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- Spectrum Organic Products Responds to FDA Letter Regarding Use of Non-GMO Seal on Canola Oil Label
- Supplement Group Targets Consumer Education
- ADM Awarded Nutraceuticals Patent Patent Creates Proprietary Position for ADM in Fast-Growing Nutraceutical Market
- Tantivy Sciences Obtains Exclusive License to Unique Nutraceutical Products
- ConsumerLab.com Finds Most B-vitamin Supplements Contain What They Claim, But Often Exceed Safe Levels - Consumers Cautioned to Be Aware of Side Effects with High Dose Products
- Nutraceutix, Inc., Nutravite Announcement Commercial Availability of CDT™ Glucosamine for Canadian Marketplace
- Human Genome Project Leads to Innovative Healthcare
- NPIcenter’s Career Center targets nutraceutical Industry
- Adding Vitamin C To Certain Drugs May Help Treat Alzheimer's, Other Brain Disorders
- Adding Vitamin C To Certain Drugs May Help Treat Alzheimer's, Other Brain Disorders
- Editorial: An Exercise in Synergy
- NBTY, Inc. Appoints Harvey Kamil President, Scott Rudolph To Continue As Chairman And CEO
- Ross Products to Launch Infant Formula Supplemented With Two New Fatty Acids
- Ross Products to Launch Infant Formula Supplemented With Two New Fatty Acids
- Ross Products to Launch Infant Formula Supplemented With Two New Fatty Acids
- LignisulMSM vs Naproxen for Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial Gets Underway
- FDA Presents Compliance Guide for Structure/Function Claims
- New TrimFit® Bars Redefine Energy Bar Category
- New TrimFit® Bars Redefine Energy Bar Category
- Probiata® Offers Safe, Natural and Effective Alternative
- Alive & Well with Michelle Harris
- Be Well and Get Rewarded! Find Personalized Wellness Solutions and Earn Free Vitamins at NatureMade.com
- Consumers Search for Healthy Cleaning Products That Work
- Nordic Naturals: Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- KAVA ADVISORY: Health Canada is advising consumers not to use any products containing kava
- Modern Science Confirms Ancient Wisdom!
- Modern Science Confirms Ancient Wisdom!
- "Natural" or "Plant-Derived" Labeling Can Mislead
- CDN: Natural Health Products Report - Update
- NPI Editorial: Are we using Best Practices?
- AHPA Update: Kava Information from the AHPA Executive Committee
- European Commission Proposes Registration Scheme for Herbal Medicine to Avoid Need for Testing
- Statement on Kava in New Zealand
- BICL Discontinues Kava Sales; Health Canada Issues Consumer Warning
- BICL Discontinues Kava Sales; Health Canada Issues Consumer Warning
- Kirin Group and Yakult Group to jointly establish Kirin Yakult NextStage as part of alliance
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited and Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd. have announced that they had jointly established Kirin Yakult NextStage Company, Limited to develop next-generation health foods and functional foods business. The company will begin operations on October 1 and on October 2, will launch nationwide sales of BBcube, a product that supports healthy intestinal bacteria balance.
- Kirin Group and Yakult Group to jointly establish Kirin Yakult NextStage as part of alliance
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited and Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd. have announced that they had jointly established Kirin Yakult NextStage Company, Limited to develop next-generation health foods and functional foods business. The company will begin operations on October 1 and on October 2, will launch nationwide sales of BBcube, a product that supports healthy intestinal bacteria balance.
- Kirin Group and Yakult Group to jointly establish Kirin Yakult NextStage as part of alliance
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited and Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd. have announced that they had jointly established Kirin Yakult NextStage Company, Limited to develop next-generation health foods and functional foods business. The company will begin operations on October 1 and on October 2, will launch nationwide sales of BBcube, a product that supports healthy intestinal bacteria balance.
