Mergers and Acquisitions - PL Thomas
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Licensing, IP and Alliances - Sabinsa
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Finance / Business - Capsugel
Nature's Sunshine Products Reports FY09 Q3 Operating Results
According to a release on StockHouse.com, Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc., has announced their FY09 Q3 operating results, reporting net sales revenue totaled $85.8 million, compared to $92.7 million for the same three-month period in 2008, a 7.4 percent decline, primarily attributable to the global economic downturn and the adverse effect of foreign currency fluctuations. Operating income increased to $6.2 million in the third quarter of 2009, as compared to $2.1 million in the third quarter of 2008. Net income totaled $2.1 million, compared to a net loss of $0.2 million in the third quarter of last year.
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SunOpta Announces FY09 Q3 Results
SunOpta Inc., has announced their FY09 Q3 results, reporting revenues of $253.8 million in the third quarter of 2009 versus third quarter 2008 revenues of $287.7 million, a year over year decrease of 11.8%. After adjusting for revenue declines in non-food operations plus the impact on revenues due to changes in foreign exchange rates and commodity prices, food revenues declined approximately 4% in the third quarter of 2009 versus the third quarter of 2008.
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Tate & Lyle Interim Results Announcement 2009
Tate & Lyle has announced their 2009 Interim results, reporting the Group's performance, before the impact of exchange translation, remains on track to meet their expectations for the full year.
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Industry and Market - Paragon
NOW Foods Receives the 2009 Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award
NOW Foods has announced that it has been recognized by the State of Illinois for its ongoing efforts in waste reduction and environmental sustainability.
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Transport-C Supports Vitamin Angels at SSW
Helios Trading, Inc., has signed a multiyear agreement with Vitamin Angels Alliance where HTI will contribute a specific percentage of sales of their branded ingredient called Transport C-PLUS(TM).
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Cantox at Supplyside West
Cantox has announced their participation at SSW in Las Vegas next week.
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Science and Research - Carotech
New Support Showing Immunoglobulin Supplementation Enhances Immune System
A new study provides evidence that an immunoglobulin supplement will provide immediate benefit to the function of the immune system and the gut. Immunoglobulins, or antibodies, are specialized proteins found in blood that the immune system naturally produces for immunity.
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Legal and Regulatory - Cyanotech
FDA Warning: Over-the-Counter Sex Enhancement Drug May Cause 'Dangerously' Low Blood Pressure
According to an article on FoxNews.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that "Stiff Nights," a product marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, contains an ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure and is illegal. Stiff Nights contains sulfoaildenafil, a chemical similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra. Sulfoaildenafil may interact with the prescription drugs nitrates, including nitroglycerin, and cause dangerously low blood pressure.
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EPAX AS Achieves 'Friend of the Sea' Certification
EPAX AS has announced they have beenawarded Friend of the Sea certification for its sustainable marine sourcing and production methods and will soon offer its Omega-3 oils as having a documented and traceable origin from sustainable fisheries.
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National Organic Standards Board Votes to Crack Down on Organic Personal Care Cheaters
The National Organic Standards Board has voted 12 to 1 for the USDA National Organic Program to enforce the law for organic personal care just like they do for organic food.
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Products and Services - Functional Ingredients
Fast-C™ At SupplySide West: US Clinical Trials Data Available In Booth
Scientific Food Solutions will host Anthony L. Almada, MSc in their booth at Supply Side West to describe the most recent clinical trial evidence on FAST-C™, a patent pending Vitamin C ingredient innovated by Scientific Food Solutions and distributed by E.T. Horn in partnership as Alkemy Partners.
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Nutty Flavor & Healthy Boost of Omega-3 Make Hemp Seed an Ideal Ingredient
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils has announced recipes featuring hemp food ingredients can be discovered through their website.
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DSM's tensVida® Recognized for Innovative Development
DSM's lactotripeptide blood pressure ingredient, tensVida®, has received another accolade with a win at this year's European Outsourcing Awards
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Nutrition 21 Announces Addition of Innovative New Probiotic + Omega-3 Fish Oil Combination Product
Nutrition 21, Inc., has announced they have obtained an exclusive license for a patented combination of a probiotic and omega-3 fish oil. The exclusive license, obtained from ProbioHealth, LLC and ProbioFerm, LLC, allows Nutrition 21 to expand its ingredient portfolio with a novel ingredient blend.
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Glanbia Nutritionals Offers More Than Ingredients for Nutritional Beverages
Glanbia Nutritionals is unveiling a comprehensive range of chilled beverage prototypes at this year's SupplySide West, to demonstrate how, by working in close collaboration with nutritional companies, it brings added value to the new product innovation process, from concept ideation and piloting to full-scale production.
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Whole Foods Market(R) Offers Natural Solutions to Help Build Up Body Defenses With Immune System Support
Whole Foods Market has announced they feature a variety of products that naturally help the body's defenses and bolster the immune system.
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People - Robinson Pharma
Doug Reyes Joins Embria as Regional Sales Manager
Embria Health Sciences has announced the hiring of Doug Reyes as Regional Sales Manager.
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Michael F. Hines Joins Board of General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
General Nutrition Centers, Inc., has announced that Michael F. Hines, a senior retailing industry executive, has joined the Boards of Directors of GNC and its parent companies. Mr. Hines will also sit on the Audit Committee, serving as Chairperson.
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Dr. Arnold Hirsch Celebrates 50th Anniversary with the American Chemical Society
Dr. Arnold Hirsch, one of the founders of AGD Nutrition, LLC, is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a member of the American Chemical Society.
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