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Manufacturers of: Food and Beverage/Nutraceuticals Supplements/OTC Pharmaceuticals Vitamins/Minerals/Herbal Supplements Natural and Organic Foods Cosmeceuticals
From: North America Europe Asia
Function Over Form
“There is an overwhelmingly strong database of studies suggesting that the quality of calories we eat has a huge impact on our wellbeing and our risk of chronic disease and longevity.”
Dr. David Ludwig, director of Optimal Weight for Life Program, Children’s Hospital Boston
From FDA Raids to FDA Praise…Stevia
PureCircle sees full year profit up 420 percent
* Sees 420 percent growth in FY profit
* FY sales of Reb A up 130 percent
* Sees 85 percent growth in FY sales
* PureVia™ Reb A is being tested by 100 F&B brands
Jeff D Leach, Paleobiotics Lab…talking about prebiotics…
“We need microbiologists jumping on Oprah's couch about the different types of fibre all Americans should be eating.”
“We need microbiologists jumping on Oprah's couch about the different types of fibre all Americans should be eating.”
Pre…what? “In some cases
consumers may not know the difference between prebiotics and probiotics and may purchase one rather than the other, but they are buying into the health messaging.”
Frost & Sullivan/NutraIngredients May 2009
Benefits: Weight loss Vitamin/mineral
absorption Reduce infant
infections Improve gut and
immune health in elderly
Blood Sugar Regulation
Next generation of superfruits GAC—70X more lycopene that tomatoes
Indian gooseberry/Amla –cholesterol reducing properties
Lychee, liver protecting properties Acerola—20X more vitamin C than citrus
Seabuckthorn—antioxidants and omega-3s –6,7,9
Maqui berry—very high in antioxidants
Behind the Headlines
cGMPs
Warning Letters for False Health Claims
FDA/Food Safety Actions
“Michigan man pleads guilty to fraudulently marketing dietary supplements $12 million illegal Internet businesses could ultimately cost 25 years in prison.” July 06, 2009
“Dunkin' Donuts pulls drinks in salmonella concern” July 06, 2009
“Swine flu phishing, false claims takes toll on the industry” May 01, 2009
“FDA seizes $1.5 million worth of ingredients, citing contamination and filth” May 07, 2009