All news articles for December 2013

FTC refunds almost $6 Million to consumers of acai berry supplement

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FTC refunds almost $6 Million to consumers of acai berry supplement

Checks totaling $5,936,243.63 are being mailed by an administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission to consumers who purchased acai berry supplements, “colon cleansers,” and other products from Phoenix-based Central Coast Nutraceuticals, Inc.

CRN on silencing the critics with a dose of research

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CRN on silencing the critics with a dose of research

By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition

These are confusing times to be a dietary supplement consumer – one day, a particular nutrient is touted as a magic bullet, and the next it’s a waste of money. In this constant news cycle we live in, consumers are left even more puzzled about what’s really...

Probiota 2014: The ultimate pre- and probiotic science-business blend

Probiota 2014, February 4-5, Amsterdam

Probiota 2014: The ultimate pre- and probiotic science-business blend

By Shane STARLING

Probiota 2014 – relocated from Brussels to Amsterdam and organised by NutraIngredients – will bring together the finest scientific and commercial minds operating in the pre- and probiotic sector in a 2-day, 2-stream event.

Defining ‘natural’ is a priority for NPA in 2014

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Defining ‘natural’ is a priority for NPA in 2014

By John Shaw, Executive Director and CEO, Natural Products Association

At the Natural Products Association, we are constantly working toward our mission of ensuring consumers have access to healthy products that will improve their well-being and longevity, and that the dedicated and passionate individuals who make and sell...

Bonkers: The medical world's nutrition blinkers (and the damage done)

Bonkers: The medical world's nutrition blinkers (and the damage done)

By Shane STARLING

If the end goal of both the medical and nutritional fraternities is healthier, happier populations, it is difficult not to pour scorn on the latest work from the American College of Physicians (ACP) for slapping another clumsy brick into a dodgy, medically-biased...

In life and diets: nothing is perfect

In life and diets: nothing is perfect

By Judy Blatman, Senior Vice President, Communications, Council for Responsible Nutrition

If only I lived in a perfect world, like, say, Dr. Edgar Miller, one of the five doctors who have determined from on high via their editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine, that no one needs to take a multivitamin.

Editors’ picks: Our favorite articles of 2013

Editors’ picks: Our favorite articles of 2013

By The NutraIngredients-USA team

We enjoy writing some articles more than others, whether it’s because of the subject, the impact for industry, the insights from commentators, or other reasons. But which articles did we enjoy writing the most and why?

Study: Big breakfast could help manage type 2 diabetes

Study: Big breakfast could help manage type 2 diabetes

By Maggie Hennessy

It’s no secret that incidence of being overweight and obese have increased dramatically over the past few decades alongside a rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Concurrent with this, eating breakfast has declined overall.

Neptune, Aker end patent struggles with licensure agreement

Neptune, Aker end patent struggles with licensure agreement

By Hank Schultz

Some things have seemed immutable: Death. Taxes. The Krill Wars. But the latter has (mostly) fallen off that list with the announcement this morning that fierce competitors Neptune Technologies & Bioressources and Aker BioMarine have reached an 11th-hour...

2013’s top regulatory, policy & enforcement news

2013’s top regulatory, policy & enforcement news

By Stephen DANIELLS

From warning letters to GMO labeling and FSMA, it’s been a busy year for the regulatory people. In this special gallery we review the top regulatory, policy & enforcement headlines from 2013. 

One vitamin to rule them all? Gollum’s D deficiency dilemma

One vitamin to rule them all? Gollum’s D deficiency dilemma

By Shane STARLING

It wasn’t just crafty hobbits that enabled the dark forces of Middle Earth to be defeated in science fantasy godfather JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings – they were also vitamin D deficient, scientists have discovered.

Purified omega-7 supplement hits market

Purified omega-7 supplement hits market

By Hank Schultz

A supplement called Cardia7, built around the benefits of omega-7 palmitoleic acid, a long chain fatty acid found in fish oil as well as sea buckthorn berries and macadamia nuts, has been launched by Ohio-based Omega Wonders.

What is the functional food magic number? Why, 0.84 of course…

What is the functional food magic number? Why, 0.84 of course…

By Diana Cowland

At what point are consumers prepared to purchase fortified or functional foods and drinks? That’d be 0.84 according to the fortified/functional (FF) curve. Say what?...Euromonitor International analyst Diana Cowland explains why traditional markets remain...

Nutroganics signs deal to bring South African sports products to US

Nutroganics signs deal to bring South African sports products to US

By Hank Schultz

In another development in the super-heated sports nutrition space, Nutroganics, a firm that specializes in acquiring healthy lifestyle businesses, has signed a deal with South African firm Ultimate Sports Nutrition  to bring USN products to the US market.

(Picture credit: flickr/Chotda)

Chilled fruit loses 80% of antioxidants

By Fiona Barry

Freeze-drying strawberries keeps all their Vitamin C and polyphenols and 92% of their antioxidants, saving more nutrients than by chilling.

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