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...
