A dietary supplement that preserves a powerful antioxidant found in
red wine in an airtight capsule may be able to provide the healthy
properties of wine without the alcohol or calories, according to
the manufacturer.
Food makers suffering from the popularity of the Atkins diet may be
relieved by the findings of a new study that reveals an inverse
assocation between wholegrains and weight gain.
If traceability is at the heart of new food labelling rules in
Europe then the life blood keeping it beating must be risk
management. On the eve of the first ever risk assessment on
genetically modified organisms delivered by Europe's...
The European Commission this week gave the green light to
salatrims, a type of reduced-calorie fats, for use as novel food
ingredients following an application by ingredients giant Danisco.
The long-awaited approval opens the way...
Vitamin B12 supplements may help people to fight depression as they
appear to improve response to treatment, shows research by Finnish
researchers published today.
More than a third of pre-school children assessed in a new study
had zinc levels above the recommended upper levels, report
researchers, who warn that increasing intakes may become excessive.
A nutraceutical product said to help prevent glaucoma, the third
largest cause of blindness in the world, has been launched by
ScienceBased Health in America.
In the wake of terrorist attacks in the US on September 11, 2001
Europe's manufacturing industries have taken a knock but figures
released this week reveal that the food industry is managing the
course, registering a 'light...
Vitamin D deficiency is a significant risk factor for falls and
injuries in elderly women living in residential care in Australia,
a Melbourne University study has found.
New research finds that a mother's diet rich in certain sugars
could be strongly associated with risk of birth defects in
offspring, even among non-diabetic women.
Starch ingredients company National Starch and Chemical, a
subsidiary of the chemical giant ICI Group, has moved further into
human nutrition with news this week that it has acquired the
resistant starch business from Penford Australia.
German company Boehringer Ingelheim received a US patent yesterday
for its extract of red vine leaves which can be used as a treatment
for chronic venous insufficiency.
A supplement containing vitamins and minerals may help to slow the
progression to death of some of the 40 million people infected with
HIV worldwide, according to a new study.
The US Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has developed a new
dough formulation to eradicate the musty, 'beany' aftertaste of
some soy-based breads; a problem that has eluded food technologists
since the 1970s.
Danish oils and fats company Aarhus United saw third quarter profit
falling by over 50 per cent as reduced margins, lower exchange
rates, a decline in bulk oil sales and heightened competition, ate
into the bottom line.
Strong growth in revenues has improved working capital at
phytosterol maker Forbes Medi-Tech this year, which should help
further growth in the nutraceutical activities.
Canadian life science company, Fytokem Products Inc., a developer
of therapeutic plant extracts and bioactive molecules, announced
that it has signed a product development and licensing agreement
with Lonza Inc., the US subsidiary...
Belgian ingredients company Orafti is to acquire Remy Industries, a
Belgium-based producer of food ingredients made from rice, the
company announced this week.
Oat ingredients firm Nurture has been awarded a third patent for
its innovative technology that produces concentrated beta-glucan
from sources such as oat bran for use in dietary supplements.
Operation Phoenix, the restructuring programme introduced earlier
this year by Dutch wellness foods group Wessanen, is already
bearing fruit, with the company last week announcing
better-than-expected third quarter figures. But the...
When onlookers of the food ingredients industry claim that
consolidation will be a key trend in coming years they are
generally referring to mergers and acquisitions. But could it be
that consolidation in this increasingly competitive...
Powerbar, the founder of energy bars in the US, is to launch two
new products designed to meet the different demands of men and
women in an increasingly carb-conscious America.
Leading supplement retailer General Nutrition Companies (GNC) has
signed an agreement with NSF International which will see its
entire range of own-label products assessed under NSF's safety and
quality verification program.
Californian firm InterHealth Nutraceuticals has gained GRAS
(Generally Recognized as Safe) status for use of its Super CitriMax
brand of hydroxycitric acid (HCA) in functional beverages.
Balchem Encapsulates has launched two microencapsulated forms of
potassium for the food and supplement market. The company claims
its new technology allows particles to mix uniformly in food
systems for better processing and proper...