- Kirin Group and Yakult Group to jointly establish Kirin Yakult NextStage as part of alliance
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited and Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd. have announced that they had jointly established Kirin Yakult NextStage Company, Limited to develop next-generation health foods and functional foods business. The company will begin operations on October 1 and on October 2, will launch nationwide sales of BBcube, a product that supports healthy intestinal bacteria balance.
- Nu Skin Enterprises to Open Operations in Costa Rica
Company announces the opening of Costa Rica as the company's 44th global market, where both Nu Skin(R) personal care and Pharmanex(R) nutritional products will be launched.
- Nu Skin Enterprises to Open Operations in Costa Rica
Company announces the opening of Costa Rica as the company's 44th global market, where both Nu Skin(R) personal care and Pharmanex(R) nutritional products will be launched.
- Origin BioMed Acquires MedPress and NeuroHelp
BioMed Inc. announced today that it has
acquired the book publisher MedPress(TM) (www.medpress.com) as well as the supplement company NeuroHelp(TM) (www.neurohelp.com).
- Origin BioMed Acquires MedPress and NeuroHelp
BioMed Inc. announced today that it has
acquired the book publisher MedPress(TM) (www.medpress.com) as well as the supplement company NeuroHelp(TM) (www.neurohelp.com).
- Origin BioMed Acquires MedPress and NeuroHelp
BioMed Inc. announced today that it has
acquired the book publisher MedPress(TM) (www.medpress.com) as well as the supplement company NeuroHelp(TM) (www.neurohelp.com).
- Forward Foods, LLC Acquires Detour Protein Bars
Forward Foods, LLC and NEXT Proteins, Inc. have announced the sale of NEXT's protein bar business to Forward Foods.
- Forward Foods, LLC Acquires Detour Protein Bars
Forward Foods, LLC and NEXT Proteins, Inc. have announced the sale of NEXT's protein bar business to Forward Foods.
- Forward Foods, LLC Acquires Detour Protein Bars
Forward Foods, LLC and NEXT Proteins, Inc. have announced the sale of NEXT's protein bar business to Forward Foods.
- Forward Foods, LLC Acquires Detour Protein Bars
Forward Foods, LLC and NEXT Proteins, Inc. have announced the sale of NEXT's protein bar business to Forward Foods.
- David D. Belaga Named Senior Vice President – Worldwide Marketing and Sales of Sciona, Inc.
Company announces that David D. Belaga, previously Senior Vice President of Marketing at Amerifit Nutrition, Inc., has been named Senior Vice President – Worldwide Marketing and Sales.
- David D. Belaga Named Senior Vice President – Worldwide Marketing and Sales of Sciona, Inc.
Company announces that David D. Belaga, previously Senior Vice President of Marketing at Amerifit Nutrition, Inc., has been named Senior Vice President – Worldwide Marketing and Sales.
- David D. Belaga Named Senior Vice President – Worldwide Marketing and Sales of Sciona, Inc.
Company announces that David D. Belaga, previously Senior Vice President of Marketing at Amerifit Nutrition, Inc., has been named Senior Vice President – Worldwide Marketing and Sales.
- David D. Belaga Named Senior Vice President – Worldwide Marketing and Sales of Sciona, Inc.
Company announces that David D. Belaga, previously Senior Vice President of Marketing at Amerifit Nutrition, Inc., has been named Senior Vice President – Worldwide Marketing and Sales.
- Swiss Medica Is Ranked #3 In Profit Magazine’s Hot 50 Canadian Emerging Growth Companies
Company has been ranked # 3 in the top 50 emerging growth companies in Canada according to the 7th annual PROFIT HOT 50 ranking.
- Swiss Medica Is Ranked #3 In Profit Magazine’s Hot 50 Canadian Emerging Growth Companies
Company has been ranked # 3 in the top 50 emerging growth companies in Canada according to the 7th annual PROFIT HOT 50 ranking.
- Swiss Medica Is Ranked #3 In Profit Magazine’s Hot 50 Canadian Emerging Growth Companies
Company has been ranked # 3 in the top 50 emerging growth companies in Canada according to the 7th annual PROFIT HOT 50 ranking.
