UK scientists claim that funding should be provided to back proper
testing of the supplement melatonin, used to relieve jet lag
symptoms, so that it can be widely used by the public.
Eating 100 fewer calories a day could help prevent weight gain in
the average individual, says one team of researchers in this week's
Science, while others argue that fighting the epidemic is
much more difficult : a fight against...
While new product introductions launched on the back of key
nutritional claims continue to decline significantly in the US,
products with 'added value' could lead the way towards success,
writes market analyst Mintel this...
The International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) held last month in
Cologne, Germany, clearly illustrated the key confectionery trends,
write market analysts Euromonitor. Particularly evident, the
dichotomy between fun sugar confectionery...
The international market for flavoured alcoholic beverages has
witnessed strong growth in recent years and despite a predicted dip
the pace is set to continue in coming years, cites a new study from
UK market analysts Canadean.
The chemical cousin of vitamin A is thought to restore production
of a key protein, which has been damaged by cigarettes in the lungs
of former smokers, and protects the cells against lung cancer,
according to new findings published...
Vitamin maker Athena is introducing an effervescent multivitamin
for pregnant women, claimed to be easier to ingest than capsule
vitamins. Called PreOne Prenatal Formula, the product is designed
to raise compliance with the nutritional...
A study carried out on elderly male dogs found that those with
diets high in selenium had less DNA damage in their prostates
compared with dogs on a normal diet, enhancing the view that the
mineral has a protective effect against...
Natural foods supplier the Hain Celestial Group reported a 57 per
cent rise in net income for the second quarter of 2003, and record
revenues of $123 million for the period ended December 31, 2003.
CEO Irwin Simon is confident of...
Responding to recent media reports that bananas may be extinct
within ten years, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
has urged producers to promote greater genetic diversity in
commercial bananas.
The Burns Philp - Goodman Fielder saga continues with the news
today that the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has
cleared the hostile bid from Australian ingredients company for
Australia's largest food company.
Researchers in the US have pointed to growing consumption of
'nutrition' bars and functional beverages as a risk to health -
they say these new foods threaten to leave a generation with
permanent damage to oral health and...
An inability to regulate blood sugar levels could be the link to
some of the memory loss that occurs as we age, according to new
findings by US researchers. The study finds an association between
the size of the hippocampus, the part...
Taking ephedra is 200 times more risky than taking many other
commonly used herbs combined, report US researchers who pitted the
reported side effects of the controversial weight-loss supplement
against those of herbs such as gingko...
Glucosamine supplements reduce knee pain in people with cartilage
damage and possibly the degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis,
concludes research in this month's British Journal of Sports
Medicine.
Researchers in the UK have developed a broccoli variety which
contains up to 80 times the amount of glucosinolates, a
cancer-fighting compound, than standard broccoli. A plant which
could be grown for commercial use is currently in...
Demand for plant-derived chemicals in the US is expected to rise by
6.8 per cent annually in coming years, reaching $2.7 billion in
2006. Growth is being spurred by increasing interest in herbal
supplements, finds a new report.
An industry body has sent a letter, signed by a number of
physicians, to the Department of Health and Human Services calling
for the continued sale of ephedra supplements and federal labeling
standards to protect the market for ephedra.
Mead Johnson Nutritionals' Canada unit has introduced the
plant-derived blend of DHA and ARA oils made by Martek Biosciences
to its range of Enfamil infant formulas.
The NNFA has welcomed the FDA's confirmation last week to exclude
health food stores from mandatory registration under the food
safety provisions contained in last year's bioterrorism law.
A Chinese population-based study provides strong evidence that
women who take folic acid supplements during pregnancy do not have
an increased likelihood of having a multiple birth, according to
the results in this week's issue...
Nutraceutical company Baywood International has introduced Super
Joints FIZZ to its range of powdered supplements. The product
contains a blend of vitamins and nutrients designed to boost joint
mobility and reduce pain.
Minute Maid, the orange juice drink from Coca-Cola, will now
feature health and nutrition advice from the Mayo Clinic on its
packaging in the US, an additional bonus for a drink which is
already touted as a healthy product.
