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DNP 2007 Sales Figures surpassed expectations
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2007 Sales Figures Surpassed Expectations Whittier, CA (January 21, 2008) – DNP International reported today that sales for 2007 surpassed expectations set by the company. Sales for 2007 increased 59.76% compared to the entire year sales of 2006. “Our sales reached a new height in 2007 and went beyond our forecast, which made it a phenomenal year for us, said David Ji, President. We are excited to see the prospects for 2008; although, there are still some concerns with the economy. We are optimistic and believe our growth will continue with all the changes we are making.” To generate further growth, DNP will focus on developing new business opportunities and improve its level of profitability. Additionally, DNP will accelerate efforts to enhance its customer satisfaction through its product line and services.
About DNP International Co., Inc. DNP International Co., Inc. imports and distributes raw material ingredients to manufacturers in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and feed industries. Founded in 1994, DNP is one of the largest suppliers of raw materials in the United States sourcing over three thousand different ingredients. Headquartered in Whittier, California, DNP has locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and New Jersey. For more information, visit www.dnpint.com.
Email: Klarsen@dnpint.com
Website: http://www.dnpint.com
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Sunflower Farmers Market Secures $30 Million in Investment Funding
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Sunflower Farmers Markets Secures $30 Million in Funding for Rapid Growth PCG Capital Partners Leads Funding as Company Looks to Increase Numbers of New Stores
Boulder, CO [December 17, 2007] -- Sunflower Farmers Markets, a Boulder, Colorado-based grocery chain founded and led by Wild Oats founder Mike Gilliland, announced today it has raised $30 million in equity financing from PCG Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in La Jolla, CA.
The funding comes in advance of a major expansion of the company’s retail locations in both existing and new geographic markets. Plans include doubling the number of stores by the end of 2009. Sunflower will launch new locations at a rate of up to eight stores per year, creating a company portfolio of 50 stores throughout the West within five years.
Sunflower, founded in 2002, currently operates 13 stores in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. The company’s increasingly popular format offers consumers a full-service farmers’ market-style grocery store featuring the highest quality natural and organic products at the lowest possible prices.
Mike Gilliland, Sunflower’s Founder and CEO, said, “Our value-driven approach to the natural foods retailing sector has clearly resonated with consumers. There is tremendous demand for an alternative to the high price format that has predominated in natural foods for so many years. Sunflower, offering ‘Serious Food at Silly Prices,’ fills a genuine need in the marketplace. PCG Capital Partners’ investment will enable us to make this differentiated retailing approach available to millions of consumers throughout the Western United States, including new markets in Utah and Texas.”
Tim Kelleher, Managing Director of PCG Capital Partners, said, “We are excited to partner with a proven entrepreneur like Mike Gilliland. We believe that Mike and his team have built a model that uniquely combines value with quality in the natural and organic foods segment. The concept has proven itself over 13 stores in four states. We anticipate our capital will enable Sunflower to capitalize on its success by replicating the model across many additional markets.”
Agility Partners, LLC, a Sacramento-based investment advisory group specializing in food and consumer products, advised Sunflower Farmers Markets on the transaction and was instrumental in structuring a transaction that served the needs of all parties
Email: whitney@mcfaddengavender.com
Website: http://www.sfmarkets.com
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DNP first to offer fermentation-grade glucosamines
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DNP now offers Fermentation Grade Glucosamine HCL and Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium and is the first to offer this grade for this product in the marketplace.
Most Glucosamines are derived mainly from the shells of shellfish but the fermentation grade is produced from corn, making this product an ideal raw material for manufacturers who produce products for vegans and vegetarians.
Glucosamine has been shown to ease the discomfort of many forms of arthritis and is commonly used in the treatment of osteoarthritis in both humans and pets. Glucosamine is effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain, repairing joint damage, renewing synovial fluid and rehabilitating cartilage.
About DNP International Co., Inc.
