Monday, November 30, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS: New cleanliness guidelines for herbal products

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Regulation/New-cleanliness-guidelines-for-herbal-products/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbkeBXLPJa3j7A%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: PFIZER ORDERED TO PAY $28 MILLION IN PUNITIVE DAMAGES

http://lawday.ca/articles/show/pfizer_ordered_to_pay_28_million_in_punitive_damages

INDUSTRY NEWS: SUPREME COURT SUPPORTS WAL-MART

http://lawday.ca/articles/show/supreme_court_supports_wal-mart

INDUSTRY NEWS: US concern rises over grocery spending

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Financial-Industry/US-concern-rises-over-grocery-spending/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbl1Vvriny1kDw%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: Canadian Dairy Commission causes price revolt by major dairy buyer

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/11/canadian-dairy-commission-causes-price.html

INDUSTRY NEWS: Is it food, natural health product or a drug?

http://www.theprovince.com/life/do-it-better/food+natural+health+product+drug/1615960/story.html

INDUSTRY NEWS: Nestle withdraws; Danone resubmits EU health claims

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Regulation/Nestle-withdraws-Danone-resubmits-EU-health-claims/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbm4zeMxAI%2B7gg%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

RESEARCH NEWS: Flaxseed oil may aid osteoporosis

http://www.naturalhealthcare.ca/nutrition_news.phtml?id=803&sac=view

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Government of Canada Achieves Critical Milestone in Chemicals Management Plan

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2009/2009_192-eng.php

BUSINESS NEWS: 'Black Friday' retail sales decline versus '08

http://www.stockhouse.com/Blogs/ViewDetailedPost.aspx?p=97064

Thursday, November 26, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: Pass legislation on product safety

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/730879--pass-legislation-on-product-safety

RESEARCH NEWS: A Sticky Solution For Identifying Effective Probiotics

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1791153/a_sticky_solution_for_identifying_effective_probiotics/index.html

INDUSTRY NEWS: Food beats cosmetics and pharma to nutra frontiers

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Industry/Food-beats-cosmetics-and-pharma-to-nutra-frontiers/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbnq5Hb8NDYtKQ%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: NY Times Blows The Whistle On Drug Industry's Dirty Tricks

http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Non-food/Miscellaneous/ny_times_blows_the_whistle_on_drug_industry_s_dirty_tricks_26112.html

INDUSTRY NEWS/CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Consumers want better GM labelling: Report

http://www.foodqualitynews.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator.com/Financial-Industry/Consumers-want-better-GM-labelling-Report/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbnr4DydURVinA%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: Quarterly financial statistics for enterprises

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/091125/dq091125a-eng.htm

BUSINESS NEWS: Planet Organic sheds low performers

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Planet+Organic+sell+Sangster+Health+Centre+division/2257423/story.html

INDUSTRY NEWS: JUDGE BLOCKS ROGERS ADVERTISEMENT

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

INDUSTRY NEWS: Size matters! Green potential of more milk pack sizes

http://www.dairyreporter.com/Industry-markets/Size-matters!-Green-potential-of-more-milk-pack-sizes/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbm5CwHgkQ%2FkMg%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

BUSINESS NEWS by Sytrinol®: September retail sales rise, but are still weaker over same time last year

http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/business/article/376894--september-retail-sales-rise-but-are-still-weaker-over-same-time-last-year

RESEARCH NEWS: Nutrition Gives Skin Healthy Glow

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/11/nutrition-gives-skin-healthy-glow.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturalProductsMarketplace%2FNews+%28Natural+Products+Marketplace+-+News%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

RESEARCH NEWS: Strategies for a Stress-Free Slumber

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/11/strategies-for-a-stressfree-slumber.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturalProductsMarketplace+%28Natural+Products+Marketplace+-+Articles%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

BUSINESS NEWS: Retailers launch deep discounts to lure in shoppers in stagnant holiday season

http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/business/article/373769--retailers-launch-deep-discounts-to-lure-in-shoppers-in-stagnant-holiday-season

