Swedish probiotics specialist BioGaia this morning announced a deal with Nestlé Nutrition that will see its proprietary Lactobacillus reuteri strain employed in infant nutrition products globally.
Fat loss, anti-aging and sarcopenia are three virtually untapped markets for conjugated linolenic acid (CLA), according to a recent presentation by trend expert Dr Elizabeth Sloan.
Agricultural giant Cargill has announced a 55 percent increase in profit over the last year, despite operating in what it describes as “the most volatile agricultural and energy markets in decades”.
US researchers have concluded lower blood concentrations of vitamin D increase the likelihood of hip fracture among menopausal women by up to 70 per cent.
Consumers are frowning on moves by food manufacturers to reduce the size of products as a way of tackling shrinking budgets in the current economic climate, according to research by The Nielsen Company.
Forbes Medi-Tech confirmed yesterday that it is to sell its pharmaceutical assets, freeing up the company the focus on further developing its nutraceuticals business.
Cargill’s barley beta concentrate has received a heart health claim go-ahead, following the publication last week of a final ruling from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Microalgae supplier Cyanotech has said it plans to increase prices of its full range of ingredients as it can no longer offset the rising input costs to the business.
The Greeks have a saying that goes something like this: ‘If you’re in too much of a rush, you’ll trip up’. The food and drinks industry could well benefit from the simplistic wisdom of such traditional advice as they race to bring the natural sweetener...
Fortification of Cheddar cheese with vitamin D3 may be an effective means of raising vitamin D levels in the population, suggest new results from Canada.
Forbes Medi-Tech has reported a 27 per cent increase in sales of its phytosterols in the first six months of 2008, indicating strong on-going potential for ingredients aimed at cholesterol reduction.
Commercial hemp products do not contain sufficient hemp to cause intoxication, says new research that is welcomed by an industry keen to promote its nutritional benefits.
Long-term dairy consumption, supplemented with other protein-rich foods such as meats can help maintain improved bone health in children, according to a new study.
Dietary fiber information is the only labeling component to have seen an increase in use by US consumers, suggesting growing interest in the ingredient’s health benefits, reveals a new report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Smoothies, desserts, and yoghurts are benefiting from growing consumer awareness of health benefits of raspberries in North America, according to a new consumer survey.
ChromaDex, which develops analytical standards for nutraceutical ingredients, has recorded a second quarter loss, but the firm maintains that the period was important for the developments it has made in order to expand its business.
Eating one portion of omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish per week may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration by over 50 per cent, suggests a new study.
Rice bran supplier NutraCea has seen profits plunge in its second quarter as raw material restrictions meant the firm was operating at below one third of its normal capacity.
RFI ingredients has completed a new contract manufacturing facility that bring most of the firms’ powder blending in-house, thereby cutting lead times for customers, said the company.
A dried stock made from the bonito fish – a stock used extensively in Japanese cuisine – may improve the palatability of reduced-salt products, suggests new research.
ChromaDex Corporation has completed another phase in its expansion plan, with the extra funds contributing to the group’s intended growth of analytical standards for nutraceutical ingredients.
“Food is a weapon – don’t waste it.” This message, which featured on a Second World War poster issued by the US Office of War Information in 1943, is a lesson from history we would do well to heed.
Fortifying bread with folic acid and low dose vitamin B12 is effective in improving vitamin B blood status in the elderly, according to a new study from Holland.
As the Olympic Games kick off in Beijing today, Dutch athletes can expect to receive the support of sports recovery products shipped over by Netherlands-based DSM.
Recent testing on omega-3 supplements that found them to be contaminant-free is a sign that new manufacturing technologies have helped improve product quality, according to trade group Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).
A new study from Denmark has added to debate about whether organic food is healthier than conventionally grown, as it concludes there is no evidence in favour of the argument.
Biofuel subsidies should not be singled out for blame when it comes to rising corn prices, as the underlying driver is the high cost of oil, according to a new study commissioned by the Farm Foundation.
Market researcher Leatherhead Food International (LFI) says satiety foods are growing in popularity but that manufacturers need to be careful not to alienate consumers.
Minnesota-based Protient has said it will expand its whey protein isolate (WPI) capacity in order to meet increased customer demand for the ingredient.
The children’s functional food and beverage market in the US is expected to see strong growth on the back of increased interest in kids’ health, with major areas of focus including obesity, hyperactivity, brain function, gut health and immunity, says...
China-based ZMC has received USP (United States Pharmacopeia) verification for its natural and synthetic vitamin E ingredients, adding weight to the group’s message that quality is determined by how an ingredient is made and not where it is made.
Members of the supplement trade body Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) have pledged to follow certain guidelines when marketing products containing the naturally occurring steroid hormone DHEA, in a move designed to tighten industry self-regulation.
New commercial varieties of kiwifruit optimised for their flavour, colour and health attributes will become available in the next few years, thanks to the publication of a huge collection of DNA sequences from the fruit.
A new study has devised an optimal process for spray drying the juice of betalain-rich Opuntia stricta, or prickly pear, so it can used as a natural red food colouring in yoghurts and soft drinks.
Independent product tester ConsumerLab.com has given the thumbs up to almost 50 omega-3 dietary supplements and functional foods for delivering on dosage and being contaminant-free.
An increasing interest in nutritional information in the US could provide opportunities for food and beverage manufactures to use their ingredients as a marketing tool, according to the analysts.
Chinese supplier Fenchem has launched a testing method to detect fake ginkgo biloba, which has become more prevalent as increased demand has strained global supply.
Cognis has received GMP certification for three of its top-selling health ingredients, which will make the certification process one step easier for the firm’s customers.
Self regulation to ensure that products marketed towards children meet nutritional standards is working, according to The Council of Better Business Bureaus, which has just signed Nestlé up to the scheme.
A PL Thomas-sponsored study has demonstrated the potential of the anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic herb 5-Loxin to relieve the symptoms of arthritis of the knee.
Have you ever scavenged through a supermarket bin looking for your next meal? It’s a strange question to put to business readers – and most would shrink at the thought. But that’s just how the ‘freegans’ decide what’s for dinner.
Australia’s complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) sector needs to be more tightly policed in line with pharmaceutical rules, according to critics.
Balchem Corporation achieved record net sales in Q2 2008 in spite of the difficult environment affecting all businesses at present, and choline sales were a strong feature of its nutrition segment.
Spanish food firm Natra has reported yet more impressive sales and revenue growth as its integration of newly acquired All Crump continues with success.