Calcium study causes controversy Supplements science bill lacks teeth, attorney says Video: Cognizin Citicoline for beverage formulations Probiotics: live and cultured Important message about NPI Watch Industry Briefs for the Week of April 18 Business Briefs for the Week of April 18 Nutraceutical and Product Briefs for Week of April 18 Regulatory Research Briefs for Week of April 18

Editorial

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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Congressmen Jason Chaffets (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.
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Cognizin Citicoline, an ingredient that focuses on increasing mental activity in the brain, gets the spotlight in this quick, three question interview with Kyowa Hakko, USA.
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There is perhaps no ingredient category more diverse than probiotics. Uncover insights about these beneficial bacteria in our Ingredient Intelligence Monograph probiotics report. Learn about regulations, new product launches, experts' top 4 probiotics forecasts for the year ahead, and more.

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Industry Briefs

Albion increases sales staff in Europe

Albion Minerals, April 18, 2011

Albion has appointed a number of representatives in Germany, Poland, Spain and Portugal, the UK, along with an EU sales coordinator who is headquartered at the new EU offices in Paris.

Penny Andino, April 18, 2011

The NutriCosmetic Summit is now a one and a half day conference to be held June 22-23, 2011 in Las Vegas and co-located with Natural Products Association MarketPlace.

Biothera, April 19, 2011

Biothera achieved a “Superior” rating in its recent independent AIB International audit of the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) at its distribution center in Eagan, Minnesota.

Carotech Ltd, April 19, 2011

Carotech will exhibit at the SupplySide East Expo and share the latest human clinical studies using Tocomin® and Tocomin®SupraBio™.

American Botanical Council, April 19, 2011

The American Botanical Council (ABC) is celebrating the 6th Annual HerbDay with inspiring presentations from herbal and gardening experts, including John Dromgoole, owner of The Natural Gardener—Austin's premier organic gardening center.

The Federal Trade Commission, April 19, 2011

The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. CT, to announce lawsuits against third-party Internet marketers of acai berry weight-loss pills.

Steviva Brands, April 19, 2011

Steviva Brands is now certified through Oregon Kosher. The certification demonstrates Steviva Brands’ commitment to highest quality control with all of its product line and processes and its dedication to customer satisfaction.

Vuka LLC, April 19, 2011

Vuka LLC has announced the selection of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer as the beneficiary of Vuka’s charitable giving program.

Vitafoods Europe, April 19, 2011

The organizers behind Vitafoods Europe have announced that Nina Jensen, Conservation Director for the World Wide Fund for Nature in Norway, will speak on ‘Sustainable Management of Krill in the Southern Ocean’ on behalf of integrated biotechnology company, Aker Biomarine.

Kyowa Hakko USA, April 19, 2011

Kyowa Hakko USA announced that Mary Murphy has been named Southeastern sales manager. Mary Murphy is in company for nearly 15 years.

CRN, April 19, 2011

Xiang-Dong Wang, Ph.D., and Mario Ferruzzi, Ph.D., were awarded the Mary Swartz Rose Senior Investigator Award and the Mary Swartz Rose Young Investigator Award, respectively, at the Experimental Biology 2011 in Washington, D.C.

Fenchem, April 20, 2011

Fenchem has gained good feedback at the passed In-Cosmetics Milan. The new products and innovative formulations were highly praised by the visitors.

Membrell, April 20, 2011

Membrell LLC announced that JOINThealth was recommended in Bill Gottlieb’s book, Breakthroughs in Natural Healing/2011. The book covers the latest and most effective natural cures and treatments, based upon the latest research findings.

Natural Products NZ, April 20, 2011

The leaders of the natural products industry were recognized at the 10th Natural Products Summit in Nelson.

Tropical Traders Specialty Foods, LLC, April 20, 2011

Tropical Traders Specialty Foods, LLC, the company behind the Royal Hawaiian Honey brand, is a 2011 recipient of a CoolCalifornia Small Business Award, administered by the California Air Resources Board.