RESEARCH NEWS: Dont Be Afraid to Get Your Vitamin A

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/11/dont-be-afraid-to-get-your-vitamin-a.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturalProductsMarketplace%2FNews+%28Natural+Products+Marketplace+-+News%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

INDUSTRY NEWS: India to issue probiotic guidelines

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Regulation/India-to-issue-probiotic-guidelines/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbm2VBZ2ctTDsQ%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

Monday, November 23, 2009

RESEARCH NEWS by Sytrinol®: Natural Skin Care

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/11/natural-skin-care.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturalProductsMarketplace+%28Natural+Products+Marketplace+-+Articles%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

INDUSTRY NEWS: Sobeys Inc. Releases First Sustainability Report

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/11/sobeys-inc-releases-first.html

INDUSTRY NEWS: Sangster's Opens New Store In Calgary

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/11/sangsters-opens-new-store-in-calgary.html

RESEARCH NEWS: Probiotics Role in IBS Debated

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2009/11/probiotics-role-in-ibs-debated.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+naturalproductsinsider%2FArticles+%28Natural+Products+Insider+-+Articles%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

INDUSTRY NEWS: Whole Foods Awards Healthy Employees

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/11/whole-foods-awards-healthy-employees.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturalProductsMarketplace+%28Natural+Products+Marketplace+-+Articles%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR by Sytrinol®: Personality Makes a Shopper Go Green

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/11/personality-makes-a-shopper-go-green.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: TELUS SUING ROGERS IN ADVERTISING SPAT

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

INDUSTRY NEWS: NSF Celebrates 65 Years

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/11/nsf-celebrates-65-years.aspx

RESEARCH NEWS: New antioxidant compounds have been identified in foods such as olive oil, honey and nuts using two analytical techniques

http://www.naturalhealthcare.ca/news.phtml?sac=view&id=794

Thursday, November 19, 2009

INDUSTRY/BUSINESS NEWS by Sytrinol®: Retail Grocers Welcome New Rules for Credit and Debit Transactions in Canada

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/11/retail-grocers-welcome-new-rules-for.html

BUSINESS NEWS/CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Will JAMA Study Linking Folic Acid to Cancer Affect Consumer Sales?

http://nutritionbusinessjournal.com/supplements/news/JAMA-folic-acid-study-cancer-sales/

RESEARCH NEWS: The Most Sustainable Produce

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/11/the-most-sustainable-produce.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturalProductsMarketplace+%28Natural+Products+Marketplace+-+Articles%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

BUSINESS NEWS: SunOpta Announces Opening of Natural and Organic Sesame Hulling Operation

http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=25728&zoneid=12

INDUSTRY NEWS: Danone Reconfirms its Objectives for 2009 and Announces Objectives for the Medium-term

http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=25721&zoneid=12

INDUSTRY/BUSINESS NEWS: Metro partners with dunnhumby to improve customer loyalty and grow sales

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/11/metro-partners-with-dunnhumby-to.html

BUSINESS NEWS by Sytrinol®: Travel between Canada and other countries

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/091118/dq091118b-eng.htm

RESEARCH NEWS: The untold success stories of vitamins

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Industry/The-untold-success-stories-of-vitamins/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbmPVfdHmwb%2BzQ%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

RESEARCH NEWS: Selenium supplements linked to high cholesterol

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Selenium-supplements-linked-to-high-cholesterol/?c=Sn8oNZLTtblG%2BTjydXl6sg%3D%3D&utm_source=Newsletter_Subject&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BSubject

INDUSTRY NEWS: GE crops use more pesticides than conventional

http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4285/GE-crops-use-more-pesticides-than-conventional.aspx

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR/INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: Mintel’s 2010 Packaged Goods Predictions

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/11/mintels-2010-packaged-goods-predictions.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: ConsumerLab Reviews Probiotic Products

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2009/11/consumerlab-reviews-probiotic-products.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Charges Filed Over Green "Ponzi" Scheme

