The naturally occurring hyaluronic acid in a proprietary collagen
supplement has been shown to have steady bioavailability in a new
study, says its California-based manufacturer BioCell Technology.
The Food and Drug Administration needs to define 'low-carb' and
other carbohydrate claims, according to consumer and trade groups,
so that food companies responding to the current diet craze compete
on equal ground.
US meat processor Tyson Foods became the latest food manufacturer
to cave into consumer pressure to cut the trans fat content in
foods announcing it will remove the artery-clogging ingredient from
a range of packaged foods.
Supplement maker Metabolife, a name strongly associated with the
weight loss herbal ephedra, has launched a new appetite
suppressant, free of both ephedra and caffeine.
Degussa BioActives has obtained a court injunction against creatine
manufacturer Muscle Marketing USA that will prevent it from making
false statements and claims about its creatine serum and its
stability and effectiveness.
A new study has found that most lutein and zeaxanthin supplements
meet their ingredients claims but often vary largely in strength.
Daily doses varied by 90-fold from as little as 0.25 mg to as much
as 22.5 mg per day, reports ConsumerLab.com.
A US company says it has launched the first dietary supplement that
preserves the natural antioxidant molecules found in red wine,
making it a suitable alternative for teetotallers.
Despite recent publicity that suggested Atkin's was modifying its
advice to recommend less meat, low-carb diets seem to be more
popular than ever with one in three Americans watching their
carbohydrate consumption.
Trade association the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has
hired the prestigious lobbying firm Bergner, Bockorny, Castagnetti
& Hawkins to help it campaign on legislation issues,
increasingly important for the industry.
Snack foods company Frito-Lay is next in line to capitalize on the
popularity of low-carbohydrate diets. The company's new chips will
use soy proteins and fiber as substitute ingredients.
A technology that allows the health ingredient lutein to be
delivered to clear beverages has been given GRAS (Generally
Recognized As Safe) status from the US Food and Drug
Administration.
Supplement maker Leiner Health Products has released results of an
analysis of its fish oil supplements to reassure consumers of the
safety of its products, following new findings that farmed fish
could be toxic for humans.
FiberGel Technologies is launching its novel fat replacer to the
consumer market at a forthcoming exhibition. The company says it
will start selling its product over the Internet and by phone.
PepsiCo's Tropicana brand has added a sub-line of fortified juices
to its range, including an immune-boosting variety with selenium,
increasing its activites in the functional beverages sector.
Sports drink maker ChampionLyte Beverages is to increase
distribution with the reopening of business with J.A.M.B. Business
Enterprises, the low-carb specialist that distributed its earlier
formulation.
New Jersey-based Bradley Pharmaceuticals is to market a new
probiotic product, supplied by Danish probiotics leader Chr.
Hansen, to the North American physicians market.
Canadian company SunOpta has announced a 20 per cent expansion plan
for its US oat fiber production facility. With more than 50 per
cent of Americans now believed to be following Atkins-style diets,
the ingredient is becoming increasingly...
Eating two portions of chocolate a day may help prevent
cardiovascular heart disease claims Masterfoods USA. The company's
new functional chocolate, CocoaVia, contains plant flavonols and
phytosterols believed to reduce cholesterol...
Cognis Nutrition and Health has added a new vegetable sterol esters
ingredient to its product range. The company, which launched the
product for the US market at the SupplySide West tradeshow last
week, said vegetable sterol esters...
The leading US eye health supplement, made by Bausch & Lomb,
gained a US patent this week, prompting the company to launch suits
against four of its competitors.
A review of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) supplements, widely touted
on the Internet to decrease the effects of aging, finds they
generally have little evidence to back up their claims and urges
consumers to be wary of false claims.
Drinks manufacturer Clearly Canadian Beverage Corporation is
considering development of a line of fitness waters to replace a
contract with sports brand Reebok, likely to terminate at the end
of year.
The proprietary mushroom extract MaitakeGold 404 is a highly active
immunomodulator even in very low doses, reports its US-based
marketer The Tradeworks Group, following new tests on the product.
The low carb trend continues to make an impact on food and drink
innovation, with functional food makers also choosing to reassess
the carb count of their products.
Growing concerns over obesity and wellbeing in an increasingly
health conscious society are set to dramatically impact innovation
in the ingredients, cosmeceutical and even fast food industries,
predicts market research firm Mintel.
US- and Australia-based biotech firm Novogen has been granted a US
patent covering health supplements based on the use of soy
isoflavones in tablet or capsule form.
Unigen Pharmaceuticals has presented encouraging new data from
clinical trials of Univestin, a polyphenol compound that is thought
to aid joint health and mobility.
Vermont-based NutraGenesis has introduced a patented bioactive
extract of the Indian herb Withania somnifera, which it claims acts
to reduce the body's response to stress.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
The quality of supplements containing SAMe, used to treat a range
of conditions including joint pain and depression, has improved
considerably over the last few years but there are still some
products on the market which mislead consumers,...
Nestle USA is the latest formula maker to launch a product with the
two fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid,
associated with good brain and visual development in babies.
Phoenix-based Zila has revealed that its new vitamin E product, to
be launched early next year under its Ester range, may have
advantages in absorption and in the support of cardiovascular
health.
Texas-based Carrington Laboratories has unveiled a new look for
product labels and recycled containers to increase brand
recognition for the firm's Manapol brand retail merchandise.