DNP International Co., Inc. imports and distributes raw material ingredients to manufacturers in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and feed industries. Founded in 1994, DNP is one of the largest suppliers of raw materials in the United States sourcing over two thousand different ingredients
Email: klarsen@dnpint.com
Website: http://www.dnpint.com
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Natural Foods Chef Program addressing growing need for healthful cooking
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DENVER, CO. – – Responding to rising demand for made-at-home meals that not only taste good but also promote wellness, a new program by the Nutrition Therapy Institute Inc. (NTI) of Denver is training natural foods chefs to cook food for optimum health and as proactive therapy for specific illnesses and conditions.
“The state of our country’s overall health has deteriorated over the past 25 years with the change in eating patterns from the farm to a fast-food culture,” said Char Leberer, the institute’s director and founder. “This intensive professional training program addresses the growing need for healthy food cooked at home.”
The 16-week course will produce its first group of graduates in December. Enrollment is currently under way for a new course starting Feb. 4, 2008.
“One of the primary goals of a natural foods chef is to help clients reestablish relationships with food that emphasize its health-building qualities,” said Leberer, a naturopath and nutritionist who founded the institute eight years ago to teach holistic nutrition from a broad base core principals, scientific information and real-life situations.
The new Natural Foods Chef program differs from traditional personal chef training by providing a unique combination of holistic nutrition, the study of health conditions, in-depth instruction in professional cooking skills, and business training, says Lynda Lacher, chef instructor, personal chef and graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Program.
“The natural foods personal chef uses whole foods, which are unadulterated, unrefined foods as close to the natural source as possible,” Lacher said. “We then stress the techniques of cooking them and making them taste good.”
The Natural Foods Chef program teaches students the basic nutrients, how they function in the body, and how they can be applied as therapy for certain illnesses and conditions, whether digestive disorders, weight management, detoxification, allergies, celiac disease, blood sugar disorders, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Using a variety of cooking methods, students are taught to create dishes using organic and locally grown produce and fresh herbs whenever possible, as well as meat, fish and dairy products that are organic or free-range/vegetarian-fed. They also learn to cook with substitutes to accommodate food sensitivities and allergies to things like gluten and dairy products. Upon completing the program, graduates receive a certificate as a Natural Foods Chef, as well as the knowledge required to become nationally certified as personal chefs.
Students can then become professional personal chefs cooking therapeutic meals for clients and teach them how to cook healthy meals in their own homes, caterers of healthy meals for events, consultants with restaurants in health-based menu planning, cooks for small personal entertainment events, and managers of health food restaurants and delis.
For more information on the Natural Foods Chef program, go to www.ntischool.com, email nti@ntischool.com or call 303-377-3974 or 866-377-3974.
Founded in 1999 by naturopath Char Leberer, the Nutrition Therapy Institute (NTI) is a private holistic nutrition school currently serving about 150 students with state-of-the-art academic programs in natural foods cooking, nutrition therapy and herbal therapy. Located near Denver’s City Park and housed in an historic home surrounded by a community garden, the institute and its faculty serve as national resources for education in holistic nutrition.
Email: nti@ntischool.com
Website: http://www.ntischool.com
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Aromatherapy Times magazine makes history
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Aromatherapy Times is the only American publication that directly covers the subject of essential oils and how they are grown, distilled, manufactured, distributed and enjoyed.
Beverly Hills, CA – September 12, 2007 - Aromatherapy Times Magazine is a new publication that is sure to inspire, enliven and change your thoughts about the world of aromatherapy. Striving to inform its readers, Aromatherapy Times plans to highlight the therapeutic and medicinal properties, as well as the pure beauty of aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy Times plans four issues in 2008 which will be displayed winter, spring, summer and fall.
Currently on the newsstand and at your local Whole foods market, book stores, and exclusive spas the launch issue, is a celebration of geranium. In each issue Aromatherapy Times will profile an essential oil and its origin. Additionally, Aromatherapy Times will publish articles by experts in the field of aromatherapy and holistic health. The four essential living core content areas are; whole health living, beauty, home and food & entertaining.
In an effort to unveil their “Cause Marketing” campaign, Aromatherapy Timeswill profile American and International herb farms. Aromatherapy Times wants consumers to be aware of which farms are harvesting the oils they purchase. Editorial Director Patricia Carol Brooks says, “The nose knows good health and essential oils are nature's powerhouse and must be used correctly, as they absorb in one’s blood system from daily topical and airborne use, and that’s why quality is paramount, Aromatherapy Times' goal is to ultimately update their readers about both the art and science of aromatherapy and how to safely employ them into ones life.”