Stratum Nutrition, April 20, 2011

Nutraceutical Business & Technology (NBT) has named Stratum Nutrition as a finalist for its inaugural NBT Awards in the Environmental Excellence category.

Takasago International (USA), April 20, 2011

Brian Buck, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Takasago Americas, announced that the company has finalized the purchase of a flavor and fragrance facility in Vinhedo, Brazil.

Teatulia, April 20, 2011

Teatulia organic teas will be featured in the Press Gift Lounge and in Booth 544 at this year's SCAA Exposition. Sourced direct from its 1,500-acre certified organic tea garden in Bangladesh, Teatulia's mission-based approach supports local economies and women's cooperatives.

Organic Center, April 20, 2011

The Organic Center announced the launch of a new website: Generations of Organic (www.generationsoforganic.org).

Fuji Health Science, Inc., April 21, 2011

Fuji Health Science, Inc. has announced that AstaREAL astaxanthin was included as an ingredient in the new award winning chocolate product, GOOD CACAO.

Gnosis, April 21, 2011

Gnosis has been selected by Nutraceutical Business & Technology (NBT) Awards as one of the four finalists in the category of the “Most Effective Strategic Product Development” for the patented and registered innovative folate derivative Quatrefolic.

IADSA, April 21, 2011

The submission of scientific and technological justification by IADSA saw positive developments for steviol glycosides and magnesium stearate at last month’s Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) meeting in China.

China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc., April 21, 2011

China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. announced that Mr. Raymond Wang has joined the Company as part-time Chief Financial Officer, effective as of April 20, 2011.

Cyanotech Corporation, April 21, 2011

Michael A. Davis has been elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cyanotech Corporation and he replaces Gregg Robertson.

AHPA, April 22, 2011

The 19th meeting of the Plants Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was convened in Geneva. Michael McGuffin, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) president, represented the US botanical trade at the committee meeting.

PepsiCo Canada, April 22, 2011

PepsiCo Foods Canada's Quaker brand has announced they will donate two million bowls of oatmeal this year to feed Canadians helped by Food Banks Canada.

Business Briefs

Steviva Brands says sales are soaring

Steviva Brands, April 18, 2011

Steviva Brands, global manufacturer and distributor of stevia based sweeteners and other bulk ingredient sweeteners, experienced rapid growth in bulk ingredient sales.

Nestle, April 18, 2011

Nestle SA is expanding its reach in China by acquiring a controlling stake in Yinlu Foods Group for an undisclosed amount.

Jamba Juice, April 18, 2011

Jamba Juice announced the completion of its refranchise initiative, originally announced in May 2009, with the sale of 41 stores in the Chicago/Minneapolis markets to J J Maa, Inc.

MusclePharm Corporation, April 18, 2011

MusclePharm Corporation to announce MusclePharm's preliminary financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2011.

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc., April 19, 2011

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. announced that it has reached an important milestone with the opening of its 500th store. This store is located at 338 Mid Rivers Center Drive, St. Peters, Missouri.

Lonza, April 20, 2011

Lonza and ORGANOBALANCE announced the signing of a worldwide exclusive license agreement in which Lonza will develop, produce and commercialize products containing a probiotic Lactobacillus strain.

GLG Life Tech Corporation, April 20, 2011

GLG Life Tech Corporation announces the first results from its joint venture AN0C’s national sales campaign, “Project STORM”. The result for the first three weeks of the STORM campaign is 6 million bottles shipped to 157 distributors throughout China.

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc., April 20, 2011

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. announced that it has received commitments to purchase securities from US and Canadian accredited investors for total proceeds of approximately $10,000,000 USD.

Jamba Juice, April 21, 2011

Jamba Juice Company and Venus Williams announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to form a joint venture to develop up to five Jamba Juice stores in the Washington D.C./Maryland marketplace over the next two years.

Integrative Health Resources, April 22, 2011

Thorne Research, Inc. announced the establishment of a new joint venture with Integrative Health Resources. Health Elements brings together two of the leaders in preventative health and wellness at a time when an estimated 50% of the U.S. population is regularly using natural products to protect and improve their health, and when the focus on personalized medicine is rapidly expanding.

