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NCN Forms Angel Network

October 1, 2008
In response to the need for early-stage capital investment in the nutrition and natural products industry, Nutrition Capital Network (NCN), San Diego, CA, has formed an angel investor group. Members include high net worth individuals drawn from forme…  Read More »
Book Calls Alternative Medicine a 'Throwback to the Dark Ages'

October 1, 2008
Hundreds of studies have examined the purported benefits of various alternative medicine treatments. In Trick or Treatment, Simon Singh and Dr. Edzard Ernst, MD, report on the results. To­gether they conclude, after cataloging the evidence, that…  Read More »
Joint Venture Focuses on Stevia

October 1, 2008
GLG Life Tech Corporation, and Weider Global Nutrition, Salt Lake City, UT, have entered a joint venture a­greement called Sweet Naturals Corp., which is dedicated to the sale of dietary and tabletop supplements containing various GLG stevia prod…  Read More »
Anheuser-Busch Launches Non-Alcoholic Subsidiary

October 1, 2008
St. Louis, MO-based Anheuser-Busch has created a subsidiary called 9th Street Beverages that will specialize in energy drinks, high-end waters and other non-alcoholic beverages. Currently, non-alcoholic brands from Anheuser-Busch include 180 Energ…  Read More »
Report Claims 'Exaggerated' Fish Warnings Put Children at Risk

October 1, 2008
The Washington, D.C.-based non-profit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) claims government and activist warnings about mercury levels in fish unnecessarily denied more than a quarter-million underprivileged children critical omega 3 fatty acids. It…  Read More »
Nestlé Launches Beauty-From-Within Drink

October 1, 2008
Nestlé, Glendale, CA, has introduced Glowelle, a daily beauty-drink dietary supplement for women that intends to protect and hydrate the inner and outer layers of the skin. The proprietary blend of high antioxidant vitamins, phytonutrients,…  Read More »
Tough Times Lead to Tight Spending

October 1, 2008
As a struggling economy continues to drain consumers, 52% of U.S. adults report buying fewer organic products and 48% are spending less on health and wellness products overall, according to a new study. Faith Popcorn’s BrainReserve, a cultur…  Read More »
More Americans Scrap Dieting for Healthier Foods

September 1, 2008
A new report from the NPD Group, Rosemont, IL, indicates that more Americans are eating healthier while fewer people claim to be dieting. The average American has at least two “better for you” products a day, according to NPD’s Nati…  Read More »
Nutrition Rating System to Hit Supermarket Shelves

September 1, 2008
A comprehensive rating system that measures a food’s nutritional value on a scale of one to 100 is set to debut in three major U.S. supermarket chains this month. The stores had not been named publicly as of press time. The NuVal Nutritional Sc…  Read More »
Health & Wellness Sales Top $102 Billion

September 1, 2008
The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), Harleysville, PA, reported recently that retail sales within the U.S. consumer packaged goods health and wellness industry climbed to $102 billion in 2007, representing 15% growth over 2006. These findings are p…  Read More »
U.S., China Agree to Research Traditional Chinese Medicine

September 1, 2008
Top health officials from the U.S. and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on research of integrative and traditional Chinese medicine. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt joined Chines…  Read More »
Trend Report Uncovers Niche Markets for Functional Foods

September 1, 2008
A new report from the Center for Culinary Development (CCD), San Francisco, CA, and Packaged Facts, Rockville, MD, offers insight into global trends, which includes products that enhance beauty, cognition, immunity and mood. The “Emerging Healt…  Read More »
Nutrient Content Claims Clarified for Small Businesses

September 1, 2008
FDA has published a guide for small businesses concerning the legal requirements associated with food labeling and the use of certain nutrient content claims, including high potency, antioxidant and sugar-free. Current regulation states that “h…  Read More »
GNC Partners with WebMD

September 1, 2008
GNC, Pittsburgh, PA, and WebMD, New York, NY, have teamed up to offer consumers more information about the potential health benefits of vitamins and supplements. Under the multi-year agreement, a new “Live Well Topic Center” will be hoste…  Read More »
Kraft Develops GI Testing Method

September 1, 2008
Silliker, Homewood, IL, has entered a licensing agreement with Kraft Foods, Northfield, IL, for a patent-pending in vitro method of predicting the Glycemic Index (GI) of foods. Kraft developed the method, which serves as a screening tool for new prod…  Read More »

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