Patricia Carol Brooks is the author of many articles on aromatherapy, herbal medicine and associated healing arts. Her passion is the conservation and sustainable cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants, many of which have become threatened in the wild due to indiscriminate wild harvesting. Her work at this time is devoted to raising awareness of our shared relationship with the living earth and our responsibilities as guardians.
Contact: Aromatherapy Thymes Magazine 8950 West Olympic Blvd., Ste.282 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: 323-930-0058 http://www.aromatherapythymes.com veronica@aromatherapythymes.com
Email: veronica@aromatherapythymes.com
Website: http://www.aromatherapythymes.com
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2nd Quarter Sales Increase
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Whittier, CA (July 6, 2007) DNP International reported today that sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, rose 97.56 percent compared to the same period a year ago. This increase in sales was driven by a stronger demand for high-end products and an increase in raw material prices due to a shortage in products from China. Average sales per order showed a 53.9 percent increase compared to last year.
"The second quarter of 2007 was another outstanding quarter for DNP. We have continued to work around the crisis regarding China's tainted products and have committed ourselves to providing our customers with the highest quality product with peace of mind. This commitment is reflected in our sales for the quarter," said David Ji, DNP President.
The company anticipate prices to continue rising on some products and expect sales will remain strong in the second half of the year with the addition of more partners and services.
About DNP International Co., Inc.
DNP International Co., Inc. imports and distributes raw material ingredients to manufacturers in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and feed industries. Founded in 1994, DNP is one of the largest suppliers of raw materials in the United States sourcing over two thousand different ingredients. Headquartered in Whittier, California, DNP has locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and New Jersey. For more information, visit www.dnpint.com.
Email: klarsen@dnpint.com
Website: http://www.dnpint.com
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Introducing MeriCal; leader in custom manufacturing and packaging
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Orange, CA. (April 3, 2007) - After the successful merger between premium supplement manufacturer, B&C Nutritional Products, and custom packaging specialist, Merical Vita-Pak, MeriCal has hit the ground running.
The combination of prime manufacturing of tablets and capsules with extensive packaging capabilities allows the newly formed MeriCal to offer complete turnkey products at a level of quality that cannot be matched. Utilizing three locations in Southern California, MeriCal offers a full range of capabilities with a specific emphasis on the southwestern US market. A merger of this magnitude allows the integrated company to meet its commitment to excellence in the nutritional industry through partnership and a successful match of capabilities and potential.
“Quality and customer service are our main focus. The creation of MeriCal allows us to create a complete service package for our customer. We can now customize and tailor what we offer to meet the needs of our individual clients, while managing the entire process at or above industry-level quality standards,” states Dean Baltzell, CFO of MeriCal and former Chairman of the Board at Merical Vita-Pak, Inc. At its manufacturing facilities in Vista, CA., MeriCal boasts one of the leading R&D teams with top management and technology experience of over 150 years combined. “State of the art technology and incomparable experience will allow MeriCal to create and manufacture custom and generic capsule and tablet formulations that can be packaged and prepared for market without ever losing the integrity of quality which can come with the need to use multiple companies to reach a finished product state,” confirms Jack Butler, Chief Technical Officer of MeriCal.
By maintaining the key capabilities of the two newly joined companies and coupling them with excellent quality and client services, the integrated MeriCal is experiencing seamless transition into a leadership position in the industry. Continued growth and development are both the focus and expectation for MeriCal, both in its inception and its future.
About MERICAL Through invaluable technological expertise and a thorough understanding of the specific demands and forthcoming trends in the market, MeriCal’s Vista, CA. Manufacturing and Technology Center formulates and manufactures nutritional products that exceed industry standards for tablet and capsule quality, while customizing each product to meet the specific vision of its clients. Between its flagship bottling plant in Anaheim, CA., and its specialty packaging facility in Orange, CA., MeriCal provides the most extensive choice of packaging and fulfillment options available including: blister packaging, bottling, packet fulfillment, stick pack fulfillment, and complete customizable packaging. MeriCal will continually works to enhance its exceptional service and quality standards and maintains licenses with both state and federal FDA, California Board of Pharmacy, NPA, and QAI (Certified Organic).
