All news articles for January 2014

The 2015 dietary guidelines: the RD's wish list

The 2015 dietary guidelines: the RD's wish list

By Maggie Hennessy

This week, a panel of 15 experts convened in Washington, DC to discuss the next round of federal dietary guidelines for Americans. FoodNavigator-USA asked representatives of the nutrition community to weigh in on what they’d like to see addressed in the...

Hunniwater: The gateway to detox?

Interview with Hunniwater founder Karin Butler

Hunniwater: The gateway to detox?

By Maggie Hennessy

In a market with a long professed love of natural, sustainable and healthful food and beverage and an equally strong penchant for small business, a manufacturer of raw honey-infused waters found an incubator for the brand it hopes to take nationwide. 

Neptune sustains losses as it nears end of 'difficult period'

Neptune sustains losses as it nears end of 'difficult period'

By Hank Schultz

In its first earnings statement since the conclusion of its long-standing intellectual property battle with its krill competitors, Neptune CFO Andre Godin said the company is coming to the end of the of a difficult period.

Frutarom increases its health focus

Frutarom backing botanical science in 2014

Swiss ingredients giant Frutarom will publish at least four trials this year from its suite its suite of botanical extracts and blends as it revamps the classification and presentation of its wares.

InterHealth acquired by private equity firm

InterHealth acquired by private equity firm

By Hank Schultz

Specialty ingredient supplier InterHealth Nutraceuticals has been acquired by private equity firm Kainos Capital, the company announced Tuesday.  Details of the deal were not disclosed.

Nestlé links with US human cell supplier to advance nutrition research

Nestlé links with US human cell supplier to advance nutrition research

By Shane STARLING

Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) has inked a deal with a Wisconsin-based biotech firm that will keep it in supply of human brain and liver cells for nutrition testing purposes with a focus on drinks, smoothies and other products targeting diabetes...

Industry figures commend FTC’s Operation Failed Resolution

Industry figures commend FTC’s Operation Failed Resolution

By Stephen DANIELLS

The US Federal Trade Commission’s new initiative to crack down on deceptive advertising practices for weight loss or management reinforces the importance of responsible marketing, say leading industry figures.

UNPA welcomes Natural Factors as a member

UNPA welcomes Natural Factors as a member

The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) continues to build its membership, with Canadian dietary supplement manufacturer Natural Factors the latest to join the association.

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