April 01, 2012, to May 01, 2012
Organic produce and natural grocery delivery service company Mile High Organics received an organic certification from the United States Department of...
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Natural products company ChromaDex Corp. was awarded a U.S. patent for the proprietary antioxidant polyphenol pterostilbene, an ingredient in its...
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A dietary supplement industry trade group has issued a statement disputing the findings of a recent study that said there wasn’t enough evidence that...
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March 15, 2012, to April 01, 2012
People who want the health benefits of chocolate – specifically, the flavanols that have been linked with improved cardiovascular performance –...
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General Mills is beefing up its investment in the natural and organic foods segment with the acquisition of tortilla and kettle chips maker Food...
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A report from Transparency Market Research finds that the global market for nutraceuticals – functional foods and beverages as well as dietary...
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November 15, 2011, to March 15, 2012
An advisory committee of the U.K. Food Agency is seeking public comment on an application from Canada’s Ocean Nutrition company to market...
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According to market researchers, fewer than ten percent of U.S. consumers are allergic to the protein gluten, found in wheat, barley and rye. Only one...
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A U.S. researcher who analyzed data from a variety of weight loss studies has concluded that no evidence exists that any single product results in...
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October 15, 2011, to November 15, 2011
Unlike the term “organic,” “natural” foods lack an authoritative definition that consumers, retailers and manufacturers can look to when applying that...
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Riverford Organic, a British organic grower that delivers vegetables and other farm produce through a network of franchisees, reports that its...
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Natural and organic products producer Hain Celestial Group reported a 13.3 percent increase over last year’s first quarter net sales to $292.4 million...
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October 01, 2011, to October 15, 2011
Natural and organic products marketer Hain Celestial Group has acquired the Europe's Best brand of natural, frozen fruit and vegetable products in...
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A leading U.S. organic yogurt producer told an audience at College of Holy Cross (Mass.) that organic farming methods are superior to conventional for...
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A nonprofit trade group representing fish-derived omega-3 product manufacturers has filed a class action lawsuit against Dean Foods and White Wave...
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September 15, 2011, to October 01, 2011
The Warsaw Journal reports that Poland has the right mix of resources and other factors that could make it “an important player” in Europe’s growing...
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Chinese food and beverage company Nutrastar International said it plans to significantly expand its organic and specialty food consumer products...
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Though nutricosmetics haven’t caught on in other parts of the world, market data from Datamonitor show high per capita spending in Asia, particularly...
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September 01, 2011, to September 15, 2011
A new nutritional ingredient developed by British food technology company Provexis and made from ripe tomato extract will be exhibited at a Hong Kong...
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Despite an underwhelming Russian interest in organic foods, German baby food maker HiPP has opened a factory in Kaliningrad to manufacture its all...
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One of the problems faced by probiotics manufacturers is protecting beneficial bacteria as they navigate the harsh acidic conditions of the stomach on...
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August 15, 2011, to September 01, 2011
Although Nestlé board chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe believes organic farmers and farming should be supported, they are ultimately not the answer to...
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Global awareness of omega-3 fatty acids as a vital nutrient for physical and mental health has reached "critical mass," according to the report "Omega...
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After a meta-analysis of the results of 43 clinical trials involving 200,000 young children, British and Pakistani researchers are urging policymakers...
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August 01, 2011, to August 15, 2011
More than 1,000 farmers markets were added into the 2011 USDA Farmers Market Directory to reach a total of 7,175, showing a healthy expansion of...
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Growing consumer demand for fresher fruits and vegetables has fueled interest in locally grown produce among grocery retailers and other food service...
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Biotech start-up NuMe Health, which is developing prebiotic products targeting specific health conditions, said it has raised $675,000 from a series A...
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July 15, 2011, to August 01, 2011
Whole Foods Market has opened its first outlet in Glasgow, Scotland, which has a reputation for deep-fried foods. The US-based natural foods retailer...
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A study by Food Technology magazine has found that several key factors are driving growth in the natural foods and beverages sector. Hot buttons...
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Many unusual fruits are gaining mainstream market acceptance as food and beverage ingredients and flavorings, thanks to growing consumer awareness of...
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