SupplySide West works its magic
Last week's SupplySide West in Las Vegas proved one of the busiest shows of the year, attracting 5,126 executives from dietary supplement, food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies.
Archives for October 9, 2003
Invigorating the drinks market
Better known for its range of tinned soups, Campbell's is set to introduce Invigor8, a new fortified 100 per cent fruit juice energy drink, at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show in Chicago this month.
Taking up the slack from HRT
More than half the women participating in a trial in New Zealand stopped taking HRT after last year's Women's Health study, report researchers this week. Are natural supplements filling the gap?
Hain succumbs to low-carb trend
US natural and organic food company the Hain Celestial Group this week announced the launch of Carb Fit, its new natural low-carbohydrate food brand, containing no trans-fats, hydrogenated oils or taste- and stability-enhancing chemicals.
Aloe yoghurt hits UK shelves
The herbal extract aloe vera, more commonly used in cosmetics, is increasingly being added to foods, with the latest innovation from German dairy company Onken in the form of an aloe vera-enriched low-fat yoghurt.
FDA erects case against supplement supplier
The FDA has taken action against the president of five nutritional supplement companies for the use of false disease-related claims and mislabeling of obesity and erectile disfuction supplements.
NFPA opposes trans fat footnote
Controversial new rules in the US on the labelling of trans fatty acids (TFAs) on food products continue to meet with opposition from food manufacturers. On Thursday the National Food Processors Association - the industry body - voiced its concerns...
Troubled ginger giant sees profits slide
Australian confectionery ginger giant warns of profit plunge due to intense pressure from rising dollar, a sharp turnaround from the previous guidance that profits would rise in 2003.
Interim final bioterrorism rules enter Federal Register
The US Food and Drug Administration will publish two of the major interim final regulations implementing the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act in the Federal Register today.