International dairy and nutritional ingredients group Glanbia is
making its way into the North American omega-3 market with the
acquisition of the Canadian nutritionals business, Pizzey's
Milling.
PepsiCo is joining the trend for mainstream beverage companies
looking to invigorate their sales with increasingly functional
offerings, such as vitamin waters.
The European Court of Justice's opinion to not allow Germany to
label garlic supplements as a medicine has been seen as a fine
example of the intended use principle winning out.
A soy isoflavone used in soy infant formula could reduce diarrhea
in infants, according to a new study, and thereby save lives in
developing countries.
Saw palmetto prices are set to soar following a drought in Florida,
leaving further room for low-quality or fake products to enter the
market, says Valensa International.
Maternal supplementation of a mixture containing folic acid and
vitamin B12 or genistein had a positive result on reducing disease
susceptibility in newborn mice, a study reports.
The European Commission has launched an inquiry into allegations
that Chinese suppliers are dumping citric acid onto the market and
causing material injury to the European industry.
Contract manufacturer BioEnvelop says it has succeeded in improving
the nutritional capacity of its film-based nutraceuticals, thereby
offering up further potential delivery systems for dietary
supplement makers.
The European food and beverage probiotics market is expected to
more than double by 2013, according to a market report, with the
proposed EU health claims rules presenting "untapped" potential.
A report detailing a list of micronutrient deficiencies in children
and adults has identified a hit list of vitamin and minerals which
are not being consumed enough by various groups in the UK.
An antioxidant commonly used in dietary and body-building
supplements could lead to pulmonary arterial hypertension,
according to research from the University of Virginia (UV) Health
System.
Mars has announced it is adding more patents to its suit against
Natraceutical so as to both strengthen its case and protect cocoa
flavanol technology.
Younger consumers are driving the functional beverage market,
according to a new Mintel report, which indicates the market grew
by up to 30 percent over the past five years.
A cheese containing a Chr Hansen probiotic has been launched in
Italy, a move which reinforces the growing trend for
companies to use probiotics outside of the traditional yoghurt pot.
Freisland Foods Domo and Nandi Protiens are introducing a new range
of whey protein concentrates for low-fat yoghurt and other food
categories - the fruit of a partnership to leverage new protein
technology to quickly meet new market...
Nestlé officially completed its acquisition of baby food brand
Gerber, bringing the company one step closer to achieving its
evolving aspiration to be the world's leading nutrition, health and
wellness company.
Cost recovery and the on-going development of a stream-lined,
customer-oriented working method led Kerry's ingredients division
towards a first half 2007, on both sides of the Atlantic.
DSM Nutritional Products has said it will put the price of vitamin
E it supplies up by 10 per cent globally, in the wake of "sharp
increases" in raw materials.
Chinese ingredients maker Biogin Biochemicals said it has seen an
approximately 30 percent growth in demand for its flax lignans from
clients in the US and Europe and it is increasing its production
capacity accordingly.
Freeze-dried back raspberries could help prevent the formation of
tumours of the oesophagus, if the results of a rat study also hold
true for humans, but were not seen to aid tumour regression.
A tax on tinned tuna could lead to an increase in consumer health
benefits when implemented in conjunction with a subsidy for canned
sardines, a study has said.
Denomega Nutritional Oils is taking its omega-3 into uncharted
territory - breads - making the fatty acids even more available in
the lifestyles of consumers.
The final article in a FoodNavigator-USA.com series on the health
and wellness practices of major US food firms reveals that Campbell
Soup Company is expecting a major shift in the market, which will
affect the way products are developed...
Kraft explains its approach to health and wellness in the second of
a series of FoodNavigator-USA.com articles examining the practices
of major US food firms in the face of a growing need to address
human nutrition.
Proteins from tartary buckwheat and common buckwheat helped reduce
cholesterol levels in rats on a high cholesterol diet by at least
25 per cent, report Japanese researchers.
Organic milk was not seen to be richer in vitamins or selenium than
conventional milk, found a new study presented this week that
contradicts the conclusions of an earlier, similar study.
Chitosan plus maltodextrin could offer an interesting alternative
for the encapsulation of omega-3 rich fish oils, suggests a new
study that uses a novel ultrasonic technique to generate impressive
results.
The third in a series of FoodNavigator-USA.com articles on the
health and wellness approach of major US companies examines
Nestlé's increasing focus on research and development as a means to
improve human nutrition.
Embria Health Sciences has is teaming up with Alliance Principle
Ingredients for the exclusive distribution of its ingredients in
Canada, meaning the company has now secured its distribution
partners for all of North America.
Phytosterol-enriched products may reduce apolipoprotein levels by
up to four per cent, says a new study that highlights these markers
as better than traditional risk factors.
Purity Life Health Products has announced an exclusive distribution
deal with Dynakor Pharmacal for the distribution of its new diet
product, Akävar 20/50, in Canada.
A new study has yielded positive results on the use of Pycnogenol
for managing menopause symptoms, supporting potential use of the
pine bark extract in place of hormone replacement therapy.
Natraceutical Group said it has been notified that food giant Mars
has withdrawn its request for a preliminary injunction filed
against the Spanish ingredient maker over the US sale of its
CocaonOX products.
Sabinsa Corporation has secured a new process patent that can be
applied in the manufacture of polyphenols, such as resveratrol,
oxyresveratrol and gnetol.
The anti-inflammatory properties of New Zealand green lipped
mussels have been given a significant boost, as two new studies
report the potent benefits of the mussel's lipid fraction.
Probiotics manufacturer China-Biotics has signed an agreement with
Chinese dairy firm Bright Dairy & Food to supply probiotics for
its ice cream products, an application the companies claim is a
first in China.
The ability of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) to beneficially boost
gut health has received a significant boost as two studies report
the prebiotic efficacy of the ingredient.
The harvest for berries in Europe has been a bad one this year with
shortages expected, according to nutraceutical firm Berry Pharma,
which could impact on an area which has seen clear growth in the
past few years.
Increased doses of vitamin E may produce positive results for heart
health, says a new study from the US that questions the
'under-dosing' used in earlier clinical trials.
Frutarom USA has introduced an alcohol-free concentrated vanilla
extract, which the firm claims is ideal for use in Halal goods and
heat-intense applications.
Whey proteins hydrogels - 3D networks with the ability retain water
in it structure when dissolved - have the potential to encapsulate
sensitive ingredients, suggests a new study.
Chr Hansen regards nutrigenomics as technology to underlie the food
industry's future away from one-size-fits-all nutrition, and has
placed exploration of this area high-up on its R&D agenda.
Cranberry giant Ocean Spray is again expanding its processing
capacity in an effort to catch up with soaring global demand for
products containing sweetened dried cranberries.