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Contact: Jeffrey Stallings
(714) 238-7225
jstallings@merical.com
Email: jstallings@merical.com
Website: http://www.merical.com
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Mineral Resources International Introduces elete Electrolyte Add-In
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Mineral Resources International (MRI) announced today it will commence sales and marketing of elete Electrolyte Add-In, a liquid electrolyte concentrate, and Tablytes, a complete electrolyte product in a convenient tablet form, directly to natural products retailers.
"We are excited to commence sales and marketing of elete and Tablytes to natural products retailers," said Val Anderson, director of sales and marketing for MRI. "We offer a number of incentives to retailers including keystone margins, a low initial purchase price, research- and marketing- support materials, and point-of-purchase displays." In addition, MRI also provides promotional programs such as sampling through events for retailers.
elete Electrolyte Add-In is a liquid electrolyte concentrate that can be added to water or any beverage to rapidly deliver essential electrolytes like magnesium, potassium, sodium, and chloride.
Formulated in response to athlete requests for a complete electrolyte replacement in tablet form, Tablytes helps promote hydration, endurance, and cramp prevention. Tablytes is available in a 90-tablet bottle and retails for $9.95.
Retailers interested in carrying elete can call (800) 669.1297 or visit www.eletewater.com for more information.
Email: kariea@eletewater.com
Website: http://www.eletewater.com
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Merical Vita-Pak to Merge with B&C Nutritional Products
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Anaheim, CA. Merical Vita-Pak Inc., a closely held custom contract packaging company specializing in the nutrition industry, and B&C Nutritional Products, Inc., a manufacturer of high quality nutritional supplements located in Vista, CA, today announced that the two companies have entered into an Agreement in Principle to merge. It is anticipated that this transition into a unified organization (to be named later) will be completed in January 2007.
In making the announcement, Dean Baltzell, Chairman and CEO of Merical Vita-Pak Inc. said, "Combining B&C's manufacturing and technical expertise with our wide array of packaging options and our culture of exceptional service will allow us to provide a complete and high quality turn-key package. This integrated company will reduce customers' overall costs and lead times."
Michael Schlinger, B&C's Chairman and CFO concurred, "Both companies have grown and succeeded by making great products and taking exceptional care of their customers. We expect the new organization to improve upon this tradition.
"Jack Butler, current President and Director of B&C, will remain with the new entity to take on an enhanced strategic position as President of Technolgy, while day to day operations will be managed by Jeffrey Stallings, current President of Merical Vita-Pak.
About Merical Vita-Pak Inc. MVP provides custom primary packaging for the vitamin, herbal, nutritional, and pharmaceutical markets, and also secondary packaging services to a variety of other industries. Since beginning operation more than forty years ago, MVP has grown into one of the largest custom contract packagers in the western United States. The company's success is based on exceptional service and quality. MVP maintains licenses with the state and federal FDA, California Board of Pharmacy, NPA, and is Certified Organic by QAI.
About B&C Nutritional Products, Inc. B&C Nutritional Products offers the latest in "State of the Art" manufacturing capabilities. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2006, the company has consistently upgraded its facilities by purchasing new and advanced equipment and technologies. This has allowed B&C to maintain an ongoing competitive edge in the supplement industry by offering the most modern manufacturing and processing techniques. The company's operations meet or exceed cGMP's of the various FDA and State Board of Pharmacy regulatory standards.
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Contact: Celeste Stallings (714) 238-7225 cstallings@merical.com
Email: cstallings@merical.com
Website: http://www.merical.com
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NOW Foods Awarded Earth Flag for Environmental Excellence
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Bloomingdale, IL --- On November 15th, 2006, Bloomingdale, IL based NOW Foods became the first "for-profit" business in DuPage County, IL to raise the Earth Flag for Business; a prestigious honor that recognizes the efforts of businesses who demonstrate exceptional commitment to environmental awareness and social responsibility.
