Nestle has exercised its option to finalise its commercial
agreement with Phosphagenics over the use of Phospha-E in
specialised nutrition products for metabolic syndrome.
Water 4 Investment is conducting trials for food industry partners
to use its microalgae-derived DHA and EPA oil in a broad range of
products, as EU regulatory approval for the fish-oil alternative is
expected this year.
Unigen has been awarded a new patent on the use of free-b-ring
flavonoids from Chinese Skullcap, adding value for customers using
its Univestin ingredient in joint health products.
Researchers in Florida are undertaking a clinical trial to test the
role of dried plums in the bone health of postmenopausal women,
research that has the potential to offer opportunities for
functional food and supplement makers.
Nestle has confirmed its interest in buying Novartis' Gerber baby
foods business, according to reports, and is aiming to increase
sales from its nutrition division by 10 per cent.
The tolerable upper intake level for oral vitamin D3 should be
increased five-fold, experts from the US-based Council for
Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has said after a review of the science.
Scientists in Georgia have reported successful lab tests of new
polymer microparticles that show promise as a novel delivery system
for the antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD).
Preliminary results from an intervention trial that aimed to change
eating habits in a UK school and provide an omega-3 supplement are
positive with regards to behavioural benefits, says Foods for the
Brain, and may spur further research.
Irish firm Kerry Ingredients has responded to the growth of
organics in the United States by expanding its organic ingredient
product range across the board, the firm announced yesterday.
SourceOne is rebranding its proprietary blend of herbal Tongkat Ali
for a more mainstream uses beyond the sexual enhancement and
bodybuilding supplement markets.
Martek Biosciences is extending its options in the competitive
plant-derived omega-3 market, amending its agreement with SemBioSys
from safflower to a traditional commodity crop as well.
A compound produced by specially grown soybeans may prove to be
successful in the prevention the growth and/or spread of breast
cancer, says a new study.
Alltracel says it expects to announce shortly a global alliance
with a North American cardiovascular health specialist that take
its cellulose fibre derived bioactive into the functional foods
market for the first time.
The UK's Food Standards Agency may review its advice that people
should eat at least two portions of fish a week for its health
benefits, in the light of environmental concerns.
Several natural products have yielded promising results in studies
on their potential to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis,
particularly during air travel. Could they form a key step towards
countering the life-threatening condition?
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources is undertaking a
population-based risk-benefit analysis for its proprietary Neptune
krill oil (NKO) and the management of dyslipidemia.
A daily supplement of chromium picolinate and biotin improved
glucose tolerance by 15 per cent, compared to placebo, says a new
study from Yale University.
While more and more beverages are fortified, it would appear
Americans are still not deriving nutritional benefit from their
drinks in line with their calorie intake from these goods.
Demand for L-glutamine has increased at the same time as supply has
tightened - according to Kyowa Hakko, which claims to be the only
domestic US manufacturer of the amino acid.
Fermentation of dairy with a mix of lactic acid bacteria and a
Streptococcus strain could selectively reduce the protein
responsible for cows milk allergy, researchers have reported.
The American Association for Health Freedom (AAHF) has recommended
the United States Food & Drug Administration create better
definitions or adapt existing regulations on functional foods, and
not create new regulations that could...
Lifesciences Capital Corporation is set to finance Canadian
Bio-Extraction's proposed expansion into the United States and
Europe, where the fledging bio-extractor hopes to make inroads with
a proprietary process that allows...
The British way of drinking tea with milk may block the
cardiovascular benefits of the catechins, according to a small
study that highlights the need for nutrition studies to consider
confounding factors from the surrounding food...
Nutrition studies of beverages funded solely by industry are four
to eight times more likely to report favourable conclusions for the
sponsors than studies with no industry funding, say researchers
from the US.
The results of a recent study on US beverage consumption could
highlight opportunities for functional beverage marketers to inject
more value-added beverages into a market that has become
increasingly saturated with calorie-laden...
Moderate intake of olive oil, a mainstay of the Mediterranean diet,
was successful in reducing the blood pressure of healthy men who
don't usually eat a Med-type diet, suggests a new study.
Lycopene, microencapsulated in gum arabic-sucrose capsules, slowed
the degradation of vitamins A and D3 in skimmed milk by 45 per
cent, says new research.
With the recent signing into law of the adverse events reporting
bill by President Bush, many dietary supplement manufacturers will
need to begin implementing or changing their reporting practices
within the upcoming year before the...
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing
to simplify health claims for osteoporosis risk reduction for foods
and dietary supplements and to extend the scope from calcium to
include vitamin D as well.
Astavita's inroads into sports nutrition applications for
astaxanthin could be of interest to sports nutrition formulators
looking to branch into this market.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources is currently designing a
large scale cognitive study on its proprietary Neptune Krill Oil,
following positive results in a recent clinical study on the
marine-derived ingredient and adult ADHD.
A diet is not just for January. Sure, the wagon-ride to a healthy
weight is a bumpy one and some won't manage to cling on. But global
government efforts to reduce the impact of the obesity crisis on
public health are ongoing,...
The Hungarian Ministry of Health has today released a list of
over-the-counter drugs including high-dose vitamins that can now be
sold in the country's supermarkets and petrol stations, where
previously they were available only...
The blood levels of beta-carotene are tied to the total level of
antioxidants, not solely to the carotenoid itself, says a new study
that may help explain discrepancies in the science about the
nutrient.
The ethnic consumer is the newest niche market to be targeted by
the growing nutricosmetic trend, following the launch of a new
dietary supplement aimed at hair care for African American women.
A combination of catechins, caffeine, capsaicin and tyrosine were
found to boost heat generation and energy expenditure without any
adverse effects on blood pressure or heart rate, says a new study
from Denmark.
Less than a week into 2007 and already there is a contender for the
year's most bizarre story: a webcam that allows consumers to watch
a block of cheddar cheese ripen in real time.
Scandinavian Clinical Nutrition (SCN) has signed a 10-year research
grant agreement with the renowned Karolinska Institutet, which aims
to emulate similar academic-industry partnerships for
pharmaceuticals and boost credibility of...
Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) is looking beyond its current focus of
omega-3 ingredients, investigating marine microbial species to
produce carotenoids and co-enzyme Q10.
Watching television, eating family meals and the safety of the
neighborhood all play a role in children's weight, according to
researchers at the University of Missouri.
The Federal Trade Commission announced settlements totalling $25mn
with four well-known weight-loss pill marketers, sending out
another warning to companies making unsubstantiated claims to
consumers.