New Labeling Compliance Timetable
from Food Navigator-USA
 Food and beverage companies will have until 2012 to make any labeling regulation changes that are introduced over the next two years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced. One area that is likely to see a change in the near future is food allergen labeling. More
About 1 in 9 U.S. Kids Use Alternative Medicine
from MSNBC
More than one in nine children and teens use herbal supplements or some other form of alternative medicine, the government said, citing a new national survey. It's the first time children's use of such remedies, including acupuncture, meditation, and chiropractic care, has been measured. More
Vitamins and Supplements: Do They Work?
from U.S. News & World Report
Americans are amply fed and, for the most part, well nourished. Because much of our food is fortified with nutrients, once common deficiency diseases such as scurvy and rickets (caused by a lack of vitamin C and D, respectively) have nearly disappeared in this and other developed countries. Researchers generally believe that with a few exceptions, like pregnant women or the elderly, most people don't need supplements. More
Eat More Nuts
from The Associated Press
Here's a health tip in a nutshell: Eating a handful of nuts a day for a year — along with a Mediterranean diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish — may help undo a collection of risk factors for heart disease. Spanish researchers found that adding nuts worked better than boosting the olive oil in a typical Mediterranean diet. Both regimens cut the heart risks known as metabolic syndrome in more people than a low-fat diet did. More
| DHL to Cease U.S. Operations; FedEx Continues to Deliver Value, Reliability and Proven Performance to NPA Members
You may have heard that DHL is discontinuing U.S. delivery services. In these uncertain times, you may be concerned about how this change in the shipping industry might affect your service experience. It is important to have service choices, flexibility and options you can rely on in order to effectively manage your costs, and that is why the Natural Products Association and FedEx can offer association members up to 68% off list prices for all their shipping needs including ground, overnight, international, and freight. NPA members have saved over $2 million using the FedEx program, just in the past year. To take advantage of this discount today, go to www.enrolladvantage.fedex.com/2024 (use passcode QKA5C2) or call (800) 966-6632, ext. 236. Enroll today and start saving!
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Research into Spinach Keeps Food Safety Focus
from The Packer
Spinach production is slowly gaining ground after its 130-million-pound drop from 2005-06, and opportunities abound for the industry. At the International Spinach Conference Nov. 30–Dec. 2, growers and researchers from the U.S. and Europe gathered to discuss the latest news, trends and breakthroughs. More
A Yellow Light Flashes for Green, Organic
from Brandweek
Organic and green products have been the feel-good story of the decade: Good for you and good for the earth, and good for profits as well. But as the recession has entered the plot, it's worth asking: The short answer: Yes, but only if consumers don't have to pay extra for it. More
Ten Packaged Goods Trends to Watch in 2009
from Convenience Store News
Beauty foods and drinks, detox products and concentrated liquid cleaners that cut costs and help the environment are just a few of the packaged goods products to watch for in 2009, according to Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics. More
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Product Showcase: MegaMemory Herbal
 MegaMemory Herbal capsules are specifically formulated for brain and memory health. All-natural ingredients include vitamins, grape seed extract, bilberry extract, pine bark extract, lycii extract, mangosteen extract, Gotu Kola extract, Fo Ti extract, and more. Come visit us at megacare.com for more herbal formulations, and for a limited time only, get 40% off! Coupon code: GOHERBAL. Take Care, Take MegaCare. Buy now!
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Research into Spinach Keeps Food Safety Focus
from The Packer
Spinach production is slowly gaining ground after its 130-million-pound drop from 2005-06, and opportunities abound for the industry. At the International Spinach Conference Nov. 30–Dec. 2, growers and researchers from the U.S. and Europe gathered to discuss the latest news, trends and breakthroughs. More
A Yellow Light Flashes for Green, Organic
from Brandweek
Organic and green products have been the feel-good story of the decade: Good for you and good for the earth, and good for profits as well. But as the recession has entered the plot, it's worth asking: The short answer: Yes, but only if consumers don't have to pay extra for it. More
Ten Packaged Goods Trends to Watch in 2009
from Convenience Store News
Beauty foods and drinks, detox products and concentrated liquid cleaners that cut costs and help the environment are just a few of the packaged goods products to watch for in 2009, according to Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics. More
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Your Input Can Help Build a Better Natural Products Foundation
We’d like your brief input regarding the Natural Products Foundation (NPF), a charitable organization created by the Natural Products Association. We’ve designed a very short survey intended to make NPF a more effective, responsive organization for all of our constituents. NPF is a vital resource and advocate for all NPA members. By cultivating an informed public, NPF promotes the integrity and broadens the reach of natural goods. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your answers will help NPF as it seeks to become an even more alert, adaptable, and expedient advocate for the natural products industry in 2009 and beyond.
To participate in the survey, please click on the following link: http://naturalproductsfoundation.org/survey
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Retail Pricing Strategies: Pricing Your Products
from About.com
There are many outside influences that affect profitability and a retailer's bottom line. Setting the right price is a crucial step toward achieving that profit. Retailers are in business to make a profit, but figuring out what and how to price products may not come easily. Before we can determine which retail pricing strategy to use in setting the right price, we must know the costs associated with the products. Two key elements in factoring product cost is the cost of goods and the amount of operating expense. More
Rise of Private-Label Products Gives Retailers Clout
from The Wall Street Journal
As shoppers pack their carts with more lower-priced private-label products, grocery stores may wind up picking up an ancillary benefit of having stronger in-house brands: a bit of leverage in talks with suppliers that make branded goods. Penny-pinching consumers have helped food retailers increase their sales of store-branded products, whose sales increased 10 percent in the past year to more than $81 billion, according to the data firm Nielsen Co. Kroger Co. More
Natural Light a Bright Idea for Retailers
from The Calgary Herald
Emerging techniques in neuroscience are now being applied to marketing and could be the wave of the future as retailers find new ways to attract customers in an increasingly competitive environment. More
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Product Showcase: PureWay-C®
 PureWay-C® is an exciting new form of Vitamin C that contains vitamin C-lipid metabolites. This consumer friendly form enhances delivery, availability, absorption kinetics, distribution, uptake, concentration, and utilization efficacy of essential vitamin C in the body. PureWay-C® also prolongs blood plasma and tissue retention of vitamin C. For more information about PureWay-C®, visit www.innlabs.com
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The Potential for Organic and Eco-Friendly Beauty
from The Wall Street Journal
Women are interested in eco-friendly and organic skincare products and cosmetics despite the tough economy, suggesting that the category has room for growth, according to a new survey. Last year, retail sales of organic and natural skincare products rose 10 percent to reach $294 million. More
Whole Foods Sues FTC Over Challenge of Wild Oats Sale
from The Associated Press via The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Natural grocer Whole Foods filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the Federal Trade Commission, claiming the regulator violated its due-process rights in a dispute over its acquisition of rival Wild Oats. More
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Manufacturing Facility Available For Lease
"Take control of your manufacturing requirements"
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.
The facility has passed NPA, Organic and Kosher certifications. It has state of the art air handling and scrubbing technology and is capable of Organic solvent processing.
Manufacturing and packaging equipment are also available for lease. A staff of experienced and trained employees are available, if you act quickly.
Principals only. No brokers.
To request more information on this opportunity, please e-mail plantforlease@yahoo.com
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