The official Flag Raising ceremony drew hundreds of NOW employees, senior managers, as well as members of the DuPage County Board and Environmental Education program. Opening the event was NOW Foods’ President Al Powers, who, during his address commented that, "One of our core values is environmental responsibility, and today’s resolution recognizes our collective and ongoing efforts in this area."
NOW is no stranger to environmental progressiveness, however. As a company whose mission statement pledges to empower people to lead healthier lives, it becomes apparent that the organization has not limited this to the natural health sector. NOW takes a staunch approach to increasing environmental integrity, and has been extremely active in the county's efforts to preserve natural resources.
Joining Powers to receive the Earth Flag was Dan Scoles, NOW's Safety and Environmental Manager. When asked about its significance, Scoles shared that "This marks a milestone in our company," and went on to say that "it's is a celebration of what we've accomplished so far, and a launch point from where we can further pursue efforts to become a model of sustainability."
Email: jayson.kroner@nowfoods.com
Website: http://www.nowfoods.com
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WellGen, Inc. Appoints Dr. Kathleen P. Mullinix as New CEO
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., September 14, 2006 -- WellGen, Inc., a biotechnology company using nutrigenomics to discover and develop food ingredients for wellness products, today announced the appointment of Dr. Kathleen P. Mullinix as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
She succeeds Dr. David A. Evans, who passed away suddenly on June 1, 2006.
Dr. Mullinix brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the CEO position at WellGen. Her background encompasses significant achievements in the biotechnology industry and considerable management experience in the corporate, government and academic sectors. She has been a successful entrepreneur throughout her career and has launched multiple successful ventures.
WellGen, Inc., based in New Brunswick, NJ, is a biotechnology company that is discovering and developing products for food, therapeutics, and dietary supplement markets. Please visit our website at www.wellgen.com for more information.
Email: info@wellgen.com
Website: http://wellgen.com
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New Products Launch Pad goes live
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Boulder, CO (April 19, 2006) — New Hope Natural Media announced today the launch of the New Products Launch Pad (http://www.nplp.com/), a new online new products portal for the natural products industry.
The New Products Launch Pad ("NPLP") enables manufacturers, marketers and suppliers of VMS, natural, organic and specialty products to introduce and promote their new product offerings to natural, specialty & VMS retailers via the internet.
"We did our research and asked natural products retailers what the market was missing and what tools they could use. What we found was that a significant communication disconnect exists between manufacturers and retailers when it comes to new products. If you manage a small independent store, you don't get enough attention from your vendors. And if you're a large store or chain, you get too much attention. The New Products Launch Pad aims to put information and power back into the hands of retailers when they want it," said Fredrik Linder, President of New Hope Natural Media.
NPLP offers retailers and purchasing agents instant, easily accessible information about the newest products and ingredients via http://www.nplp.com/ and allows them to immediately connect and communicate with the manufacturers of those products.
For more information about the New Products Launch Pad, go to: http://www.nplp.com/About.aspx
About New Hope Natural Media:
New Hope Natural Media (www.newhope.com) is the leading multimedia resource and information provider for the healthy products industry with print, in-person/event, and e-business products and services. New Hope publishes The Natural Foods Merchandiser, Nutrition Business Journal, Delicious Living and Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals. New Hope also produces trade shows and conferences, including two of largest natural and organic products trade shows in the world: Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Maryland, October 4-7, 2006 and Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., March 8-11, 2007.
Email: nplpcontactus@newhope.com
Website: http://www.nplp.com
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WellGen Names Arthur H. Finnel New CFO
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., November 8, 2005 -- WellGen, Inc. announced that it has enlisted industry veteran Arthur H. Finnel to be its first chief financial officer. This marks another milestone in WellGen’s progress, and another key addition to its management team, as it ramps up its capability to research, develop and bring to market a variety of new and promising nutritional products.
Mr. Finnel’s background encompasses significant achievements across a variety of industries, including biotechnology, food and agriculture, and consumer products. He has considerable experience working at major corporations as well as small companies in launching early-stage businesses and developing them into large-scale enterprises.
