PhytoTrade Africa in the news
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Novel foods regulation publication
by John Wilkinson at Nutraceutical Business and Technology (external link)
From the Blog: "Glocalisation"
The PhytoTeam were at InCosmetics this week where global cosmetics companies were going local... check it out. (external link)
A global community of good (pdf)
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review March 2008 pp.21
Partnership for ethical
and sustainable natural plant extracts (pdf)
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review March 2008 pp.17
Bridging The Gap: PhytoTrade Africa's
Experience Of The Certification Of Natural Products (pdf)
Forests, Trees and Livelihoods, 2008, Vol. 18, pp. 69–79
Interest blossoms in ethical botanicals(External Link)
Natural Foods Merchandiser January 2008
Novel foods opinion brings baobab closer to market Food Navigator June 2007
Views needed on baobab and echium ingredients FSA UK June 2007
Our own Cyril Lombard writes for the Tropical Agiculture Association March 2007
About underutilised tree crops and PhytoTrade Africa's role in developing the products and bringing them to market.
All the fun of the Fair SPC February 2007
The article describes SCS Formulate trade show which took place in November 2006 at Telford, UK. The use of natural and botanical ingredients was a main focus at the show. Phytotrade and Aldivia (first time exhibitors) were mentioned due to their working partnership to ensure environmental sustainability and a long-term fair trade commitment to farmers and other rural producers. Phytotrade and Aldivia were promoting.
Fast-track to Novelty Ingredients, Health and Nutrition Jul-Aug 2006
The article mentions how experts have argued European Commission should take account of a food’s safe history outside Europe when reviewing Novel Foods. It mentions Phytotrade’s Novel Food Application for Baobab. This article was provided courtesy of Ingredients, Health & Nutrition, July-August 2006.
Plant Potential Showcased at Vitafoods Soft Drink International Jul 2006
The article looks at the new ingredients presented to the drink industry at Vitafoods 2006. Phytotrade is mentioned as an exhibitor showing new plants products derived from Africa like the Baobab fruit pulp. This article was provided courtesy of Soft Drinks International, July 2006.
PhytoTrade, Afriplex Partners Nutraceuticals World Jul-Aug 2006
The article mentions the Phytotrade and Afriplex partnership which will make Baobab fruit and Kigelia africana available to the industry in a range of quality formats. This article was provided courtesy of Nutraceutical World, July/August 2006.
Baobab to turn the EU market ‘upside down’ Farmers Weekly Sep 2006
A three pages article on Phytotrade Africa and its submitted application to the UK Food Standard Agency to approve baobab fruit pulp as a novel food ingredient. This article was provided courtesy of Farmer's Weekly, September 2006.
Natural Beauty Greenprint Jul 2006
Natural and Fair Trade cosmetic products are a trend of the future plus ethical consumerism has increased and moved into the mainstream. The article explains how Phytotrade has developed certification mechanisms that provides consumers with products that have been really ethically and sustainably produced. This article was provided courtesy of GreenPrint, July 2006.
Out of Africa: Novel botanicals enter market Food Navigator May 2006
The article talks about the work Phytotrade and Afriplex has done on Baobab fruit pulp and it possible applications as functional ingredients range from beverages to dietary supplements. Furthermore it mentions the possible use of Kigelia africana for the nutraceutical and cosmetic industries. By Stephen Daniells in Geneva, for FoodNavigator.com.
Natural winners SPC June 2006
The article mentions the Ubuntu Natural, a new range of African natural lipids, launched at In-Cosmetics 2006 through the partnership between Phytotrade and Aldivia. The Ubuntu lipids are delivered through a fair and reliable supply chain. This article was provided courtesy of Soap, Perfumery & Cosmetics, June 2006
Nutraceutical THMPD and novel foods approval Soft Drinks International May 2006
The article points out how more and more drink companies are developing nutraceutical and functional drinks which are plant derivatives. Companies seeking to develop such drinks can find new opportunities for regulatory approval in the EU. Phytotrade has spent a lot of money to develop baobab fruit pulp for possible us in the drink industry. This article was provided courtesy of Soft Drinks International, May 2006.
In-Cosmetics: A new direction SPC May 2006
The article mentions the presentation Dr Joerg Gruenwald gave at In-Cosmetic 2006 on African botanical ingredients, which mentioned Phytotrade and its Ubuntu Natural. This article was provided courtesy of Soap, Perfumery & Cosmetics, May 2006.
Hoodia: Business Opportunity or Dangerous Business? Nutraceuticals World Sep 2005
The article describes how hoodia has become a hot botanical internationally primarily because of its role in weight loss. This article was provided courtesy of Nutraceuticals World magazine (www.nutraceuticalsworld.com).
The first from Africa The Harvester Jul-Sep 2005
The article talks about maruline, a new botanical ingredient from Southern Africa, which is a 100% natural marula oil with enhanced antioxidant properties, created by the partnership between Phytotrade and Aldivia.
Marula (Sclerocarya birrea). Erboristeria Domani Sep 2004
A nine page article on marula and its traditional uses, its importance for the rural community as a source of income, its nutritional value, and the role of Phytotrade around it.