Parting is such sweet sorrow

For the past two years, it was my pleasure to help your company succeed whether through providing industry news, the latest science or an attention-grabbing quote from someone integral to the health and wellness ingredients sector.

Banking on Green

Kimberly Stewart shows how taking a green approach to your business can bring in more cash. Investing in renewable processes can bring a 58 per cent internal rate of return, with a payback window of as little as 18 months

Industry signposts - April 2010

Gluten-free on the rise; Going mobile; Tense over hypertension

Economic adulteration sullies ingredient sector

While it might be tempting to develop products at bare-bones cost, seldom does it work without leading to economic adulteration.

FI talks to hot shot beverage guru Jim Tonkin

Beverage industry expert Jim Tonkin pours out his thoughts on why this sparkling category is still in the black during a red economy.

Fish oils becoming a lexicon among health-minded consumers

Will the recent Prop 65 lawsuit about fish oil affect sales? Retailers and oil experts think the fallout will be minimal.

You say stee-vee-ah, I say steh-vee-ah

Lost in the Reb-A revolution is some basic nomenclature. Specifically, how exactly should the word "stevia" be pronounced?</

Cereboost by Naturex and Maypro’s VitaPQQ win NutrAwards

This year's NutrAward recognized two products for their roles in cognitive health and cellular integrity. The ingredient Cereboost, by Naturex, and the finished product VitaPQQ, from Quality of Life Labs.

Special Report: Industry responds to Prop 65 fish oil lawsuit

Eight makers of fish oil supplements were recently named in a California lawsuit for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) contamination levels allegedly above the "safe harbor" limits set for human PCB intake as determined by California Proposition 65.

McCain withdraws support for his own bill

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has rescinded his support for the Dietary Supplement Safety Act.

March madness

I do hope that the industry will take a deep breath and realise that it may be up to the industry itself to help FDA flush out the fakers from the true movers and shakers.

Botanical research a forgotten priority

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

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.

Organic pasture rules defined, finally

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

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.

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;amp;quot;Is this about tighter regulations for legitimate companies or closing loopholes used by criminals?&amp;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.

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.

Fish oil, not H2O, may flow in the fountain of youth

Fish oil may be a key to longer life.&lt;/