- Frutarom Signs Agreement for Exclusive Global License to Produce and Market a Unique Plant Extract to Reduce and Stabilize Glucose Levels in Blood of Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Patients
Company has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with D-Herb, of the NGT technological incubator in Nazareth, Israel, to produce and globally market a unique herbal extract, for the reduction and stabilization of glucose levels in the blood of diabetes and pre-diabetes patients.
- Frutarom Signs Agreement for Exclusive Global License to Produce and Market a Unique Plant Extract to Reduce and Stabilize Glucose Levels in Blood of Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Patients
Company has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with D-Herb, of the NGT technological incubator in Nazareth, Israel, to produce and globally market a unique herbal extract, for the reduction and stabilization of glucose levels in the blood of diabetes and pre-diabetes patients.
- Frutarom Signs Agreement for Exclusive Global License to Produce and Market a Unique Plant Extract to Reduce and Stabilize Glucose Levels in Blood of Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Patients
Company has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with D-Herb, of the NGT technological incubator in Nazareth, Israel, to produce and globally market a unique herbal extract, for the reduction and stabilization of glucose levels in the blood of diabetes and pre-diabetes patients.
- National Bioscience Corporation Attains Eexclusive Rights To Xanthigen Patent-Pending Weight Loss Ingredient From Deep-Sea Water Cultivated Marine Vegetables
National Bioscience Corporation (NBC), Chester, NY announced today that they have attained exclusive worldwide rights to an exciting new patent-pending product Xanthigen(TM) (proprietary extracts of deep-sea water cultivated marine vegetable extracts standardized to fucoxanthin, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, and marine vegetable ω-3 oils).
- National Bioscience Corporation Attains Eexclusive Rights To Xanthigen Patent-Pending Weight Loss Ingredient From Deep-Sea Water Cultivated Marine Vegetables
National Bioscience Corporation (NBC), Chester, NY announced today that they have attained exclusive worldwide rights to an exciting new patent-pending product Xanthigen(TM) (proprietary extracts of deep-sea water cultivated marine vegetable extracts standardized to fucoxanthin, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, and marine vegetable ω-3 oils).
- National Bioscience Corporation Attains Eexclusive Rights To Xanthigen Patent-Pending Weight Loss Ingredient From Deep-Sea Water Cultivated Marine Vegetables
National Bioscience Corporation (NBC), Chester, NY announced today that they have attained exclusive worldwide rights to an exciting new patent-pending product Xanthigen(TM) (proprietary extracts of deep-sea water cultivated marine vegetable extracts standardized to fucoxanthin, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, and marine vegetable ω-3 oils).
- Trace Minerals Research Files Lawsuit Against Mineral Resources International
Trace Minerals Research has announced that it has taken legal action against Mineral Resources International for trademark infringement and misuse of the company's intellectual property.
- Trace Minerals Research Files Lawsuit Against Mineral Resources International
Trace Minerals Research has announced that it has taken legal action against Mineral Resources International for trademark infringement and misuse of the company's intellectual property.
- New Patent-pending Indications for Natural Vitamin K2 Announced by PL Thomas in Strategic Alliance with Natto Pharma and VitaK BV
Company has announced new patent-pending indications for its Natural Vitamin K2 marketed under the trademark MenaQ7(TM) through an alliance with Natto Pharma, Norway and VitaK BV. Natto Pharma, as part of the Strategic Alliance, has acquired three US patents pending from VitaK, which is closely associated with the Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- New Patent-pending Indications for Natural Vitamin K2 Announced by PL Thomas in Strategic Alliance with Natto Pharma and VitaK BV
Company has announced new patent-pending indications for its Natural Vitamin K2 marketed under the trademark MenaQ7(TM) through an alliance with Natto Pharma, Norway and VitaK BV. Natto Pharma, as part of the Strategic Alliance, has acquired three US patents pending from VitaK, which is closely associated with the Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- My Family Farm Adds New Ingredient To ‘Bake The World a Better Place’ By Offering 'Healthy Products For Healthy Families’
Company announces that net profits generated from the sale of its products will benefit its new charitable partner – Prevent Child Abuse America.
