The first half of 2004 has brought some light relief for Cognis'
Nutrition and Health division, which suffered from adverse currency
movements last year.
Growing consumer awareness in the UK about the lack of omega-3 in
the diet and its importance for heart-health - and the prevention
of other diseases - has led supplier of butter and spreads Matthews
Foods to join a growing trend,...
Several studies have linked a reduced risk of breast cancer to fish
oils, but new research suggests that the oils may especially
benefit women with particular genetic makeups.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has been rewarded for its innovation
in the field of edible oils and fats for its development of the
NovaLipid line of zero and low trans fat oils.
Taking supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA in combination
with vitamin A can initially slow the progression of the eye
disease retinitis pigmentosa, report researchers, but for those
already on vitamin A therapy, adding DHA...
After a successful third quarter, Martek Biosciences will be hoping
that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement last
week that conventional foods will now be able to display a
qualified health claim for omega-3...
Canadian company Forbes Medi-Tech said yesterday that it had
secured a sterols sales agreement for US$24.4 million (€20.01
million) over a three-year period beginning in January 2005.
Canadian company Forbes Medi-Tech said yesterday that it had
secured a sterols sales agreement for $24.4 million over a
three-year period beginning in January 2005.
Conventional foods will henceforth be able to display a qualified
health claim for omega-3 fatty acids - previously restricted to
supplements - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced
yesterday.
A new study by researchers at Loma Linda University in California
has found that snacking doesn't have to be bad for you, especially
if your preference is for almonds.
German chemicals company Celanese has been unable to find a buyer
for its food ingredients division Nutrinova, according to a report
in the Financial Times Deutschland.
First half sales at Aarhus United fell 3 per cent, eroded by price
competition in bulk oils, but improved volumes, particularly in
Mexico, and reduced costs helped it generate solid operating
profits.
The outbreak of SARS in China caused rapid growth in vitamin sales
and despite a slowing of demand this year, it may have a lasting
impact on the industry.
Growing demand for omega-3 fatty acids significantly boosted
profits at Australian health ingredients firm Clover Corporation
last year but lower-than-expected sales in Europe and restricted
supply of ARA oil for its fortified infant...
Norwegian CLA company Natural has seen profits fall considerably in
this year's second quarter after a major boost to revenue from new
licensing agreements last year.
San Diego based Imagenetix, which manafactures the natural joint
health ingredient Celadrin, has continued its move into
profitability, reporting its sixth consecutive month of financial
gain.
Netherlands-based Lipid Nutrition has introduced a 95 per cent
concentration of its Clarinol brand conjugated linoleic acid (CLA),
said to be the highest form of CLA available to the nutraceutical
market.
Changing economic conditions in eastern Europe are boosting sales
and demand for vitamins and dietary supplements, offering major
opportunity for foreign entrants to the market and suppliers of
novel ingredients.
A new phytosterol ingredient, said by its Swedish manufacturer to
represent the 'second generation' of phytosterol ingredients, has
been given the go-ahead for use on the European market.
The sale of Raisio's chemicals business has had a major benefit on
the firm's first half profits but new functional food launches and
sales of the Finnish company's cholesterol-lowering ingredient also
lifted earnings...
UK chemicals group Croda has seen strong demand for its marine and
nutritional oils as well as products for the personal care sector,
driving sales to the personal and healthcare sectors up 14 per cent
at constant currency rates in...
An analysis of eight different studies on fish consumption supports
the theory that the food protects against stroke, particularly
ischaemic stroke. But the evidence does not offer the same proof
for supplements of fish oil, warn...
Indian biotech firm Avesthagen said this week that it has signed an
agreement with Finland's Raisio group to market its
cholesterol-lowering product Benecol in India.
European legislation on health claims could take a significant leap
forward under the new Dutch presidency of the European Union, which
appears to be aiming for the regulation to get its first reading in
the European parliament by...
Eating broiled or baked fish - but not fried fish - appears to
lower the incidence of one of the most common causes of stroke
among the elderly, according to a study published yesterday.
Scientists at Nestlé's research centre have demonstrated that plant
sterols, added to foods to reduce cholesterol absorption, also
reduce the body's ability to absorb the carotenoid beta-carotene
and vitamin E.
The Korean biotech company Eugene Science has teamed up with Archer
Daniels Midlands (ADM), giving ADM the marketing rights in Europe
and North America for Eugene Science's Euchol phytosterol
technology.
Canadian company Forbes Medi-Tech said yesterday that it had
received a positive opinion from European authorities for the
approval of its wood-derived cholesterol-lowering ingredient
Reducol.
Milk powder fortified with vitamins and minerals, as well as milks
with prebiotic and probiotic bacteria, can prevent major, often
fatal, childhood diseases such as diarrhoea and pneumonia, and have
a significant impact on growth,...
Demand for healthier oils and fats is increasing as obesity reaches
epidemic levels. The trend is also driving research efforts to
develop innovative methods to enhance oil and fat properties, say
market analysts at Frost & Sullivan.
US agri-giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has stepped up
production of its trans-fat alternatives driven by increasing
market demand - and before new labelling rules come into force.
People who eat fish regularly several times a week are
significantly less likely to get cancers of the lymph and
hematopoietic system, which include leukaemia, non-Hodgkin's
lymphoma, and myeloma, suggests a recent study.
The FDA has, for the second time this year, put off a decision on
whether to grant a petition for a qualified health claim for
omega-3 fish oils and coronary heart disease.
Burcon and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) have completed the
technical phase of the commercialization of Puratein and Supertein,
canola proteins, expected to have a wide range of applications in
the food and nutraceutical industries,...
Spanish functional oils company Genosa has launched a new line of
products based on what it claims is the most concentrated form
available of the olive polyphenol, hydroxytyrosol. Two Spanish
firms are currently working on the first...
Vegetable oils will take the lion's share of the oils and fats
market in the US as food makers continue to turn away from animal
fats in favour of vegetable alternatives. But as consumers increase
their health concerns, dietary...
Joining the growing ranks of ingredients companies taking root in
China to defend their market position, US starch and sweeteners
firm Corn Products International has linked up with Shandong Juneng
Electric Power Group Golden Corn...
Women who ate fish regularly during pregnancy had children with
better language and communication skills by the age of 18 months,
shows a new study, which supports previous evidence that fatty
acids found in the food boost children's...
In 2003 Denmark banned trans fatty acids from food products over
fears that these hydrogenated fats could contribute to heart
disease. The rest of the EU as yet has no equivalent plans to
follow suit, but in the US the labelling of...
The UK's food watchdog yesterday issued new advice on eating oily
fish, recommending for the first time maximum levels at which the
health benefits clearly outweigh the possible risks from dioxins.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare has launched an omega-3
fortified variant of its leading malt drink brand Horlicks on the
Indian market, especially designed for pregnant and breast-feeding
mothers.
Women who often snack on nuts are less likely to go face surgery
for gallstone disease, a major source of morbidity in developed
countries, shows a new study.
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...
