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GNC relationship helps boost Stepan's Clarinol CLA ingredient for sports applications
As Stepan Liquid Nutrition looks to expand the use of its Clarinol CLA in sports nutrition products, it’s time to trot out a sports analogy. Stepan is looking for companies...
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New science, dosage form drives vitamin K2 interest, NattoPharma CEO says
New research results are driving interest in vitamin K2, according to NattoPharma CEO Hogne Vik. But the company has also developed a new, more potent powder form that is helping...
USPTO rejects one of Neptune's krill patents; appeal forthcoming
In the latest development in the nutraceutical world’s equivalent of the Wars of the Roses, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has ruled on a reexamination of a Neptune...
Big interview: Andrew Dahl, CEO Health Enhancement Products Inc
HEPI: There’s no money in algal biofuels - yet. But nutraceuticals are a different story…
Right now, a gallon of gas costs $4 or less. Produce it from algae, and you can expect to pay $18 or more, says the boss of one firm convinced...
DSM launches dry powder tomato extract for food supplements
Dutch ingredients giant DSM is launching a dry powder form of its Fruitflow tomato extract which has an EFSA-approved health claim for improved blood circulation – attained in 2009.
Synutra Ingredients promises to clean up chondroitin supply
Concerns about chondroitin sources and adulteration are being tackled head on by Synutra Ingredients, which is offering ‘adulterant-free branded chondroitin products with guaranteed source traceability’, said the company’s president. ...
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Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. acquires Diteba Research Laboratories Inc.
Ontario-based Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. (NDI) has acquired Diteba Research Laboratories Inc. (Diteba) of Mississauga, Ontario, allowing NDI to expand its in-house bioanalytical capabilities and its innovative new biological and analytical...
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Cyvex extends Canadian distribution deal
Ingredient supplier Cyvex Nutrition’s plans to further grow its international customer base continue as it renews its distribution agreement with Toronto, Canada-based CK Ingredients.
Sustainability NGOs back Cameroon cultivation of African cherry tree
Two NGOs responsible for safeguarding plants and forests have positively reviewed the harvesting practices of a prostate-benefitting botanical harvested in Cameroon.
Javaplant site visit - extraction in Indonesia
FoodNavigator-Asia recently visited Indonesia's largest extraction facility, Javaplant, to look at how one of Asia's top 10 botanical, coffee and tea extractors produces products for export around the world.
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Mantrose-Haeuser extends controlled release coatings line
Edible coatings supplier Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. has extended extended its proprietary line of controlled release coatings for use on tablets and soft gelatin capsules.
HerbDay celebrates role of medicinal plants in human health
The annual HerbDay national celebration, whose 8th edition is set for this Saturday, May 4, was begun as a way to rember the important role herbs play in health and have...
DSM Q1 sales steady; happy with acquisitions
Strong nutrition sales drove a steady quarter at DSM with sales up 10% in that division, as EBITDA profits improved €5m across the company to €311m compared to €306m in Q1 2012.
Sabinsa rolls out novel Moringa and Boswellia extracts, hails ‘overwhelming response’ to Curcumin C3 Reduct
Sabinsa Corporation is launching two novel water-soluble ingredients, one from of Boswellia serrata, called Polybos, and the other called MoringIn from Moringa oleifera.
Cargill launches new initiative to help manufacturers meet customers’ kids nutrition guidelines
Cargill has launched a new initiative designed to help manufacturers improve the nutritional profile of foods marketed to children and meet a swathe of new guidelines from retailers, the government...
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Glanbia Nutritionals (NA), Inc. named exclusive distributor of Nutrition 21 Ingredients
Nutrition 21, LLC, has announced a distribution and co-promotion agreement with Glanbia Nutritionals (NA), Inc.
Nutraceutical International posts 5% sales increase
Nutraceutical International Corp. posted a 5% growth in net sales in the second quarter in earnings released yesterday. The company brought in $53.6 million in net sales in the quarter,...
Plandai announces licensing agreement to bring its highly bioavailable extracts to market
Plandai Biotechnology, a company built on a technology offering higher levels of bioavailability for its plant extracts, has entered into a licensing arrangement with a UK company covering the development...
Amway says it has reached 10 millionth child via charitable campaign
Network marketing giant Amway highlighted its chartiable activites with the release of its latest corporate responsibility report, which says the company’s employees and distributors have donated more than $190 million...
Special edition: Superfruits - old news or still super?
Faking it: Superfruit market 'ripe' for adulteration
Increasing raw material costs coupled with growing demand for natural health solutions has seen the market for superfruits boom in recent years, but has it may have also left the...
Special edition: Superfruits - old news or still super?
Apples, wild blueberries and tart cherries: Why home-grown fruits are every bit as 'super' as their exotic counterparts...
While demand for some more exotic fruits can wax and then rapidly wane after celebrity backers lose interest, and over-use (and abuse) has devalued the term ‘super fruit’ somewhat, enthusiasm about fruits...
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USPLabs cuts DMAA from pre-workout products
USPLabs, manufacturer of Jack3d and OxyElite Pro, both of which contained DMAA, has said it will no longer use the controversial ingredient.
Runa Tea launches energy drink based on guayusa leaf
Runa Tea, a Brooklyn, NY-based company that introduced line of beverages based on an Amazonian leaf to the US market, has launched an energy drink with an ultra clean label.
The CRN at 40 in pictures: The people behind its success
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) was founded 40 years ago, in 1973. In this photo gallery, we revisit the moments and the people who have contributed to its success.
Cyvex uses forced rebranding of Novusetin as chance to rethink messaging for ingredient
Cyvex Nutriton has rebranded its flagship cognitive health ingredient to Novusetin after a competitor objected to the previous name.
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