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Reutter, teammates take relay bronze

US short track speed skater Katherine Reutter, who is sponsored by Bioenergy Ribose, earned a bronze medal Wednesday when the US team took third place in the 3000m team relay at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Rochette claims bronze, world's embrace

Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette claimed the bronze medal in the women's figure skating finals.

Canada in the Spotlight

By Colin Whittington

In 2003 and 2004, the Canadian government adopted a landmark series of regulations overseeing the nutraceuticals market. The impact of these rules was far reaching.

CRN responds to McCain's Senate floor statement on the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010

On Feb. 22, 2010, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) made a statement on the Senate Floor regarding his proposed bill to regulate dietary supplements.

Rochette turns in memorable Olympic moment

The Canadian crowd cheered as Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette took to the ice Tuesday night for the short program, then roared its approval when she finished.

Hughes caps amazing career with bronze medal

Skating her final race, Canadian speed skater Clara Hughes, who is sponsored by COLD-FX, took a bronze medal Wednesday in the women's 5000m race in the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

North America leads functional beverage market

Global use of functional ingredients in beverages grew by 3 per cent in 2008, taking consumption to 26.5 billion litres with a retail value of 64 billion euros, according to the new Zenith International report.

Winclove rages against the health claims machine

Dutch probiotics supplier has withdrawn its ingredients from the European Union's health claims approval process claiming it has caused harm to its business.

Ban energy shots, says German government health body

Energy shots containing ingredients such as caffeine and taurine should be banned because consumers cannot be trusted not to drink too many of them, according to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).

Botanical research a forgotten priority

AHPA's Steven Dentali defends botanicals against recent negative reviews.

Europe chooses new mandatory logo for organic products

A student from Germany has won a competition to find a new logo for organic products produced in the European Union.

Vote now for NutrAward finalists

It is official: the 2010 panel of NutrAward judges nominated the following companies for best new ingredient and best finished product categories. Now the decision is up to you, the voters.

PureCircle, Imperial venture creates turnkey solution for formulators

PureCircle Ltd. and Imperial Sugar Company announced the launch of a new venture that could take the mystery out of stevia for product formulators.

Functional Ingredient's Olympic coverage

Did you know the natural products industry is supporting a lineup of athletes competing in this year's Vancouver Olympics?

NBJ report: U.S. functional sales slow, but category outpaces overall food sector in '09

By NBJ Staff

The recession lashed away at sales growth for the U.S. functional food and beverage market in 2009, but the category fared better than the overall U.S. food market.

Reutter comes up short in 1500m finals

US short track speed skater Katherine Reutter made the medal round in the women's 1500m race at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday, but ended up finishing fourth.

Barnes finishes 23rd in Olympic biathlon

Lanny Barnes of Durango, Colorado, hit every target in the shooting portion of her 15km individual biathlon race to finish 23rd on Thursday at the Winter Olympics in British Columbia.

Reutter sets record but misses medal round

US short track speed skating star Katherine Reutter set an Olympic record in her 500m quarterfinal heat Wednesday, but the mark was bested in the next heat, and Reutter did not advance after the semifinals.

Ingredient trends predict tomorrow's new products at SupplyExpo 2010

Tomorrow's best selling products begin at SupplyExpo (www.supplyexpo.com), the trade show where natural product manufacturers connect to source new ingredients, services, and new technologies from leading suppliers.

Bioenergy Ribose helps gain bronze

American moguls skier Shannon Bahrke won the bronze medal in women's moguls at the Vancouver winter Olympics on Saturday night.

Council for Responsible Nutrition formalizes international presence with Swiss-based subsidiary

By EAS Staff

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is making its long-standing presence in the international market official, with the Council for Responsible Nutrition-International (CRN-I), a wholly-owned subsidiary headquartered in Manno, Switzerland.

Barnes has rough outing in Olympic opener

Lanny Barnes, of Durango, Colorado, had what she called "an off day" during Saturday's Olympic biathlon 7.5km sprint race, finishing 78th out of 89 starters.

Organic pasture rules defined, finally

The USDA released the final ruling on pasture requirements for organic certification.

Twinlab announces sponsorship deal with Adageo Energy Pro Cycling Team

Twinlab Corporation, a New York-based manufacturer of sports nutrition supplements, has announced a sponsorship deal with Adageo Energy Pro Cycling Team, a new US-based men's team.

Soleo Organics sponsors around the world yachtswoman Abby Sunderland

When 16-year old Abby Sunderland sets sail on a planned 175-day voyage around the globe, Skin Elements USA will be protecting her skin from sun damage.

Experts call for Vitamin D fortification to halt rise in rickets cases in UK

Medical experts in the UK have called for Vitamin D to be added to milk and other food products in a bid to halt a rise in the number of children suffering from rickets.

