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Dispatches from SupplySide East 2009
NutraIngredients-USA.com reports on the latest developments emerging from Supply Side East for the functional foods and supplements industries.
D-Ribose GRAS opens doors to energy foods, drinks
Minneapolis-based Bioenergy tells Lorraine Heller about the application areas opened up for its D-Ribose energy ingredient, following its determination as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use in foods and beverages.
Functional market won’t wait for procrastinators, says analyst
Innovation in the functional food and beverage industry is currently passing the eye before the storm, and manufacturers must not hesitate to act or they will be “lost”, market analyst James Tonkin tells Lorraine Heller.
Be proactive to stay ahead of the game, say supplement groups
The US dietary supplement industry as a whole must be more proactive if it is to have any impact on the decisions affecting its future, say the nation’s trade associations.
Euromonitor breaks down functional foods and supplements market
Euromonitor analyst Daniel Latev tells NutraIngredients-USA.com which categories in the functional foods and supplements sector have driven growth in recent years, and what industry should expect moving forward.
Danisco breaks down probiotics market
North America and Eastern Europe are the two fastest growing markets for probiotic products, recording more than triple the growth rates seen in the most mature markets for the healthy bacteria, according to Danisco.
Immunity claims are next on FTC’s radar, says legal expert
Immunity is likely to be the next major focus for the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as it closes its fist over fraudulent dietary supplement products, suggests a food and drug lawyer.
GMP inspections likely to start by fall, says FDA
Although all medium-sized dietary supplement manufacturers in the US will be required to meet new GMP regulations as of June this year, FDA has said it is unlikely to start inspections until fall. The agency’s manager of the Division of Dietary Supplements Brad Williams talks to Lorraine Heller.
Banker: nutraceuticals stay hot amid economic freeze
Supplements and healthy foods are proving to be more resilient than other sectors in the midst of the current economic freeze. Investment banker David Thibodeau tells Lorraine Heller why this sector will continue to perform.
Weight and beauty benefits spied in Frutarom marine push
Frutarom hopes to target growing US interest in emerging trends such as ‘beauty from within’, bone health and weight loss through ongoing collaboration with France-based Copalis.
Playing ball in China's health claims park
Lorraine Heller met with Randy Dennin, chairman of the Chinese branch of US trade group Natural Products Association (NPA), at Supply Side East and asked him about regulatory and other challenges on the Sino peninsula.
Supply Side East preview
Today is the first day of Supply Side East, one of the major east coast trade shows for the functional foods and supplements industries. Lorraine Heller takes a peek at the program and shares some thoughts about what to expect from the show.
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