The health-enhancing properties of hemp have come under the
spotlight this month with the launch of a drink containing
hemp-blossom syrup (Cannabis sativa) in the UK, which is
also being tested by multiple sclerosis sufferers for...
ADM is targetting the burgeoning healthy snacks market, launching a
wheat protein isolate that mimics the properties of sugar as a
binder in reduced sugar applications.
Adding fiber to beverages, dairy products and soups is a major
focus for ingredients giant National Starch, which is featuring a
water soluble fiber product at the ongoing IFT food expo in
Orlando.
Naturex is ready to implement the next step in its plan to make
more strategic acquisitions in the food and nutraceuticals sector
plan after raising €13.2m by issuing more than a quarter of a
million new shares.
France-based Laboratoires Pierre Fabre has announced an agreement
with Canadian bioresearcher Millenia Hope Biopharma (MHB), which
may yield new plant-based products for use by the nutraceuticals
industry.
Sticking to a low-carbohydrate diet with some limits of calories
has long-term benefits on body weight and blood sugar levels, says
a new study from Sweden, but a leading diabetes charity advises
against following such a diet.
The olive polyphenol, oleuropein, reduces bone loss in a rat model
of osteoporosis, say researchers at France's INRA, as science
continues to accumulate linking the olive extract with bone health.
Kellogg's health and wellness division is about to birth its first
products: protein-fortified waters, snack bars and meal bars that
will take the Special K brand out of cereals and into the pharmacy
aisle.
Fuji Health Sciences has reformulated its AstaREAL powder to
exclude components of animal origin - a move that will open up more
uses of the ingredient in supplements that are suitable for
vegetarians.
British charity, the National Heart Foundation, has announced it is
withdrawing its action to sue the communications watchdog Ofcom
after the regulator said it would welcome consultation of the
proposals of food advertising to children.
Increasing levels of daidzein, an isoflavone found in soy, have
been linked to significant improvements in cholesterol levels and
could boost heart health, says a new study.
European functional food makers have another source of phytosterols
to choose from, now that Procter & Gamble's Nutraphyl branded
sterols and sterol-esters have been given the green light for use
in the EU under novel foods...
Supplements of omega-3 and omega-6 improved the attention span and
hyperactivity scores of young Australians, and was rated better
than the common medication Ritalin.
An amendment to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act that would obligate
supplement manufacturers, packers and distributors to notify FDA of
any serious adverse events reports (AERs) was introduced yesterday,
to the applause of the industry...
Increased intake of choline, a nutrient found in meat, milk and
eggs, can reduce circulating levels of homocysteine, an amino acid
linked to increased risk of heart disease, says a study.
Two servings of soy a day reduced levels of the prostate cancer
marker PSA in free-living men by 14 percent, but didn't affect
testosterone levels, says a new pilot study from Hawaii.
Spanish biotech Natraceutical has developed a sterilisation process
involving supercritical CO2 that is said to remove contaminants
without compromising functional compounds, as well as reduce
processing costs.
Daily folic acid supplements could improve DNA stability and reduce
the risk of certain cancers linked to faults in the genetic code,
suggests new research.
Europeans are more optimistic about biotechnology than ever before,
but this acceptance does not extend to their view of genetically
modified foods, according to a new survey.
Dairy Crest misused a clinical study on omega-3 in children to
claim that its St Ivel Advance milk could benefit some children's
ability to learn, says the UK advert watchdog in its report of the
case.
New dietary guidelines published by the American Heart Association
(AHA) recommend that Americans consume less fat and sugar, and more
vegetables and whole grains in order to optimize heart health.
Gencor Pacific is introducing Slimaluma, an appetite suppressant
extracted from Caralluma Fimbriata for use in dietary
supplements, which it expects to carve its own market niche despite
recent launches of other similar ingredients.
CoQ10 continues to be popular with European skin care formulators,
whereas US supplement-makers are more eager to leverage research on
its internal energy-boosting abilities, data suggests. Moreover,
European consumers may not be...
Adolescents, an often overlooked population, could also be reaping
the benefits of folic acid fortification of enriched grain products
with lower levels of a marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD), says
a new study.
Canadian branded plant sterols supplier Forbes MediTech has
reaffirmed its commitment to building the European market by
forming a new company to distribute cholesterol-lowering foods
direct to retailers, in collaboration with Fayrefield...
The flavonoid xanthohumol found in hops could help prevent prostate
cancer, but the scientists suggest supplements rather than beer for
exploiting the potential benefits.
Leading US organic dairy firm Stonyfield Farm and Danone have
joined forces to create a European subsidiary, which the groups
hope will duplicate Stonyfield's US success in Europe's organic
dairy industry.
Dairy Crest has criticised Britain's advert watchdog for telling
the company to drop claims that its omega-3 milk could improve
children's ability to learn.
Advitech has secured two-part interim financing totalling C$350,000
to assist in ongoing commercialisation of its psoriasis product
from sweet whey, Dermylex. The boon for the Canadian company
coincides with the finalisation of its...
In the US, the role of court action in defining limits not set by
regulators is generating a flood of costly court cases for the food
industry: much unnecessary, and all damaging.
A daily supplement of the French maritime pine bark extract,
Pycnogenol, improved attention and coordination and reduce
hyperactivity of kids with ADHD, says new research.
Swiss food giant Nestlé is making a leap into weight management
with the acquisition of Jenny Craig, a company offering weight loss
consultation and products in North America, Australia and New
Zealand.
A daily supplement of an extract from citrus peel could reduce
insulin resistance in hamsters, suggesting the extract might also
help prevent diabetes in humans, says a North American study.
The race is on to see which of two leading cereal makers will be
the first to place an omega-3 fortified product on shelves,
following a new license and supply agreement between Martek and
General Mills that is substantially similar...
Lipid Nutrition is teaming up with distributor Tempo Canada to
position its ingredients for use in Canadian functional foods and
previously untapped areas of the supplements market.
The health benefits associated with olive oil together with an
increased interest in Mediterranean foods have contributed to the
growth of an "invigorated" market for the product in the US,
according to a new report.
Alltracel has obtained positive pre-clinical results from
investigations into the effect of its cellulose
cholesterol-lowering technology in combination with plant sterols,
which may help smooth the route to its use in functional...
Scientists from Spain have reported that they have identified how
grape juice polyphenols help reduce bad cholesterol levels, science
that could extend understanding of a product that is enjoying
increasing consumer awareness.
Netherlands supermarket chain Albert Heijn is introducing a range
of private label products containing Forbes MediTech's Reducol
plant sterols, and is hoping to emulate the success of similar
products from other European retailers...
Rising demand for berry fruits in bakery goods has led fruit
ingredient firm J.O. Sims to invest in new research and development
work to improve fruit functionality in these applications.
The strategy of demonstrating the potential of new technology with
an own-brand launch in order to garner interest from major industry
players seems to be paying off for Provexis, which has progressed
with global licensing discussions...
Dutch scientists have reported that a high dietary intake of plant
lignans could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by half, the
first such report linking lignans to this type of cancer.
Israeli ingredient company Enzymotec has cleared the way for the
use of its sterol-based heart health ingredient CardiaBeat in
dietary supplements, with its approval as a new dietary ingredient
(NDI) by the FDA.
A new study from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine supports
other studies that selenomethionine is more bioavailable than
selenium selenite and high-selenium yeast.
The enrichment of meat products with omega-3 and its addition to
animal feed to boost levels in animal-derived produce could play
major role bridging the gap between recommended and actual intake
in the modern population, says an...