Articles by Shari Barbanel
Efficient Regulatory Structure Critical to Protecting Consumers and Public Health, says NPA
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has called for a streamlined and efficient regulatory structure to protect consumers and public health as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implements its “Comprehensive, Multi-Year Nutrition Innovation Strategy.” “NPA supports the goals of FDA in its plans for the Multi-Year Nutrition Innovation Strategy and its efforts to promote ...
Glanbia plc to Acquire Slimfast
Glanbia plc (Ireland), the global nutrition group, has signed an agreement with the owners of KSF Holdings LLP (Dallas, TX) and HNS Intermediate Corporation (Richmond, TX) who collectively own SlimFast and other brands, to acquire such entities for $350 million. SlimFast is a leading weight management and health & wellness brand family distributed primarily in ...
Passina Sells Dutch Operations to Döhler Group
Döhler Group (Germany) and Passina Group (The Netherlands) have reached an agreement on the acquisition of Concentra Europe BV with its Dutch and German subsidiaries by Döhler Group. The proposed transaction has now been filed with the relevant antitrust authorities and is conditional upon their approval. This transaction marks a step where customers will benefit ...
Incorporating Fiber & Protein
Fiber and protein ingredients are improving and growing significantly, as more consumers look for convenient and healthy nutritional product choices. Ask just about any health expert and they’ll most likely agree that protein and fiber are essential parts of a healthy diet. And with busy, on-the-go lifestyles, consumers are leaning in to convenient and healthy ...
FDA Asks for Consumer Input on Labeling Plant-Based Products, NPA Responds
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a request for information as it examines its approach to the use of dairy food names like “milk,” “cheese,” or “yogurt” in the labeling of plant-based foods and beverages. Earlier this year, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced FDA’s Nutrition Innovation Strategy (NIS) in a speech to the National ...
Deerland Announces Updated Company Name and Logo
Deerland Enzymes, Inc. (Kennesaw, GA) has announced it will now operate as Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes. The name change was made to reflect the company’s broader probiotic and enzyme expertise and commitment to innovation. “In light of our rapid growth in the probiotic space and the recent acquisition of National Enzyme Company, we feel that ...
Excess Rain Limits Supply and Drives Up Saw Palmetto Prices
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has been in communication with several of its members and other companies actively involved in the saw palmetto berry harvest in Florida, who contributed to this report. The harvest season began in early August in Florida and the total berry harvest for the season should be known early this ...
New Draft Guidance for Probiotic Labeling Could Yield Inaccurate Product Labels, CRN Says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance entitled “Policy Regarding Quantitative Labeling of Dietary Supplements Containing Live Microbials” to advise firms that manufacture, market or distribute dietary supplements that contain live microbial ingredients of the conditions under which the FDA intends to exercise enforcement discretion to allow firms to declare ...
Sensient Organic Garlic Offers Farm-to-Table Transparency
Sensient Natural Ingredients (SNI, Turlock, CA) has introduced California-grown organic garlic. Joining SNI’s growing portfolio of USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) certified and Non-GMO (genetically modified organism) Project Verified organic products, the organic garlic meets the rigorous standards of Certasure, Sensient’s promise for quality organic products. “The newly launched Certasure program is our way of ...
Nature’s Way and Natural Products Canada Sign Investment Agreement
Nature’s Way (Green Bay, WI) and Natural Products Canada (NPC) have signed an agreement to co-invest in innovative natural health product opportunities in Canada. The output of this partnership will continue to feed consumers’ needs for natural product solutions, a category that is already growing +5 percent in Canada. “We are very excited to explore ...
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