- My Family Farm Adds New Ingredient To ‘Bake The World a Better Place’ By Offering 'Healthy Products For Healthy Families’
Company announces that net profits generated from the sale of its products will benefit its new charitable partner – Prevent Child Abuse America.
- Planet Organic Announces New Stores in Alberta and Ontario
Company has commenced construction of a new 10,000 square foot organic supermarket in Port Credit, Ontario, and is set to open their store in north Calgary, Alberta, the second location in that city.
- Planet Organic Announces New Stores in Alberta and Ontario
Company has commenced construction of a new 10,000 square foot organic supermarket in Port Credit, Ontario, and is set to open their store in north Calgary, Alberta, the second location in that city.
- Planet Organic Announces New Stores in Alberta and Ontario
Company has commenced construction of a new 10,000 square foot organic supermarket in Port Credit, Ontario, and is set to open their store in north Calgary, Alberta, the second location in that city.
- Joel A. Katz Joins Natrol Board of Directors; Renowned Entertainment Attorney Joins Natrol Board
Company announces that Joel A. Katz has joined Natrol's Board of Directors.
- Joel A. Katz Joins Natrol Board of Directors; Renowned Entertainment Attorney Joins Natrol Board
Company announces that Joel A. Katz has joined Natrol's Board of Directors.
- Joel A. Katz Joins Natrol Board of Directors; Renowned Entertainment Attorney Joins Natrol Board
Company announces that Joel A. Katz has joined Natrol's Board of Directors.
- Joel A. Katz Joins Natrol Board of Directors; Renowned Entertainment Attorney Joins Natrol Board
Company announces that Joel A. Katz has joined Natrol's Board of Directors.
- Chr. Hansen and Integrated Genomics to Sequence a Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacterium
Integrated Genomics Inc. has signed an agreement with Chr. Hansen A/S in Denmark to sequence, close, and annotate the genome of a probiotic lactic acid bacterium.
- Chr. Hansen and Integrated Genomics to Sequence a Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacterium
Integrated Genomics Inc. has signed an agreement with Chr. Hansen A/S in Denmark to sequence, close, and annotate the genome of a probiotic lactic acid bacterium.
- Thomas Doorley Elected Lead Director of Natrol Board
Current Director Thomas Doorley was elected Lead Director during the Company's Board of Directors meeting on September 15, 2006.
- Thomas Doorley Elected Lead Director of Natrol Board
Current Director Thomas Doorley was elected Lead Director during the Company's Board of Directors meeting on September 15, 2006.
- Thomas Doorley Elected Lead Director of Natrol Board
Current Director Thomas Doorley was elected Lead Director during the Company's Board of Directors meeting on September 15, 2006.
- Thomas Doorley Elected Lead Director of Natrol Board
Current Director Thomas Doorley was elected Lead Director during the Company's Board of Directors meeting on September 15, 2006.
- Former Whole Foods Executive Joins Mountain Herbal Foods
Company announces the appointment of Rudy Rubenis, as the company's Corporate Operating Officer.
- Former Whole Foods Executive Joins Mountain Herbal Foods
Company announces the appointment of Rudy Rubenis, as the company's Corporate Operating Officer.
- Former Whole Foods Executive Joins Mountain Herbal Foods
Company announces the appointment of Rudy Rubenis, as the company's Corporate Operating Officer.
- Former Whole Foods Executive Joins Mountain Herbal Foods
Company announces the appointment of Rudy Rubenis, as the company's Corporate Operating Officer.
- IdeaSphere Adds Natural Spring Water to its Global Product Portfolio
Company announced its entry into the natural spring water marketplace with the acquisition of the assets of Cole Bros. Water Company.
