News focus: Weight loss claims
Weight loss market already suffering from skepticism, Mintel
Weight loss products continued to struggle in 2007, as consumer skepticism of diet pills contributed to a declining market, according to Mintel.
Archives for May 19, 2008
Tapping into changing consumer preferences
Peter Wennstrom, president of HealthFocus Europe, and a leading branding consultant, says the next big change in the nutrition industry is not about taste or convenience, but change it self.
Capsugel program allows fast access to colored capsules
US Capsule manufacturer Capsugel has launched a new program to provide dietary supplement manufacturers with easy access to a range of colored capsules at short notice.
Nutrient-dense supplement could help overweight, study
Overweight people could benefit from taking a daily portion-controlled, nutrient-dense food supplement, according to a recent study.
First Milk grant delivers green whey project
A major UK dairy and ingredients supplier has completed a facility renovation after being awarded a Welsh government grant to upgrade its plant while making it more environmentally friendly.
Trade deficit means UK to suffer under rising food costs
The UK is badly positioned to cope with rising food prices because of its trade deficit causing concerns of a recession, according to a report by Ernst & Young.
Smoothies cause rift between dieticians and dentists
A recent review that casts a rosy glow on the trend for fruit smoothies because they can help consumers meet five a day fruit-and-veg targets has caused uproar amongst dentists, who say the sugar and acid content can cause tooth erosion.
Zinc bound in yeast promotes superior bioavailability, claims study
The bioavailability of zinc organically bound in yeast is superior when compared to zinc gluconate salts, claim two recent studies backed by Lallemand Health Ingredients.
How to behave with new parents
Being bought out by Iranex won't change French herbal extracts supplier Bio Serae's independent approach, says managing director, Olivier Houalla.
Soy comes of age
The soy ingredients market has grown up a lot in 20 years. Solbar vice president of marketing and development Gary Brenner casts an eye over a mature ingredients sector.