Skinny Nutritional Corp., April 22, 2011

SKINNY NUTRITIONAL CORP. announced net revenues of $6,927,108 (net of slotting fees of $349,490 and bill-backs of $1,129,007) for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Regulatory Research Briefs

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Eternal Energy, April 18, 2011

Eternal Energy is excited to announce the addition of the newest and most powerful ingredient of the Eternal Energy Shot formula—Quercetin.

Proliant Dairy, Inc., April 18, 2011

Based on positive results from recent applications research studies, Proliant Dairy Ingredients has shown that VersiLac® contributes natural salty notes to food products, which can allow for a reduction in finished product sodium levels.

Tate & Lyle, April 18, 2011

At the 2011 InnoBev Beverages Summit, the “best new functional ingredient concept” went to Tate & Lyle for its Quince apple Enrich™ drink developed for the European market.

Gluten Free Bistro, April 19, 2011

The Gluten Free Bistro’s product line will be sold retail at Alfalfa’s Market in Boulder, CO.

CNP Professional, April 19, 2011

CNP Professional's new choc mint and banana flavors are proving so popular that they have now been introduced into its whey protein range.

CSM Bakery Products, April 19, 2011

CSM Bakery Products introduces an innovative new line of TranSmart(TM) Thaw & Serve Trans Fat Free Cakes, featuring superior taste and a performance profile indistinguishable from versions of the baked goods containing trans fat.

Kemin Food Technologies, April 19, 2011

Kemin has announced to offer FORTIUM® brand R20 to cereal manufacturers as a natural solution for extending the shelf life of cereals.

Nordic Naturals, April 19, 2011

Nordic Naturals® brings innovative new products to Finished Products Expo, part of the Vitafoods International show to be held at Geneva PalExpo. The company will be highlighting two new products: Omega-3 Effervescent™ and Kenai Wild™ Alaskan Salmon Oil.

Old Orchard Brands, April 19, 2011

Old Orchard Brands has introduced a 100% Concord Grape juice that is certified Kosher and made with premium concord grapes.

Danisco, April 20, 2011

Danisco brings digestive and immune health benefits to the whole family with HOWARU Balance, a new series of probiotic supplements that target the needs of all generations.

Milk Specialties Global manufactures, April 20, 2011

Milk Specialties Global has announced that the addition of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) to the nutritional and functional foods product offerings portfolio.

NP Nutra, April 20, 2011

NP Nutra celebrates Earth Day—April 22—with the launch of their certified organic, Nutra Organics range. Nationally, Earth Day 2011 will be organized around a Billion Acts of Green and NP Nutra’s contribution towards this initiative underlines the company’s commitment towards a sustainable future for all of Earth’s residents.

Gumlink, April 20, 2011

Gumlink have joined forces with Ingredia Nutritional to develop a specially designed chewing gum concept formulated with Lactium. The product concept is intended to reduce stress-related symptoms.

Barlean’s Organic Oils, April 21, 2011

Barlean's is giving its retail partners free lab-analyzed test kits, which show the exact Omega-3 and 6 fatty acid balance in your body.

Cactus Botanics, April 21, 2011

Cactus Botanics has announced the launch of a variety of grades of brown seaweed (Laminaria japonica) for the dietary supplement industry.

Emani, April 21, 2011

Emani has announced a 10% line drive on all opening orders on each of its product offerings through May 2011. Emani is also including free lip base transformers and testers.

Niko Cosmetics Inc., April 21, 2011

Niko Papadatos, CEO and Founder of Niko Cosmetics Inc., has achieved the coveted USDA Certification for his new True USDA Certified Organic Skin Care line.

Ah Ha Press Inc., April 21, 2011

Ah Ha Press Inc. announces the launch of anti-aging expert Jackie Silver's new skincare product: Replenish, Age-Defying Coconut Honey Complex, an anti-aging cream for the face and neck.

Red Mango, April 21, 2011

This spring, guilty pleasures have finally met their match. Red Mango has introduced its newest frozen yogurt flavor, Raspberry Cheesecake, at stores nationwide.

