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Women’s Urinary Health

Canada approves Naturex’s Pacran for urinary tract health claims
December 18, 2014
Naturex’s Pacran®, a natural solution for urinary comfort, has been awarded a Natural Product Number from Health Canada.
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Menopause Supplement

Nexira develops desert date extract with diosgenin for women’s health.
December 18, 2014
Nexira has developed a new extract from Balanites aegyptiaca (commonly known as desert date) containing native diosgenin and designed for the nutraceutical market.
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Heart Health Foods

Cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas and food industry veteran Barbara Birr have launched Step One Foods, a Minneapolis company with a namesake line of physician-formulated products for heart care.
November 1, 2014
Cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC, and food industry veteran Barbara Birr, have launched Step One Foods, a Minneapolis company with a namesake line of physician-formulated products for heart care.
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Premixes for Functional Foods, Drinks

SternVitamin GmbH says successful fortified foods and beverages are designed for different consumer age groups or particular circumstances.
November 1, 2014
Foods and drinks with added health benefits are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, product concepts emphasizing specific health aspects offer added value.
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Organic Energy, Vitality Drinks

Officials say new Mamma Chia Vitality + Energy organic beverages combine the powerful nutrients of chia with the pure, clean energy of Guayusa and refreshing organic fruit juices.”
October 31, 2014
Officials say the result is “a delicious beverage that delivers 2500mg of Omega-3s, 90mg of natural caffeine (about as much in an 8oz cup of coffee), twice the antioxidants of a cup of green tea—along with fiber and protein.
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Functional Energy Drink

Vemma Nutrition Company says new Verve MoJoe is “perfect for both the coffee obsessed and the health-conscious coffee drinker.”
May 12, 2014
Vemma Nutrition Company, Tempe, Ariz., says new Verve MoJoe is “perfect for both the coffee obsessed and the health-conscious coffee drinker.”
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Functional Water-Tea

Balance Water says new Balance Cleanse non-flavored, American spring water is infused with Australian botanicals that impart a gentle diuretic benefit.
May 5, 2014
Balance Water, New York City, says new Balance Cleanse is a premium, non-flavored, American spring water infused with Australian botanicals that impart a gentle diuretic benefit.
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Energy Drink with Ornithine, Caffeine

ON Beverages’ ON Powered Refreshment functional drinks feature a blend of ornithine, caffeine from tea leaf extract, and B vitamins for energy.
April 7, 2014
Developed by a board-certified clinical neuroscientist, ON Beverages’ ON Powered Refreshment functional drinks feature a blend of ornithine, caffeine from tea leaf extract, and B vitamins for energy.
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Green SuperFood Supplements, Bars

Amazing Grass expanded its Green SuperFood line with eight new products, including powdered supplements and nutrition bars.
March 24, 2014
Amazing Grass, Newport Beach, Calif., used Natural Products Expo West to showcase eight new products—including powdered supplements and nutrition bars—in its Green SuperFood line.
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Coconut Water with Antioxidants

KonaRed Corp. will use Natural Products Expo West to debut a new packaging and a Coconut Water variety.
February 17, 2014
KonaRed Corporation, Kalaheo, Hawaii, introduced a new 10.5oz bottle for its line of KonaRed Original and Green Tea wellness drinks made with Hawaiian coffee fruit extract (billed on packaging as “Hawaiian Superfruit”).
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