Natural Products Association Questions Study on Use of Multivitamin's by Postmenopausal Women
from Forbes
A new study published this week claiming that multivitamin use by postmenopausal women does little to improve their risk of mortality fails to take into account important dietary factors or accurately grasp how dietary supplements and health claims are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, the Natural Products Association charged. According to the study, which was published in the Feb. 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, postmenopausal women who take multivitamins have the same risk of dying from "most common cancers, cardiovascular disease or of any cause as women who do not take multivitamin supplements." More
Register for Natural MarketPlace 2009
from Natural Products Association
The official show of the Natural Products Association, the 72nd annual Natural MarketPlace, is taking place July 9-11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Better your business with three days of connecting people, products and knowledge. Visit www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com for details and to register today! More
| Whom Do You Admire? Nominate Them
The nomination period for the 2010 Natural Products Association awards is open until Tuesday, March 31. If you wish to nominate a company, individual, or yourself for one of the awards, download the nominations packet at www.naturalproductsassoc.org/awardnominations and return the submission form and any supporting materials to the association. Nominations are being accepted for the Burton Kallman Scientific Award, the President’s Award, the Rachel Carson Environmental Award, the Statesman/Stateswoman Award, the Industry Champion Award (formerly the Crusader Award), the Clinician Award, and the Socially Responsible Retailer Award. Don’t miss this opportunity to give recognition to the peers you admire for their contributions to the natural products industry. Have any questions? Call (202) 223-0101 ext. 104.
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F.D.A. Finds ‘Natural’ Diet Pills Laced With Drugs
from The New York Times
Grady Jackson, a defensive tackle with the Atlanta Falcons, said he used the weight-loss capsules. Kathie Lee Gifford was enthusiastic about them on the “Today” show. Retailers like GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe sold them, no prescription required. But the Food and Drug Administration now says those weight-loss capsules, called StarCaps and promoted as natural dietary supplements using papaya, could be hazardous to your health. In violation of the law, the agency has found, the capsules also contained a potent pharmaceutical drug called bumetanide which can have serious side effects. More
FDA Provides Recall Information via Twitter
from FoodQualityNews
The FDA has started using the social networking site Twitter to communicate its recall updates, market withdrawals and safety alerts. More
Retailers Rush to Comply with Lead Law
from The Los Angeles Times
Retailers across the country are yanking shoes, toys, Valentine's gifts and other children's goods from shelves to comply with the hotly debated Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which bans the sale of children's products containing dangerous amounts of lead and chemicals called phthalates. Many retailers and manufacturers say that they still don't understand the rules, and that recent decisions by judges and the Consumer Product Safety Commission about phthalates, third-party testing and natural materials made the law even more perplexing. More
Energy Drinks: Coffee of a New Generation?
from Science Daily
It's not uncommon for students to consume energy drinks to increase their concentration as they study throughout the night. "Energy drinks are the coffee of a new generation," says Stéphanie Côté, nutritionist with Extenso, a Université de Montréal health and nutrition think-tank. "These drinks are made up of sugar and caffeine and can have a negative impact on health." More
14 Ways to Keep the Loyalty When Times Are Tough
from Manage Smarter
Start increasing your external and internal client loyalty today, without spending a dime. Whether it is your external or internal clients, you must consistently think of increasing the loyalty factor if you're business is going to thrive. So when times are tough—and the engagement of these groups becomes even more critical to your bottom line—grasp the opportunity to develop a model to maintain the consistency of your relationship-building strategies. More
U.S. Meat, Cotton Sales Falter in Recession
from Reuters via Forbes
Americans will eat a bit less meat and U.S. cotton mills will cut production sharply due to the economic recession, the government said this week, two indicators of the slowdown's impact on the farm sector. The Agriculture Department also said a slump in dairy prices will be deeper and last longer than thought a month ago due to "economic uncertainty." The average all-milk price this year could be $7 below 2008's $18.32 per 100 lbs. More
Why Package-Goods Companies Should Market to Men
from Advertising Age
A great societal shift is under way, and no one is taking advantage of it. Numerous trend reports, even the 2008 census, show conclusively that men are more and more involved in taking care of their children and homes. So you'd think package-goods marketers would jump at the chance to include them in their marketing mixes. But you'd be wrong. More