WellGen, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing products for food, therapeutics, and dietary supplement markets. WellGen's technical platform is a method of screening the effect of food and related substances on the expression of genes associated with human health conditions. The company has developed proprietary substances that help reduce risk and severity for a variety of diseases.
Email: info@wellgen.com
Website: http://www.wellgen.com
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GreenAds Launches the First Values-Based Ad Network
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GreenAds has launched its beta release. It’s the first advertising network to focus on socially- and environmentally-responsible online advertisers and publishers. GreenAds has secured top, online niche publishers for its beta release, such as Dr. Weil, E/The Environmental Magazine, EcologyFund, and Grist. Its network includes other values-based publishers in five main categories: sustainability & environment, health & wellness, spirituality & personal development, social responsibility & fair trade, and green business (B2B). During its initial beta period through September 30, 2005, GreenAds is offering free access for advertisers to its primarily self-serve advertising system, as well as a 20% discounts on all ad placements.
Email: info@greenads.com
Website: http://www.GreenAds.com
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Aromatherapy Thymes Launches New Website
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Aromatherapy Thymes Magazine,a quarterly publication established in 2005 and distributed throughout the US is back on the web. Aromatherapy Thymes is published quarterly for those interested in aromatherapy -- the practical use of essential oils as a holistic health alternative. In each issue we encourage and inform both the novice and the more experienced aromatherapy enthusiast. Available at your newsstands, bookstores Winter 2005.
Email: info@aromatherapythymes.com
Website: http://www.aromatherapythymes.com
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Increased Demand for Astaxanthin to Be Met by Fuji Health Science, Inc.
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Mount Laurel, NJ, July 20, 2005 - Fuji Health Science, Inc., an American subsidiary of Fuji Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Toyama, Japan announced today that it has successfully completed a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification to the FDA under DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act) for AstaREAL® astaxanthin produced at its state of the art facility in Gustavsberg, Sweden. Fuji Health Science, Inc. has been marketing astaxanthin in the United States under its original NDI for AstaREAL® astaxanthin produced in Hawaii. The new NDI for the Swedish product gives Fuji Health Science additional capacity as well as greater flexibility in products offered. According to Charles DePrince, President of Fuji Health Science, Inc., “This new NDI gives us the ability to supply the market with the very highest quality astaxanthin at competitive pricing. We see the astaxanthin market developing very strongly over the next 18 months due to increased consumer awareness. This NDI greatly enhances our ability to assist our current and prospective new customers in responding to that demand.” Both of the facilities, in Maui, Hawaii and Gustavsberg, Sweden, cultivate and produce natural astaxanthin in fully enclosed systems ensuring the highest level of purity. Through its acquisition of AstaCarotene in Sweden, Fuji Chemical was the first company to commercially produce and market natural astaxanthin from haematacoccus pluvialis. A single cell green microalgae, haematacoccus pluvialis is found at the very beginning of the food chain and contains the highest concentration of astaxanthin. Astaxanthin, one of the most powerful antioxidants in nature, is naturally produced as part of the life cycle of haematacoccus pluvialis. It is found in abundance from African lakes to Arctic snowfields. Fuji Chemical Industry holds application patents for astaxanthin in health areas such as physical and muscle endurance, gastric health, immune system, and fertility. In addition, the company supports ongoing research on the health benefits of astaxanthin in such areas as eye fatigue and diabetic nephropathy. For more information, contact: John Rimgaila
856-234-3636
rimgaila@fujihealthscience.com
Email: contact@fujihealthscience.com
Website: http://www.fujihealthscience.com
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Sprouts Farmers Market sprouting in Texas
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Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the nation’s fastest growing natural foods store chain, specializes in farm fresh produce, offers a large selection of vitamins and supplements, all natural meats, fresh seafood, bins full of bulk foods, an extensive selection of natural and organic grocery items, rBST free milk, imported cheeses, deli meats and more. Scottsdale company that has planted nine stores in the valley in three short years, is branching out to Texas. The first Sprouts Farmers Market opened July 13, 2005 in the city of Plano, with a second store to open in Flower Mound mid-November of 2005. The company has an aggressive expansion plan for Arizona and Texas in the next five years. Sprouts Farmers Market supports local communities with product donations, sponsorships, educational events and more. Sprouts Farmers Market offers customers ”great things for a great life" which can Include key healthier food Items and celebration foods for great family gatherings. For our weekly ads and other useful nutritional information please visit our website.
