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09/01/2010
SAMe Gets Thumbs Up in NY TimesNew York Times writer Tara Parker-Pope posted a blog yesterday about SAMe supplements and depression that will likely drive sales of the product. |
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09/01/2010
Speakers Announced for Stevia WorkshopMintel's Lynn Dornblaser and Spherix' Dr. Claire Kruger will speak at our post-conference workshop on stevia after SupplySide West. |
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08/31/2010
NIH Funds 5 Botanical Research CentersTha National Institutes of Health announced the 5 Botanical Research Centers to each be funded at $1.5 million per year for 5 years. |
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08/27/2010
FDA to Start Filing Criminal ChargesIndicators suggest that the FDA is intent on using its authority to file criminal charges against executives at companies that seem to be flouting the FDA's rules. According to an article on CNNMoney.com, the agency seems poised to return to its more aggressive past, such as in 1939 when the agency brought more than 600 criminal prosecutions against companies and executives. |
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08/26/2010
Do All Sex Supplements Contain DrugsIt seems that every week we hear about at least one "sexual performance" supplement being recalled because it contains an undeclared drug, and this has been going on for a long time. Is the entire category adulterated, and if not, is it still toxic for the supplement industry's reputation? ... |
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08/20/2010
Do You Recall This Many RecallsIs it just me, or does it seem like there has been a big jump in recalls? From eggs, to fruit pulp, to cars, to Tylenol, to ... well you get the point. Why? ... |
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08/19/2010
Docs Prescribing Healthy FoodWalgreens has partnered with some Chicago healthcare providers to address the issue of "food deserts" in the city where communities have little access to healthy, fresh food. The retailer has added these fresh food items to their stores, and is working with community doctors to educate people about how eating right can affect their diabetes positively. |