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

INDUSTRY NEWS: Herbal Education Program Available for Retailers

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/11/herbal-education-program-available-for-retailers.aspx

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: French sweet tooth holds sugar opportunities

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator.com/Financial-Industry/French-sweet-tooth-holds-sugar-opportunities/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbk41%2FVPY5mq6Q%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR/INDUSTRY NEWS by Sytrinol®: 2010 Organic, Green Buying Forecasts

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/11/2010-organic-green-buying-forecasts.aspx

INDUSTRY INSIDER: Preparing for a Successful Launch

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/articles/2009/11/preparing-for-a-successful-launch.aspx

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR/INDUSTRY NEWS: Probiotics Sales, Awareness on the Rise

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2009/11/probiotics-sales-awareness-on-the-rise.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+naturalproductsinsider%2FArticles+(Natural+Products+Insider+-+Articles)&utm_content=Google+Reader

RESEARCH NEWS: Heart and Bone Damage from Low Vitamin D Tied to Declines in Sex Hormones

http://www.naturalhealthcare.ca/news.phtml?sac=view&id=791

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR/INDUSTRY NEWS: Simplicity Heads Top Ten New Food NPD Trends for 2010

http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=25676&zoneid=2

RESEARCH NEWS: Ingredients to Sleep On

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/11/ingredients-to-sleep-on.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaturalProductsMarketplace+(Natural+Products+Marketplace+-+Articles)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Thursday, November 12, 2009

BUSINESS NEWS by Sytrinol®: Demand for nutraceutical ingredients to reach $21.8bn by 2013

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Industry/Demand-for-nutraceutical-ingredients-to-reach-21.8bn-by-2013/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbnFOnEc%2FcleFw%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: Natural health product plans could hurt stores: retailer

http://www.ffwdweekly.com/article/news-views/news/natural-health-product-warning-4788/

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dietary supplement ads review to continue through 2014

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Industry/Dietary-supplement-ads-review-to-continue-through-2014/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbkfSqu1D3j%2FAg%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Recessionary dynamics boost private label soft drink sales

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/BeverageDaily.com/Industry-Markets/Recessionary-dynamics-boost-private-label-soft-drink-sales/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbmRjDhQYtwb8g%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: UK JUDGE: GLOBAL WARMING BELIEF CONSIDERED EQUAL TO RELIGION

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

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

RESEARCH NEWS by Sytrinol®: Cinnamon May Ease Brain Swelling

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/11/cinnamon-extract-may-ease-brain-swelling.aspx

RESEARCH NEWS: Melons the New Superfruit?

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/11/melons-the-new-superfruit.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Grocers Not Happy With Dean Foods’ Decision to Change Organic Silk Offerings

http://nutritionbusinessjournal.com/natural-organics/news/dean-foods-grocers-organic-silk-nutrition/

RESEARCH NEWS: Pea flour could create tasty low-GI foods: Study

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator-USA.com/Science-Nutrition/Pea-flour-could-create-tasty-low-GI-foods-Study/?c=Sn8oNZLTtblVedQzBiHJSQ%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: SunOpta reports Q3 loss; continues debt reduction

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator-USA.com/Financial-Industry/SunOpta-reports-Q3-loss-continues-debt-reduction/?c=Sn8oNZLTtblGO4%2BCKw6AzA%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

RESEARCH NEWS by Sytrinol®: Carotenoid-rich broccoli could lead to better extracts

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Product-Categories/Antioxidants-carotenoids/Carotenoid-rich-broccoli-could-lead-to-better-extracts/?utm_source=Newsletter_Product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BProduct

INDUSTRY NEWS: Natrol Now NPA GMP Certified

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/11/natrol-now-npa-gmp-certified.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: ‘Unauthorised' drinks to be reformulated on health fears

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodProductionDaily.com/Quality-Safety/Unauthorised-drinks-to-be-reformulated-on-health-fears/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbl%2FgMc6XII%2BEg%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: FDA Issues 2009 FDA Food Code

