Needs improvement, is the verdict of trade organization Council for Responsible Nutrition on the draft report of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee (DGAC).
A new book, available in electronic and hard copy form, may offer historical insights into the potential health benefits of the elder tree – its berries, flowers, stems, bark, roots and seeds.
Cargill is launching a new omega-3, canola/flaxseed blend containing up to 30 percent ALA it says will enable food manufacturers to employ omega-3, nutrient content claims.
A combination of different vitamin E forms could help prevent cognitive deterioration in advanced age, according to the results of a study from Sweden.
Post-menopausal women following high-protein diets to lose weight may be at a higher risk of osteoporosis – and calcium supplementation does not help, finds a new study.
Cocoa flavanols could improve poor blood vessel function in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), according to research by a team of researchers, including scientists from confectionery maker, Mars Inc.
Mars-owned Wrigley will pay consumers up to $7m after settling a class action that challenged its right to claim its Eclipse gum was, "scientifically proven to help kill the germs that cause bad breath".
The benefits of DSM’s appetitie-suppressing Fabuless ingredient may be related to the composition of fat in the ingredient, which may resist absorption in the gut, says a new study.
The Council of Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is preparing its scientific workshop and annual conference, which will bring together experts in the dietary supplement arena to discuss the latest developments affecting the industry.
Ohio-based probiotics supplier Ganeden Biotech has formalized its business relationship with Glanbia Nutritionals in the supply of probiotics for the Irish company’s formulations.
Rod Ausich, former Kemin Health president and inventor of the company’s flagship FloraGLO Lutein ingredient, has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, the company has announced.
Around US$30bn worth of investment is needed to “revolutionise” India’s food processing sector to boost the volume of processed products to 10 per cent of overall output by 2015, according to a new report.
Combining a series of chemical and cell-based antioxidant tests is the best way to understanding antioxidant effects and the biological relevance of the data, says a new study with acai.
Long-term supplementation with antioxidants may beneficially effect sugar and fat metabolism, and boost heart health by increasing the flexibility of arteries, says a new study.
Here’s a radical thought for the marketers - the benefits of antioxidants may not be related to antioxidant activity. Last week’s NutraIngredients Antioxidants Conference suggested some tough choices are ahead.
UAS Laboratories has announced that its DDS Probiotics range is now Kosher certified by OK Kosher, one of the world’s most respected kosher certifications.
The importance of dietary supplements in preventative healthcare has once more been highlighted to US health policy staffers, just weeks after the government announced more funds for the prevention of chronic diseases.
Recently floated Chr Hansen has reported 11 percent growth in revenue for the first three quarters of 2009/10, with increased across all three of its business divisions.
Phenolic compounds in olive oil could help repress genes linked to inflammation, thereby providing a molecular basis for the reduction of heart disease risk already linked to the consumption of olive oil.
Rice bran ingredient supplier NutraCea has said it expects to exit bankruptcy later this year after having filed for Chapter 11 protection in November to allow the company to restructure, reduce overheads and sell non-core assets.
Federal bodies in the United States are to hold public meetings to outline new proposals on how to measure food safety, with one senior figure warning that if initiatives weren’t measured, they were not done.
The health benefits of tocotrienols from palm oil in reducing the risk of chronic disease will be the focus of a two-day conference to be held in Las Vegas next month.
Organic claims on food packaging could lead consumers to overeat or even exercise less, according to a new study published in the journal Judgment and Decision Making.
A new meta-analysis of studies investigating the effect of dark chocolate and flavanols on hypertension has drawn mixed conclusion and suggest more studies be done on dietary habits and genetic factors.
Combining fructooligosaccharides with resistant starch could produce gut health benefits beyond the mere sum of the parts, suggests a new study from Spain.
GlaxoSmithKline is taking on the might of Pepsi’s Gatorade in the US sport beverages market by announcing its intention to launch Lucozade as part of a strategy to take the brand global.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers that Magic Power Coffee – a dietary supplement marketed for sexual enhancement - is contaminated.
The vascular benefits of resveratrol – a compound found in red wine, blueberries and peanuts – may extend to reducing the risk of blindness for diabetics and seniors, says a new study.
‘Billion dollar deal’ was not a phrase bandied about the food ingredients industry much last year. With BASF buying Cognis for €3.1bn and Corn Products International paying $1.3bn for National Starch, M&A looks to be thawing – but best not get over-excited...
An oil rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from sea buckthorn may reduce symptoms of dry eye syndrome, says a new study from the University of Turku.
The Federal Trade Commission will not be granted extra authority to police healthy foods and supplements marketing – among other powers – after a provision that would have done just that was removed from a Bill designed to reform Wall Street practices.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is calling on the FDA to step up to the plate and carry out the inspections necessary to ensure GMP rules are followed.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED) has expanded its board of directors from eight to 14 to represent growth in the association’s recent membership.
Dutch researchers have shown that probiotic bacteria adapt to our intestines, results that will deepen our understanding of how probiotics impact health.
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has welcomed a newfound willingness on the part of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to engage openly with the dietary supplements industry.
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs – less than 20 staff) were given two years longer to comply with GMPs than the biggest dietary supplements manufacturers, but it is feared many have yet to get their systems and documentation in order and would struggle...
The food and nutrition industry should rally together to defend the validity of satiety as a health benefit, says a weight management leader at Unilever.
Chocolate that suppresses appetite and delivers oral health benefits has been highlighted in a new survey of confectionery product launches in the Asia-Pacific region conducted by Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics.
Low blood levels of folate are associated with a 35 per cent increased risk of hearing loss, says a new study from Australia that strengthens the link between B vitamins and hearing.