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Resistant starch may cut food intakes: Study

20-Nov-2009 - Adding resistant starch to breakfast and lunch meals may reduce the amount of calories consumed...

Folic acid study misleads claims supplement industry

19-Nov-2009 - A recent study linking folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements with higher risks of cancer...

NutraCea wins court approval for DIP financing

17-Nov-2009 - Nutraceutical and stabilized rice bran company NutraCea has obtained credit totaling $6.75m through its successful...

Demand for nutraceutical ingredients to reach $21.8bn by 2013

12-Nov-2009 - Global demand for nutraceutical ingredients is tipped to reach $21.8bn by 2013, according to a...

General Mills expands open-source innovation network

06-Nov-2009 - General Mills is beefing up its Worldwide Innovation Network (G-WIN) with an online collaboration tool...

Acid-sensitive gum may fill you up for longer, cut snacking

05-Nov-2009 - A solution that forms a gel on entering the acidic environment of the stomach...

New pea product boosts functional fiber range

28-Oct-2009 - SunOpta Ingredients Group is expanding its range of functional fibers to include organic and conventional...

Resistant starch and wheat bran may boost bowel habits

15-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of resistant starch and wheat bran may improve regular bowel habits in healthy...

Freeze-dried strawberries may slash cholesterol levels

09-Oct-2009 - Supplements of a freeze-dried strawberry may improve cholesterol levels by about five per cent, according...

Inulin-polyphenol innovation may offer weight loss opportunities

08-Oct-2009 - A combination of inulin fibre, green coffee polyphenols, and nut polyphenols could help with weight...

Med-style diet may battle depression

06-Oct-2009 - Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, may...

Weight management shifts from ‘food minus’ to ‘food plus’: Euromonitor

02-Oct-2009 - The market for foods and beverages that claim to address weight management is set for...

Harvard advises on foods to help prevent diabetes

21-Sep-2009 - New guidelines from Harvard advises US consumers on the the types of food, beverages or...

‘Gut friendly’ pizza – coming to a neighborhood near you

18-Sep-2009 - With probiotic yogurt shots beginning to establish themselves on US grocery store shelves, are consumers...

Special edition: Market insights

CPL: The changing face of the US cholesterol-lowering market

18-Sep-2009 - Americans are more interested in functional foods than ever before – a fact that is...

Health Canada to propose heart health claims for food

14-Sep-2009 - The Canadian government is preparing proposals to allow the use of health claims on food...

Soluble fibre may benefit IBS sufferers: Study

28-Aug-2009 - Adding soluble fibre to the diet may improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, but...

Rye for breakfast may boost feelings of fullness

28-Aug-2009 - Eating a high-fibre breakfast from rye may increase feelings of satiety and lead to reduced...

AIDP collagen patent promises bone health benefits

06-Aug-2009 - Californian-based supplier, AIDP, has won a US patent for a method of manufacturing mineral collagen...

Antioxidants from black tea may aid diabetics

29-Jul-2009 - Polysaccharides from black tea may blunt the spike in sugar levels after a meal more...

Cranberries offer promise for diabetics: Study

20-Jul-2009 - Sweetened dried cranberries with a reduced sugar and increased fibre content may benefit type-2...

High-carb diet could aid slimming: Study

20-Jul-2009 - People who consume high levels of carbohydrates are more likely to be slim, according...

Bran may slash hypertension risk: Study

10-Jul-2009 - Increased intakes of whole grains, and bran in particular, may reduce the incidence of...

Codex fiber nutrient claims unlikely to promote consistency

07-Jul-2009 - Fiber nutrient content claims recommended last week by Codex are unlikely to generate consistency in...

Codex adopts definition of ‘fiber’

06-Jul-2009 - The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted a new definition of fiber, designed to...

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