Membership Invoices
A gentle reminder to make sure you have paid your membership fee so that you can vote at the AGM. We will be electing board members and we want your votes, but only fully paid up financial members are able to vote.
NPNZ Survey Results Event
If you haven’t replied already make sure you let us know if you want to come along to our event on 19 February, 6.15pm at Crowe Horwath. Here’s the link: www.naturalproductsnz.org/launch-of-natural-products-sector-report/
Summit/AGM
We have over 120 people already registered – we’re expecting a big turnout this year. Note that Rydges Hotel is fully booked, but there are a couple of other choices for accommodation pretty much next door so get registered and book your accommodation now! http://www.naturalproductsnz.org/summit-2015-register-now/
AGM information and voting papers will be sent out to all members by email on 25 February.
New Member
Welcome to our latest new member, Futureway Ltd. www.beelab.co.nz
Fish Oil – publicity
Here’s a note of the publicity that we received around the time of the Auckland University Liggins Institute publicity. We have also been interviewed by North & South Magazine who are writing an article on Dietary Supplements which will come out in a few months’ time. The article was triggered by the Liggins Institute study. As soon as we know when it is due we will let you know.
• NZ Herald online:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11389935
• Stuff.co.nz and AAP:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/65297838/fish-oil-sold-in-nz-is-actually-more-like-snake-oil
• TV3: Fish oil findings push rule change:
http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/fish-oil-findings-push-rule-change-2015012305#axzz3Q4nUQmNy
• Scoop: Bill will help ensure accurate fish oil claims:
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1501/S00389/bill-will-help-ensure-accurate-fish-oil-claims.htm
• Pharmacy Today: Fish oil study calls for regulation:
http://www.pharmacytoday.co.nz/shop-corner/2015/january-2015/23/fish-oil-study-renews-calls-for-regulation.aspx
Use of “Member of” NPNZ Logo
Over the last few months the board of NPNZ has been discussing a structure and protocols to enable members to use a “Member of” NPNZ logo in specific circumstances.
We have developed a USE OF LOGO Protocol as attached. You will also find this available on our website at the following link: http://www.naturalproductsnz.org/use-of-logo-document-for-members/
Nutrizeal changes name to Pharmalink Extracts
Pharmalink Extracts Limited (PEL) has agreed to buy all remaining assets of, Natural products processing company, Nutrizeal Limited. PEL takes over the running of the Nutrizeal site and has employed staff. During the brief transition, business operations continue uninterrupted for customers, staff and suppliers. Through this acquisition, PEL expands its natural product service offering for all existing and new customers. PEL’s areas of expertise are: supercritical fluid extraction, freeze drying, powder blending, encapsulation and retail packing of product. http://pharmalinkextracts.com/
Hemp Seed and Oils in Foods – a NO vote
Those hoping for a change in the law to allow Hemp to be sold as a food had their hopes dashed at the end of January.
http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/food-news/hemp-seed-food-ban-upheld-20150202-133j2u.html
ARCs Scientific Congress May 2015 – Sydney
Check out this link http://www.arcs.com.au/conferences/arcs-sydney-2015
How to import Nutraceuticals into Canada
http://www.nutraceuticalbusinessreview.com/technical/article_page/How_to_import_nutraceuticals_and_cosmeceuticals_into_Canada/105289/cn109027?dm_i=8EU,35IWF,HOQ2OC,BARHK,1
Colostrum, normalising the immune response
http://www.nutraceuticalbusinessreview.com/technical/article_page/Colostrum_normalising_the_immune_response/105141?dm_i=8EU,35D3M,HOQ2OC,BA7BX,1
US CHINA Health Products Newsletter: Weihai Launched Special Campaign on Health Foods
http://uschinahpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/China-Updates-Issue-129-2015-2-9.pdf
Crowe Horwath Newsletter link
http://ecomms.crowehorwath.co.nz/link/id/zzzz54cc41898fb4d161Pzzzz530d5448f0294988/page.html
News Update
WHAT’S NEW IN OUR INDUSTRY AROUND THE WORLD
Editor’s Choice:
Lollipop to provide Valentine’s aphrodisiac
http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Ingredients/Lollipop-to-provide-Valentine-s-aphrodisiac
Enhancing patentability with designer experiments
http://www.jaws.co.nz/about-us/media/article/enhancing-patentability-with-designer-experiments
What’s in your fish oil supplements?
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/22/whats-in-your-fish-oil-supplements/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0
SeaDragon’s new refinery to overcome Fish Oil issues
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1501/S00443/seadragons-new-refinery-to-overcome-omega-3-quality-issues.htm
Key Ingredients for Blood Sugar Management
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/The-key-ingredients-for-blood-sugar-management/
Innovative Ingredients for Weight Management
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/smartlead/view/837946/2?c=jVnjchc36do44VLl9x7CGA%3D%3D
Competition between food supplement firms heats up
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Markets/Competition-between-food-supplement-firms-heats-up-in-functional-segment/
Mood and Nutriton
http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Mood-and-nutrition-can-the-relationship-be-measured/