies
[2009/11/10][Novus
International]
Stratum Nutrition, a human nutrition division of Novus
International, has entered into a "Technology Partnership"
with ESM
Technologies of Carthage, MO in order to accelerate the global use
of ESM's NEM(R) (Natural Eggshell Membrane) ingredient in
supplements, functional foods and beverages.
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Heathrow Natural Food & Beverage, Inc. Announces FY09 Q3
Results
[2009/11/10][Heathrow Natural Food &
Beverage, Inc. ]
Heathrow Natural Food & Beverage, Inc., has announced their FY09 Q3
results, reporting Operating Income for the three months ending
September 30, 2009 was $267,400 or a 43% increase over the second
quarter 2009. General, Administrative and Other expenses for the
same period were $106,700 or a 14% decrease from second quarter
2009. Net revenue for the same period was $160,700 or a 150%
increase from second quarter 2009.
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Synutra Reports FY09 Q2 Results
[2009/11/10][Synutra International,
Inc. ]
Synutra International, Inc., has announced their FY09 Q2 results,
reporting revenues for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30,
2009 totaled $65.3 million, down 31.1% from $94.8 million in the
second quarter a year earlier.
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NXT Nutritionals Expands Distribution of SUSTA(TM) Natural Sweetener
through United Natural Foods
[2009/11/10][NXT Nutritionals
Holdings, Inc.]
NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc., has announced that it has expanded
distribution of its SUSTA(TM) Natural Sweetener 50 Packet Boxes
through United Natural Foods, Inc.
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D.D. Williamson Announces Katie Price Promotion
[2009/11/10][D.D.
Williamson]
D.D. Williamson has announced the promotion of Katie Price to
Customer Support Chemist in the Global Support Center.
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Regulatory/Research Briefs
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New Research Shows Promise in Using Traditional Research Methods to
Assess Efficacy of Complementary Therapies
[2009/11/16][Children's Hospitals and
Clinics of Minnesota ]
New research findings presented at the Society for Integrative
Oncology's Sixth International Conference in New York show promise
in assessing the efficacy and safety of complementary and
alternative medicine using traditional research methods.
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Hi-maize Resistant Starch Shown to Help Adults Eat Less Food over 24
Hours
[2009/11/16][National Starch Food
Innovation ]
A University of Surrey clinical study found that the addition of
Hi-maize resistant starch, a natural dietary fiber from corn with
many health benefits, to breakfast and lunch meals resulted in
significantly fewer calories being consumed.
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Simplicity Heads Top Ten New Food NPD Trends for 2010
[2009/11/16][The Innova
Database]
Levels of new NPD activity are continuing to hold up well in the
face of the difficult global financial situation, with the number of
launches in the first 10 months of 2009 ahead of the total achieved
in the same period of 2008, according to Innova Market
Insights.
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Plenty of Innovation Opportunities for Heart Health Products
[2009/11/16][Bio2com ApS]
Bio2com ApS are launching a market report investigating heart health
products and their respective ingredients markets. Statistically,
one out of every six persons would benefit from a heart healthy diet
as these individuals are at risk of heart health problems or already
affected by heart related issues.
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Cognis' Betatene® Natural Mixed Carotenoids Now GRAS as Nutrient for
Wide Range of Applications
[2009/11/16][Cognis Nutrition and
Health]
Cognis has announced that their Betatene® is now self-affirmed GRAS
as a nutrient for food and beverage applications.
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Natural and Organic Consumers Focus on Health and Wellness Amidst
Public Health Concerns
[2009/11/13][Mambo Sprouts
Marketing]
Health care costs and heightened public health concerns have
consumers focused on staying well in 2010. That's according to a
recent MamboTrack(TM) study by Mambo Sprouts Marketing, the leader
in natural and organic product marketing and promotions, which
surveyed the organic buying and wellness habits of 1,000 natural
product consumers to get an outlook for the coming year.
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Weider Global Nutrition to Pursue Pending Lawsuit
[2009/11/13][Weider Global
Nutrition]
GLG-Weider Sweet Naturals is a joint venture between GLG Life Tech
Corporation and Weider Global Nutrition. In their Shareholders'
Agreement, GLG and Weider stated their intention was to maximize
stevia-based product sales through Sweet Naturals throughout the
world. On October 14, 2009, however, GLG announced that it formed
its own sales team for stevia-based products. On November 4, 2009,
Weider filed a Statement of Claim against GLG with the Supreme Court
of British Columbia in Canada, stating claims for breach of the
Shareholders' Agreement, misrepresentations by GLG and its
Chairman/CEO, and for breach of fiduciary duties.
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Organic Monitor Unravels Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards
[2009/11/10][Organic
Monitor]
Organic Monitor has announced their new Technical Insights report,
which critically assesses the leading international natural &
organic cosmetic standards. A major finding is that although
standards are gaining in popularity, adoption is mostly on a
national basis.
