Thursday, October 29, 2009

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR by Sytrinol®: Shoppers Want Safe, Ethical Food

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/10/shoppers-want-safe-ethical-food.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Planet Organic Health Corp Announces Annual Results

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/planet-organic-health-corp-announces.html

BUSINESS NEWS: Economy Still Not Recovering: Study

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/economy-still-not-recovering-study.html

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Consumers Optimistic about Holiday Spending

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/10/consumers-optimistic-about-holiday-spending.aspx

RESEARCH NEWS: Vitamin C for Weight Loss

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/10/vitamin-c-for-weight-loss.aspx?tw=20091029133449

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

MERCHANDISING TIPS/RESEARCH NEWS by Sytrinol®: When Daylight Savings Time Stops - Consider Taking Vitamin D

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/when-daylight-savings-time-stops.html

INDUSTRY NEWS: Supplement usage holds steady in shaky economic times

http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4248/Supplement-usage-holds-steady-in-shaky-economic-ti.aspx

RESEARCH NEWS: Green Tea and Mental Health

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2009/10/green-tea-and-mental-health.aspx?tw=20091028203352

RESEARCH NEWS: Egg Yolks Good for Eyes, Heart

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/10/egg-yolks-good-for-eyes-heart.aspx

INDUSTRY TIPS: Advertising, Publicizing Store Brands

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/10/advertising-publicizing-store-brands.aspx?tw=20091028202345

Monday, October 26, 2009

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR by Sytrinol®: Supplements find converts in the recessionary gloom

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Consumer-Trends/Supplements-find-converts-in-the-recessionary-gloom/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbluW37%2FaqQ34A%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: Apotex Loses Patent Fight With Allergan

http://lawday.ca/articles/show/apotex_loses_patent_fight_with_allergan

BUSINESS NEWS: Credit Card Companies Settled for $336 Million

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/credit-card-companies-settled-for-336.html

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Who Knew Men Were So Evolved?

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/blogs/consumer-edge/2009/10/who-knew-men-were-so-evolved.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Fit Foods Attains Exclusive Rights to Distribute Nature's Plus Supplements in Canada

http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=25421&zoneid=12

RESEARCH NEWS: L-Carnosine and Zinc for Ulcers

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/10/lcarnosine-and-zinc-for-ulcers.aspx

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS: New dairy partnership improves dairy product safety and shelf-life

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodProductionDaily.com/Quality-Safety/New-dairy-partnership-improves-dairy-product-safety-and-shelf-life/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbkgLhcK9aivxQ%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

MARKET TRENDS: Markets: functional chocolate finding its feet

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Consumer-Trends/Markets-functional-chocolate-finding-its-feet/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbnIYjGuAk62YA%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Consumer Will Vital To Sustainable Consumption, says report

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator.com/Financial-Industry/Consumer-will-vital-to-sustainable-consumption-says-report/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbnlDpqvYKrgzg%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY INSIDER by Sytrinol®: Seven Tips For Marketing to Families

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/seven-tips-for-marketing-to-families.html

RESEARCH NEWS: Funding Announced to Enhance Quality of Life for Canadians Affected by Breast Cancer

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2009/14/c6717.html

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Nostalgia boosts UK food market growth

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator.com/Financial-Industry/Nostalgia-boosts-UK-food-market-growth/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbmBoI6wJ1QGWw%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: Delivering Quality Private Label Products

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/10/delivering-quality-private-label-products.aspx

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Shoppers still prepared to pay for healthier foods, says research

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator.com/Financial-Industry/Shoppers-still-prepared-to-pay-for-healthier-foods-says-research/?c=Sn8oNZLTtblkBVKX7V%2Fo7A%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

Monday, October 19, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: Thoughts on Formulating a Functional Beverage

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/articles/2009/10/thoughts-on-formulating-a-functional-beverage.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: PepsiCo launches stevia drink under natural health product rules

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Financial-Industry/PepsiCo-launches-stevia-drink-under-natural-health-product-rules/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbkBdYNISnvjrA%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: Conn. AG Investigates `Smart Choices’ Food Labels

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/10/conn-ag-investigates-smart-choices-food-labels.aspx

RESEARCH NEWS: Supplements for Better Brain Power

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/articles/2009/10/supplements-for-better-brain-power.aspx

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Heart Set on CVD Prevention

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/10/heart-set-on-cvd-prevention.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Consumer Usage & Spending, Supplements: 1999-2008 - Chart 56

http://nutritionbusinessjournal.com/supplements/data-charts/usage_spending_supplements

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

INDUSTRY INSIDER by Sytrinol®: FD Buyer: What You Need to Know About Packaging and Brands

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/fd-buyer-what-you-need-to-know-about.html

RESEARCH NEWS/CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: New research examines the psychology of food choices

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator-USA.com/Science-Nutrition/New-research-examines-the-psychology-of-food-choices/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbmmHitf7uR1fQ%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Consumers May Get Back to Spending

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/10/consumers-may-get-back-to-spending.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dairy farmers sue DFA/Dean Foods

http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4226/Dairy-farmers-sue-DFADean-Foods.aspx

RESEARCH NEWS: Antioxidant Linked to Slower Parkinson’s Disease Decline

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/10/antioxidant-linked-to-slower-parkinsons-disease-decline.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: Probiotics market set to continue bullish growth

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Industry/Probiotics-market-set-to-continue-bullish-growth/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbnKEe7CLjUZOA%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: GFF builds united front on gluten-free

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator-USA.com/Financial-Industry/GFF-builds-united-front-on-gluten-free/?c=Sn8oNZLTtblaM5v9dpi%2Fbw%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

