Inactivation of a vitamin K-dependent protein may contribute to the
development of varicose veins, says a new study that highlights the
role of supplementation for improving vascular health.
Innobioactives of Dalian, China (InnoBio), has opened a new sales
office in Greensboro, North Carolina as the company attempts to
expand its presence in the US market.
Leading food starch firm National Starch could be up for a change
in ownership, following news of a possible takeover of its parent
company Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI).
The Japanese citrus fruit Citrus depressa yields high
methoxyl pectin in higher quantities than grapefruit and lemon, and
could be used as a gelling agent, researchers from Japan have
reported.
Drinking five or more cups of green tea a day may reduce a woman's
risk of mouth cancer, but men may not experience similar benefits,
suggests a new study from Japan.
Kerry Ingredients is launching a new hi-protein pea crisp primarily
for use in nutrition bars, complementing its existing range of
hot-extruded proteins with a non-allergen option.
One of Chr Hansen's carotenoids is set to be used in hot chocolate
drinks sold from vending machines - and it will be aimed
at people who want to look beautiful.
Pectin, a type of fibre found in fruits and vegetables and may
induce programmed cell death in prostate cancer cells, suggests a
new laboratory study from the US.
A request for a delay in the implementation of new pasteurization
requirements for almonds has been rejected by the US Department of
Agriculture (USDA), which has said that the new requirements will
come into effect on September 1,...
Whole milk will not be blacklisted as a product unsuitable to be
advertised on children's television in the UK, the Food Standards
Agency has revealed.
The taste of wholegrain breads, compared to bread made from refined
grains, may not inhibit consumption amongst consumers as much as
previously thought, suggests a new study.
Symrise is investing in understanding the flavour and nutrition
needs of consumers in Asia with the 'dramatic' expansion of its
regional Sensory and Consumer Science Center in Singapore.
The Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) is calling for
comments and additional information on uses of certain compounds,
including sweeteners and colors, in order to assess their inclusion
in the Codex General Standards for Food...
A more intense media spotlight on enzymes is paving the way for
more uses in supplements, a market sector where they have, until
now, been widely unfamiliar to consumers.
Women who are at a high risk of heart disease are unlikely to
realise any benefit from taking antioxidant vitamins C, E or beta
carotene, concludes a major study - but nor are they likely to
suffer any harm.
Drinking fat-free milk after resistance exercise has a greater
effect on helping to increase lean body mass compared to soy or
carbohydrates in young male weightlifters, a study has concluded.
Pizzey's Milling has introduced two new ingredients under
its Meadowpure flaxseed brand, one to meet demand for organic
flaxseed and the other incorporating fish oil to overcome the
EPA/DHA versus ALA debate.
Wilke Resources has been appointed as the new exclusive US supplier
Nebraska Cultures' probiotic raw materials for the nutritional
supplement market - news that enable more consultation on how
cultures can be used by the clients.
A new clinical study provided evidence that green tea catechins can
stimulate production of cancer-protective enzymes in people with
low natural levels - the first to demonstrate this effect in
humans, say researchers.
Consumers are bombarded with an overload of nutritional advice and
product marketing - be it from magazines, television shows, and
product advertising - and without a degree in nutritional science,
it's a wonder they can make...
The recent price and supply pressures facing users of dairy
ingredients have spurred National Starch Food Innovation to launch
a promotion platform for its new and existing dairy replacement
ingredients.
Probiotics, friendly bacteria with known benefits for intestinal
health, may boost the number of bowel movements and relieve
constipation, suggests a new pilot study from the Netherlands.
Just The Berries hopes its blackcurrant nutraceutical will help the
New Zealand firm break into the European market, which it says is
currently dominated by blueberry and bilberry.
Consumers are being warned by FDA to steer clear of three red
yeast products being sold on the Internet for fear they may
contain an unauthorized drug that is hazardous to health.
Men with high blood levels of triglycerides, a risk factor for
artery hardening, may benefit from supplements of the omega-3
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), says a new study.
Green tea may stop the growth of colon tumours in their infancy,
suggests a new study using mice, but merely drinking green tea
offers no benefits against larger tumours.
New Zealand group Speirs Nutritionals hopes a new omega-3 plant
will help it branch into the European market and beyond, offering
both EPA and DHA molecules into a range of food products.
Cargill has joined forces with one of the country's largest grocery
stores to develop and launch a range of fat-free milk containing
branded Corowise plant sterols across the US - a range
that is claimed to be the first of its...
Gadot Biochemical Industries is formalizing its strategy to enter
the US functional
foods market by consolidating management of its ingredient business
on-site in North America.
The European Commission has issued a paper to Member States
outlining the next step for the setting of maximum mineral and
vitamin levels across the bloc - with many highlighted for
exemption on the grounds of no evident safety concerns.
The Federal Trade Commission has announced it will be accepting
refund requests from consumers for dietary supplement Xenadrine
EFX, furthering its mission to draw attention to manufacturers
making false and unsubstantiated claims.
A Wisconsin company is introducing a dietary supplement it is
marketing along the lines of the Ayurvedic tradition, and as
supporting blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Cyvex Nutrition has signed with the UK's CPC Ingredients as the
exclusive North American distributor of CocoaNol cocoa polyphenols
for use in dietary supplements.
Sabinsa Corporation announced it has secured a patent in Canada for
its standardized black pepper extract Bioperine, thereby giving the
company proprietary rights to the ingredient throughout North
America.
Drinking more than three cups of coffee a day may decrease a
woman's rate of cognitive decline associated with age, but offers
no such benefits for men, suggests a study.
Chr Hansen's probiotic ingredients are to be used
in supplements marketed for children in Italy, thanks to
an agreement it says reflects the growing demand and opportunity
for pediatric probiotic supplements.
Vitiva is introducing a lutein ester ingredient extracted from
marigold flowers that is being aimed at enabling higher
dosages in dietary supplements in the US and Europe.
Supplementation with an olive extract decreased pain and
inflammation, and improved the quality of life of people suffering
from osteoarthritis, claims a new study.
BASF is increasing its annual capacity of the chemical intermediate
propionic acid - a major component in the production of vitamin E -
at two of its sites.
The Wisconsin ginseng industry could be given a new layer of
protection against damage from smuggled ginseng sold as 'American',
with a new bill was introduced that would require raw root to be
labeled with its country of...
Tocotrienol, the less well known form of vitamin E, could prevent
the formation of new blood vessels, and therefore hold promise
against a range of diseases, suggests new animal study.