The first wave of low-carb foods to compete with the Atkins brand
reached the UK market last month but not all global food makers are
confident of the trend's longevity in the European marketplace,
writes Dominique Patton.
Cheese makers could enjoy a rise in yields as Danish enzyme giant
Novozymes links up with cultures leader Chr Hansen in a joint
project to develop new enzymes for cheese production,writes
Lindsey Partos.
One company that certainly doesn't believe the bottom is about to
fall out of the low-carb market is Los-Angles based Sunset Brands
that has completed the acquisition of Low Carb Creations, a
producer of low-carb foods.
Richard Lamb, co-founder of the well-known Balance Bar, has come
out of retirement to help launch an antioxidant health drink that
claims to reduce fatigue and boost overall performance by fighting
free radicals in the body.
Finland has introduced the EU's new labelling requirements for food
containing plant sterols and stanols this week, which could produce
innovative products.
The supplement industry generally deals with calcium in terms of
lack- explaining to consumers the health benefits of increasing
their intake of the mineral. However, a new book suggests
calcification - deposists of calcium in parts...
Cargill, the largest private firm in the US, will link up with
biotech giant Monsanto to bring food makers an alternative source
of soybean oil, used to reduce the artery-clogging trans fats in
food products.
Evidence that vitamins and minerals can protect against asthma is
scarce, suggests a new review, but the researchers do not rule out
a dietary approach to impact the incidence of the disease.
Cranberry juice appears to have a dose-response effect against
bladder infections, according to preliminary research, providing
further evidence of juice's health benefits.
Evidence that vitamins and minerals can protect against asthma is
scarce, suggests a new review, but the researchers do not rule out
a dietary approach to impact the incidence of the disease.
New Zealand company Nature's Products Ltd is looking to extend
sales of its noni juice in Europe, applying to the UK's food
authority for approval to market the product.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has reacted angrily to
the article published in last week's Lancet - which suggested that
dietary supplements may be doing more harm than good, and accused
the journal of "creating...
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) on Friday launched a national
strategy aimed at stemming the rising tide of childhood obesity in
the US, and highlighted the increasing role that producers of
healthy and functional foods can play in...
Cognis' energies at last week's SupplySide West show in Las Vegas -
which closed its doors on Friday - were concentrated on its body
fat reducing product Tonalin, which continues to drive sales in the
company's health...
Health ingredients firm Cognis launched a new form of CLA suitable
for use in beverages, nutritional bars and dietary supplements, at
last week's Supply Side West show in Las Vegas, reports Philippa
Nuttall.
Prices remain steady for cocoa, despite news that the start of the
new cocoa harvesting season from the world's biggest producer,
Ivory Coast, has been delayed due to a dispute.
Women are going back onto hormone replacement therapy because it is
significantly more effective against menopausal symptoms than
herbal remedies, an organisation of American gynecologists said on
Friday.
Number two pectin player Danisco rolls out a line extension for new
gains from its Grinsted pectin range that targets food and beverage
makers looking to spear the growing sports nutrition and functional
food markets, reports Lindsey...
After confirming that a combination of vitamin E and lycopene has a
positive effect on the growth of prostate tumours in mice,
scientists in the Netherlands have initiated a trial in men
suffering from the disease.
Dietary supplements may be doing more harm than good - with the
possible exception of selenium - if an article published today in
The Lancet is to be believed, writes Philippa Nuttall.
This week has seen more trials and tribulations in the Atkins diet
saga with the Partnership for Essential Nutrition launching a
campaign to prevent marketers of low-carb diets from distributing
information through the nation's...
Levels of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids in the diets of pregnant women
do not appear to have an important influence on the development of
wheezing and allergies in their children, according to UK
researchers.
Canada Ocean Nutrition has launched an education website to help
fill what they see as a communication lack between industry and
consumers about the health benefits of omega-3 fish oils.
Finnish dairy products company Valio is to acquire Norwegian firm
Synnöve Finden's 42 per cent holding in Estonian cheese producer
Võru Juust, leaving Valio with a 99 per cent stake in Võru Juust.
Houston based Omega Protein is to become the sole supplier of
long-chain omega-3 fish oil to National Starch according to an
agreement it signed this week.
Food makers using processed apples in their food formulations can
maximise on the health-boosting antioxidant component of the fruit
with a new study backing up previous findings that suggest levels
of polyphenols are dependent on...
A new study has added weight to the belief that iron deficiency can
have serious consequences in the elderly, and that that those over
60 should consider iron supplementation.
Traditional herbal remedies can help in the battle against a range
of illnesses, including cancer and diabetes, according to data
presented yesterday to the British Pharmaceutical Conference in
Manchester, UK.
The organization has added eight new members to its board including
Gail Montgomery, president and CEO of Nutrition 21, who has been
made president of the body, which will henceforth be known as
Vitamin Relief USA.
The makers of Benecol cholesterol-lowering products have introduced
a new way for consumers to try and lower their cholesterol in the
form of a soft dietary supplement chew.
Unilever yesterday turned its nose up at any talk of a decline in
the low-carb market and introduced 23 lines - the biggest launch in
the company's history - into Australian supermarkets, according to
an article in The Australian.
Scientists in Wales today suggested they have found a way to slow
down the metabolism of vitamins A and D, giving them the staying
power to help men with advanced prostrate cancer that no longer
responds to hormone therapy.
The first half of 2004 has brought some light relief for Cognis'
Nutrition and Health division, which suffered from adverse currency
movements last year.
Calcium intake and exercise combination is the key to optimal
increases in bone density for pre-adolescent children, finds a new
study that combines previous evidence suggesting the independent
benefits of calcium and physical activity...
US cheese consumption is rising faster than ever before, helped by
a growing interest in speciality cheeses as varied as Parmesan and
Provolone, reports Tom Armitage.
Dow AgroSciences multiplies alternatives for food makers looking to
remove artery-clogging trans fats from formulations with a new
canola oil sourced from a specifically designed seed with a low
saturated fat content.
Number one natural colours firm Chr Hansen builds on ambitions to
penetrate deeper into this growing market with the launch of a new
range of natural reds that tackle stability for beverage
formulations, reports Lindsey Partos.
After rejecting an $800 million offer for its juice business from
Northland Cranberries early last year, US co-operative Ocean Spray
has decided the time is right to enter into an agreement with its
rival.
Selenium-enriched yeast is a safe dietary supplement and there is
no reason for the EU to ban it, according to a report by researcher
Dr Margaret Rayman from the University of Surrey in Guildford.
Kraft Foods announced today that in the next few days certain of
its products will be branded as "South Beach diet recommended", as
it attempts to cash in on North America's continuing interest in
carbs.
The organisers of SupplySide West will at this very moment be
crossing their fingers and making those last minute adjustments to
make sure that this year's show - which opens tomorrow in Las Vegas
- will be as successful as it...
A traditional Indian herbal, long believed to lower cholesterol
levels, may interfere with nearly 60 per cent of prescription
drugs, including the popular anti-cholesterol drugs statins,
according to recent research.
Women who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit and protein before
pregnancy may lower the risk of having a child who develops
leukaemia, the most common childhood cancer in the United States,
suggests recent research.
Supplementation by US consumers could save the state $15 billion in
health costs according to a study published last week. Philippa
Nuttall spoke to Elliott Balbert, president of the Dietary
Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA), about...
US cranberry co-operative Ocean Spray will purchase the cranberry
processing assets and current inventory of unprocessed cranberries
of Wisconsin-based Northland Cranberries as part of the expansion
of its fruit receiving and concentrating...