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm189598.htm

Friday, November 6, 2009

RESEARCH NEWS by Sytrinol: Paper proving source of antioxidants for Swiss firm

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Product-Categories/Antioxidants-carotenoids/Paper-proving-source-of-antioxidants-for-Swiss-firm/?utm_source=Newsletter_Product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BProduct

BUSINESS NEWS: General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

http://gnc.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=211

INDUSTRY NEWS: ONTARIO EI BILL AIMED AT HELPING ENTREPRENEURS

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

BUSINESS NEWS: SunOpta Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

http://investor.sunopta.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=422386

Thursday, November 5, 2009

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR by Sytrinol®: Older, Wiser … and Way More Demanding

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/blogs/consumer-edge/2009/11/older-wiser-and-way-more-demanding.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Sun-Rype reports Q3 2009 financial results

http://ir.sunrype.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=70705&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1350499&highlight=

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Consumers Demand Natural Skin Care

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/11/consumer-demand-natural-skin-care.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS; Sustainability Update: OTC Medications and Supplements

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/articles/2009/11/sustainability-update-otc-medications-and-supplements.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Mannatech Reports FY09 Q3 Results

http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=25539&zoneid=12

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

INDUSTRY NEWS/CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR by Sytrinol®: Why Vitamins Are Still Selling

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/articles/2009/11/why-vitamins-are-still-selling.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Green Earth Organics goes bananas for Bike To Work Week

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2009/03/c5401.html

INDUSTRY NEWS: Leading Executives Predict Challenges and Opportunities for the Dietary Supplement Industry

http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=25514&zoneid=34

MARKETING TIPS: Social Media--Are You Ready?

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/blogs/tonic/2009/11/social-media-are-you-ready.aspx

INDUSTRY NEWS: Wal-Mart Wage Settlement Approved

http://lawday.ca/articles/show/wal-mart_wage_settlement_approved

INDUSTRY NEWS: Atrium Innovations Joins the Council for Responsible Nutrition

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2009/03/c5111.html

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

RESEARCH NEWS by Sytrinol®: Salt reduction may also benefit bone health

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Salt-reduction-may-also-benefit-bone-health/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbkoCoZYqNd1hQ%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

INDUSTRY NEWS: USDA awards $19 million in grants for organic agriculture

http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4265/USDA-awards-19-million-in-grants-for-organic-agri.aspx

RESEARCH NEWS: Processed food could have role in depression, says study

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Publications/Food-Beverage-Nutrition/FoodNavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Processed-food-could-have-role-in-depression-says-study/?c=Sn8oNZLTtbmx3OBYWmnJww%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily

BUSINESS NEWS: SunOpta Announces New Credit Facility

http://investor.sunopta.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=420679">SunOpta Announces New Credit Facility

BUSINESS NEWS: Dean Foods Company Reports Strong Third Quarter Earnings

http://www.deanfoods.com/our-company/news/press-release.aspx?StoryID=1349281

Monday, November 2, 2009

INDUSTRY INSIDER by Sytrinol®: Four Ways Smaller Stores Can Create Deeper Customer Connections

http://ihrmag2.blogspot.com/2009/11/four-ways-smaller-stores-can-create.html

RESEARCH NEWS: Pomegranate’s prostate protection potential grows

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Product-Categories/Antioxidants-carotenoids/Pomegranate-s-prostate-protection-potential-grows

INDUSTRY NEWS: Health Canada completes allergen labeling review

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Legislation/Health-Canada-completes-allergen-labeling-review

RESEARCH NEWS: Folic acid and colon cancer: Some benefits and no harm

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Folic-acid-and-colon-cancer-Some-benefits-and-no-harm

INDUSTRY NEWS: Shoppers Give Food Rating System High Score

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2009/10/shoppers-like-food-rating-system.aspx

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR: Oh, To Be So Young and Savvy

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/blogs/consumer-edge/2009/10/oh-to-be-so-young-and-savvy.aspx