Study Finds No Benefit From Daily Multivitamin
from The New York Times
Multivitamins are the most commonly used diet supplement, but new research shows that daily multivitamin use doesn’t ward off cancer or heart disease. In a study of 161,808 women who were part of the government-funded Women’s Health Initiative research effort, doctors from 40 centers around the country collected data on multivitamin use. While research shows that people who eat nutrient-rich diets filled with fruits and vegetables have lower rates of heart disease and cancer, it hasn’t been clear whether taking a daily supplement results in a similar benefit. More
Sea Cucumber Extract May Protect Against the Common Cold
from NutraIngredientsUSA
Extracts from sea cucumber may one day be making waves in dietary supplement circles, if science from Scandinavia continues to yield positive results. Recent results from an in vitro study reportedly showed that a compound extracted from sea cucumbers known as NGNA (N-glycolylneuraminic acid) has antiviral activity against the rhinovirus, the cause of the majority colds that affect Americans annually, and the compound is non-toxic to human cells. More
Queen’s University Belfast Plays a Leading Role in Europe-wide Tests for Safer Food
from Innovation Report
A top food scientist at Queen’s University Belfast is playing a major role in a £4m European project to develop new techniques to detect chemical contaminants in food and animal feed. Professor Chris Elliott, Director of the Institute of Agri-Food and Land Use at Queen’s, will lead a team of scientists in developing new tests aimed to protect the public from potentially fatal toxins in a wide range of foods including meat, poultry, milk, seafood and cereals. More
Is Water Neutrality the New Industry Green Goal?
from APFoodTechnology
Water is the new carbon and companies are starting to engage in water strategy planning, measuring and managing of its use for greater efficiency, according to a new report. The finding maintains than the looming water crisis will ensure that manufacturers, particularly beverage and food companies that are highly dependent on the commodity, will set goals to become 'water neutral.' More
The Greenwashing Effect: Americans Are Becoming Eco-Cynical
from E-Commerce Times
Brand owners who think green marketing will help them sell more products might want to explore other options as well. American consumers have been inundated with "green" this and "eco" that to the point at which they are throwing up their hands in confusion. More
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The 10 Healthiest Foods You've Never Tried
from ABC News
Many Americans have an adventurous spirit, but perhaps not always when it comes to food. People tend to eat what they know how to prepare, and they may be reluctant to invest in a new food if they're not sure if it tastes good, said Joanne Ikeda, a nutritionist emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley. More
Mediterranean-style Cuisine Could Cut Risk of Dementia
from USA Today
A new study suggests a diet laden with fish, olive oil, veggies and other foods common in Mediterranean-style cuisine may help ward off mild cognitive impairment, sometimes called borderline dementia. The study also suggests this diet reduces the chance of transitioning from mild cognitive decline to Alzheimer's disease. More
Green Valentine's Day Gifts: Wine & Champagne
from The Guardian
Wines made from organic grapes, packaged in lightweight bottles and transported in a low carbon fashion are just some of the choices you've got when it comes to sustainable vino. More
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Product Showcase: Nature’s Dog by Canus
Goat’s milk is a natural solution for our canine companions too. That’s why Canus created Nature’s Dog all-natural dog products. The new line of products includes a goat’s milk shampoo and soap bar, alcohol free goat’s milk wipes and all-natural health treats rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Go to www.canusgoatsmilk.com.
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Product Showcase: ProDHA
Nordic Naturals ProDHA is an excellent way to ensure adequate intake of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for brain, visual, and nervous system function. ProDHA is encapsulated in small, easy-to-swallow, 500 mg soft gels, and provides 50% DHA and 10% EPA. Perfect for adults and children over 7 years of age, and for pregnant and nursing women, ProDHA is available in both unflavored soft gels and great-tasting, natural strawberry-flavored soft gels, while providing the same industry-leading purity and freshness as all Nordic Naturals products. Visit www.nordicnaturals.com.
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Service Showcase: 3LINX - Bi-Coastal Order Fulfillment Solution
3LINX provides reliable and cost-saving order fulfillment (pick/pack/ship) and logistics services to manufacturers and retailers in the natural products industry. Our bi-coastal distribution centers located in Allentown, Pennsylvania and Las Vegas, Nevada, ship orders later at significant freight savings, all with real-time visibility online. Call 610.391.3100 or visit 3LINX.COM for a no obligation analysis.
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