Fish oil may reduce the risk of psychotic disorders in high-risk individuals

Individuals at extremely high risk of developing psychosis appear less likely to develop psychotic disorders following a 12-week course of fish oil capsules containing long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Danisco, Arla team up to find key functional ingredients in mother's milk

Denmark's Danisco and Arla Foods have joined a bid to discover and develop oligosaccharides that will enable production of infant formula more closely resembling mother's milk.

McCain's bill redundant, lawyers say

Now that the industry's legal experts have had a chance to scrutinize the language, the question has become, &amp;quot;Is this about tighter regulations for legitimate companies or closing loopholes used by criminals?&amp;quot;

Proposed bill would modify supplement regs, alter DSHEA, Food Drug & Cosmetic Act

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today introduced legislation to add stringent guidelines for dietary supplements as part of a new bill called the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010.

Podcast: New regulations could upend industry

Steve Mister, CEO of Council for Responsible Nutrition, discusses the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010.

Lund energised for success

And as a working mother, skier and runner, Kathy Lund relies on D-Ribose every day to be at her best.

Company news

SourceOne, Twin Rivers join hands; Eggshell membrane pact; Krill oil in joint health formulas; Natrol earns cGMP cert from NPA; Danisco website befriends climate; Supplier expands echinacea supplies; National Starch to acquire facility.

Cutting-edge research - February 2010

Açai lowers cholesterol; Resveratrol may heal hearts; Not all beta-glucans created equal; Pomegranate moving to hospitals?

Calendar of events - February 2010

Industry events from February - May 2010

Functional ingredients industry chatter - February 2010

An unhealthy situation; Tangled web weavers; Keeping the cupboard full; Carbon label questions

The ABCs of GMP inspections

By Jason Phillips

As the US Food and Drug Administration continues to inspect large and mid-sized supplements firms as part of its 36-month good manufacturing practice (GMP) rollout, inspectors are becoming savvier.

US eye-health ingredients market gaining 5% a year

A large number of eye-health products are being introduced to the United States market, and consumer interest is tracking slightly ahead in the US over Europe, according to a research report by Frost & Sullivan.

EFSA batch approach to health claims likely to distort market

Fears have emerged that the decision by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to publish Article 13.1 health-claims opinions in batches could result in a distortion of the EU market for functional foods and supplements.

Symrise superfruits make PC crossover

Germany-based Symrise launched a range of 'superfruit' ingredients for use in cosmetic applications.

NI combs globe for novel ingredients

In only a few years, Nutraceuticals International has created an enormous supply of bulk concentrated botanical extracts, powders, fruits, vegetables, flavours, spices and grains, as well as amino acids and speciality ingredients.

Industry helps Olympians reach swifter, higher, stronger goals

Forget Tiger. It still makes sense to hitch your promotional wagon to a star. FI editor Kimberly Stewart follows the fortunes of Winter Olympic athletes sponsored by natural products companies.

Masquerading for profit

After many years of speculation about athletes like McGwire, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) took a stand at a news conference in December regarding the sale of drugs masquerading as supplements.

First cocoa co-ops certified as sustainable

Two co-ops in a small Western African nation about the size of New Mexico participated in an eight-month programme that trained 1,590 farmers in sustainable agriculture practices.

People news - February 2010

Joint appointment at Polifenoles Naturales, PLT; Embria's success wins award for Diamond V chief executive; Fusion Formulations hires sales VP; Marketing director for Jarrow Formulas; Key Tech names Marmet area sales manager

Research capsule - February 2010

Biothera's Wellmune WGP 1,3-1,6 beta glucan; Nutrition 21's Chromax chromium picolinate

Proteins pave the way for increased performance

By Kara McDonald

Dairy industry veteran Kara McDonald shows how the nutritional profile of whey protein isolate makes it an ideal ingredient for products marketed for athletic performance and recovery

Superfruits enrich nutricosmetics

By Jeanette Jacknin

Nutricosmetics companies are adding the health punch of superfruits and plants to their new offerings. Jeanette Jacknin, MD, reveals the top ingredients that are enriching skin-care products.

GRAS-fed animal feed markets set to open

By George Burdock

The coming of a GRAS approval process to the animal-feed sector will open up new avenues for suppliers. George A Burdock, PhD, runs down the regulations and discusses growth opportunities

New ingredients - February 2010

Lactic acid to mask offnotes; 5-HTP certified free from contaminants; Soy protein isolate for pH-neutral drinks; Plant-based version of Celadrin; Rosemary extracts for personal-care products; NXT Nutritionals debuts baking version of SUSTA

New products - February 2010

Herbal throat spray and lozenges; Energy drink with Cognizin; Immune Boost with Epicor; Tooth-friendly tea with Palatinose; Organic children's meals feature Salba Smart

Industry signposts