Canada—A recent study found bisphenol A (BPA) levels in Canadians were approximately half the amount of levels discovered in Americans. However, the reason for this difference remains unknown, according to study analysis published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). “Surprisingly, for each age group that was analyzed, the...
TIC Gums, White Marsh, MD, has introduced an organic yogurt stabilizer called TICorganic. Two varieties of the product are available: YG Cup Set is for organic yogurt in cup packaging, while YG Vat Set is for stirred yogurt. Derived from red seaweed and said to increase yogurt’s smoothness, both...
Gluten-free foods maker Pamela's Products, Ukiah, CA, is running its sixth annual “Gluten-Free Recipe Contest” from June 1–August 15, 2011. The theme of this year’s contest is “easy and delicious food,” and contestants will create recipes using any of the gluten-free brand’s products. The Coca-Cola Company has completed its...
The American Botanical Council gave New Chapter of Brattleboro, VT this year’s Varro E. Tyler Phytomedicinal Research Award. Nature’s Plus of Melville, NY formed a partnership with OneBode and NBA MVP and All-Star Steve Nash. Nature’s Plus will be the exclusive retail distributor of OneBode’s performance supplements. Jarrow Formulas,...
Gridley, CA-based Mary’s Gone Crackers hired Deanne Sullivan to be its director of western sales. Says the company, “Sullivan will work with the national sales team to drive sales in both the grocery and natural channels.” Jarrod Butler joined derma e Natural Bodycare of Simi Valley, CA as international...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) recognizes individuals and companies making substantive, positive contributions to the herbal product industry each year. The winners of the sixth annual AHPA Awards are: The AHPA Herbal Hero Award went to Edward J. Fletcher, chief operating officer of Strategic Sourcing, Inc.,...
Geneva, Switzerland—Two of the leading industry shows are back for 2011! Vitafoods Europe and Finished Products Expo will return to Geneva from the 10th through 12th of May. The shows come at a turning point in the industry; the functional foods, drinks, nutraceuticals and dietary supplement markets are expanding...
The next generation of eco-packaging innovation was on display at Expo West 2011 in Anaheim. On the heels of the announcement that Coca-Cola will share its already heavily used PlantBottle packaging, derived from PET and renewable plant materials, with ketchup giant Heinz, the natural products industry had forward-thinking packaging...
Sao Paulo, Brazil—A new research study conducted in Brazil has linked magnesium intake to diabetes, finding that a magnesium deficiency could lead to the development of diabetes mellitus. Researchers from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil performed fasting blood sugar tests to determine blood glucose levels in 51...
One of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on record shook the East Coast of Japan on the afternoon of March 11. As the Expo West show floor opened the morning of Saturday, March 12, a moment of silence was held over the public address system to honor those...
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