- IdeaSphere Adds Natural Spring Water to its Global Product Portfolio
Company announced its entry into the natural spring water marketplace with the acquisition of the assets of Cole Bros. Water Company.
- Fortitech Asia Pacific Adds Senior-Level Staff to Capture Chinese Premix Market
Company has created a new position to specifically focus on growing its premix business and locating new opportunities throughout the People’s Republic of China, with Tony Tan assuming the role of general manager of business development for Fortitech Asia Pacific.
- Fortitech Asia Pacific Adds Senior-Level Staff to Capture Chinese Premix Market
Company has created a new position to specifically focus on growing its premix business and locating new opportunities throughout the People’s Republic of China, with Tony Tan assuming the role of general manager of business development for Fortitech Asia Pacific.
- Fortitech Asia Pacific Adds Senior-Level Staff to Capture Chinese Premix Market
Company has created a new position to specifically focus on growing its premix business and locating new opportunities throughout the People’s Republic of China, with Tony Tan assuming the role of general manager of business development for Fortitech Asia Pacific.
- Fortitech Asia Pacific Adds Senior-Level Staff to Capture Chinese Premix Market
Company has created a new position to specifically focus on growing its premix business and locating new opportunities throughout the People’s Republic of China, with Tony Tan assuming the role of general manager of business development for Fortitech Asia Pacific.
- Aristo Health Inc. Signs Trademark License Agreement to Co-Brand With MEG-3®
Company announces that they have signed a trademark license agreement with Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC), enabling them to use ONC’s MEG-3® brand Omega-3 EPA/DHA healthy food ingredient in their new line of adult and kids’ nutrition bars to be marketed under the Aristo™ brand name.
- Aristo Health Inc. Signs Trademark License Agreement to Co-Brand With MEG-3®
Company announces that they have signed a trademark license agreement with Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC), enabling them to use ONC’s MEG-3® brand Omega-3 EPA/DHA healthy food ingredient in their new line of adult and kids’ nutrition bars to be marketed under the Aristo™ brand name.
- Aristo Health Inc. Signs Trademark License Agreement to Co-Brand With MEG-3®
Company announces that they have signed a trademark license agreement with Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC), enabling them to use ONC’s MEG-3® brand Omega-3 EPA/DHA healthy food ingredient in their new line of adult and kids’ nutrition bars to be marketed under the Aristo™ brand name.
- Aristo Health Inc. Signs Trademark License Agreement to Co-Brand With MEG-3®
Company announces that they have signed a trademark license agreement with Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC), enabling them to use ONC’s MEG-3® brand Omega-3 EPA/DHA healthy food ingredient in their new line of adult and kids’ nutrition bars to be marketed under the Aristo™ brand name.
- Aristo Health Inc. Signs Trademark License Agreement to Co-Brand With MEG-3®
Company announces that they have signed a trademark license agreement with Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC), enabling them to use ONC’s MEG-3® brand Omega-3 EPA/DHA healthy food ingredient in their new line of adult and kids’ nutrition bars to be marketed under the Aristo™ brand name.
- The UGR Patents A Process To Obtain A Protein As A Natural Colorant
A research team of the Universities of Granada have devised a process to obtain a natural colorant from the micro-algae Porphyridium cruentum. According to the researchers, the species contains a protein known as ficoerithrin which gives the micro-algae a reddish colour, and the researchers designed a process to obtain the B-ficoeritrina protein from this microalgae, which is characterized by its “high performance”, about 66%.
- The UGR Patents A Process To Obtain A Protein As A Natural Colorant
A research team of the Universities of Granada have devised a process to obtain a natural colorant from the micro-algae Porphyridium cruentum. According to the researchers, the species contains a protein known as ficoerithrin which gives the micro-algae a reddish colour, and the researchers designed a process to obtain the B-ficoeritrina protein from this microalgae, which is characterized by its “high performance”, about 66%.