An estimated one-quarter of the prescription drugs sold in the
United States, Canada and Europe contain active ingredients derived
from plants, claims a new report from BCC research. Global
over-the-counter sales of plant-derived...
Nutritional supplements company Enzymatic Therapy has introduced
Rhodiola Energy, a Rhodiola rosea extract based on the clinically
studied herb. Is this the next ginseng?
Colorado-based nutraceuticals company NutraStar said this week it
has been awarded a US patent for its stabilized bran treatment for
inflammation and pain in mammals.
Researchers in the Netherlands studying people with a genetically
determined, reduced breakdown of the amino acid homocysteine, may
have found further proof of the connection between folic acid
deficiency and the risk of heart disease.
News to delight dairy manufacturers and dismay opponents to
genetically modified foods arrived this week with publication of a
new study that reveals protein-rich milk from not only cloned but
also genetically modified cows could...
AAC Consulting Group, the regulatory consulting subsidiary of
contract research organisation Kendle International, has signed an
agreement with two toxicologists to further expand its services to
the food and dietary supplement industries.
A botanicals research project has been launched by ingredients
supplier Unigen Pharmaceuticals and the consultants Botanical
Liaisons to discover new plants that could be used in natural
medicines.
Vitamin D rather than calcium intake is important in protecting
post-menopausal women from fractures associated with osteoporosis,
US researchers confirm in the February issue of the American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
US flavours and fragrance giant International Flavors &
Fragrances saw fourth quarter 2002 sales rise 5 per cent to $424.3
million (€391m) from $405.6 million for the same period in 2001,
despite weak economic conditions in Latin...
Nutraceutical Clinical Laboratories International reported last
week that tests have demonstrated that its preservative NuPreserv
extends the shelf life of beverages. The company is hoping to
market the product to the global beverage...
Biotech company Linguagen has been awarded a patent for its 'bitter
blockers' - compounds that inhibit the bitter taste response. The
company says the compounds could one day act as a healthier
substitute for salt in processed...
The Federal Trade Commission has charged Slim Down Solution,
Maderia Management, and several related companies and individuals
with using false claims in the marketing of its so-called
weight-loss product, 'Slim Down Solution.'
Food fortification with vitamins and minerals is one of the most
effective methods to improve health and prevent nutritional
deficiencies, say researchers in a new study, which reviews
fortification programmes carried out in the US....
As agriculture and environment ministers at a European and national
level discuss the potential impact of proposed changes to the
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) - and in particular the efficacy
of initiatives to encourage sustainable...
Flat sales at Chr. Hansen's food ingredients unit in the first
quarter, as a slight rise in sales in Europe, South America and
Asia/Pacific failed to account for the 6 per cent drop in North
America.
Glanbia Nutritionals has launched a new website to inform consumers
on the benefits of dairy calcium. The company said it wanted to
address consumer misunderstandings about sources of calcium and
calcium-fortified foods.
Weight-loss products maker EAS has launched a new fat-burning
supplement called ThermoDynamX, at the same time as it publicises
its exit from the ephedra-based market.
Chr. Hansen - Food Ingredients saw net sales rising by five per
cent in Europe, South America and Asia/Pacific for the first
quarter ending 30 November 30, 2002 but plunging by six per cent in
North America. The overall impact - the...
Sweet Success Enterprises is re-launching its meal replacement
shakes, developed by Nestle USA, in the weight loss market to
profit from the rapidly growing sector.
An investment group has acquired a controlling interest in
ChampionLyte Products, maker of the ChampionLyte sugar-free sports
drink, currently undergoing a major restructuring program.
Acidophilus and other probiotic supplements may be gaining in
popularity but a report by independent testers ConsumerLab, says
live bacteria may actually be missing in many priobiotic products.
Swiss chemicals company the Lonza Group said today it topped the
previous year's performance, with operating income, excluding
non-recurring items, up from CHF413 million to CHF419 million
(€286.5m). The group confirmed its targets...
