Communicating through NNFA
The National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) has created a new and improved Advocacy Action Center on its website to help communication with federal legislators and regulators on critical industry issues.
Archives for May 18, 2003
Vitafoods review
The 2003 Vitafoods show saw few product innovations, but a strong focus on science, and a trend for immune-boosting products. New organisers IIR Exhibitions also announced the first Vitafoods China, taking place in September next year.
Hain increases product offering in Europe
The Hain Celestial Group, one of the leading natural and organic food companies in the US, has acquired the Belgian company Grains Noirs, a producer of fresh prepared foods, including sandwiches and appetisers.
Inulin gets the GRAS green light
News again today on inulin with Sensus America, a subsidiary of Dutch company Sensus, announcing that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given inulin Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) status. The move could provide inulin producers with a...
Broccoli acts as anti-cancer agent
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, claim they have found that a chemical produced when digesting green vegetables like broccoli and kale can stifle the growth of human prostate cancer cells, acting as the first plant-derived...
Lonza reacts to market conditions
Swiss intermediates and fine chemical company Lonza said today it is to cut around 500 jobs mainly in Europe and the US as part of a restructuring programme to reduce the negative effects of the current economy on most of its business lines.
SupplySide provides opportunity for debate
Attendance at SupplySide East earlier this month was slightly up on last year, according to organisers, and although there were few product launches, the conference provided all the drama.
Crackdown urged on coral calcium claims
Supplement industry trade association the Council for Responsible Nutrition has urged the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission to take action against "outrageous marketing claims" for the dietary supplement product, coral...