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Government Plans to Regulate GMO Labeling
A panel discussion on potential industry impact. Introducing the panel: • David Carter, CEO, FoodChain ID, Fairfield, IA, [email protected] • Lisa Katic, RD, Principal of K Consulting, Soy Connection Consultant, Washington, DC, www.kconsultingonline.com; www.soyconnection.com • Steve Peirce, President, RIBUS, Inc., St. Louis, MO, [email protected], (314) 727-4287, ext. 105 • Courtney Pineau, Associate Director, Non-GMO Project, ...
Looking for Non-GMO Empty Capsules? Capsugel was the First to Have Theirs Verified
In fall 2013, Capsugel became the first empty-capsule manufacturer to have products that are verified by the Non-GMO Project, according to Mark Vieceli, senior director of sales, marketing and business development, Capsugel. The company’s Non-GMO Project-verified capsules currently are: Plantcaps—Made of pullulan, Plantcaps capsules are derived from tapioca and are a water-soluble polysaccharide produced through ...
Calcium, Vitamin K and Bone Health
According to Eric Anderson, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, with New Jersey-based NattoPharma USA Inc., there are two major challenges to overcome in the bone, muscle and joint health category. “The first is the ongoing media coverage of studies showing that excessive calcium supplementation can negatively impact cardiovascular health. These studies are ...
Research Shows for the Elderly, Companion Animals are Sometimes the Best Medicine
Looking for a remedy to brighten the life of an older adult? A dog, a cat or some other cuddly animal companion could be the best medicine, according to researchers at the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, the University of Montana and The Ohio State University. The companionship of an animal brings emotional and physical ...
Mineral Efficient
Increased awareness of their benefits and improved technology is driving the growth of mineral sales. Essential for a variety of bodily functions, minerals are experiencing good and consistent growth, said Max R. Motyka, MS, RPh, consultant to Utah-based Albion (previously director of the human product division for 23 years). He noted the compound annual growth ...
The Pet Food Clean-Up
Keeping prices down and clean labels up is the challenge for natural pet food ingredient suppliers. What’s good for people is good for their pets. That’s sound nutritional advice because the basic biochemistries of humans and of the mammals that are their companion animals are much the same, said Pete Maletto, founder and CEO of ...
Flexible and Strong
A shift in ingredients that address bone, muscle and joint health is underway to meet the interests of a broadening marketplace. No matter what your age, maintaining muscle, joint and bone health is key to staying active and vital throughout life. As for natural products, Barbara Davis, PhD RD, vice president, medical and scientific affairs ...
Consumer Expectations Dictate Natural Sensory Qualities
Sensory quality as perceived by the consumer is the driving force in the development of natural food ingredients or products. Notwithstanding the current key trend issues, such as sugar reduction, consumers expect that the essential sensory quality attributes are maintained in the products. In recent times, consumers are more aware of or are looking for ...
Non-GMO Project Publishes Updated Standard
Following three rounds of public comment, the Non-GMO Project recently published version 12 of its comprehensive Standard for GMO avoidance. “Prescribing best practices for GMO (genetically modified organism) avoidance is a highly specialized, technical undertaking,” said Non-GMO Project Executive Director Megan Westgate. “Finished products cannot be reliably tested for GMO content; our standard requires engagement ...
Like Fashion, Weight-Management Products are Best When They’re Classy
Nutrition Industry Executive interviewed Chase Hagerman, brand director at Chemi Nutra, for his thoughts on the weight management category for ingredient suppliers. Here, he discusses the fleeting trends seen with these products. NIE: What is the state of the market for weight loss supplements? Hagerman: Everyone wants a piece of the lucrative weight management category, ...
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