SK Food International, Inc., April 21, 2011

SK Food International introduces the addition of Identity Preserved Certified Organic and Conventional Non-GMO Ancient Grains, Precooked Flakes and Flours to its extensive line of Premium Quality Ingredients.

Weaver Popcorn Company, Inc., April 21, 2011

Weaver Popcorn Company, Inc., is introducing the first microwave popcorn brand made with olive oil. The new Weaver Gold line comes in two delicious flavors—Movie Theater Butter and Parmesan with Italian Herbs & Garlic—and provides the health benefits of olive oil.

Naturex, April 22, 2011

For the first time in the history of the European organic regulations, a food additive—antioxidant rosemary extract—is allowed in organic products solely in its certified organic version, as specified by the European Regulation 344/2011/EU.

GELITA, April 22, 2011

GELITA developed ingredient concepts based on collagen proteins providing a unique property profile and considerable edge for today's food industry.

JTM Food Group, April 22, 2011

The JTM Food Group has added four new cheese sauces, Queso, Queso Blanco, Queso with Beef and Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, to its Cocina Tejada Mexican Favorites product line.

Lifeway Foods, Inc., April 22, 2011

Lifeway Foods, Inc. announced that its entire lineup of delicious probiotic Kefir products has been enrolled in the nonprofit Non-GMO Project for the company's rigorous avoidance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Ulrick & Short, April 22, 2011

Ulrick & Short's innovative, tapioca-based ingredient derived from the company's Delyte range can reduce fat and prolong the chewiness of popular 'all American coffee shop style' cookies.

Zurvita Holdings, Inc., April 22, 2011

Zeal is a nutritional drink developed by Zurvita as part of an integrated approach to meet growing interests, needs, and demands in the health and wellness sector. It is developed by a group of formulators and medical advisers from around the globe.

New research suggests fiber-rich bran may be a contributor to health benefits of whole grains

Kellogg Company, April 20, 2011

New research supported by a grant from Kellogg Company, unveiled at the Experimental Biology conference in Washington, D.C. highlights bran as the major contributor to the health benefits associated with whole grain consumption.

CRN, April 20, 2011

According to research from the “Life…Supplemented” Healthcare Professionals (HCP) Impact Study, 93 percent of pharmacists recommend supplements to their customers and most of them believe that supplements can play an important role in improving or maintaining the health of their customers.

FDA, April 22, 2011

Doctor's CarbRite Diet of New Brunswick, NJ is voluntarily recalling all lots of the 2 oz. Chocolate Brownie Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar that are missing the allergen statement, due to possible peanut allergen cross-contamination.

Members of the European Parliament, April 22, 2011

The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in a meeting discussed that Article 13.1 of the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation aims to harmonize the use of claims across the European Union following an assessment of their scientific substantiation by EFSA.

Oragenics, Inc., April 22, 2011

Oragenics, Inc. announced the issuance of patent number 7931892 from the United States Patent and Trademark office for ProBiora3, a proprietary blend of naturally occurring oral bacteria shown to produce a wide range of oral care benefits.

Federal Trade Commission, April 21, 2011

The Federal Trade Commission is requesting federal courts to temporarily halt the allegedly deceptive tactics of 10 operations using fake news websites to market acai berry weight-loss products.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, April 22, 2011

An inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted in the dietary supplement manufacturing facility, Omega Nutrition U.S.A., Inc., located in Bellingham, Washington revealed serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations for Dietary Supplements, Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 111.

B&M, Inc., April 19, 2011

B&M, Inc. of Mount Vernon, Missouri is voluntarily recalling Archer Farms Ground Turmeric sold at Target stores in glass bottles with a net weight of 2.6 oz., due to elevated levels of lead.

Royal sweet Bakery, Inc,, April 19, 2011

Royal sweet Bakery, Inc is recalling HERRING IN VEGETABLE OIL FILLING discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors.

Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd., April 19, 2011

Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd. has been granted the Australian patent (bearing no.2007257480) for its brain health ingredient trademarked as BacoMind.