Australian researchers found omega-3 fatty acids to be the most
promising nutrient for alleviating the symptoms of depression, a
finding that adds to the putative benefits associated with the
lipid.
Omega-3 fish oil manufacturers have been feeling the crunch as
their crude oil suppliers have upped prices by about 15 percent in
the past year, which could in turn spike prices for formulators as
well.
DSM Nutritional Products has unveiled a microencapsulation system
called Actilease, which may help formulators reduce costs and
target nutrients to the part of the body where they are best
absorbed.
The omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), suppressed the
development of fat cells in vitro, and could lead to
reductions in body fat, US researchers have reported.
LycoRed is bolstering its UK premix capabilities with a new lipid
formulation facility at its plant in Kent that will extend its
scope from powder blends for cereals to infant formula and other
oil based products.
Men who eat fish at least five times a week could slash the risk of
developing colorectal cancer by 40 per cent, compared to men who
ate fish less than once a week, Harvard researchers told the
American Association for Cancer Research's...
Increased bloods levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenioc
acid (DHA) could slash the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's
disease, suggests a new study from the US.
New Zealand green lipped mussels, marketed under the Greenshell
mussels trade name, should be harvested in spring for optimal
omega-3 content, scientists have reported.
A New Zealand joint venture is seeking European and US licensees to
its omega-3 microencapsulation technology, which it says allows
higher loads of the fish oils to be used in functional foods than
has previously been possible.
Omega-3 is the healthy ingredient on everyone's lips - both
suppliers and consumers. As research sheds light on its benefits
and more sources become available, Leatherhead is planning a major
research project to determine the...
More research is urgently needed into the effects of better
nutrition on behaviour, and the government and food industry should
be more involved, said experts at last week's Healthy Foods Summit
in London.
Men who eat one portion of salmon per week are 43 per cent less
likely to develop prostate cancer than men who eat no salmon, says
a study from Sweden that links the apparent benefits to the omega-3
content of the fish.
Croda is taking steps to assure customers of the purity of its
omega-3 concentrates, certifying that dioxin-like PCB levels in
Incromega are more than 60 per cent below the new EC limits due to
come into force this month.
Omega-3 oil manufacturer Igennus is launching a patent-pending
formulation to alleviate joint problems through a combination of
the fatty acid EPA and glucosamine.
Supplementing mothers-to-be with omega-3 fatty acids results in
higher amounts being delivered to the baby in the womb, say German
scientists who have identified the carriers of the fatty acid from
mother to child.
A new placebo-controlled trial has reported that daily supplements
of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids could slow mental decline in
elderly people, adding to a growing body of evidence linking the
fatty acid to better cognitive function.
Cognis has announced it will launch a branded omega-3 fish oil
ingredient called Omevital, following its acquisition of the
Norwegian supplier Napro Pharma earlier this year.
Martek Biosciences Corporation has announced plans to restructure
its plant operations, including the layoff of 15 percent of its
workforce, following a review of the company's current production
and cost structure.
Sambucol elderberry extract, developed and researched for its
flu-fighting properties by Israel's Razei Bar, is set to increase
its presence in existing markets and enter new ones after being
acquired by newly formed Healthcare...
Ocean Nutrition Canada has announced the creation of an exclusive
distribution partnership in Mexico through FX Morales y Asociados,
allowing the fish oil supplier to enter the Mexican market.
Two new studies published in the US this week seek to blow out of
the water fears that people who regularly consumer seafood are
putting themselves at risk due to methylmercury, PCB and dioxin
contamination. Rather, the benefits of...
Valensa International has introduced a new proprietary
plant-sourced omega-3 - Tresalbio - derived from salvia
hispanica seed extract and designed as a vegetarian ingredient
source of the essential fatty acid.
A row amongst suppliers of green lipped mussel extract from New
Zealand highlights the importance of supplement companies looking
carefully at the nutritional values when sourcing ingredients, to
be sure that their products do what...
Martek Biosciences has entered into a 15-year supply agreement,
that includes co-branding priviledges, with WhiteWave Foods for the
development of soy beverages containing Martek's flagship omega-3
ingredient, life'sDHA.
Walnuts, a rich source of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), could
improve artery function and heart health and may be more important
in a Mediterranean-type diet than olive oil, suggests a small study
from Spain.
Greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet could cut the risk
of Alzheimer's disease by a whopping 68 per cent, suggests a
multi-ethnic study from the US.
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may slow mental decline in
people with very mild Alzheimer's disease, but have no impact on
people with more advanced forms, says a new clinical trial.
Canola oil is gaining credence as an ingredient for food products
aimed at supporting heart health, as the FDA has approved a
qualified health claim on its potential to reduce the risk of
coronary heart disease, owing to its unsaturated...
Bioriginal is launching a new DHA fish oil, BioPure DHA, as the
ingredients manufacturer follows market demand and expands beyond
its portfolio of plant derived essential fatty acids into more
marine sources.
In an effort to let consumers know not all omega-3s bring equal
benefits, 12 ingredients makers - including Cargill, Ocean
Nutrition Canada and Martek Biosciences - have joined forces to
create the Global Organization for EPA and...
Israel's Enzymotec has announced a capacity increase at its
phospholipids plant - the third this year - as awareness grows of
its new ingredients in the mental and cognitive function category.
United Soybean Board has found that consumer trends seem to justify
its plan to develop functional food ingredients from soy, with the
majority of survey respondents indicating that they recognize soy
as a healthy ingredient more...
With pomegranate rapidly assuming the status of the new super
fruit, a food laboratory hasreleased a testing system for
determining its concentration in products.
DSM is acquiring Swedish ingredients firm Lipid Technologies
Provider (LTP) for €18m - a culmination of its initial investment
three years ago that will let it leverage LTP's technology for new
ingredients in weight management...
Lipid Nutrition is breaking out of the Loders Croklaan business
unit structure, becoming a private limited liability company in its
own right and operating as an independent entity within the Loders
Croklaan Group.
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources is eyeing the path towards
profitability after a full year 2005 in which it increased sales of
ingredient from marine biomasses by 45 per cent and slashed
operating losses by 50 per cent, compared...
A new epidemiological study has presented evidence that consumption
of fatty fish can help prevent the most common form of kidney
cancer in women, potentially providing yet another healthy point on
which to leverage sales of omega-3...
Only 41 percent of mothers and expectant mothers know they should
be consuming omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy, according to a
recent survey, emphasizing a need for more education as well as an
untapped market.
A conference presenting the health benefits of dietary unsaturated
fatty acids was widely attended by food technologists, indicating
that manufacturers are seeking to arm themselves with the latest
research as they strive to make...
Increasing consumption of omega-3 by eating adequate amount of oily
fish or taking fish oil supplements could save 58 Americans for
every 100,000, a recent study looking into preventing sudden
cardiac death concluded.
Martek Biosciences is pressing ahead with its plan to grow sales of
its microalgae-derived DHA in European infant formula and
mainstream foods now that supply issues have been resolved, despite
pending patent litigation with competitors.
Europharma has signed a deal with New Chapter to take Vectomega
into theretail sector, a move it expects will up the stakes in
bioavailability ofsupplement products available on the US market.
Supplementing the diet of obese rodents with a compound found in
brown seaweed reduced weight by 10 per cent, and could be developed
as a natural extract to help fight the growing human obesity
epidemic, Japanese researchers told...
The infant formula market presents opportunities for proven
nutritional ingredients within the updated EU regulatory framework,
and follow-on products and those aimed at mothers' are also
targeted by suppliers.
Pharmline has reported sales of proprietary EPAX omega-3 fatty acid
concentrates are 40 percent ahead of sales from the same period
last year, further evidence - if it were needed - that nutritional
lipids have become a hit in recent...
Martek Biosciences' operating profit leaped back into the black in
Q3, as it continues to reap rewards from the fortified infant
formula boom and more cost-effective DHA production.
The local education authority (LEA) in the UK's County Durham is
initiating a project to assess the effects of omega-3 supplements
on 5,000 school pupils taking their GCSE examinations next year,
which could back up existing...
Israeli phosphatidylserine-maker Lipogen now has FDA affirmed GRAS
status for its patented product line, suggesting increasing US
market interest in this mental health ingredient.
Omega supplement brands looking to offer alternatives to fish oil now have a solution for consumers concerned about the environment, availability, and...
Algal-sourced omega-3s have limitless potential, able to scale to meet the needs of our planet’s population with twice the potency – naturally – and all...
