Lunches Go Organic in Some Schools
from CNN
 The buffet offers a variety of pizzas, with whole wheat crust, organic toppings and hormone-free cheese. The salad bar includes some greens and vegetables grown without pesticides in a nearby garden. And the chef even takes special requests from vegetarians, those wanting gluten-free food or even an extra slice of free-range meat. More
What the Elections Mean to Our Industry
from Functional Ingredients Magazine
The Natural Products Association is often asked by members and others, "What effect will the upcoming elections have on the natural-products industry?" More to the point, "What will happen to regulation of dietary supplements under a new administration — whether Democratic or Republican?" Unfortunately, there is not a simple or definitive answer based on a victory by either Sen. John McCain or Sen. Barack Obama, according to David R Seckman, executive director and CEO of the Natural Products Association. More
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The Natural Products Foundation’s Inaugural Fundraising Dinner at SupplySide West
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wolfgang Puck’s
Postrino Restaurant at the Venetian Resort
Tickets are just $250 per person and attendance is limited to 100. Call (941) 349-9044 or e-mail debknowles@supplementinfo.org.
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Supreme Court Seeks Consultation on Food Labeling Law
from The Los Angeles Times
The U.S. Supreme Court asked the Justice Department on Monday for advice on a bid by the nation's largest grocery chains to block customers from suing over violations of government food-labeling rules. Supermarkets led by Supervalu Inc., Safeway Inc. and Kroger Co. contend that only government regulators, and not customers, can enforce federal and state labeling laws. More
FDA Awards $5.2 Million in Grants to Further Food and Feed Safety
from FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the awarding of 17 grants to enhance food and feed safety. These grants fund major cooperative agreements in four major areas. The FDA awarded a combined $5.2 million in these one-year grants to various state and local regulatory agencies. More
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A Child’s Vision, a Vitamin Vision
from the Marketwire
Three years ago, Vitamin Angels launched its most aggressive campaign to date, Operation 20/20, which has an end goal of eradicating childhood blindness caused by vitamin A deficiency worldwide by the year 2020. An extremely ambitious but attainable goal, says founder Howard Schiffer. More
A Few Spaces Still Available for GMP Seminar
from NPA
SupplySide West is in a couple of weeks, but you still have time to register for “An Advanced Course on the FDA GMPs for Dietary Supplements” in Las Vegas, offered October 21- 22. The one-and-a-half day course is designed for companies with a good understanding of current industry GMPs and will be relevant for anyone whose job responsibility requires a comprehensive understanding of the FDA GMP rule for dietary supplements. Previous attendees said the course was “…very informative and the speakers truly care about company’s concerns and compliance issues;” and said they “…would recommend this course because of depth of knowledge of presenters and range of topics covered.” The seminar fees are $695 for association members or SupplySide West attendees, and $895 for non-members. Two or more people from the same company who attend the seminar can enjoy a 10-percent discount on the fees. Contact Vicki Whitsitt for more information at (800) 966-6632, ext. 243.
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Dark-colored Foods Can Help Protect Body
from Orlando Sentinel
At the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Massachusetts, neuroscientist James A. Joseph revels in his research demonstrating that dark-hued fruits and vegetables, especially blueberries, are just about the best foods you could consume for inoculating brain and body against the ravages of time. More
Food Fears Prompt Moms to Supplement Child's Diet
from Reuters Health via MedlinePlus
Mothers who worry about having enough food for their families are more likely to give their children "compensatory foods," such as high-energy food supplements and perceived appetite stimulants, new research published in Pediatrics shows. "These practices may serve as a buffer to get their child through periodic food shortages," Dr. Emily Feinberg of the Boston University School of Public Health, the lead researcher on the study, told Reuters Health. More
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Natural Materials Making a Comeback in Tech Cycling World
from Wired News
Natural materials like bamboo, wool and flax are making a comeback in the high-tech world of modern bicycles. The Belgian framemaker Museeuw is weaving ancient flax fiber with ultramodern carbon fiber to create a flax-carbon hybrid composite that has exceptional shock-absorbing capabilities, the company claims. More
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Manufacturing Facility Available For Lease
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A remodeled and modern 30,000 square foot “solid dose” Manufacturing, Laboratory, Office and Packaging Facility is available for lease. The facility is located in Phoenix, Arizona with convenient access to Air and ground transportation. The facility was modernized in March, 2008.
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