The safety of the Atkins Diet and other high-protein,
low-carbohydrate diets has been criticised after a preliminary
report released last week linked one death and numerous illnesses
to the weight loss regime.
Less than half a teaspoon of cinnamon daily could significantly
reduce the risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in
people with type 2 diabetes, suggests a small trial in next month's
Diabetes Care journal.
The Cognis Group, a leader in antioxidant and botanical
ingredients, announced recently that it is near to completing
construction of the world's largest stand-alone manufacturing
facility for phytosterols.
As research progesses into the possible health benefits linked to
breast-feeding scientists continue to look at the alternatives
available in infant formulae. New evidence from a Cochrane review
concludes that where exclusive breast-feeding...
Leading ingredients firm Danisco has announced its second licensing
deal for the Howaru probiotic strain with Chile's biggest dairy
processor Soprole. The agreement looks set to generate significant
interest among food makers...
Canada's Food Inspection Agency is preparing an investigation into
the efficacy and safety of a range of sports nutrition products,
including energy bars, isotonic sports drinks and weight loss
formulas after a secret report...
A new gelatine replacer from Dutch company DMV International
carried off the gold award for the most innovative new ingredient
on the marketplace, rounding off the first day of the bustling Fi
Europe exhibition that opened its doors...
Cranberry specialist Northland posts a $4m profit in its fiscal
fourth quarter, an improvement over the prior year's net loss, and
says it market share is on the rise; it is also looking into
'strategic alternatices'...
FACT, the Canadian developer of functional ingredients and products
for the baked goods industry, is to launch a range of cereal bars
and premixes in a variety of flavors - the latest arrival in an
increasingly crowded market place.
With obesity on both sides of the Atlantic reaching worryingly high
levels, regulators and health professionals in the US will read
with interest the findings of a conference held in London today,
especially the role that carbohydrates...
The Fi Europe awards committee, that last month creamed off eight
out of 40 new products shortlisted for the final selection, picked
the latest texturant in the FCI range from French company Limagrain
Cereales Ingredients for the...
Moves by the FDA to introduce tougher regulations governing
nutritional labels for packaged foods are likely to be strongly
resisted by the food industry. Better education about what to eat
would be a more effective way of fighting...
Cargill Health & Food Technologies has launched a new soy
isoflavone ingredient developed specifically for the dietary
supplement industry. AdvantaSoy Compress, produced in the same way
as AdvantaSoy Clear, can be customised and...
Changing eatring patterns, exceptional charges and lower sales
volumes conspired to push Galaxy Nutritional Foods into the red in
he second quarter of the year. But the Orlando-based group said a
new financing deal should allow it...
German speciality chemicals company Degussa has founded a holding
company in Beijing - Degussa (China) Holding - to expand the
group's activities in the Chinese region. The group also announced
recently that it has completed...
Lifeway Foods, the Illinois-based producer of kefir and other
probiotic foods, has continued to lift sales and profits in the
third quarter of the year, helped by the launch of a new product
and effective marketing.
Cranberry co-operative Ocean Spray, seeking to build brand
awareness in Europe at FiE this week, has extended its ingredients
line further with a new mixed berry variant and glycerated version
of its Flavored Fruit Pieces (FFP) for...
A whole soybean extract and a formula to boost applications for
phytosterols are among the healthy innovations up for awards at
Food Ingredients Europe, opening in Frankfurt, Germany today. The
show is set to attract up to 12,000...
A disappointment for the food industry the US government last week
predicted a cut in the forecast for soybean production to the
lowest level in nearly 30 years. Although up slightly on 2002
figures, the area for harvest is expected...
Boosting levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the blood and
eating about three fish meals each week can almost halve the risk
of Alzheimer's disease in elderly men and women, reported
researchers in the US last week, confirming...
Health food manufacturers look set to gain significant advantages
from ground-breaking new technology by a private US biotech firm.
Three leading ingredients companies have been quick off the mark to
invest in the research.
