Expo East 2012 Wrap-UpBaltimore, MD—Natural Products Expo East brought together a strong educational program and a large tradeshow of 1,550 exhibits at the Baltimore Convention Center, September 19–22, 2012. According to show organizers, over 21,000 industry members were in attendance. The tradeshow featured several newcomers to the natural channel, including...
Expo East 2012 Wrap-UpWomen who dream of being leaders have a new resource at their disposal, thanks to the D.A.W.N. (Developing and Advancing Women in Naturals) Network. The D.A.W.N. Institute was announced during the Women in Naturals networking event (sponsored by Reserveage Organics) by Naomi Whittel, CEO of Reserveage Organics...
Expo East 2012 Wrap UpAn extensive study into the buying habits of organic shoppers has found some surprises about the current state and the future of the organic industry, according to Maryellen Molyneaux, president of the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) in “State of the Organic Industry.” The collaborative study between...
Washington, D.C.—Two new sets of research, one from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and another from Consumer Reports, indicate levels of arsenic, a known carcinogen, in some rice and rice products grown in the United States that exceed five parts per billion (ppb). The five ppb safe exposure...
Rockville, MD—While many Americans have been cutting back their spending during the recession, nutritional supplements are one area that has not been affected. In fact, according to the report released by Packaged Facts, Nutritional Supplements in the U.S., supplement sales increased 7% to $11.5 billion in 2012, and are projected...
Nationwide grocery store Trader Joe’s has voluntarily recalled its one peanut butter after cases of Salmonella were reported. Trader Joe’s “Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter” has been linked to 29 salmonella incidents in 18 states. The grocery chain released a statement on its Web site on September 21 saying, “We...
Ulm, Germany—A new study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that vitamin C and beta-carotene may play a role in deterring the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Researchers from the University of Ulm, including Epidemiologist Gabriele Nagel and Neurologist Christine von Arnim, analyzed the blood levels of the antioxidants...
The high-stakes battle continues in sugar-land. On September 4, four companies affiliated with the Corn Refiners Association (ADM, Cargill, Ingredion and Tate & Lyle) filed a counterclaim against The Sugar Association for supposedly fooling Americans into thinking that sugar is safer and healthier than high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), “despite...
A probiotic ingredient (LactoSpore) from Sabinsa Corporation of East Windsor, NJ was selected by Wellspring Industry, Inc. for its Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt. In other news, Sabinsa Corporation received a U.S. patent for its SABERRY+COCOCIN synergistic formulation. Helios Corp./Sunbio, with offices in Santa Fe Springs, NM, supported the release...
Sebastopol, CA-based Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, Inc. was honored with six awards between its two brands, Green Valley Organics and Redwood Hill Farm, at the 2012 American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, including first place in the Cultured Products Flavor Added category for its Green Valley Organics Lactose...
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