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Functional Ingredients March 2012

Global Sourcing: Not where, but how

It's somewhat fashionable to disparate anything that's sourced from China. But FDA warning letters and GMP violations are issues in force in the US as well. Hank Schultz discovered it's not where you source, but what quality the supplier or manufacturer brings to the process.

News and Analysis

Mar. 1, 2012

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Resveratrol’s method of action revealed 1

Researchers link resveratrol indirectly to a protein associated with aging....More
Mar. 1, 2012

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Prop 65 settlement OK’d for omega-3s

The Prop 65 settlement sets PCB standards similar to GOED member standards....More
Mar. 1, 2012

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27 facts about CoQ10 1

CoQ10 is as mysterious as it is ubiquitous. Here are some facts about this amazing substance....More
Jan. 19, 2012

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Spiked weight loss supplements make waves on Dr. Oz Show

Recently on the Dr. Oz Show, a series of weight loss supplements were tested and found adulterated with undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients. The guest who conducted the tests, however, believes industry and FDA have the tools to make things better....More
Jan. 30, 2012

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NEJM article calls for premarket approval of supplements 1

The natural industry has reacted strongly to a New England Journal of Medicine article calling for FDA premarket approval of dietary supplements. Should responsible supplement manufacturers be punished because of a few rogue companies that sell adulterated products?...More
Oct. 11, 2011

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New study on supplements' effects on older women flawed, nutrition experts say

How is the industry responding to a new study's claim that supplements don't lead to a lower death rate in older women?...More

Special Engredea Section

Feb. 27, 2012

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10 reasons to attend Engredea

What makes Engredea such a game changer in the ingredients industry? Here’s the scoop.
Mar. 1, 2012

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14th annual NutrAward finalists announced

The finalists of the 14th annual Nutraward have been announced. Cast your vote for best new finished product and best new ingredient.
Mar. 1, 2012

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New Hope Standards Department to test finished products

Did you know that New Hope Natural Media (that's us!) is the only media company to vet all its booth exhibitors and client ads for FDA compliance? The New Hope Standards Department is now embarking on a new phase in its diligence and quest for quality in the natural products industry: testing finished products...More
Mar. 1, 2012

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Innovadex helps green the Engredea tradeshow experience

Exhibitors at Engredea 2012 are reducing waste by distributing their product information electronically....More

Features

Mar. 1, 2012

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Is it time to define 'natural?' 2

Is the best solution for product manufacturers to qualify the word "natural" or to just stop using it?...More
Mar. 1, 2012

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Is the future of antioxidants in fighting inflammation? 1

In the past 15 years, antioxidants have soared on promises that remained mostly unfulfilled, and crashed on doubts that were overstated. Where do antioxidants fit today in the palette of functional ingredients?...More
Mar. 1, 2012

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4 new antioxidant ingredients to watch 3

The Functional Ingredients editors pick their favorite new antioxidant ingredients from Deerland Enzymes, Chromadex, Kemin and BI Nutraceuticals.
Mar. 1, 2012

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10 ways to attract millennials to your natural product

Millennials, the generation of more than 50 million people who span the ages of 18 to 32, represent a less-saturated market for natural products manufacturers. Here's how to reach them....More
Mar. 1, 2012

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4 product categories to attract millennials

Natural product manufacturers should consider four key areas of product interest to attract millennials.
Jan. 23, 2012

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5 lessons in traceability from the 2012 Sustainable Foods Summit

5 key points manufacturers must consider when building a sustainable brand....More
Mar. 1, 2012

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Top 4 challenges facing global supply chains

Despite what many U.S. consumers seem to think, their supplements' ingredients come from outside the U.S., and, increasingly, the finished products come from other countries as well....More
Mar. 1, 2012

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3 commonly adulterated herbs 1

Here are three commonly adulterated herbs and the substances they’re cut with—if you’re sourcing these botanicals, do your homework!

Ideal Ingredient Calling Card

Mar. 1, 2012

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27 facts about CoQ10 1

CoQ10 is as mysterious as it is ubiquitous. Here are some facts about this amazing substance....More

New Ingredients & Products

Mar. 1, 2012

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Astaxanthin, whole foods and probiotics add function to new supplement launches

New supplement products launches include an astaxanthin liquid, a whole food meal bar, probiotic gum and lozenges, and oral skin care.
Mar. 1, 2012

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New functional ingredient launches address immunity, fitness and weight loss

Fruit and vegetables are common components in this month's new ingredient launches.

15 Minutes

Mar. 1, 2012

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Q&A: Qivana's Derek Hall on network marketing

Qivana CEO Derek Hall reveals the philosophies behind the network marketing company and the Natural Products Foundations' "Truth in Advertising" initiative....More

Research Capsule

Mar. 1, 2012

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Research capsule: Sabinsa’s Resveratrol-Piperine combo, Triarco’s Carbogen enzyme

Research reveals efficacy of Piperine and Carbogen ingredients....More

Supply Spotlight

Mar. 1, 2012

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Fonterra finds a fountain of functionality in milk

As the world's undisputed dairy leader, New Zealand-based Fonterra sets the standard for sustainability and innovation in the dairy market....More

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