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#BlogHer16: CRN build alliances and engages influencers at bloggers conference

19-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The Council for Responsible Nutrition is continuing its strategy of building alliances and the industry’s credibility by reaching beyond its traditional media network and engaging in influential female bloggers.

PLT rolls out water-soluble form of 5-Loxin joint health ingredient

01-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The new ingredient, called AquaLOX, will broaden the range of applications to chews, gummies, stick-packs, shots and more, said the company.

Amazon for ingredients: New e-commerce platform rolls out with transparency and factory-direct pricing

23-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Ingredientsonline.com is promising to change the industry by allowing manufacturers in the US to purchase raw materials directly from overseas factories, providing considerable cost and time savings.

UNPA welcomes two new executive members

26-Feb-2015

Zhucheng Haotian Pharma Co. Ltd and Essential Formulas have joined the United Natural Products Alliance as executive members, bringing UNPA’s membership to 83 companies from around the world.

Almost 70% of US adults take supplements and with high confidence, says CRN survey

04-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Data from the 2014 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements indicates that 68% of US adults report taking dietary supplements, with over 50% of them being regular users.

GNC CEO: ‘We're going to be offering far more plant-based and nature-based proteins in our store’

31-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements retailing giant GNC is undertaking a ‘reset’ with an increased focus on natural, organic and vegan-vegetarian consumers, while also boosting its plant protein offerings, says the company’s new CEO.

DSHEA at 20, hot-topic market research, & a best-selling author headline CRN Workshop and Conference

17-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Key players in the passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) will join a panel at the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Annual Workshop and Conference to reflect on the Bill’s importance and how it has impacted the industry...

Natural Products Association names new Senior Vice President of Member Services

29-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Adam Finney has re-joined the Natural Products Association (NPA) as its Senior Vice President of Member Services.

GNC appoints new Chief Marketing and eCommerce Officer

20-Sep-2014

Supplement retailing giant GNC has hired Jeffrey Hennion as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and eCommerce Officer, and has also appointed Daisy Vanderlinde joins as Chief Human Resource Officer.

Herbalife bolsters communications team with hiring of PepsiCo exec

28-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing giant Herbalife has made a high-profile addition to its management team with the hiring of Alan L Hoffman in the newly established role of executive vice president of global corporate affairs.

Microelements and apple polyphenol supplement may boost ATP levels

19-Mar-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

A supplement containing plant-derived inorganic microelements and apple polyphenols may boost ATP levels in the blood by 40%, says a new study using Futureceuticals’ elevATP ingredient.

Bestselling author to headline CRN conference & crisis management session added to program

25-Jul-2012

Mike Halpern, New York Times bestselling author and well-known senior political analyst for TIME, will return as the featured speaker at The Conference, The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) annual symposium.

Abbott cashes in as aging baby boomers turn to liquid nutrition

18-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

Sales of adult nutrition products Ensure and Glucerna are on course to generate combined sales of almost $2bn this year for Chicago-based healthcare giant Abbott, bosses have revealed.

Danone, Yakult announce 5th year of research grants for probiotic and gut health

11-Jan-2012

Danone and Yakult are handing out another $100,000 for research into the role of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota in health and wellness.

General Mills signs Yoplait acquisition agreements

18-May-2011 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

General Mills has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 51 percent controlling interest in French yogurt maker Yoplait and a 50 percent stake in a related entity that holds the global Yoplait brands.

NutraJobs – People on the move

01-Oct-2010

NutraIngredients-USA presents a round up of movements in the nutra sector, including appointments at PL Thomas, Wisdom Natural Brands, and AHPA.

Danisco’s Madison plant expansion underway

09-Nov-2009 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Danisco has started expansion of its cultures plant in Madison, Wisconsin, which it says responds to increased demand for direct vat inoculants (DVI) cultures in the US.

The drug threat to weight loss supplements

19-May-2008

Robinson Pharma marketing vice president, Kenn Israel, discusses the recent GlaxoSmithKline petition for weight loss claims be treated as disease claims, and the potential impact of this on the dietary supplement market.

Danone targets healthy growth in Japan

02-Feb-2007 By staff reporter

French dairy group Danone has bought complete control of its
Japanese joint venture, lured by the promise of riches from rapidly
growing consumer demand for healthy dairy products.

Frutarom acquisition to take LifeLine into new product types

04-Oct-2006 By Jess Halliday

Acatris Health has confirmed that it is changing its name to
Frutarom Group following the acquisition by Frutarom, and expects
to see its ingredients used in more product types, like beverages
and cosmetics.

Frutarom snaps up Acatris Health for €10.5m

03-Oct-2006 By Jess Halliday

Frutarom is acquiring Acatris Health for €10.5m cash in the latest
step in its rapid expansion programme - a move expected to bolster
its R&D and human resources, and create new cross-selling
opportunities.

Raisio to cut staff after 'unsatisfactory' performance

31-Aug-2006 By Anthony Fletcher

Raisio is set to implement further cost-saving measures following
the Finnish group's 'unsatisfactory' performance last year.

Low carb diets bounce back in 2005

20-Jan-2005

The low-carb diet industry is defying media reports from the end of
last year which claimed the fad was on its way out, according to
the latest survey from Opinion Dynamics Corporation (ODC).

No sale, says Danisco

17-Sep-2003

Danish food ingredients group Danisco has denied rumours
circulating in the local press that it is in talks to sell its
stake in US biotech company Genencor.