New Jersey-based distributor PLThomas is stepping up efforts to
promote its curcumin extract, after it sat on the backburner for
over five years, and is hoping to draw further attention to the
benefits of the ingredient.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has served notice on
Coca-Cola and Nestlé, the companies behind functional beverage
Enviga, and said it will sue them if they continue to market the
drink using calorie-burning and weight...
Scientists from Korea and Denmark have reported the synthesis of
novel oligosaccharides with a relative sweetness of about 80 per
cent that of sucrose, potentially offering formulators with an
alternative sweetener source.
People in France at a high risk of cardiovascular disease are not
consuming phytosterol-enriched margarine, suggesting that marketers
and health practitioners need to retarget their efforts, says a new
study.
The relationship between child and crisp has long been a sacred one
but instead of exploiting this dynamic to shovel unhealthy food
into young mouths isn't it about time healthier companies exploited
it to push junk food without...
The US soy industry is supporting a new research project in South
Africa to fill a gap in the data as to how soy protein
supplementation could help people living with HIV and AIDS.
Scientists from Reading Scientific Services have developed a method
for quantifying vitamin B12 in beverages at lower levels than
previously possible, which will enable manufacturers to give more
accurate information on labels.
Almonds may improve the control of blood sugar levels and eliminate
'sugar spikes' after eating, says new research from Canada that may
have implications for diabetes and heart health.
High levels of the carotenoid beta-carotene may protect cognitive
decline in people with a certain genotype that is said to increase
the risk of Alzheimer's, say researchers.
A quarter of American adolescents regularly take multi-vitamin
supplements, says a new study, and these young people have
healthier diets and lifestyles than non-users.
Suppliers of New Zealand green-lipped mussel extract are proposing
to end confusion in the nutraceutical market with a registration
procedure for intended use.
Glanbia is stepping up its presence in Asia Pacific with the
establishment of its first nutritionals facility in the region,
which is likely to expand it company's activities from infant
formula into vitamin and mineral premixes.
Researchers from Aglient Technologies and UC-Davis have developed a
technique to enable the rapid analysis of oligosaccharides in
individual samples human milk, which could prove a useful tool for
the food and infant formula markets.
Supplementation with a drink rich in soy isoflavones does
significantly improve spine bone density in post-menopausal women,
but the effects are not significant in men, says a new trial from
the US.
A daily supplement of milk protein hydrolysate from Ingredia
effectively reduced stress-related symptoms in women, says a new
randomised controlled trial from France and Korea.
Local sourcing of ingredients, fresh food, and health are some of
the major trends expected to gain increasing importance in the food
and beverage market next year, according to Datamonitor's
Productscan Online.
A survey of prevalence of dietary supplements use and reported
adverse events sheds interesting light on consumers' perceptions of
product safety, and highlights the importance of health care
professions asking about supplement...
The effectiveness of policosanol, the waxy sugar-cane extract, to
reduce LDL-cholesterol levels has been called into doubt by two new
studies from North America.
Kemin Health has announced a United States distribution agreement
with B&D Nutritional Ingredients for its patented FloraGLO
lutein and Slendesta Potato protein extract.
Korean company Cell Biotech is establishing operations in Denmark
to expand use of its dual-coated probiotics in Europe market -
particularly in new, non-dairy food categories.
Pharmachem has announced that the Food and Drug Administration has
been notified of structure function claims for weight control and
starch reduction for the company's Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer
ingredient.
Boosting vitamin D levels amongst people with dark skin, a
population at greater risk of lower levels, could be an easy way to
reduce a number of cancers, say researchers from Harvard.
The first Canadian conference specifically focussing on
cosmeceuticals has wrapped-up in Vancouver - an event that
highlighted the strengthening network between personal care, beauty
and nutritional products in the North American...
Alltracel has developed a soluble version of its bioactive for
cardiovascular health, opening up its use in beverages and making
it more attractive to the food companies with which it is currently
discussion the route to market.
Milk, fortified with four minerals and three vitamins, cut the
occurrence of respiratory infections and days with severe illness,
and could be a well accepted means of improving health, especially
amongst pre-schoolers in the developing...
Selling organic products in different markets is becoming a
mounting challenge for organic producers, as global demand
continues to soar but different national standards impede
international trade, according to a new report.
Sabinsa Corporation has said it is taking legal action against DNP
International for allegedly infringing patents protecting the use
of its BioPerine and Forslean extracts.
Researchers from Cornell University have linked low serum
concentrations of selenium and vitamins B6 and B12 to age-related
difficulties in conducting in daily activities, leading them to
conclude that nutritional status is a key...
Danone is planning to introduce a new line of cosmetic yoghurts
next year, according to press reports, as it seeks the next level
of differentiation in the increasingly competitive functional dairy
market.
Drinking a whopping seven or more cups of coffee a day could cut
the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by over 40 per cent, say
Finnish researchers from the country's National Public Health
Institute.
Children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are
at an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency and could benefit from
supplements to avoid the health problems associated with not
getting enough of the vitamin.
Speculation that Swiss food group Nestle is mulling the acquisition
of Novartis' Gerber baby foods business at the same time as the
planned buy of the pharma giant's medical supplements unit is
gaining momentum, with analysts...
Clear definitions, terms and standards as well as far more research
into the potential problems of nanotechnology is needed before the
science is used to a greater degree in products, according to a
consumer survey by Germany's...
When the idea of fortifying staple foods with vital nutrients is
raised, the battlecry goes up from industry groups and advocates of
consumer choice: "Why should we bear the costs?" "Educate, and
let people make their...
Canadian essential fatty acid supplier Bioriginal is riding the
nutricosmetics wave and has announced the launch of a range of
nutricosmetics containing its proprietary BioAsteri lignans for
healthy skin.
Daily supplements of vitamin K could help to control
anticoagulation in over half the people taking the blood thinning
medication warfarin, scientists from the UK have reported.
New European standards and public awareness about contaminants in
fish oil are opening up a new marketing angle for omega-3, with
both finished product and fish oil companies touting their
product's purity.
Antioxidant-rich extracts from a wide range of berries, including
blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, could inhibit cell
growth and spread for a wide range of cancers, researchers from
UCLA have reported.
Canada is home to a powerful synchrotron imaging machine, and the
announcement yesterday of additional funding for this tool could
spell further benefits for formulators looking to analyze the
bioavailability of certain compounds.
Vitiva is introducing a new variant of its Inolens rosemary extract
aimed at boosting stability of carotenoids and other natural
colourings, without the need for synthetic preservatives.
Scientists in Texas are looking into whether or not the whey
protein isolate ingredient Immunocal could lessen the symptoms of
autism by raising glutathione levels in the brain.
Regular consumption of the antioxidant rich green tea could reduce
blood lipid levels and cut the risk of developing heart disease,
suggests a small trial from Portugal.
Despite some controversy in reports of the benefits of folate
consumption on cardiovascular disease risk, the evidence is now
enough to recommend the vitamin for heart health, British
scientists have reported.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has announced the closing
of a $4.5mn private placement of common shares, which is designed
to help accelerate its business strategy and boost R&D efforts.
The first summary of responses to the EC discussion paper on
vitamin and mineral levels was presented in Brussels last week,
said to have identified the principle problems ahead of the next
stage.