Many medium and small dietary supplement companies are still not close to meeting new GMP requirements, despite the looming deadlines. Lorraine Heller speaks to industry members about the major challenges that remain, and the next steps that should be...
New Zealand dairy giant, Fonterra, has opened a $2.4m research and development centre in Chicago, as the company centers its North American activities around its new Illinois corporate headquarters.
A webinar to be held in December will provide manufacturers with guidance on how to file a new dietary ingredient (NDI) notification, from both a legal and market perspective.
Archer Daniels Midland Company is counting the cost after an explosion at one of its grain facilities, which ships thousands of tonnes of soybeans, corn, wheat and soybean meal, interrupted operations.
Lorraine Heller talks to Danisco’s director of regulatory and scientific affairs in North America – Stuart Craig – who predicts an environment of increased regulation for the nutraceuticals and functional food markets.
A market survey of vitamin A supplements has found only six out of ten independently tested products met their label claims, with one cod liver supplement containing twice its stated vitamin A load.
Cognis has launched a water dispersible powder form of its beta-carotene ingredient in the US, which the firm says makes it accessible to a wider range of applications.
Daily supplements of extracts from green tea (Camellia sinensis) may reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and markers of oxidative stress, and all within three weeks, says a new study.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday said it is extending the comment period for Section 912 of its Amendments Act (FDAAA), which has the potential to radically change the way dietary supplements are regulated in the country.
In a move that has divided industry, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told German pharma giant Bayer in no uncertain terms to cease making disease reduction claims about products that contain both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredients.
Stuart Craig, Danisco's director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, North America, explains why Section 912 could have a major impact on the way dietary supplements are regulated in the United States.
As regulatory approval for stevia and its extracts gathers pace in the US, Mark Blumenthal from the American Botanical Council gives his thoughts and inside knowledge on his nominee for ‘herb of the year’.
A supplement containing whey protein can boost the building of muscle in the elderly, with the effects beyond that of just the amino acid content, says a new study.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that GMP inspection reports are not, in fact, available online, and that the only way to access these is by filing a Freedom of Information request.
A review of the current US dietary guidelines to help improve the nation’s health through proper nutrition is now underway with the appointment of a new panel, which includes experts in probiotics, prebiotics and satiety.
Consuming cooked or processed broccoli may result in less of the potential anti-cancer compounds being available for absorption, suggests a new study from TNO Quality of Life.
Lipid Nutrition has signed an agreement to make ChemPoint the exclusive distributor of its weight management ingredients to the North American dietary supplement market.
Specifying which botanical products may be called “extracts” along with suggested limits for heavy metals and microorganisms, have been mooted by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).
The curtains have closed on SupplySide West 2008. Our reporters Stephen Daniells and Lorraine Heller share their thoughts on the major take-aways from the ingredients, science and education on offer at the biggest annual event for the North American nutraceutical...
DSM has turned in a healthy third quarter, with its nutrition division seemingly unaffected by the financial meltdown and demonstrating “sustained strong profitability”.
The course of true love never did run smooth. The same could be said of stevia’s road to regulatory approval as a food ingredient. One final concerted effort is needed to ensure approval of this hot ingredient.
An update to this article has been published here.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published the first round of GMP inspection reports on its website, according to the director of the agency’s Division of Dietary Supplement Programs, Dr Vasilios...
Coffee and tea-based products are free from the caffeine labelling requirements of energy drinks. But is this in consumers’ best interests? Neil Merrett reports.
The Chinese government has lifted the ban it placed on the manufacture and export of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) in the lead up to the Beijing Olympic Games in August.
The successful implementation of new GMP regulations needs to start with the education of upper management on the requirements and implications of the rules, industry heard yesterday.
SunOpta is continuing its march into the organic vegetable oils sector as it announces a new deal with Daabon Organic USA to distribute organic palm oil products.
Competing claims by food companies over the removal of MSG from their products are a marketing gimmick which will simply confuse customers and make them think that a perfectly safe product poses a health risk, according to the USA’s Glutamate Association...
Probiotic chews are being rolled out by manufacturers looking for varied ways of encouraging consumers to introduce ‘friendly bacteria’ into their diet.
ADM has launched a new range of cocoa liquors for Asian chocolate-makers, which is said to leverage the characteristics of specific cocoa beans – including fine Papua New Guinean beans.
Tart cherries, a relatively new entrant to the superfruit category, have been shown to benefit heart health as well as body weight, in a study on obese rats.
Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC) has announced a $19m investment into capacity expansion which it claims will secure its position as the world’s largest fish oil manufacturer.
Chrysantis said it is developing its eye-health ingredient zeaxanthin for use in food and beverages as the company announced it is boosting its sales force to meet growing demand in the supplement sector.
A new project aims to connect farmers with food manufacturers by building strong working partnerships based on mutual understanding, said the group behind the initiative.
Frutarom is to take responsibility for the marketing and distribution of a new probiotic linked to a variety of oral health benefits across North America.
Mars is to launch a new front-of-pack labeling system on all of its chocolate, other confectionery and foods amid fresh calls in the US for a labeling overhaul.
