LycoRed is introducing a new line of lutein ingredients utilizing
its vegetarian beadlet technology, which is said to reduce overages
and save space in supplement formulations.
NutraGenesis is presenting a new line of patent-pending whole food
mushroom powders for use in dietary supplements and functional
foods called MycoFusions.
New ingredients, new applications and new science are the focus of
the up-coming 3rd International Conference on Polyphenols in
Nutrition and Health, which promises to provide more information
for industrialists on how to better use...
Daily consumption of wholegrains, a rich source of magnesium,
previously reported to lower the risk of diabetes in white women,
could also cut the risk in the group termed by the researchers as
black women by about 30 per cent, says...
A botanical extraction subsidiary of healthy ingredients maker
Pharmachem has announced a new 105,000 sq ft diary ingredient and
natural product processing facility in Wisconsin.
Chinese regulators are developing standards for bovine colostrum,
the first milk from cows that has a growing following as a health
product among Chinese consumers.
The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) announcement of a second
study into age related eye disease and nutrition (AREDS2), this
time including lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3 in the formula, is
welcomed by industry members,...
DSM Nutritional Products is increasing prices of its food and
pharma-grade vitamins, premixes and citric acid, as it redoubles
efforts to cover rising raw material, energy and logistics costs.
A new report examining how dairy companies are successfully
targeting healthy products to children underlines the growing
importance of this particular food category.
Eating three or more servings a week of green leafy vegetables or
roots vegetables could reduce the risk of stomach cancer by between
35 and 57 per cent, suggests a prospective study from Sweden.
Taking potassium citrate supplements could boost bone mineral
density by similar amounts as observed with pharmaceuticals, says
new research from Switzerland that is linked to lowering the
acidity of the modern diet.
In a show of institutional support for the nutraceutical industry,
the Canadian government has announced a $2m Cdn plug for research
into identifying plant, animal and marine compounds that can
benefit health.
Alltracel expects to reveal its strategy for entering the
functional foods market with its cellulose fibre bioactive for
cholesterol management by the end of this year, as discussions
progress with potential partners in the EU, US...
The Solae Company is introducing a new isolated soy protein that
aims to reduce the costs of formulating nutrition bars since it can
be used in place of pricer milk proteins, and boost shelf life.
Valensa International has introduced a new proprietary
plant-sourced omega-3 - Tresalbio - derived from salvia
hispanica seed extract and designed as a vegetarian ingredient
source of the essential fatty acid.
A row amongst suppliers of green lipped mussel extract from New
Zealand highlights the importance of supplement companies looking
carefully at the nutritional values when sourcing ingredients, to
be sure that their products do what...
Martek Biosciences has entered into a 15-year supply agreement,
that includes co-branding priviledges, with WhiteWave Foods for the
development of soy beverages containing Martek's flagship omega-3
ingredient, life'sDHA.
Walnuts, a rich source of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), could
improve artery function and heart health and may be more important
in a Mediterranean-type diet than olive oil, suggests a small study
from Spain.
Greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet could cut the risk
of Alzheimer's disease by a whopping 68 per cent, suggests a
multi-ethnic study from the US.
Akzo Nobel is progressing with its plan to take Ferrazone iron
compound into Western markets, filing for EU novel foods approval
through the UK's Food Standards Agency for use in PARNUTS and
supplements.
Beverages represent one of the most interesting categories for
Pycnogenol outside of supplements, as formulators are seeking to
add value to established product lines and deliver healthy
ingredients in convenient formats.
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may slow mental decline in
people with very mild Alzheimer's disease, but have no impact on
people with more advanced forms, says a new clinical trial.
Canola oil is gaining credence as an ingredient for food products
aimed at supporting heart health, as the FDA has approved a
qualified health claim on its potential to reduce the risk of
coronary heart disease, owing to its unsaturated...
Kefir maker Lifeway foods has announced a 26 percent increase in
sales in 3Q 2006 - a leap in revenue brought about in part by its
July acquisition of organic kefir company Helios Nutrition.