MARKET RESEARCH NEWS: Anti-ageing creams herald age of the cosmeceutical

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/consumer_goods/article6870269.ece

INDUSTRY NEWS: Irish Government bans all GM crops

http://www.anhcampaign.org/news/irish-government-bans-all-gm-crops

RESEARCH NEWS: 1 in 3 Moms Aware of Stevia

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/10/1-in-3-moms-aware-of-stevia.aspx

INDUSTRY/RESEARCH NEWS: Does Your Company Produce One of the Top 10 Riskiest Foods?

http://nutritionbusinessjournal.com/healthy-foods/news/top-riskiest-food-nbj-company/

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: Quarterly Retail Commodity Survey, second quarter 2009

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/091009/dq091009c-eng.htm

INDUSTRY NEWS: Canadian international merchandise trade, August 2009

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/091009/dq091009b-eng.htm

INDUSTRY INSIDER: Audience Measurement Technology Optimizes the In-Store Digital Media Opportunity

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/audience-measurement-technology.html

RESEARCH NEWS: Carotenoids Reduce Preterm Births

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/10/carotenoids-reduce-preterm-births.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Metro Fall Harvest Food Drive launches across Ontario

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/metro-fall-harvest-food-drive-launches.html

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: A Hearty Market for Cardio Products

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/articles/2009/10/a-hearty-market-for-cardio-products.aspx?tw=20091012222155

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Online Grocery Shopping Increasing

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/10/online-grocery-shopping.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Fit Foods Acquires Exclusive Rights to Distribute Histame™ and Naturally Vitamins in Canada

http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=25257&zoneid=12

Friday, October 9, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: Canada must amend its natural product regulations

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Regulation/Canada-must-amend-its-natural-product-regulations/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbmqYf9DLS9xkw%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

BUSINESS + INDUSTRY NEWS: EU Regulators Raid Drug-Makers

http://lawday.ca/articles/show/eu_regulators_raid_drug_makers

INDUSTRY NEWS: Consumer press highlights probiotic health claim failures

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health-condition-categories/Immune-system/Consumer-press-highlights-probiotic-health-claim-failures/?utm_source=Newsletter_Product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BProduct

SUSTAINABILITY IN INDUSTRY: Zero waste a target for all, says Envirowise

http://www.beveragedaily.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator.com/Financial-Industry/Zero-waste-a-target-for-all-says-Envirowise/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbmTORmJgGsCvA%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: How the FTC’s New Testimonial Guidelines Will Impact Supplement Marketers

http://nutritionbusinessjournal.com/direct/news/FTC-supplement-testimonial-guidelines-nbj/

BUSINESS + INDUSTRY NEWS: Study: Measuring user innovation in Canadian manufacturing, 2007

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/091006/dq091006b-eng.htm

Thursday, October 8, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: Important Safety Information Regarding the Use of Sleep Aid Drugs and the Risk of Complex Sleep-Related Behaviours

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2009/2009_161-eng.php

RESEARCH NEWS: Tai Chi May Be An Effective Treatment For Dizziness, Balance Issues

http://www.naturalhealthcare.ca/news.phtml?sac=view&id=724

BUSINESS+ INDUSTRY NEWS: How the FTC’s New Testimonial Guidelines Will Impact Supplement Marketers

http://nutritionbusinessjournal.com/direct/news/FTC-supplement-testimonial-guidelines-nbj/

INDUSTRY NEWS: CRN’s Educational Grant

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2009/10/crns-educational-grant.aspx

INDUSTRY TIPS: Building Consumer Loyalty with Private Label

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/10/building-consumer-loyalty-with-private-label.aspx

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

INDUSTRY INSIDER/CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Marketing With the New Consumer

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/ipsos-reid-marketing-with-new-consumer.html

RESEARCH NEWS: Whey Protein Puts Functionality in Performance Beverages

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/articles/2009/10/whey-protein-puts-functionality-in-performance-beverages.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: New Credit Card Rules Questioned

http://lawday.ca/articles/show/new_credit_card_rules_questioned

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Consumers Want Eco-Friendly Products

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/10/consumers-want-eco-friendly-products.aspx

Monday, October 5, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: Call for Regulation of Nutritional Rating Systems

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/industry-news-call-for-regulation-of.html

MARKET RESEARCH NEWS: Market for Products Enriched With Probiotics and Prebiotics Expands as Global Awareness of Link Between Digestive Health and Imm

http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=25167&zoneid=2

INDUSTRY/RESEARCH NEWS: Sugar and Stevia Industries Unite

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/sugar-and-stevia-industries-unite.html

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Nutricosmetics: Foods for beauty in the spotlight: Euromonitor

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Consumer-Trends/Foods-for-beauty-in-the-spotlight-Euromonitor/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbmXZ%2BKxEJsx3Q%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: Mannatech Opens Office in Canada

http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=25175&zoneid=12

BUSINESS/MANUFACTURING NEWS: Stats Can Report: Principal Field Crops, September 2009

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/10/stats-can-report-principal-field-crops.html

Friday, October 2, 2009

INDUSTRY/RESEARCH NEWS by Sytrinol®: Probiotics: Looking Underneath the Yogurt Label

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/29/health/29well.html?_r=2&em

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Influencing the Green Shopper

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/hotnews/influencing-the-green-shopper.html

INDUSTRY/RESEARCH NEWS: Taxing Soda Could Trim State Deficits (and Waistlines), Says Report

http://www.cspinet.org/new/200909301.html

INDUSTRY NEWS: Organic Food Marketing Report

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/hotnews/organic-food-marketing-report.html

BUSINESS NEWS: Natraceutical Group, Naturex to Merge

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2009/10/natraceutical-group-naturex-to-merge.aspx?tw=20091001235759