In the second part of our special on cranberries, NutraIngredients looks at the supply for the berry, and asks ‘what issues are bogging down cranberry supply?’
Responding to a call from the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for greater regulation of the dietary supplements industry, trade groups have defended the legal status quo – fingering a lack of policing for a rise in contamination problems from...
California-based ResVez has launched what it claims is the first nutrition bar containing resveratrol, reported to contain the same amount of the polyphenol as 50 glasses of red wine.
Most grocery manufacturers have either maintained or increased their investment in sustainability during the recession a survey has found, indicating the importance it will play for businesses in the coming decade.
In the first of a four part special edition focused on cranberries, NutraIngredients looks at the market for the berry, with its entrance into the indulgence sectors an indication perhaps that health positioning is no longer the sole driving force behind...
Supplements of French maritime pine bark extract may improve the flow of blood in the tiny blood vessels of the retina, and enhance sight in diabetics with early stage eye problems, says a new study.
Folic acid supplements during pregnancy may not only reduce the risk of birth defects but also protect the children from congenital heart defects, says a new study from the Netherlands.
A new source of omega-3 produced from soybean oil derived from genetically-modified plants could safeguard supplies and protect dangerously depleted world fish stocks.
Kemin Foods and OmniActive Health Technologies have settled a long-standing, lutein processing patent dispute that was due to be heard by a Florida court jury in July, 2010.
Canadian natural and organics group SunOpta has entered into a strategic alliance with Specialized Protein Products of South Africa, to increase its profitability and access to soy ingredient markets.
Probiotics should be considered as living drugs rather than “simple good bacteria” in order to become effective treatment options for IBS, according to Joseph Haddad, medical director of Institut Rosell-Lallemand.
Supplements of calcium and vitamin D may promote the health of the cells in the colon and rectum, offering potential protection from tumour development, says a new study.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a warning letter to Pan American Labs concerning the unauthorised drug marketing of its Neevo prenatal caplets.
Covance will add a 30,000 square foot lab for nutritional chemistry and food safety by the fourth quarter of 2010, that will, at least to begin with, occupy much of its time testing for Kellogg’s.
An inulin-rich extract that also contains polyphenols and other bioactive compound is very well tolerated, says a new study from France that builds the science behind an emerging product.
Canada’s Bioexx has announced it has that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein isolate Isolexx as self-affirmed GRAS (‘Generally Regarded as Safe’) for use in baked goods and other food products.
Promoting the responsible trade in herbal products and improving the service to consumers are the twin goals behind new guidance policies on microorganisms and mycotoxins and heavy metals from the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).
Consumers are moving toward healthier products for both themselves and the environment according to a new US market survey from researcher, HealthFocus International.
A European court has ruled that ‘cannabis’ cannot be used as a trademark for certain drinks but the decision is only partly influenced by any drug associations.
The krill category and the science backing it are still emerging, but there are many who believe krill extracts have the potential to 'go big' in the healthy foods arena. Very big.
Joint health is the major platform underpinning a new “technology partnership” between Novus International-owned Stratum Nutrition and egg shell extract specialist, ESM Technologies, seeking an in to a crowded market.
A diet rich in polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease through the production of new brain cells and the strenghtening of neural networks, according to a new Spanish study.
The ARA production facility owned by Cargill Alking Bioengineering, the joint venture between Cargill and Chinese company, Alking Bioengineering, will begin production in 2010.
A breakthrough in the understanding of how bacteria bind to the mucus layer protecting the gut lining could result in more effective probiotic design and selection.
George Pontiakos, the president and chief executive officer of California-based, BI Nutraceuticals, tells Shane Starling why he thinks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should get more credit than it does.
A new a patent-pending vitamin C ingredient delivers a significantly faster rise in blood vitamin C in the first 90 minutes than a than a leading premium vitamin C yet is retained in the body equally well, according to a new study presented to the 2009...
AkzoNobel’s National Starch business has acquired Penford’s Australian specialty starch business in order to shorten its supply chain for specialty corn starches in the region - despite National Starch being up for sale.
Cognis has reported a 6.8 per cent decline in nutritional and health product revenue for the first 9 months of 2009 as the European market weakens and supplement sales slump.
Medicinal tea producer, Traditional Medicinals claims to be the first US-based manufacturer to obtain the new FairWild certification which sets international social, ecological and quality standards for wild-collected plant species with a fair deal guarantees...
A new survey of food ads on kids' TV network Nickelodeon has found that almost 80 percent are for unhealthy products, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which believes self-regulation is not working.
The Indian government is aiming to establish guidelines for probiotic products by the January 2010, the Third India Probiotic Symposium in New Delhi has heard.
Naturex president and chief executive officer, Jacques Dikansky, tells Shane Starling why in August the French botanicals giant bought Spanish supplier, Natraceutical Group, to double its size for the third time since 2002.
A Chilean krill extraction specialist has applied for a global patent it says will allow oils to be extracted from krill without the use of solvents and offer savings of about 30 per cent.
Despite regulatory, technology and environmental challenges, the marine and algal omega-3 market presents immense growth opportunities to manufacturers, claims a new Frost & Sullivan report tracking the sector.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has a key role to play in developing biomarkers and a novel, multi-system testing methods, says the Council For Responsible Nutrition (CRN).
New-Jersey based ingredients supplier PL Thomas and botanical extract specialist, Polifenoles Naturales, have jointly appointed former Sabinsa employee, Dr Vladimir Badmaev, as director of scientific and medical affairs.
General Mills has responded to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) letter asking for more evidence to support a revised health claim regarding the impact of Cheerios on cholesterol levels.
Treatment based on resveratrol could be a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women and could help prevent breast cancer, according to a new study.
There’s a perfect storm building for food prices. You don’t have to scan the horizon to see the signs; the clouds are developing all around us - at a faster rate than anyone expected.
The state-of-play in the sports nutrition market has come under discussion by a Congress working group in association in an effort to clear up some of the misinformation that is prevalent in the sector.
Researchers from Utah presented fresh evidence this week linking vitamin D deficiency to heart disease at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Bioriginal director of sales for North America, Michael Chubb, speaks to Shane Starling about the effect the entry of major suppliers like DSM and Cognis are having on the omega-3 segment.
