Friesland Foods' strategy of developing value-added ingredients
from dairy instead of supplying bulk commodities looks to be paying
off, as its industrial division saw a 24 per cent increase in
revenue in 2007.
A novel mixture of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides may
selectively boost levels of friendly bacteria in the gut, showing
that manufacture prebiotics can be tailored for higher selectivity,
UK researchers report.
An 'enhanced' bottled water widely lambasted for its
health-boosting claims since its 2001 launch in the US has
re-launched with what it claims is fresh scientific backing.
Naturex talks about the importance of sourcing quality-assured ingredients, and the measures a company should have in place to ensure it meets the highest standards.
A compound found in broccoli, previously linked to anti-cancer
benefits, may also counter the decline in the body's immune system
associated with age, says a new study from UCLA.
Canadian and Australian scientists are teaming-up to explore the
potential of bioactive proteins from dairy to impact chronic
disease prevention and management.
A Californian start-up has launched a range of ingredients that tap
into two of the most dynamic and fastest growing segments of the
food industry - superfruits and organics.
Supplements of lutein and a range of antioxidants did not benefit
the health of normal eyes, possibly highlighting the importance of
doses, suggests new research from England.
Supplementing the diet of elderly people with the full set of
essential amino acids can boost their lean body mass, strength and
physical function, according to a new study.
Omega-3 supplier Martek Biosciences has reported "record"
revenues and increased sales for its first quarter of 2008, boosted
by strong international demand for its ingredient in infant
formulas.
Ingredients firm ZMC has become the first to be granted USP (United
States Pharmacopeia) verification for CoQ10 and Beta-carotene
ingredients, a move the firm hopes will help bolster its position
in the lucrative market for the products.
Croatian supplier Milsing is tapping the growing allergy relief
market by taking its botanical, anti-allergy ingredient, Lectranal,
into western markets.
Roxlor has signed new agreements with Keratec and Proviant
Technologies to build the market for their ingredients for the
supplement and functional food markets in the US and Europe.
Denmark's Chr. Hansen is to sell of its US-based flavor activities
to Germany's Symrise group in order to focus more on its higher
added-value operations.
An adolescent's vitamin K status could have important long-term
implications on bone health, and a better status may protect them
from osteoporosis later in life, suggests a new study.
Calls by a UK-based dairy cooperative for the implementation of a
"fair trade" style price system for the country's milk
farmers to avoid a potential supply crisis, have not been backed by
the European Dairy Association...
Adding probiotic bacteria to cheddar may lead to the formation of
blood pressure lowering proteins, giving the cheese an added health
punch, report Australian researchers.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has requested that the
FDA withdraw its guidance on the labeling of dietary supplements,
suggesting it is unnecessary and potentially misleading for
consumers.
Australian olive leaf extract pioneer, Olive Products Australia
(OPA), has gained a European-first distribution deal in the UK for
its high-antioxidant liquid supplement.
German ingredients giant Cognis has gained access to one of the
world's largest natural compounds databases in a move it hopes will
generate business in new functional foods, supplements and
cosmeceutical applications.
Health Canada has extended its deadline for feedback on its food
health claims review, as it plans to update its assessment
framework to make the system clearer and the claims more credible.
While the world's media is bemoaning rising food prices, the French
government is sniffing around the food industry for signs of
gleeful profiteering. If it is right, the long-term losses of the
nouveau cher will be far greater...
The pigment that gives red cabbage its distinctive color can also
help fight cancer in humans - provided the body can absorb the
right type and in sufficient quantities, according to researchers
from the US Department of Agriculture's...
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has this morning played down
claims that dairy processors could face having to include
cigarette-style health warnings on products like cheese and butter.
A $20m Californian mushroom supplements specialist could face legal
action for falsely stating it had received European approval for a
number of health claims.
Decas Cranberry Products is to expand its cranberry production
facilities in a bid to meet growing industry demand for the healthy
berry ingredient in foods and beverages.
Whether you call it parmesan or "Parmigiano Reggiano" the
famous hard cheese must now come from a specific area of Italy, the
European Court of Justice has ruled this week.
Supplements of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), previously reported
to have benefits for weight in adults, could also help children,
and possibly aid in the fight against childhood obesity.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected vanadium as
an ingredient that can safely be used in foods and food supplements
because of overexposure fears to the general population.
An enzyme desgined to improve protein digestion has been granted
GRAS status, opening up the market for its use in functional foods
and beverages, said its manufacturer Triarco.
A concentrated extract from broccoli sprouts may cut the
development of bladder cancer by more than 50 per cent, according
to results of an animal study.
Constantin Dallas from Fytexia tells NutraIngredients.com about the differences between the US and European weight loss markets, and the areas of potential his company has identified.
Sales of protein ingredients are expected to top the $18bn mark by
2010, mainly on account of their association with a healthy
lifestyle, according to new research from Global Industry Analysts
(GIA).
Rats fed extracts from blueberries gained up to 10 per cent less
body weight than their furry counterparts not consuming the
extracts, says new joint research from New Zealand and the US.
Supplementation with a yeast fermentate can boost the immune system
and reduce the occurrence of cold and flu symptoms by 21 per cent,
according to the results of randomised clinical trial.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has indicated key
functional food groups may be exempt from potentially draconian
nutrient profiling regulations being debated within the European
Union and due to be written into law by January...
Collaboration with customers, cautious pricing, a simplified
structure and innovation all helped Kerry Ingredients achieve
profit increases despite soaring raw material costs.
Cargill's barley beta concentrate is set to receive a new health
claim from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linking the
ingredient to a reduced risk of heart disease.
Legal action against Steve Warshak - the owner of Berkeley Premium
Nutraceuticals - has ended after he was found guilty of misleading
customers, lying to banks and hiding profits.
Sabinsa Corporation strengthened the patent net for its ForsLean
weight management ingredient, announcing yesterday that it has
secured a patent in Canada.
