A new biotech firm has formulated a stable, dry powder from omega-3
fatty acid oil, suitable for adding to baked goods such as cakes,
bars and pasta. The formula shows unprecedented shelf stability in
early tests, says Bioral Nutrient...
Leading branded food manufacturer Kraft Foods confirmed its
commitment to healthier foods yesterday, outlining a series of
steps designed to help reduce rising obesity rates.
Supplement maker Source Naturals has introduced a folate supplement
which it claims is more readily absorbed by the body. The product
is designed for people who are unable to process the essential
vitamin folate efficiently.
New Jersey-based Quality Botanical Ingredients has introduced an
ephedra alternative, said to mimic the thermogenic effects of the
controversial herbal.
The Swiss Parliament has rejected a moratorium on GM crops. The
Lower House voted to reject the moratorium by 77:70, reflecting an
about-turn by the Lower House to support the Upper House, which at
the beginning of June voted overwhelmingly...
Nestlé's strategy for exploiting the functional food opportunity
seems to rest in careful partnerships with other top FMCG
companies. By aligning its interests in nutraceuticals with other
partners it can spread risk, speed up...
Dutch company DSM continues its strategy to develop activities in
the field of life sciences with the announcement this week that it
has acquired Plasticoat, the cheese coating business with an annual
turnover of €10 million, from...
Agriculture ministers from around the world are gathering in
Sacramento, California today for the start of a three-day
conference on genetically engineered food and farming. With the
breakdown of discussions last week between the...
InterHealth Nutraceuticals' multiple berry extract, OptiBerry,
possesses potent anti-angiogenic properties which may inhibit the
growth of unwanted blood vessels involved in the formation of
tumors and varicose veins, according...
Herbalife International has launched its first television
advertising campaign in over a decade, to promote its herbal weight
loss products and build awareness of the company name.
A patent-pending process developed by research and development
company Nashai Biotech successfully preserves and protects active
theaflavins in finished products, claims the company.
Natural foods company the Hain Celestial Group has acquired the
owner of the Walnut Acres brand of organic fruit juices, soups and
sauces. The acquisition is expected to add around $20 million in
sales to Hain Celestial.
Leading organic milk supplier Horizon Organic has unveiled a number
of new products for infants over recent weeks, including organic
milk formula and yogurts fortified with prebiotic fibers. Today it
says it reached the $200 million...
Canadian firm Neptune Technologies & Bioressources is to market
its Neptune Krill Oil in the US. The product will be sold through
the Vitamin World chain and distributed by NBTY's Nature's Bounty.
Intensive marketing and increased health preoccupations could both
be responsible for the mounting consumer awareness of fatty acids
in Australia and New Zealand and the favourable perception of
polyunsaturated 'good' fats...
Martek Biosciences says it has signed a worldwide license agreement
with Nestec, the Nestle affiliate, for Martek's technology relating
to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) in infant
formulas.
Health and wellness company Amerifit Nutrition has announced
certification of several of its products by public health and
safety company NSF International, including its women's health
supplement Estroven.
The Danish Consumer Council has given a damning indictment of
Danisco's fat replacement product Salatrim, prompting the
ingredients group to issue a statement reiterating its confidence
in the product.
The Federal Trade Commission has charged the marketers of Coral
Calcium Supreme with making false and unsubstantiated claims about
the supplement's health benefits. At the same time, a
ConsumerLab.com review finds the product...
South Beach Beverage Company is introducing a new range of 'healthy
refreshment beverages' called SoBe Synergy. The line has been
designed specifically for sale in vending machines.
Insure Your Health, producer of Cran-max, has announced the launch
of its latest product Anti-max, a blend of elderberry, green tea,
ginger and nigella sativa, designed to boost the immune
system.
Creative Enterprises International has anounced a marketing
agreement with Affinity Products to market MilkCal calcium, a
calcium supplement said to be derived from pure milk.
J. Leonard Neutraceuticals has developed a new delivery method for
children's vitamins - the Yikes! Multi-Vitamin Freeze Pops, said to
contain the full RDA of all essential vitamins.
Infant nutrition firm Ross Products is to launch a protein
hydrolysate infant formula with iron on the US market. The product
will also contain Martek Bioscience's blend of DHA and ARA oils.
Canada's Omega Biotech, maker of the Protovin grape seed
antioxidant, has introduced its first cosmeceutical product this
month. The anti-aging cream is said to firm and brighten the skin
and can also repair damage.
The first so-called skincare beverage is to launch in New York this
summer, to rehydrate skin in the warm weather. It contains oxygen,
purified water and a blend of zinc and vitamins E and C.
With coffee prices at a 30-year all time low, the International
Coffee Organisation and World Bank ended their round table last
week with a call to rich countries to share the burden of the
present coffee crisis.
Dutch firm Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition says a study on its
Clarinol conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) found that it improves
weight reduction and decreases the negative effects normally seen
in people on low-calorie diets.
Natural Organics has introduced a new Nature's Plus supplement to
boost respiratory health and the immune system.Other introductions
this month include Source of Life multivitamins for men and women,
and a concentrated CLA.
Natural foods supermarket Whole Foods Market said it has received
organic certification for its produce distribution facility in
Vernon, California, which distributes produce to its stores in
Southern California, Arizona and Nevada.
International Specialty Products (ISP) continues to consolidate its
position on the ingredients market with the news this week that it
has acquired Brazilian ingredient systems company Germinal.
Coca-Cola has confirmed recent rumours that it is to launch a
flavoured milk drink later this summer in a bid to gain a foothold
in the fast-growing nutritional beverage market. But Choglit, its
joint venture brand launched with Nestlé,...
Natural foods company the Hain Celestial Group is to create a
soy-based patty for the McDonald's McVeggie Burger launched last
week in 600 McDonald'srestaurants in Southern California.
Techniques for making healthy and fun-to-eat foods from pears,
tomatoes, carrots and other fruits and vegetables have garnered a
national honour for a pair of Agricultural Research Service
scientists.
The confrontation between Europe and the United States over
genetically modified foods shifted up a gear this week when the US
President George. W. Bush accused Europe of impeding efforts to
fight world famine because of its trade...
Israeli nutritional oil company Enzymotec claims that its MultOil
blend can also be effective in skincare applications. The company
is targeting manufacturers of anti-aging treatments and cosmetics.
Canadian nutritional oil company Bioriginal Food & Science has
introduced an organic, omega-3-rich flax flour, the first of its
kind on the market, according to the company.
Are perceptions of whey products as more than a milk powder
substitute changing? According to a new report from market analysts
Zenith International, yes, as processors increasingly looking for
added value start turning towards...
ConsumerLab.com reported today that only two-thirds of the saw
palmetto supplements it recently evaluated contained ingredients
similar to those known to work in clinical studies.
