Buying botanical extracts: Is your purchasing model obsolete?
I'm relatively new to the botanicals industry, but I’ve been puzzled by the lack of attention that nutraceutical companies pay to the relationship between prices and harvest time.
Archives for February 7, 2013
Z Trim Holdings makes first sales of non-GMO corn fiber ingredient
Z Trim Holdings, Inc. announced the first sales of its non-GMO Z Trim corn fiber functional food ingredient. The company announced only in December that it was adding the non-GMO option to its line of Z Trim ingredients that help to reduce fat and...
Analyst warns of RFS threat to US poultry industry
A US analyst has warned that the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is causing the cost of chicken and turkey to rocket, leaving many producers facing bankruptcy.
Big breakthrough in ancient, organic grains? Researchers make ‘great strides’ in health benefits of ancient wheat
A new study that reports the potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain, has been hailed as ‘making great strides in documenting the significant health benefits of ancient wheat’.
Global sports nutrition market to top $6 billion by 2018, report says
Revamped, more complete product lines that are connecting with new customers are driving growth in the sports nutrition market, according to a new report.
Dangerous drug-laced ‘Brazilian slimming coffee’ brand still sold in US
Despite a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning that a sibutramine-laced ‘Brazilian Slimming Coffee’ may pose a 'significant risk' to some US consumers, the product is still widely available online.
Monell scientists identify taste stem cells on the tongue
The discovery of until now ‘elusive’ taste stem cells on the tongue will help researchers and industry better understand the complexities of human taste, say researchers.
Big Interview: Brad Kloss, founder and CEO, FitPro
FitPro: Is there room for a new player in the RTD protein shake market?
Launching a new product into the ultra-competitive ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shake market is not for the faint-hearted. But being a minnow in a pool of sharks doesn’t faze the founder of FitPro, who reckons he can give Muscle Milk a run for its money.
Russia looks to align with EU on US-approved meat firms
Russia might only re-open its markets to US companies authorised to export meat and meat products to the EU, officials have revealed.
Bettcher finds Whizard response for chicken carcases
Poultry companies looking to recover more profit from their carcases were being offered a unique new system by Bettcher Industries at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta.