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US Organic Foods Market Poised to Surpass 45 Billion in 2015

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US Organic Foods Market Poised to Surpass 45 Billion in 2015

According to recently published report by TechSci Research, “United States Organic Foods Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020,“ the US organic food market is estimated to top $45 billion USD in 2015 on the back of rising per capita expenditure, increasing health consciousness, growing awareness about the benefits of chemical free organic food and rise in organic farming in the US. Strong distribution channels of manufacturers and their tie ups with retailers have added to the accessibility and visibility of various organic food products such as fruits and vegetables, organic dairy products and packaged food in the market.

 

Availability of organic products is no longer limited to traditional sources but is available in over 20,000 natural food stores and nearly 3 out of 4 grocery stores in the country. Manufacturers are also increasingly collaborating with leading retailers like Walmart and Whole Foods to widen their product distribution and market reach. Besides fruits and vegetables, the demand for organic dairy products has also increased with significant rise in online stores over the last five years. The market is dominated by a number of players including Amy’s Kitchen, Hain Celestial Group and Mondelez.

 

Mergers and acquisitions will play a big role in the exponentially growing demand for organic foods. Moreover, increasing numbers of organic food retailers, manufacturers and distributors should push the consumption to higher levels in coming years.

 

The market is anticipated to witness an increase in number of certified organic farms as the demand for premium product ranges is likely to grow in the future.” said Mr. Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research based global management consulting firm. The full report is available from http://www.techsciresearch.com/

 

Global Tea Polyphenols Report

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Global Tea Polyphenols Report

Green Tea, Oolong Tea, and Black Tea are Products Analyzed

 

Innovations in functional beverages are a rising trend. Tea polyphenols have strong presence in the Functional Beverages market in the form of shots, stick packs, and ready-to-drink teas, and the growth is supported by the growing retail sector.

 

According to the report, “Global Tea Polyphenols Market 2015-2019,” from SandlerResearch.org, growing awareness among consumers about the health benefits of polyphenols is the prime factor driving the market toward a predicted 7.42% growth over the period 2014-2019. Consumers are increasingly looking at adopting healthy lifestyles to prevent disease and achieve a better quality of life, boosting the demand for antioxidants.

 

The growing awareness among the public about the health benefits of tea polyphenols as a dietary supplement and functional beverage also fuels the market growth. The aging global population is driving the demand for tea polyphenols in the form of teas, ready-to-drink teas, nutraceutical supplements, and functional beverages.

 

The growing consumer focus on health and wellness foods coupled with the health benefits of tea polyphenols create a high demand for the product.

 

The health benefits of tea polyphenols from weight loss to longevity and heart health also open up the market for product developers to come up with new product formats with functional ingredients to increase the consumer interest and the sales in the market.

 

For the full report, visit the store at http://www.Sandlerresearch.org.

Nellson Nutraceuticalto Acquire Le Groupe Multibar

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Nellson Nutraceutical, a leading North American formulator and manufacturer of branded and private-label nutritional bar and functional powder products, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Le Groupe Multibar Inc., a Montreal-based manufacturer of nutritional and snack bars. The acquisition significantly increases Nellson’s production capabilities, expands product lines and channels and diversifies its customer mix.

 

Scott Greenwood, CEO of Nellson, who will retain his title in the combined entity, said: “The merger with Multibar further strengthens our position as a strategic partner of choice within the fast growing Nutraceutical and functional snack bars sector.” “This acquisition combines two respected nutritional bar manufacturers and creates a platform for growth with remarkable capabilities in new product development and best-in-class manufacturing.”

 

Jean Filion, President of Multibar, who will stay on as a key member of the executive management team, said: “We are excited about merging with Nellson, and capitalizing on the respective strengths of the two companies in order to benefit our current and prospective customers.”

 

The combined company will have four manufacturing and R&D facilities offering greater capabilities to customers both in the U.S. and Canada, as well as internationally.

 

Nellson is a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C. (“Kohlberg”), a leading private equity firm headquartered in New York. Seth H. Hollander, Partner of Kohlberg, commented: “Since our acquisition of Nellson in 2013, we have been focused on identifying acquisitions as a means to grow and expand our capabilities, product offering and customer base. Multibar represents a key step toward that end.”

 

The transaction is expected to close in approximately 30-60 days, and is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

 

Headquartered in Irwindale, California, Nellson is a leading formulator and manufacturer of branded and private-label nutritional bar and functional powder products in North America. The Company develops and manufactures nutritional bars and functional powders in a wide variety of ingredient formulations and product formats for its customer base of athletic, energy, diet and medical nutrition end markets. Nellson co-manufactures for major brands in every market channel including CPG (retail, food service and warehouse sales), weight management, multilevel marketing, store brands, medical distribution and direct to consumer marketing.

Founded in 1987 and Headquartered in Montreal, Multibar is a premier producer of nutritional and snack bars in North America. Multibar offers its customers a diverse base of products, and is recognized in the industry for exceptional quality, consistency and reliability of service. In addition, the Company places a strong emphasis on R&D, with unsurpassed institutional knowledge based on nearly 30 years of bar manufacturing expertise. Multibar operates a Montreal based state-of-the art facility, that consists of over 250,000 square feet of production and finished goods warehouse space.

Health Canada Advisory suspends two natural health product licences

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Health Canada Advisory suspends two natural health product licences

Health Canada has suspended the licences of two natural health products containing the ingredient male fern (Dryopteris filix-max), a traditional treatment to expel intestinal tapeworms in therapeutic doses of 1 gram to 15.5 grams. Based on current safety information, Health Canada has identified that products containing male fern at these levels may cause adverse effects including liver damage, blindness and death.

 

Safety information has raised potential concerns regarding effects of the specific ingredient at higher doses, and as such consumers should stop using the affected products immediately as they may pose a serious health risk. The licence holders, Natures Formulae Health Products Ltd. (Paranil) and Les Herbes Pures J.B. Ltée (W.-W), have been advised. These products can no longer be sold on the Canadian market.

 

Consumers who have used W.-W and have health concerns should speak to their healthcare practitioner and report any adverse events to Health Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/index-eng.php. Les Herbes Pure JB Ltée has agreed to stop sale and recall W.-W (limited distribution of approximately 360 bottles). Health Canada is monitoring the recall and will inform Canadians should new information become available. According to Natures Formulae Health Products Ltd., Paranil was never sold in Canada.
It is important to note that male fern is not used widely and has limited use in small populations of patients.
To report side effects to health products to Health Canada, call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345

 

Pregnancy and Potatoes: A Match Made in Heaven

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Pregnancy and Potatoes: A Match Made in Heaven

Pregnant and craving potatoes? Well eat up! A new study presented at the 2015 Experimental Biology meeting in Boston MA indicates vegetable consumption – including starchy vegetables – falls far short of recommended levels among women of childbearing age. According to the study women between the ages of 19-50 consume only half of the recommended servings of vegetables per day and consequently are missing out on the key nutrients vegetables provide including potassium fiber and folate.

 

“A nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle are crucial before during and after pregnancy to optimize the health for both mother and child” stated Maureen Storey PhD co-author of the study and president and CEO of the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE).”The results of APRE’s study show that the intake of key nutrients from vegetables including white potatoes by women of childbearing age are well below adequate levels for the nutrition they need.”

 

APRE researchers examined total vegetable and white potato consumption among women of child bearing age (19-50 years of age) using the most recent data available from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and the Food Pyramid Equivalents Database 2009-2010 and 2011-2012.The results indicated that on average women consumed just 1.36 cup equivalents per day of total vegetables. The current recommendation for vegetable intake among this group is 2.5-3 cup equivalents per day (depending on calorie needs). White potato consumption averaged about 2 cups per week; the recommendation for starchy vegetables is 5-6 cups per week. Contrary to popular opinion French fried potatoes were consumed in moderation averaging just one-half cup per week.

 

Not surprisingly the low intakes of vegetables including white potatoes resulted in low intakes of key nutrients. For example mean intakes of potassium and dietary fiber were approximately 50% of the recommended intake.

Store Within a Store

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Store Within a Store

To properly market organic produce, many supermarkets have used the strategy of creating a store-within-a-store – by completely separating organic from the regular produce.

“It makes it more of a destination for the organic customer who’s looking for those items.” Tad Comeau, produce director for Festival Foods told Supermarket News. The strategy makes it easier for organic customers to find what they are looking for, while reducing the likelihood that non-organic customers will find it by accident and balk at the higher prices.

