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…POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — The emerging “interactive cap” segment of the beverage category received renewed validation in the form of H2M’s utility patent issuance for its own unique cap technology.  US Patent no. 8,376,175 was recently issued and joins the existing two US design patents and numerous international patents already awarded to this innovative cap technology.
H2M’s cap, a two-piece unit designed to hold liquid or solid in an air-tight chamber, releases its contents once unscrewed by the user (done by turning the top portion of the cap clockwise).  Once the cap’s content has been released, the bottom portion is

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Velcorin® DT Touch and Velcorin® microbial control agent for the next generation of cold sterilization
Pittsburgh – March 19, 2013 – Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has developed Velcorin® DT Touch, a new generation of dosing units for the beverage industry. This new range is now being marketed worldwide for the filling of Velcorin microbial control agent as a cold sterilization agent in non-alcoholic beverages and wine. The high-quality dosing units are manufactured in Germany and feature aseptic connections and design to meet the strict purity requirements of the beverage industry. They are easy and safe to handle, with control and…

…MOMENCE, Ill. — FutureCeuticals today announced the launch of fēnol organic polyphenol fiber. fēnol is an all-natural, organic fiber from grains rich in natural fiber polyphenols.
Fiber Polyphenols are plant flavonoids naturally bound to dietary fiber, a complex rich in antioxidant activity. The protective matrix of dietary fiber allows Fiber Polyphenols to survive digestion and carry through to the colon intact. Here they may deliver healthy antioxidant activity and provide an all-natural, fermentable substrate for healthy bacterial microflora growth, thus setting the stage for a distinct advantage in fiber nutrition.
fēnol is a truly Novel Polyphenol Fiber, boasting 2% Polyphenols 

…ANDOVER, Mass. — A completely revised, updated, expanded Sixth Edition of The Natural Products Field Manual, the natural and specialty products industry’s leading guide for bringing products to market has just been released. Industry veterans Bob Burke and Rick McKelvey, co-founders of The Natural Products Consulting Institute (NPCI), co-authored the 44 chapter, 4-volume manual enhanced with the added insight of over 60 well known industry CEO’s, buyers, brokers and experts. Not just for startups, the manual has been used by large mainstream companies, long time, experienced natural and specialty products companies, smaller organizations and many investors, consulates, consultants, publishers and

…ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — KeHE Distributors today announced plans to establish its Natural Sales and Marketing Headquarters in Boulder, Colorado.  The new office, opening this spring, will take advantage of the Boulder community’s rich talent base and deep roots in the Natural Products Industry. By the end of 2013, the office is projected to house sales development and account management personnel in addition to category management, assortment analysis, and event & publication management resources. Rickard Werner, the company’s Vice President of Natural Sales, will be heading up this new office.
“Tree of Life is deeply committed to the Natural Products Industry,

Kaiseraugst, 21 February 2013 — DSM Nutritional Products announces a global pricing increase by minimum of 15% for its fish based Omega-3 portfolio. The pricing adjustment is needed to recover from cost increases for sourcing crude fish oils rich in omega-3. The trading price for crude fish oil has reached an all-time high. There is very limited stock globally while the demand continues to increase from all market sectors such as Aquaculture, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals and Human Nutrition. DSM is the world’s leading supplier of Omega-3 fish oils for Human Nutrition & Health and is committed to offering the best…