BioPerine, a black pepper ingredient from Sabinsa Corporation of East Windsor, NJ, now has self-affirmed GRAS status. The company also announced that its manufacturing facility in Bangalore, India achieved good manufacturing practices registration through NSF International. EPAX AS, headquartered in Aalesund, Norway, announced the launch of a new Web...
Several new white papers are now available to download on www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/ white-papers: • “How to Avoid and Respond to FDA Warning Letters: Guide for U.S. FDA-Regulated Organizations,” from Veriteq • “Natural Eggshell Membrane (NEM) is a Natural Therapeutic Choice for Joint & Connective Tissue Disorders” and “Eggshell Calcium Found to...
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Holly’s Oatmeal of Torrington, CT now is featured at the InterContinental New York Barclay’s Natural Power Breakfast buffet. Boulder, CO-based Justin’s, maker of all-natural nut butter,announced on Earth Day a renewed commitment to seeking out biodegradable packaging for its squeeze packs. Novato, CA-based The Republic of Tea launched a...
New York, NY—The Board of Directors of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) has made a unanimous decision to move the 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Two years ago, NASFT decided to hold the 2011 Summer...
Asbury Park, NJ—Results from a national poll released by Rasmussen Reports show that 56% of Americans oppose a tax on soft drinks and junk foods, also known as “sin taxes.” Also, many (74%) strongly believe that lawmakers are far more interested in raising money for the government than in...
HomeFree, maker of organic, allergen-free, whole grain cookies based in Windham, NH, released the results of a nationwide survey revealing that America is confused about the difference between Celiac disease and food allergies. Whereas Celiac disease is a lifelong, digestive disorder that creates an immune-mediated toxic reaction to gluten...
Products and services that industry companies don't want you to miss. Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation Bluebonnet has launched a revolutionary cardio-support formula: Natural Omega-3 Heart Formula. This fish oil formula supplies the highest amounts of the important omega-3s—EPA and DHA—in a correctly balanced ratio scientifically relevant for maintaining optimal heart health.
The Natural Products Association (NPA), based in Washington, D.C., and NaTrue (a Belgium-based international natural and organic cosmetics association) will create a mutual recognition agreement for “high-level standards for natural personal care.” The end result would mean products in compliance with NPA or NaTrue standards would be recognized by the...
Rockville, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to erase false claims and mislabeling found on food packaging. The group started this appeal in late October 2009 when they announced they would be regulating the language on the fronts of food packages. Warning letters were sent to 17...