- The UGR Patents A Process To Obtain A Protein As A Natural Colorant
A research team of the Universities of Granada have devised a process to obtain a natural colorant from the micro-algae Porphyridium cruentum. According to the researchers, the species contains a protein known as ficoerithrin which gives the micro-algae a reddish colour, and the researchers designed a process to obtain the B-ficoeritrina protein from this microalgae, which is characterized by its “high performance”, about 66%.
- Boulder Specialty Brands, Inc. Announces Proposed Acquisition of GFA Brands, Inc., Marketer of Smart Balance(R) Heart-Healthy Food Products
Company has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire GFA Brands, Inc., maker of Smart Balance(R) and Earth Balance(R) heart-healthy food products as well as other established brands.
- Boulder Specialty Brands, Inc. Announces Proposed Acquisition of GFA Brands, Inc., Marketer of Smart Balance(R) Heart-Healthy Food Products
Company has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire GFA Brands, Inc., maker of Smart Balance(R) and Earth Balance(R) heart-healthy food products as well as other established brands.
- Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. Appoints Former Danone Canada CEO Thierry Houillion to Board of Directors
Company has appointed Mr. Thierry Houillion to the Board of Directors. This brings the number of Directors on Neptune’s Board to six with five independent members.
- Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. Appoints Former Danone Canada CEO Thierry Houillion to Board of Directors
Company has appointed Mr. Thierry Houillion to the Board of Directors. This brings the number of Directors on Neptune’s Board to six with five independent members.
- Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. Appoints Former Danone Canada CEO Thierry Houillion to Board of Directors
Company has appointed Mr. Thierry Houillion to the Board of Directors. This brings the number of Directors on Neptune’s Board to six with five independent members.
- Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. Appoints Former Danone Canada CEO Thierry Houillion to Board of Directors
Company has appointed Mr. Thierry Houillion to the Board of Directors. This brings the number of Directors on Neptune’s Board to six with five independent members.
- Mannatech Enters Into Exclusive Arrangement to Purchase Larch Extract
Company has entered into an exclusive arrangement with Swiss-based Lonza to purchase and market worldwide a dietary fiber harvested from the American larch tree. The agreement stipulates that Mannatech will be the only company allowed to purchase the fiber, arabinogalactan, from Lonza when it is to be used in nutritional supplements containing any two of the following ingredients: naturally derived gums and resins, aloe extract, algal extract or glucosamine.
- Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award
The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award has been presented to GAT Food Essentials GmbH in recognition of its proprietary wowCAPS(R) technology.
- Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award
The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award has been presented to GAT Food Essentials GmbH in recognition of its proprietary wowCAPS(R) technology.
- Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award
The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award has been presented to GAT Food Essentials GmbH in recognition of its proprietary wowCAPS(R) technology.
- BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates
Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010.
- BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates
Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010.
- BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates
Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010.
- BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates
Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010.
- BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates
Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010.
- BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates
Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010.
- BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates
Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010.
- BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates
Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010.
- BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates
Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010.
- Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research
Synergy Flavors has commissioned a new research program at North Carolina State University to study the sensory profiles of a range of protein ingredients.
- Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research
Synergy Flavors has commissioned a new research program at North Carolina State University to study the sensory profiles of a range of protein ingredients.
- Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research
Synergy Flavors has commissioned a new research program at North Carolina State University to study the sensory profiles of a range of protein ingredients.
- Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research
Synergy Flavors has commissioned a new research program at North Carolina State University to study the sensory profiles of a range of protein ingredients.
- Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research
Synergy Flavors has commissioned a new research program at North Carolina State University to study the sensory profiles of a range of protein ingredients.
- Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors
Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders.
- Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors
Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders.
- Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors
Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders.
- Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors
Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders.
- Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors
Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders.
- Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors
Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders.
- Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors
Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders.