Email: pattimilligan@sprouts.com
Website: http://www.sprouts.com
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Geni Herbs polices and enforces against alleged infringement of PomElla
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Geni Herbs Inc. announced today that their cease and desist demand to Cyvex Nutrition Inc. regarding trademark issues with PomElla, Geni Herbs’ patent-pending pomegranate extract, has been amicably resolved. Cyvex was using the mark PomEllagic in connection with its pomegranate extract but, without any admission of liability or wrongdoing, has since stopped, although allegedly not due to Geni Herbs’ allegations. Cyvex also represented to Geni Herbs that it would not use the PomEllagic mark ever again in the future. "We are very pleased with the result of our policing and enforcement efforts," Sonya Cropper, Vice President of Marketing for Geni Herbs said. “We will continue to vigorously defend the identity and formulation of our botanical ingredients.” Geni Herbs, an innovative manufacturer of novel and traditional botanical extracts, recently introduced PomElla, their proprietary polyphenol blend made from pomegranate. Latest studies show PomElla is a potent inhibitor of LDL cholesterol oxidation in vitro, and displays potent antioxidant effects which offer a number of health benefits. For more information on PomElla, please call 317.776.3600.
Email: bebersole@geniherbs.com
Website: http://www.geniherbs.com
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Albee Joins Metzger Associates
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Applies hybrid high-tech strategy to natural products industry BOULDER, Colo., - One of the nation’s first high-tech public and investor relations firms is diversifying into new areas, including natural products. “This may sound funny, but the natural products industry has been driven by a micro market of risk-taking early adopters and is now poised before millions of consumers. These new buyers are more risk-averse, but open to learning how innovative products can improve their lives – just like the high-tech industry of the early ‘90s,” said CEO and founder John Metzger. “We are applying our expertise to this emerging market, centered right here in Boulder, and we’re very pleased to announce that one of the best ‘hybrid’ practitioners in the country, Doyle Albee, has joined our team.” From directing communications for storage giant Maxtor Corp. and one of the largest IPOs of the late ‘90s to award-winning beverage campaigns for Coors Brewing Company and several bottled water brands, Albee has since integrated his own practice into Metzger Associates, serving a variety of tech, cable telecommunications and natural products clients including The Cable Center, Silicon Mountain Memory, Thanasi Foods, Gold Systems, The Scotty Group, Xtreme Performance Nutrition and Nutballz Snack Foods. In addition, Albee will continue to provide pro-bono public relations services to a number of organizations, including CSIA and Cable Positive. Serving national clients since 1991, Boulder-based Metzger Associates is the Rocky Mountain region’s largest technology public relations and investor relations firm.
Email: info@metzger.com
Website: http://www.metzger.com
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Carbsense Foods, Inc. Changes Name to Eat Well Be Well Foods, Inc.
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Renews Focus on Sugar-free products for the Prevention of Diabetes and Obesity Carbsense Foods, Inc., a well established sugar-free foods source for diabetic and weight-conscious consumers, has changing its name to Eat Well Be Well Foods, Inc., effective April 1, 2005. The name better reflects the company’s position as the leading innovator and provider of genuinely healthy, great-tasting foods that assist in the prevention and management of diabetes and combat obesity. “Our new name conveys to consumers that our products are not part of a fad weight loss program that comes and goes, rather they are staples that allow you to maintain a healthy diet for a lifetime,” says Jim Keller, president of Eat Well Be Well Foods, Inc. “This company was founded to provide foods that truly benefit people battling weight issues and confronting diabetes. We are personally attached to this struggle since one of our three founders is a diabetic. We remain committed to not only providing healthy alternative food sources, but also to making sure consumers view us as their partner in this cause. The Eat Well Be Well name will assist us in effectively communicating this message.” Unlike other companies that claim to provide healthy, sugar-free products, Eat Well Be Well (EWBW) offers a variety of food products that are both sugar-free and do not contain sugar-alcohols that are commonly known to cause intestinal discomfort and can adversely affect diabetics. And because the products taste great, they are also a healthy food alternative for food lovers, in general, looking to manage blood glucose levels and maintain a healthy body. "EWBW’s full line of current products will remain the same, as will the key individuals who manage the business," the company said. EWBW will announce its new brand offerings targeting diabetes prevention and management in the weeks ahead. Eat Well Be Well Foods, Inc., headquartered in Hood River, Oregon, cares deeply about the health and welfare of its customers and will continue to create great tasting products that really work. For more information or to request a photograph, please contact Kevin Dalrymple at (770) 474-9400, ext. 202.
