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Glucosamine grows slowly but surely
09-Sep-2008 - Global launches of products containing the joint health ingredient glucosamine are seeing a slow but steady increase, with North America and Asia Pacific currently reporting the most new launches, according to Mintel.
News focus: Omega-3
Markets: Who is buying omega-3 - and in what form
05-Sep-2008 - NutraIngredients examines the omega-3 marketplace in the final instalment of a series that has scanned the scientific, regulatory and supply issues surrounding an ingredient that would appear to have everything.
Pack and functional innovation to drive candy growth
04-Sep-2008 - Innovation in the use of functional ingredients and packaging is expected to dominate worldwide growth in the confectionery market, according to a new report.
Datamonitor highlights probiotic, omega-3 product launches
03-Sep-2008 - Datamontinor’s Productscan database last month recorded a number of new probiotic and omega-3 product launches in the US, which it says continues to demonstrate that “no stone has been left unturned in the quest for consumer business in the health sphere”.
Market for superpremium juices soars in the US
28-Aug-2008 - Superpremium juice drinks have proved to be a dynamic part of the US beverage market showing “phenomenal growth” in just a few years, according to a new report.
Organic consumers yet to be shaken by troubled economy
28-Aug-2008 - Shoppers in the US are continuing to buy natural and organic foods despite difficult economic times, according to research, but experts question how long it can last.
‘Energy’ enters foods, confirm Mintel findings
27-Aug-2008 - Foods that claim to deliver energy are carving out a distinct place in the marketplace, as consumers start to look beyond energy drinks for an added boost, according to Mintel.
Packaged foods boost nutritional profile with nuts
26-Aug-2008 - Nuts are becoming evermore popular ingredients in packaged food products as manufacturers continue to satisfy consumer demands for nutritious goods.
Trend for energy infused food
25-Aug-2008 - Foods with added stimulants are stealing a march on energy drinks as companies are developing new ways to energize consumers seeking alternatives to sugary beverages, according to a global consumer trends analyst.
Stress and hunger are obstacles to healthy diet
21-Aug-2008 - Good intentions when it comes to a healthy food go out of the window if people are stressed or hungry, increasing demand for products that offer instant gratification, according to a new study from the US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.
New report breaks down US supplement market
21-Aug-2008 - Condition-specific products make up almost one-third of all US nutritional supplement sales, led by joint health and calcium, according to a new market report.
Trend-spotter highlights three major opportunities for CLA
20-Aug-2008 - Fat loss, anti-aging and sarcopenia are three virtually untapped markets for conjugated linolenic acid (CLA), according to a recent presentation by trend expert Dr Elizabeth Sloan.
Consumers don’t want to downsize to save cash
19-Aug-2008 - Consumers are frowning on moves by food manufacturers to reduce the size of products as a way of tackling shrinking budgets in the current economic climate, according to research by The Nielsen Company.
Fiber is most sought info on nutrition labels, USDA
13-Aug-2008 - Dietary fiber information is the only labeling component to have seen an increase in use by US consumers, suggesting growing interest in the ingredient’s health benefits, reveals a new report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Survey supports raspberry’s rise as ingredient
13-Aug-2008 - Smoothies, desserts, and yoghurts are benefiting from growing consumer awareness of health benefits of raspberries in North America, according to a new consumer survey.
Is satiety the new salt, sugar and fat reduction?
07-Aug-2008 - Market researcher Leatherhead Food International (LFI) says satiety foods are growing in popularity but that manufacturers need to be careful not to alienate consumers.
What drives the kids’ functional food market, report
07-Aug-2008 - The children’s functional food and beverage market in the US is expected to see strong growth on the back of increased interest in kids’ health, with major areas of focus including obesity, hyperactivity, brain function, gut health and immunity, says a new report.
Nutrition labels seen as a marketing tool
05-Aug-2008 - An increasing interest in nutritional information in the US could provide opportunities for food and beverage manufactures to use their ingredients as a marketing tool, according to the analysts.
Health trend continues as obesity rates rise
22-Jul-2008 - The number of Americans who are obese has increased by nearly two percent in two years and people need to cut down on high calorie foods and sugary drinks, according to a new report.
Enhanced soybeans to meet health demands
08-Jul-2008 - A growing variety of enhanced soybeans and soybean oils becoming available to food manufactures could increase consumer demand for soy products, according to a new study.
Functional and organic foods drive $100bn health and wellness boom
03-Jul-2008 - The US health and wellness sector surged 15 percent in 2007 and broached the $100bn mark for the first time, according to the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI).
Fortification gains on dieting, says report
17-Jun-2008 - The average American today consumes at least two 'better for you' products every day, according to research released yesterday.
Natural innovation needed to oust villains, says report
06-Jun-2008 - Artificial additives have become "contemporary villains" and synthetic flavors are no longer acceptable to consumers, according to a new market report.
NBJ puts a price on nutrition direct sales channels
30-May-2008 - Direct sales, and particularly the internet, is a source for growth in the US nutrition industry, according to a new report from the Nutrition Business Journal.
Organic chocolate fans unlikely to switch to cheaper options
29-May-2008 - In recent years organic confectionery products have become increasingly popular but are consumers willing to stick by their principals in the face of rising food prices or will they turn towards a cheaper alternative?
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