When all is said and done, the organic section of the average supermarket is often quite restricted – frequently comprising no more than a single aisle. Smaller stores selling nothing but organic produce may be able to wow customers with the selection and range of foods they carry – but they don’t generally get the same kind of traffic as the supermarkets. This creates a very competitive environment for everyone in the ever-growing natural foods sector. Major supermarkets with a huge organic selection have a definite short term advantage in the marketplace, but as consumer preferences swing and organic becomes more and more popular, there will be room for everyone in a thriving marketplace.

GNC Enacts New Safeguards to Ensure Product Purity

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Organic personal care products are the fastest growing segment of the personal care industry

In the wake on the New York State Attorneys office challenge of the $33 billion dollar a year supplements industry, at least one major retailer has agreed to concessions aimed at regaining consumer trust and reducing regulatory heat.

GNC, North America’s largest retailer of dietary supplements and one of the stores singled out in the sweep that accused retailers of selling fraudulent supplements, agreed to institute major changes in their policies. They promised to put a number of quality control mechanisms in place over the next 18 months, including the use of advanced DNA testing to authenticate products and check on presence of potential allergens before products go onto store shelves, as well as in-store labeling that explain how products were processed and what they contain.

The Attorney General has said he is in negotiations to put similar measure in place at the other retailers, including Walgreens, Walmart and Target. Mark Blumenthal of the American Botanical Council supported the GNC decision but expressed concern about a “patchwork” of differing regulations forming across the US as a result.However you look at it, this push to increase transparency and authenticate the purity of the products and safeguard the wellness of consumers is a trend that should and will continue – to the ultimate benefit of everyone both inside and outside the industry.

Cranberries – the Secret to New GHT Probiotic Supplement

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Cranberries - the Secret to New GHT Probiotic Supplement

Cranlac™ contains proprietary GHT3+ probiotic blend and cranberry powder to support urinary tract health.

The GHT Companies (GHT) has launched a unique multi-function probiotic supplement that not only supports healthy digestion, healthy levels of candida albicans and immune system defense, but also urinary tract function.

The product, called Cranlac™, has been introduced under GHT’s “Global” brand in a mild, Cranberry-flavored powder, and supplied in individual stick packs that are convenient for travel. Cranlac was exclusively designed with the company’s proprietary probiotic blend that has more than 11 years of proven success maintaining overall digestive health. Specific strains of friendly bacteria were chosen for their ability to survive the gastric juices in the stomach and safely make their way into the intestinal tract where they go to work.

A potent Cranberry powder was added to help maintain urinary tract health by supporting anti-adhesion of bacteria to the walls of the urinary tract. Refined dry yeast powder was included as a probiotic to help feed the growth of beneficial bacteria and enhance their efficacy.

The GHT Companies’ President and CEO, Jim Rex said, “We are proud to have been and continue to be pioneers in the probiotic field. With the introduction of Cranlac, GHT continues to be a leader in the area of industry-leading discovery in support of maintaining the overall health of our consumers.”

Cranlac powder can be taken directly, mixed with water or added to food. In addition to convenience, the stick packs eliminate moisture exposure allowing the product to be shelf stable. No refrigeration necessary.

GHT has collaborated with leading practitioners, nutritional experts and scientists for over 14 years to develop concepts into life-changing products, services and applications. Last year HSM, the group’s manufacturing company, considerably boosted its capabilities to blend and package powder-based dietary supplements. A remodel of its unique powder production room included the addition of key pieces of equipment that not only stepped up its volume but also enabled enhanced in-house quality controls. Under its own Vibrant and Global brands, GHT supplies a wide range of high quality nutritional supplements in a variety of delivery systems. Recently, GHT announced the launch of Green Leaf Sciences (GLS), a new health and nutrition company exclusively focused on meeting the needs of professional health practitioners.

International Naturopathic Cancer Research Project Announced

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A three million dollar grant, provided by an anonymous Canadian foundation, will fund the Canadian/US Integrative Oncology Study (CUSIOS). The project was announced by the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) in Ottawa – an arm of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), together with the Bastyr University Research Institute in Washington State.


This is the largest-ever North American observational study to assess integrative oncology for people with late stage cancer. Canadian and American health-care professionals working together will study the effectiveness of advanced integrative oncology (AIO) treatments – including elements of conventional and naturopathic medicine. The overall survival of a cohort of 400 people with late stage (III and IV) breast, colorectal, pancreatic and ovarian cancer will be observed and measured – and integrative therapies provided by naturopathic doctors across the cohort will be tracked.