Email: kdalrymple@carbsense.com
Website: http://www.carbsense.com
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Living Naturally Opens Customer Service and Market Research Center
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Living Naturally, a leading provider of technology and marketing solutions to the natural products industry, recently established a customer service and marketing support center in Philadelphia. The expanded center will improve service quality for the company’s 1,000 retailer and supplier customers and support a rapidly growing customer base using the Scan Genius™ ordering systems and Web Genius™ turnkey web sites. “Our new customer service and marketing support staff provide quality service while constantly bringing innovative ideas to the table. Their new insights complement the efforts by our executive, sales and development teams in Florida,” says Living Naturally CEO David Knaggs. By choosing a major metropolitan area like Philadelphia, Living Naturally had their pick of the brightest and most enthusiastic candidates from a strong regional labor market. The newly hired employees further prove Living Naturally to be well equipped for future business growth. The new employees are capable and trained to handle issues regarding the company’s electronic ordering system, Scan Genius™, and turnkey retailer web site, Web Genius™. The center also conducts market research regarding retailers’ Web presence and monitors market events and trends across the $46 billion natural products industry. The need for an expanded customer service department reflects Living Naturally’s success and reinforces the company’s commitment to provide valuable services to the industry. About Living Naturally
Living Naturally is a leading provider of marketing and technology solutions to the North American natural products industry. Formed in 1999 to service the needs of retailers and suppliers, the company has established itself at the forefront of innovative solutions for the industry. The company currently serves over 1,000 retailers and suppliers and works with a rapidly growing list of strategic partners including United Natural Foods. In the future, Living Naturally will continue to execute its unique business model to deliver a full range of retail and supply side solutions to the industry.
Email: publicrelations@livingnaturally.com
Website: http://www.livingnaturally.com
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SoapWire Expands Service with its Natural News Media Division
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Leading Online Newswire Service SoapWire Launches Targeted Press Release Distribution Service for the Natural Products Industry SoapWire (http://www.soap-wire.com), a leading online newswire service, has launched a Natural News Media division (http://www.naturalnewsmedia.com), to provide companies within the natural products industry a further reach in delivering their press release articles to the media. While SoapWire remains a free newswire service, its Natural News Media division will simultaneously reach major newswires, global, national and local newspapers, trade and mainstream magazines as well as online news sites including: Gannett News, Knight Ridder Los Angeles Times, New York Times, MSNBC, Yahoo! and Google News amongst others. "We expanded our service in response to specific demands of our clients," said Kathy Tarbox, President & Founder of SoapWire. "We found that many companies have a real need to reach the media, but find it prohibitively expensive to do so with other newswires. We've come up with a solution that allows them to reach critical media around the world, at a cost considerably less than other newswires." International distribution services consist of a combination of major wire services and content syndicates, including The Associated Press (AP). About SoapWire
Founded in 2004, SoapWire (http://www.soap-wire.com), a privately held company, is the leading online newswire for the natural personal care products industry. SoapWire operates as a free newswire service yet offers expanded distribution options via its Natural News Media (http://www.naturalnewsmedia.com) division. About Natural News Media
Natural News Media, (http://www.naturalnewsmedia.com) is the press release distribution division of SoapWire (http://www.soap-wire.com), a newswire for the natural personal care products industry. Natural News Media distributes direct company news, including press releases to 21,000+ journalists and editors, news desks, freelance writers, newswires and content syndicates including The Associated Press (AP).
Email: info@soap-wire.com
Website: http://www.soap-wire.com
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