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2010 Issues                            Highlights of Recent Issues:

  • Jan  Issue  2. 10
  • Feb  Issue  3. 10
  • Feb  Issue  4. 10
  • Mar  Issue  5. 10
  • Mar  Issue  6. 10
  • Apr   Issue  7. 10
  • Apr   Issue  8. 10
  • May  Issue  9. 10
  • May  Issue 10. 10
  • Jun  Issue 11. 10
  • Jun  Issue 12. 10
  • Jul   Issue 13. 10
  • Aug Issue 14. 10
  • Aug Issue 15. 10
  • Sep Issue 16. 10
  • Sep Issue 17. 10
  • Oct  Issue 18. 10
  • Oct  Issue 19. 10
  • Oct  Issue 20. 10
  • Nov Issue 21. 10
  • Dec Issue 22. 10                         
    

Jan Issue 2. 10

  • Regulatory updates/information: unauthorized NHPs on the market, Health Canada’s application quarterly report, notices for NHPs containing probiotics and transitions from DINs to NPNs, fortification, etc.
  • A Market Information section with links to:
    • A five-part nielsenwire ‘healthy eating trends’ series - with links to the first two features (commitment trumps the economic pinch, and organic enthusiasts remain loyal)
    • An overview of the Canadian dietary supplement marketplace
    • Articles discussing fiber/prebiotics, healthy beverages, the decline of product launches in 2009, superfruits, slimming ingredients, and beauty foods
  • Research updates: vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, etc.
  • An updated Industry Events including conferences/workshops in February, March and April
  • Also stop by our blog for posts discussing 2010 trends, our BioMarketing program launch and the importance of being first, best or different

Feb Issue 3. 10

  • Regulatory updates from the U.S. and McCain’s new proposed dietary supplement bill, and reactions to the NAPRA’s position on the sale of unlicensed natural health products in Canada
  • A Market Information section with links to: trends, top supplements, natural pet-food, omega 3 and yogurt sales, and eye and digestive health
  • Research updates discussing the potential risk of herbal products and reactions from industry representatives 
  • An updated Industry Events including conferences/workshops in March, April and May
  • Also stop by our blog for a post from guest blogger Kristen Trautman as she helps get you ready to perform tradeshow intelligence
Feb Issue 4. 10
  • Regulatory updates from the U.S., European Union, New Zealand and Canada
  • A Market Information section with links to: functional food and beverage trends and sales projections, sports nutrition, prebiotics, antioxidants, and investments into the natural personal care market
  • Research updates discussing botanical research, homeopathy, vitamin D, and nutraceutical innovation
  • WCFN updates focusing on upcoming industry events and the gluten-free market
  • Also stop by our blog for a post from guest blogger Kristen Trautman as she helps get you ready to perform tradeshow intelligence

 


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2008 Issues


 

Thank you to the BioAccess Commercialization Centre, in particular Trenna Brusky, for partnering with the WCFN to produce our joint newsletter.
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BACC address:
NRC Plant Biotechnology Institute
110 Gymnasium Place
Saskatoon, SK
Canada S7N 0W9
Tel: (306).975.4917
Fax: (306).975.4923
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