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Natural Products Association Grants Current Good Manufacturing
Practices Certification to Natrol
[2009/11/10][Natrol, Inc.]
Natrol, Inc., has been recently certified by the Natural Products
Association Current Good Manufacturing Practices Certification
Program which incorporates the Food and Drug Administration final
cGMP rule [21 CFR 111].
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Institute of Medicine Petitioned to Establish Clear Dietary
Reference Intakes for EPA and DHA Omega-3s
[2009/11/10][Global Organization for
EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED)]
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s and a consortium of
eight leading scientific, trade, and consumer advocacy organizations
have petitioned the US Institute of Medicine to convene an expert
panel to establish clear dietary reference intakes for the EPA and
DHA omega-3 fatty acids.
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Nutraceutical & Product Briefs
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Bioforce Announces January Valerian Complex Promotion
[2009/11/16][Bioforce USA]
Bioforce USA has announced a new rebate program for consumers - buy
their Valerian Complex product and receive a $5.00 check in the mail
after sending in the rebate form.
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Chemill Inc., Launches 5ineHTP, Sveetia, Reversitol, CurQ99 &
Vinhance at SSW 2009
[2009/11/16][Chemill Inc.]
Chemill Inc., has announced the launch of five new products at SSW.
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Cognis Unveils New Product Concepts Featuring Beauty-From-Within
Functional Ingredients for Dietary Supplements, Foods and
Beverages
[2009/11/16][Cognis Nutrition and
Health]
Cognis Nutrition & Health has announced new product concepts
featuring a broad line of functional ingredients for skin health and
body shaping at the 2009 SupplySide West trade show and
conference.
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Chr. Hansen Introduces CHY-MAX® M in Europe
[2009/11/13][Chr. Hansen]
At FI Europe 2009 Chr. Hansen will be launching CHY-MAX® M, a new,
highly innovative and patented fermentation-produced chymosin for
cost-efficient cheese production.
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Naturex Introduces Cereboost™ for Brain Health
[2009/11/13][Naturex, Inc.]
Naturex has announced Cereboost™, a new ingredient for brain
health.
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Solae Introduces New High Protein Soy Nugget
[2009/11/13][Solae LLC]
Solae, LLC, has announced a new high protein soy nugget for
nutritional bars, snacks, bakery products, cereals and more -
SUPRO(R) Nugget 570.
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Chr. Hansen Brings Four New Premium Natural Colors to FI
Europe
[2009/11/13][Chr. Hansen]
A brand new white shade as well as improved versions of the yellow,
green and black shades make up the 2nd generation of Chr. Hansen's
CapColors® range of natural colors which is launched at the Food
Ingredients Europe trade show in Frankfurt, Germany, Nov. 17-19,
2009.
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FloraGLO® Lutein is the Most Recommended Lutein Ingredient by
Doctors
[2009/11/13][Kemin Foods,
L.C.]
FloraGLO® Lutein is the preferred brand of lutein used in
doctor-recommended eye health supplements, according to the National
Disease and Therapeutic Index syndicated report (August 2008-August
2009, US Data.)
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Trace Minerals Research's ConcenTrace Receives Best of Supplements
Award from Better Nutrition Magazine
[2009/11/13][Trace Minerals
Research]
Trace Minerals Research has announced that its flagship product
ConcenTrace® has been named as a winner in the minerals category of
the Best of Supplements Awards sponsored by Better Nutrition
magazine.
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Mannatech Introduces PhytoBurst(TM) Nutritional Chews
[2009/11/10][Mannatech,
Inc.]
Mannatech, Incorporated, has announced their newest product,
PhytoBurst(TM) Nutritional Chews.
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DSM Makes Great Strides in Production Processes for Resvida®
[2009/11/10][DSM Nutritional
Products, Inc.]
DSM Nutritional Products has announced that advances in
manufacturing will allow the company to provide lower pricing,
effective January 2010 for resVida® brand of
trans-resveratrol.
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HOWARU® Probiotic Yogurt Bears
[2009/11/10][Danisco]
Danisco has announced their new HOWARU® Probiotic Yogurt Bears, to
be launched at SupplySide West in Las Vegas, US from 11 to 13
November 2009.
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Red Mango's Probiotic Iced Teas Win SupplySide Scientific Excellence
Award
[2009/11/10][Red Mango]
Red Mango and Ganeden Biotech have announced they are the recipients
of a SupplySide Scientific Excellence Award for their collaboration
and introduction of Red Mango's Probiotic Iced Teas.
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Surya Brasil Offers Organic Hand Sanitizer
[2009/11/10][Surya Brasil]
Surya Brasil has announced their Organic Hand Sanitizer.
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