China's biggest domestic cheese producer, Bright Dairy, has
invested in a new production line for sliced cheese to increase its
profits from this growing, niche market.
Mainstream food companies' increasing interest in health has
prompted Pharmachem Laboratories to tap the potential for use of
its dietary supplement ingredients in food and beverage products
and establish a food and beverage-focused...
Health Canada is calling on natural health product manufacturers to
replace what is frequently bovine-sourced gelatin, a decision that
coincides with a new case of "mad-cow disease" in the
country.
CRN has authored risk assessments for coenzyme Q10, the carotenoids
lutein and lycopene, and creatine monohydrate - giving both
companies and consumers vital information on safe dosage levels
that was previously non-existent.
Scientists in Australia are "dragging food science into the 21st
century" by using neutrons to probe the molecular structure of food
and ingredients, and changes that occur during processing.
Eating a Mediterranean diet with extra nuts or olive oil is
significantly better for heart health than a low-fat diet, says a
"landmark" clinical trial from Spain.
Outreach is fundamental to future growth of the natural products
industry, and two long-time industry professionals have hit on a
two-part model, comprising a supplement line and a magazine, that
look set to boost education and get...
Women have to be lured into the functional food industry's research
fold if gender-based applications for ingredients - like soy or
omega-3 - are to be further examined, according to food scientists
speaking at last week's...
Polyphenols from cereals could restore the immune system function
and could potentially extend lifespan, suggests an animal study
from French and Spanish researchers.
Fundamental research from the US suggests that an enzyme could
convert sugars in the presence of olive oil to form 'nano
organogels' - potentially leading to novel delivery systems for
food preservatives, flavours, and bioactive...
Unless the UK supplements industry makes an effort to add advisory
statements to high dose vitamins and minerals, it may jeopardise
efforts to have the EU Commission adopt the proposed two-tier
structure for maximum levels legislation,...
Child asthmatics taking oral magnesium supplements decreased the
severity of the asthma and used less medication, reports a
randomized clinical trial from Brazil.
Mention vitamins A to E, and most people will know why they need
them and what foods to find them. Not so vitamin K, a comparatively
little known vitamin that has been the subject of several recent
scientific investigations for its...
Researchers in India have identified green colonial microalgae with
extractable carotenoids, especially lutein - the first time that
the antioxidant activity of the algae has been reported.
The food regulator for Australia and New Zealand is calling for
public comment on a proposal that would require all bread-making
flour to be fortified with the B vitamin folic acid.
Satiety has been called the 'Holy Grail of nutrition'. Although
there are still relatively few food and supplement products
claiming to enhance fullness or suppress appetite on the market,
that may well change as the present...
The flavonoids quercetin and myricetin found in cranberries can
stop the formation of dental plaques and tooth decay, as scientists
report yet more benefits for this super fruit.
Advitech's global roll out plan for its psoriasis nutraceutical
Dermylex is coming together, with definitive agreements in Canada
and France, interim financing, and new appointments as it moves
into the implementation phase.
Germany's Mikro-Technik is set to expand distribution of its
functional wheat and bamboo fibres and powdered cellulose products
in the North American market, thanks to an exclusive agreement with
SunOpta.
The FDA stepped up to the plate and declared nicotine water NICLite
violates the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and is not a
dietary supplement - a move that could potentially counter
criticism the agency is negligent and does...
A newly identified enzyme can break down gluten molecules before
they reach the small intestine, Dutch researchers have shown, and
may offer hope for the management of coeliac disease using oral
supplements.
Swedish researchers have identified a compound found in green
leaves that suppresses appetites and boosts weight loss in lab
animals, and could one day be used as a functional ingredient to
help tackle obesity.
Tate and Lyle has announced the launch of Meritab - a new direct
compressible dextrose that can be used in confectionary,
nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.
Cyanotech Corporation, a Hawaiian-based company specialising in
ingredients from microalgae, is to take its astaxanthin-rich algae
extract into the European supplements market and has sought novel
foods approval from the UK's...
Daily supplements of B vitamins for people with high homocysteine
levels do not affect cognitive performance compared to placebo,
says a new study from New Zealand.
AOAC, the not-for-profit organisation contracted by NIH Office of
Dietary Supplements to develop validated analytical methods, will
give an update of progress on key ingredients at NNFA.
Nutrition Formulators has developed a new orally dissolving tablet
for nutraceuticals, which could help companies attract customers
who avoid taking daily supplements because they have an aversion to
swallowing pills - without having...
Ingredient suppliers have been quick to tap fruits and vegetables
shown to have a high antioxidant content, like tomatoes and
broccoli. Now new research suggests that mushrooms deserve a place
in the antioxidant hall of fame, with...
A review of the European Union's dairy strategy will take in place
in 2008, with intervention prices, storage subsidies and milk
quotas all up for discussion.
The obesity issue is not going to solve itself, concluded
participants in a CIAA debate this month who advocated an EU-wide
approach to tackling the problem, with the food and drink industry
forming part of the solution.
BASF has announced a price increase for proprionic acid, one of the
building blocks of vitamin E production, which may have a knock-on
effect for vitamin prices and other areas of the food industry
where the chemical is used.
Start-up Origo Biosciences has discovered the presence of an
anti-cholesterol immunoglobulin in milk and is investigating its
commercialisation as an ingredient for functional foods that may,
one day, give plant sterols a run for...
With the present shift in the nutraceuticals industry toward more
R&D investments, companies are required to give more serious
thought to protecting their proprietary technology in business
transactions. There are preparatory...
Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem is introducing a vegetarian
form of hyaluronic acid (HA) called Hymax for use in dietary
supplements, helping to expand use of the ingredient in oral joint
health products.
LycoRed Corp is taking on the US vitamin and mineral premix market,
drawing on five years' experience in Europe to garner opportunities
in the US market as fortification grows beyond traditional areas.
An extract from the flower of the hibiscus plant prevented
oxidation of LDL-cholesterol that contributes to hardening of blood
vessels and heart disease, says research from Taiwan.
Leading oilseed producer Bunge has developed a new process to
incorporate protein into candy bars, which the company claims does
not have a negative impact on the product's texture and taste.
Increased intake of vitamin K, both from diet and supplements, has
a significant impact on bone health and "striking" reductions in
hip fractions, says a new meta-analysis.
Unilever has developed a new genetically modified protein that it
says will serve up low-fat ice cream without compromising on taste,
as ice cream firms step up the race to please health conscious
consumers.
Puleva Biotech has signed an agreement with US-based The Wright
Group for its Eupoly fish oils to be used in a new line of
microencapsulated powders, becoming the latest supplier to shore up
its presence in an ever more crowded market.
Cargill has developed a new fiber-rich ingredient that resembles a
rice crisp, targeting food makers' needs for pleasingly textured,
taste-free fiber ingredients in mainstream foods.
The UK's Advertising Standards Agency seems to be tightening its
grip on health claims, with Unilever reportedly told to change
adverts for Flora pro.activ to remove claims that it can help keep
blood vessels healthy as well...
The long-running push for dietary supplement good manufacturing
practices (GMP) has taken a new twist, as members of Congress sent
letters to the FDA expressing hope that they will be finalized and
implemented months earlier than...
Ocean Nutrition has restored its spray drying capabilities at its
facility in Arcadia, Wisconsin, following a fire in October 2005,
and is ramping up production at its Dartmouth plant with a view to
doubling microencapsulation capacity...