- NPI Daily - Top of The News for Nov. 20, 2009 - FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators
Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award; Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research; FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators; Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega™ First Fish Oil to Participate in NFL/NFLPA Sports Nutrition Label Certification Program; BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates; New Organic Berry Whole Food Energy Bar from Amazing Grass Delivers Whole Food Nutrition; Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors
- NPI Daily - Top of The News for Nov. 20, 2009 - FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators
Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award; Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research; FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators; Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega™ First Fish Oil to Participate in NFL/NFLPA Sports Nutrition Label Certification Program; BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates; New Organic Berry Whole Food Energy Bar from Amazing Grass Delivers Whole Food Nutrition; Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors
- Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries
- Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries
- Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries
- Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries
- Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes
- Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes
- Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes
- Another Reason to Choose Healthy Lifestyle Habits
- Another Reason to Choose Healthy Lifestyle Habits
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TORONTO, September 21 /CNW/ - SunOpta Inc. (SunOpta or the Company) (Nasdaq:STKL - News; TSX:SOY - News). SunOpta announced today that it has acquired 100% of the business and assets of Purity Life Health Products ("Purity") and related companies.
Purity, which is located in Acton, Ontario, just West of Toronto, distributes a wide range of health and beauty aids, vitamins, supplements and nutraceuticals. Purity operates warehousing and distribution operations to service customers across Canada and also operates a packaging facility where a number of supplement and nutraceutical products are produced under the brand names Nature's Harmony, Vivitas and RxBalance. The company employs 155 people, including a national sales force, and is Canada's largest independent supplier of natural health care products to all channels of distribution, including health professionals.
Purity has a long history of profitable sales across Canada including limited sales to the U.S. Revenue in the current year will be approximately US $50 million.
The acquisition is projected to be immediately accretive to SunOpta's earnings and the Purity operations will form a key component of SunOpta's rapidly growing natural, organic and specialty foods distribution business in Canada. The addition of natural and organic health and beauty aids, vitamins, supplements and nutraceuticals is consistent with SunOpta's strategy to expand the breadth of complimentary products and services offered to its current customer base across Canada.
David Chapman, President of Purity commented "We are delighted to have Purity become a part of the growing SunOpta family. The values of SunOpta are consistent with those of Purity and we are confident that the combination of our business will serve to provide improved customer service and product offerings to our valued retail partners."
Jeremy N. Kendall, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented "SunOpta has been distributing some of Purity's products in Western Canada for sometime and we are delighted that Purity has now become part of the SunOpta group of companies. The addition of Purity is consistent with our stated objectives to broaden the range of products that we can offer our customers across Canada, and we could not be more pleased with this acquisition."
About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta Inc. is an operator of high-growth ethical businesses, focusing on integrated business models in the natural and organic food markets. The Company has three business units: the SunOpta Food Group, which specializes in sourcing, processing and distribution of natural and organic food products integrated from seed through packaged products; the Opta Minerals Group, a producer, distributor, and recycler of environmentally friendly industrial materials; and the SunOpta BioProcess Group which engineers and markets proprietary steam explosion technology systems for the pulp, bio-fuel and food processing industries. Each of these business units has proprietary products and services that give it a solid competitive advantage in its sector.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to references to business strategies, competitive strengths, goals, capital expenditure plans, business and operational growth plans and references to the future growth of the business. These forward looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its interpretation of current conditions, historical trends and expected future developments as well as other factors that the Company believes are appropriate in the circumstance. However, whether actual results and developments will agree with expectations and predications of the Company is subject to many risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to; general economic, business or market risk conditions; competitive actions by other companies; changes in laws or regulations or policies of local governments, provinces and states as well as the governments of United States and Canada, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Consequently all forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized.
For further information
SunOpta Inc. Jeremy N. Kendall, Steve Bromley, John Dietrich, Susan Wiekenkamp, 905-455-2528, ext 103 susan.wiekenkamp@sunopta.com Website: www.sunopta.com or Investment Community Inquiries: Lytham Partners, LLC Joe Diaz, Robert Blum, Joe Dorame, 602-889-9700 diaz@lythampartners.com
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