Adding plant stanol-enriched foods to the diet of people taking
maximum-dose statins has clinical relevance for cardiovascular
health, reports research from Holland into a population of patients
not previously studied for such dietary...
Cardinal Nutrition is preparing to branch into new ingredient
sectors by changing its name to Bergstrom Nutrition, after its
founder, to create a new image associated with value added services
rather than brands like OptiMSM.
The UK has made public its response to the EC discussion document
on vitamin and mineral levels, in which it adheres strongly to the
approach of its Export Group on Vitamins and Minerals (EMV) and
recommends it be applied to the EU...
Sometimes I just love eating fatty, greasy, unquestionably
hazardous foods. But I don't like trans fats, that come as a
by-product in some processed foods, and have been linked to high
cholesterol and heart problems.
Bioriginal is launching a new DHA fish oil, BioPure DHA, as the
ingredients manufacturer follows market demand and expands beyond
its portfolio of plant derived essential fatty acids into more
marine sources.
The green tea extract, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), improved
glucose tolerance in diabetic rodents, and "could potentially
contribute to nutritional strategies for the prevention of type-2
diabetes," says a new study...
Germany chemicals group BASF is implementing a new measure to
combat price pressure on its vitamin businesses in the long-term,
by combining its human and animal nutrition resources under the
banner of a new nutrition unit within...
A former FDA deputy commissioner for policy reiterated the need for
industry to show its support for an increased budget for the
federal agency, following a report last week denouncing its
capacity to properly regulate nanotechnology...
Forbes Medi-Tech's branded plant sterol Reducol is continuing to
march though European supermarkets with the launch of
cholesterol-lowering yoghurts at Carrefour-owned Champion in
France.
Phytonutrients from fruit and vegetables, delivered as a dietary
supplement, boosted the immune system of healthy adults, as well as
protecting against DNA damage, says a new study from the US.
In an effort to let consumers know not all omega-3s bring equal
benefits, 12 ingredients makers - including Cargill, Ocean
Nutrition Canada and Martek Biosciences - have joined forces to
create the Global Organization for EPA and...
Israel's Enzymotec has announced a capacity increase at its
phospholipids plant - the third this year - as awareness grows of
its new ingredients in the mental and cognitive function category.
Daily supplements of the French maritime park bark extract,
Pycnogenol, could improve blood flow that deteriorates due to
diabetic microangiopathy by 68 per cent, says a new study.
Vitamin A supplements could reduce the levels of a marker for
inflammation by 30 per cent, says a randomized intervention study
with Mexican children, a result that adds to the benefits of the
vitamin, particularly among the young.
Ingredients group Zeelandia is introducing one of the world's
oldest grains to the European functional bread market in a bid to
target middle-aged consumers.
United Soybean Board has found that consumer trends seem to justify
its plan to develop functional food ingredients from soy, with the
majority of survey respondents indicating that they recognize soy
as a healthy ingredient more...
Kraft Foods has taken another step in the direction of health and
wellness, introducing single serve healthy snack packs of some of
its popular products, designed to appeal to the growing numbers of
health-conscious American parents.
Indiana-based Verdure Sciences has acquired Geni Herb's branded
botanical ingredients - including Pomella - an announcement that
follows on the heels of a change of distributor for Geni recently.
The major barrier for food manufacturers looking to produce
commercially viable whole grain products is that they do not follow
a clear enough formulation and marketing concept, according to a
contract R&D firm, which has identified...
BASF has announced that the price of its food grade vitamin A is to
go up by 12 per cent due to raw material costs - in particular a
sharp rise in methanol prices that is likely to impact a range of
industries.
The UKs dietary needs are not being met as a result of the change
in our trading patterns since joining the EU, according to new
research from the University of Surrey.
A former FDA deputy commissioner for policy has denounced the
agency's capacity to properly regulate nanotechnology products
including supplements, a criticism that could inflame debate
leading up to the agency's first major...
An application to add calcium to chewing gum has been lodged with
Food Standards Australia New Zealand by Wrigley's, which would
allow gum sold in Australia to be fortified with the mineral for
the first time.
