NPA to Continue Market Development Program in China through 2010
from Natural Products Association
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has announced that it will continue its participation in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (USDOC) China Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) through fiscal year 2010. The award was granted to NPA in 2007, as part of the annual Market Development Cooperator Program, which builds public and private partnerships by providing federal assistance to non-profit "export multipliers" like trade associations that are particularly effective in reaching small- and medium-size enterprises.
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Last Chance for GMP Course, East Coast Manufacturers
from the Natural Products Association
Expo East is happening this month in Boston, and the Natural Products Association is offering the year’s last East Coast advanced course on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) good manufacturing practices (GMPs) on Sept. 23-24. Can you really afford to miss out on the most comprehensive GMP education in the industry? Preregister today to reserve your seat and save $50. Register today, or contact Vicki Whitsitt for more information at (800) 966-6632, ext. 243.
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Brand Showcase: Aquasana
"All told, it’s a great time to be selling water filters and reusable bottles."
- The New York Times
A major shift in consumer buying trends boosts sales of home water filtration products. Retailers who carry small water filtration systems and refillable water bottles offer a more
"Eco-Nomical" alternative for healthy water. Aquasana home water products are geared towards the "health & wellness" consumer. Highest performance ratings and best value, voted "Best Buy" by Consumers Digest 6 years running.
Visit www.Aquasana.com/retailer or call 800-261-9025.
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Dodd Decides Against Taking Over Senate Health Committee
from The Washington Post
Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) has decided against succeeding his close friend and mentor, the late Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) as chairman of the Senate's health committee, a senior Senate aide said.
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FDA Opens the Reportable Food Registry Electronic Portal for Industry
from U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a new way to head off potential cases of foodborne illness – the Reportable Food Registry, where food industry officials must use to alert the FDA quickly, through an electronic portal when they find their products might sicken or kill people or animals. The requirement, a result of legislation, took effect with the launch of the portal.
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USDA Issues Change to California Pistachio Handling Regulations
from U.S. Department of Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comments on changes to the handling regulations prescribed under Marketing Agreement and Order No. 983, which regulates the handling of pistachios. The changes would bring the current handling regulations into conformance with proposed amendments to the order. Comments must be received by Sept. 14.
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Herbal Supplements Are Hot Sellers
from Drug Topics
Herbal supplements are among the most commonly used complementary and alternative medical therapies. The quarterly journal of the American Botanical Council, HerbalGram, reported that 2008 sales of herbal supplements in the United States reached $4.8 billion.
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Small Business Sentiment Improves in August
from Reuters
U.S. small business sentiment improved last month on hopes that the worst of the country's recession was over, an industry group said, but conditions remain very weak. The National Federation of Independent Business said its optimism index improved by 2.1 points to 88.6 in August, thanks to improved expectations for future business and real sales volume.
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Product Showcase:
Is your family Vitamin D deficient?
Our bodies can make vitamin D3, but only when our skin is exposed to sunlight under the proper conditions. This production is dependent on the season, where we live and the time of day. Even using sunscreen drastically reduces the body’s production of vitamin D. Medical studies continue to show the importance of adequate vitamin D intake for good health. Drops provide concentrated vitamin D3 in just one drop. Convenient, taste-free drops are an easy way to ensure you and your family receive the vitamin D you need. More
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Study: Green Tea Slashes Heart Disease Death Risk
from NutraIngredients-USA
Seven cups of green tea a day over the long-term may massively reduce the risk of death from colorectal cancer and heart disease, suggests a new study from Japan. Compared to people who drank less than one cup a day, seven or more cups of green tea a day may reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by a whopping 75 per cent, report scientists from Okayama University in the Annals of Epidemiology.
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Chocolate Cravings: Not Due to Hormones
from FoodNavigator-USA
A woman's craving for chocolate as she approaches the menopause is not down to hormones, but more a reaction to the stress and discomfort of the menopause, suggests new research.While food cravings are experienced by over 75 per cent of both men and women, the increased incidence in the fairer sex, particularly around the time of the menopause and particularly for chocolate, has “not been explored”, according to scientists from the University of Pennsylvania.
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ANSI Approves Green Seal for Restaurants
from Environmental Leader
Restaurants seeking to be "green" have another measure of confidence now that the American National Standards Institute has approved the Green Seal Environmental Standard for Restaurants and Food Services.
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The 10 Most Important Nutrition Stories of the Last Two Decades
from Cooking Light Magazine via CNN
America's relationship to food and health has certainly changed in the 20 years since Cooking Light debuted. Some of those changes may seem discouraging: Rates of obesity and diabetes have risen, food-borne illnesses frequently make headlines, and more people eat meals -- often fast food -- away from home than ever before.
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Researcher Petitions FDA to Ban Trans Fats
from Science Daily
"I request to ban trans fats from the American diet." Thus begins a 3,000-word petition to the Food and Drug Administration, the work of a man on a dogged, decades-old crusade to eradicate trans fats from food. Fred Kummerow, a 94-year-old University of Illinois veterinary biosciences professor emeritus who still conducts research on the health effects of trans fats in the diet, filed the petition with the FDA last month.
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eco.kid Hydrate Intense Conditioner
Hydrate Intense Conditioner is a deep conditioner that enhances curl, combats frizz, and boots shine on curly, dehydrated, or wavy hair. This conditioner helps repair and re-moisturize damaged hair, and gives hair silkiness and shine. Hydrate Intense Conditioner is great for kids with curly hair and/or dry hair. More
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