If the United States nutraceutical industry is to continue
experiencing accelerated growth, formulators will have to be
strategic and lure the remaining 65 percent of the population who
do not take supplements, according to the Nutrition...
Infant formula made by food and nutrition giant Nestlé will not be
recalled in the US, the group has said, despite warnings from the
country's food regulator.
Reducol could have a big impact on heart disease rates in France,
say Forbes Medi-Tech and Carrefour, the supermarket giant that
recently launched a range of yoghurt products containing the
cholesterol-lowering ingredient.
Swiss food giant Nestle has confirmed its plan to purchase Novartis
Medical Nutrition for US$2.5bn - a move that propels it from a
minor player in healthcare nutrition to the world number two.
FDA has published a final rule giving dietary supplement
manufacturers the option to issue nutrition label information on a
'per day' basis, as a voluntary option in addition to the mandatory
'per serving' information.
Taste preference and familiarity remain the most important drivers
behind peoples' breakfast choices, according to a new study by
market researcher the NPD Group.
American Herbal Products Association has presented comments to the
US Fish and Wildlife Service on revisions to its list of endangered
wild plant species to be protected from specimen trading -
particulary the natural antibiotic goldenseal.
Ingredients manufacturer Blue California has introduced
micro-encapsulated essential oils in powder form for water soluble
applications, particularly suited for beverages.
Folic acid supplements have no effect on cardiovascular disease
events amongst people with existing vascular disease, says a
meta-analysis of 12 randomised control trials.
Consuming foods containing beta-glucan could reduce the insulin and
glucose response after a meal, thereby easing a risk factor for
diabetes and cardiovascular disease, says a new study.
The UK's Food Standards Agency has launched a final consultation
into mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid - an action
that coincides with publication of the SACN recommendation to press
ahead with the measure.
If the Brazilian açai industry is going to satisfy growing demand
for the wild-harvested superfruit, plantations may be the only
answer, according to a distributor who says the country's
government will also have to charge royalties...
National Starch Food Innovation has launched what it claims to be
the most comprehensive source of information on resistant starch,
designed to provide an easy reference base for nutrition experts.
DSM Nutritional Products is expanding distribution of its
olive-derived Hidrox ingredient to Europe, Asia, Latin America and
Africa, aimed at foods related to the Mediterranean lifestyle and
joint health supplements.
Orafti has announced the introduction of Beneo LGI, a virtually
sugar-free inulin with multiple applications for healthier food
formulation - including products with a low glycaemic index.
An increased consumption of whole grains and fish could reduce the
risk of developing asthma by about 50 per cent, suggests a new
study from The Netherlands.
The House of Representatives has passed the Dietary Supplement and
Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act on adverse events
reporting, and the bill is now on its way to President George W
Bush for signature.
There's no way but out for heart-damaging trans fatty acids, and
procrastinators in the food industry will achieve nothing by
delaying reformulation other than lagging behind in the game as the
rest of the world waves goodbye.
Not all açai is ethically equal, according to one distributor, but
managed the right way the industry for this Amazonian superfruit
could protect the endangered rainforest and bring about positive
social development in the region.
Scientists from the University of Illinois in Chicago have reported
for the first time just how black cohosh may alleviate hot flushes
in menopausal women - information previously lacking about the
herb.
Israeli ingredients manufacturer Enzymotec has unveiled a US$3.5m
R&D budget for 2007 - a significantly higher investment than in
previous years which is mostly earmarked for funding clinical
trials.
As the regulatory landscape for supplements in Asia is shifting
towards greater harmonisation, officials from around the globe can
pool knowledge and learn from each others' systems, according to
IADSA.
A high-dose vitamin K supplement reduced calcium precipitates
associated with hardening of the arteries by 37 per cent in rats,
scientists from The Netherlands have reported.
New Zealand Wool Equities is has reached an unconditional agreement
to sell its research, development and IP operation Canesis to
state-owned Agresearch, leaving the holding company with
nutraceutical company Keratec as its only major...
Danish ingredients group Danisco has launched a new stabilizer
ingredient designed to allow ice cream manufacturers to cut the fat
content of their products while still maintaining a creamy
mouthfeel.
A new FDA commissioner has been confirmed before the US Senate,
after serving as acting commissioner since the September 2005
resignation of the previous holder of the position.
Using prebiotics as carriers could protect probiotics during
processing and storage, as well imparting their own beneficial
effects in the finished product, suggests new research from
Finland.
US consumers are willing to use specific nanotechnology products -
even if there are health and safety risks - when the potential
benefits are high, according to a survey.
Burcon Nutrascience, the company behind Puratein and Supertein, is
to investigate issues relating to the physiochemical properties and
nutritional characteristics of canola meal and canola protein.
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fibre, beta-carotene
and vitamin E appear to offer significant protection against
non-Hodgkin lymphoma, says a Swedish-Danish-American study.
The United States Senate has passed S 3546, the Dietary Supplement
and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Act, which would require
manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration of all
serious adverse events for dietary supplements.
Adhering to the recommended daily amount of protein may help
protect against certain cancers that are not directly associated
with obesity, says new research from the US.
Recently declared a separate entity from parent Loders Croklaan and
with a new CEO at the helm, the Lipid Nutrition is aiming to grow
sales volumes by making its products attractive for food uses and
to extend geographically.
The UK's food standards agency has launched a consultation into the
addition of calcium-L-methylfolate and ferrous bisglycinate to the
positive list of vitamins and minerals.
Berkem is promoting its coffee-derived Svetol ingredient for
functional food uses, communicating positive clinical findings on
weight loss that build on epidemiological data connecting the
well-loved beverage to health benefits.
Chinese researchers have reported that alginate oligosaccharides
(AOS) have significant prebiotic activity in rats and, if the
results can be reproduced in humans, could offer an novel source of
the health promoting ingredients.
Fortified dairy products have received approval from the Canadian
Heart and Stroke Foundation's as it granted the country's NutriOne
Corporation licensee a four-year extension to its Health Check
program.
The US Food & Drug Administration's public hearing on
functional foods saw food industry groups present testimonies on
how this evolving category of goods should be regulated.
Swiss pharma company Galenica is making its first foray into the
omega-3 market with its acquisition of Equazen, a move that also
marks further investment in the UK OTC market.
High intake of garlic and onions was associated with significantly
reduced risks of a wide-range of cancers, according to a large
epidemiological study from Italy.
Health conditions that were once almost exclusively associated with
the elderly are now being increasingly diagnosed in children,
according to a new report, which calls for immediate dietary
intervention.
Supplier BI Nutraceuticals has announced it is expanding its
product line to include six new organic ingredients - signalling
increased demand in the organic herbals sector.
UK omega-3 company Equazen has been purchased by Swiss pharma
company Galenica, a move that looks set to take the brand to new
heights in the competitive global market - and free up its founder
to focus on new research in the field.
BASF has signed a joint development and supply agreement with
Cardex Pharmaceuticals to develop a process for a key intermediary
similar to astaxanthin. If successful, it could open up a new area
of human nutrition for the company.
Women expecting twins or their second child inside two years are at
an increased risk of vitamin A deficiency and could benefit from
beta-carotene supplementation, says a study based in Germany.
White Americans are the most frequent consumers of carbonated soft
drinks, while fruit drinks are favored by African Americans and
Mexican Americans, according to a new report on the nation's
beverage consumption.