The research will take place at seven clinics across North America over three years. Each selected site provides comprehensive whole-person care in naturopathic oncology, applying science-based integrative oncology treatment with the goals of improving survival, enhancing quality of life, reducing side effects from conventional treatment and helping prevent recurrence.


AIO therapies used by naturopathic doctors for late stage cancer are directed at multiple mechanisms to slow tumour progression, prevent metastatic spread and improve survival.
The therapies are variable but may include intravenous vitamin C, intravenous artemisinin, intravenous dichloroacetate, mistletoe, hyperthermia, nutritional protocols and the use of immunomodulatory, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory natural health products.


“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to assess the effect advanced integrative oncology can have on survival rates in late stage cancer patients,” said Dugald Seely, ND, MSc, FABNO, Executive Director of OICC, Director of Research for CCNM, and Canadian lead investigator for CUSIOS. “The results of this study will provide valuable insight on the role of naturopathic medicine in cancer care and will lead to the conduct of more rigorous randomized controlled trials.”


“We have chosen to study the outcomes of naturopathic oncology because this area of integrative oncology is currently leading the field in the application of advanced natural medicine therapeutics,” said Leanna Standish, ND, PhD, FABNO, Professor at the Bastyr University Research Institute, and American lead investigator of CUSIOS. “We will collect survival outcomes on late stage cancer patients treated at multiple naturopathic oncology clinics in North America in order to address the fundamentally important question of whether or not AIO has a beneficial impact on survival.”


Bob Bernhardt, President and CEO of CCNM added, “It is through exemplary research collaborations such as CUSIOS that we continue to assess the benefits and advance the clinical evidence-base for naturopathic medicine, making it more integral to our health care system and accessible to Canadians. CCNM and the OICC conduct world-leading research and we are proud to align with Bastyr University in co-leading this critically important study for late stage cancer patients.”


“It is an honor to collaborate with the brightest minds in Canada on such an important study,” said Bastyr University President Daniel K. Church, PhD. “In partnership with our colleagues at CCNM and OICC I hope we will uncover valuable insight into how integrative oncology care may have a positive impact on those with late stage cancer.”

The GHT Companies Launches Unique Multi-Function Probiotic Supplement

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Cranlac™ contains proprietary GHT3+ probiotic blend and cranberry powder to support urinary tract health.


The GHT Companies (GHT) has launched a unique multi-function probiotic supplement that not only supports healthy digestion, healthy levels of candida albicans and immune system defense, but also urinary tract function.


The product, called Cranlac™, has been introduced under GHT’s “Global” brand in a mild, Cranberry-flavored powder, and supplied in individual stick packs that are convenient for travel. Cranlac was exclusively designed with the company’s proprietary probiotic blend that has more than 11 years of proven success maintaining overall digestive health. Specific strains of friendly bacteria were chosen for their ability to survive the gastric juices in the stomach and safely make their way into the intestinal tract where they go to work.


A potent Cranberry powder was added to help maintain urinary tract health by supporting anti-adhesion of bacteria to the walls of the urinary tract. Refined dry yeast powder was included as a probiotic to help feed the growth of beneficial bacteria and enhance their efficacy.


The GHT Companies’ President and CEO, Jim Rex said, “We are proud to have been and continue to be pioneers in the probiotic field. With the introduction of Cranlac, GHT continues to be a leader in the area of industry-leading discovery in support of maintaining the overall health of our consumers.”


Cranlac powder can be taken directly, mixed with water or added to food. In addition to convenience, the stick packs eliminate moisture exposure allowing the product to be shelf stable. No refrigeration necessary.


GHT has collaborated with leading practitioners, nutritional experts and scientists for over 14 years to develop concepts into life-changing products, services and applications. Last year HSM, the group’s manufacturing company, considerably boosted its capabilities to blend and package powder-based dietary supplements. A remodel of its unique powder production room included the addition of key pieces of equipment that not only stepped up its volume but also enabled enhanced in-house quality controls. Under its own Vibrant and Global brands, GHT supplies a wide range of high quality nutritional supplements in a variety of delivery systems. Recently, GHT announced the launch of Green Leaf Sciences (GLS), a new health and nutrition company exclusively focused on meeting the needs of professional health practitioners.

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