Articles by Shari Barbanel
Mariani Packing Partners with Ganeden Biotech
California-based Mariani Packing Company has partnered with Ohio-based Ganeden Biotech. This partnership allows Mariani to build upon the company’s legacy of innovation through the development of a new portfolio of dried fruit snacks and ingredient products utilizing GanedenBC30 Probiotic Cultures. “We are very excited for our upcoming launch of consumer products, initially focused on digestive ...
IFANCA Names DSM Company of the Year
The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) has selected DSM (Parsippany, NJ) as the Company of the Year. The award recognizes DSM’s outstanding halal compliance, implementation and program of label control for halal logo and markings. Stephan Heck, DSM’s senior director quality management, accepted the award at a banquet dinner on behalf of ...
DuPont Nutrition & Health Launches New Positioning
DuPont Nutrition & Health (Copenhagen, Denmark) has launched a new platform to reinforce the strength of the company’s offering to customers and the food industry. Titled “It’s What’s Inside,” the positioning cites all of the key attributes that make DuPont a global leader in specialty food ingredients and food protection, with a foundation in the ...
Link Made Between Early Menopause and Chronic Fatigue
A newfound link between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and early menopause was reported online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). This link, as well as links with other gynecologic problems and with pelvic pain, may help explain why CFS is two to four times more common in women than in ...
A Woman’s Worth
Suppliers and manufacturers must consider the wide range of women’s needs when it comes to creating dietary supplements. Women are able to have moments in life that are unique to them—such as the miracle of childbirth. But they can also face issues throughout their lives that evolve as they age, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and ...
GNC Reaches Agreement with NY AG
On March 30, GNC (Pittsburgh, PA) announced that it has reached an agreement with the New York Attorney General (NYAG) that affirms the company’s Herbal Plus products were in full compliance with the federal U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) requirements and acknowledges GNC’s full cooperation with the AG’s inquiries. In ...
USPTO Confirms Validity of Certain Neptune Patent Claims
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (Laval, QC, Canada) received confirmation on the validity of certain claims on its ‘351 Patent (U.S Patent No. 8,278,351). The positive decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) triggers the payment of ongoing royalties to Neptune by Aker Biomarine and ...
AMG Launches New TV Showcase for Natural Products
Alive Media Group (AMG, San Clemente, CA) has just announced a new national TV production to showcase natural products. The Alive & Well HEALTH MINUTE is a hosted and branded series of minute-long feature segments airing on major cable TV networks nationwide. According to AMG CEO Mark Harris, AMG has deals in place with “Lifetime, ...
High Cholesterol, Triglycerides Can Keep Vitamin E From Reaching Body Tissues
In the continuing debate over how much vitamin E is enough, a new study has found that high levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides can keep this essential micronutrient tied up in the blood stream, and prevent vitamin E from reaching the tissues that need it. The research, just published in the ...
NPA and UL Announce New Independent Stamp of Approval
The Natural Products Association (NPA) and UL have announced that they will partner to certify dietary supplement makers are following federal guidelines and regulations—Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)—that are an essential part of the government’s oversight of the industry. As part of this collaboration, UL’s auditors will be trained in the NPA GMP standard, as they ...
Don't Miss Out!
Industry Professionals
Stay Informed!
Stay informed about the latest health, nutrition, and wellness developments by signing up for a FREE subscription to Nutrition Industry Executive magazine and digital newsletter.
Once subscribed, you will receive industry insights, product trends, and important news directly to your doorstep and inbox.
Featured Listings:
