All news articles for November 2008

Ginkgo biloba has no benefits against dementia: Study

The herb gingko biloba may not reduce the rate of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study with 3,000 elderly people in the US.

Glanbia expects dairy to hit Irish ingredients performance

Glanbia has signaled that its Food Ingredients Ireland business is seeing the effects of the decline in dairy prices from last year, but the overall impact will be offset by the US and nutritionals business.

Symrise citrus showroom opens in North America

Symrise Flavors has announced the opening of a new citrus center to showcase its products at its North American flavor headquarters in Teterboro, New Jersey.

FDA warns of extortion scam by agency impersonators

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has put out a warning that people falsely identifying themselves as agency officials are part of a money extortion scam.

Beverage industry losing word of mouth advertising

The US beverage industry does not fully utilise advertising and marketing to drive word of mouth, according to a market research consultancy.

Rising prices harder to swallow in 2009

Food manufacturers will find it harder to pass on rising costs to consumers next year and, in a shaky economy, competition will remain intense, according to a new report.

BI ups steam sterilization as irradiation alternative

Ingredient supplier BI Nutraceuticals has expanded its steam sterilization capacity, which the firm says will allow it to sterilize more than 15,000 metric tons of herbal botanical, spice and food ingredients annually.

‘Smiling Bob’ to be sold for $2.75m

Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals – the Cincinnati-based manufacturer of the herbal, male sexual enhancement product infamously promoted by a character named Smiling Bob – is to be sold.

China and Canada found guilty of citric acid dumping

Ongoing US Department of Commerce investigations have found Chinese and Canadian companies are dumping citric acid and citrate salts into the US.

'Call to action' issued for raising vitamin D levels

Recommended daily intakes of vitamin D should be raised to 2,000 International Units, says a group of 18 scientists from the University of California.

NattoPharma wins twice with K2

It’s been a good week for Norwegian supplier, NattoPharma, which has had its application for the safe addition of vitamin K2 (menaquonine) to various foods and food supplements accepted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and won a Frost & Sullivan award.

Round table: Gut health and obesity

Modifying our gut bacteria with probiotics and prebiotics may be a new weapon in the fight against obesity. Three experts active in this field discuss the current state of play, and what the future may hold for weight management with probiotics and prebiotics.

China asks US to ease dairy import controls

A Chinese official has called on the US to lift its restrictions on dairy products imported from China, hinting it could damage bilateral trade, it was reported.

Confidence in safe food supply slipping

More needs to be done by the government to protect the public from contaminated food, a new survey on food safety and labeling has found.

Most ginkgo products fail quality testing

Product tester, Consumerlab.com, has found five of seven ginkgo biloba products are contaminated or do not meet their label claims.

Magnesium may be key to calcium’s cancer benefits: study

The anti-colon cancer effects of calcium may be linked to magnesium levels, suggesting a need for both minerals in reducing the risk of the disease, says a new study.

Tackling obesity is no fair-weather game

The long shadow cast by obesity over public health means that encouraging healthier eating should be high on the agenda of every food firm, come financial rain or shine.

Blackcurrant compounds target Alzheimer’s progression

Armed with a ₤60 million war chest from the Scottish government, researchers in Aberdeen are aiming to slow the progress of Alzheimer’ with bioactive compounds from blackcurrants.

Cyanotech profits from increased microalgae productivity

Microalgae supplier Cyanotech said an increased productivity for spirulina and astaxanthin have helped lift its business out of loss in the second quarter.

Chinese ginseng producer gets GMP certification

Chinese ginseng extract manufacturer Hongjiu has received NSF International Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) registration, allowing it to better meet the needs of US manufacturers looking to step up to new quality regulations.

ARS cultivar provides early-season blueberries

A new blueberry variety released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) could extend the growing and harvesting season for the fruit, providing early-season blueberries.

Exclusive: EFSA speaks!...on gold standards; article 13,14; 2010 deadline

At HIE in Paris, NutraIngredients gained an exclusive interview with EFSA's chief health claim assessor, Professor Albert Flynn. EFSA has copped a lot of flak for its gold standard scientific approach, but Professor Flynn said his agency would not be changing tack.

In search of probiotics' oral potential

UK-based Leatherhead Food International (LFI) is seeking commercial interest for a research project that will explore the potential of probiotics to deliver oral health benefits.

DSM tests casein in foods and supplements

DSM research has demonstrated strong consumer interest in its hydrolysed casein ingredient, InsuVital, in the diabetes field of blood glucose control.

FDA cracks down on Chinese imports

The FDA has stepped up its import controls for dairy products from China following the melamine scare and extended its investigation into non-dairy protein products.

Pepsi Canada re-jigs labels for the caffeine concerned

PepsiCo is redesigning the Canadian packaging for some of its leading beverage and food products to detail their per serving caffeine content, a move it says is a national first in terms of nutrition labeling.

Soy joint venture yields patent application

Solae and Novozymes have jointly filed a production patent for isolated soy proteins as the companies consolidate Novozymes’ enzyme know-how and Solae’s soy capabilities.

Hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure: researchers

Drinking hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults, according to new research presented to the American Heart Association (AHA).

HIE round-up: quality, not quantity

As the stands came down on day three in Paris, NutraIngredients.com canvassed industry opinion about Europe's marquee healthy nutrients event, Health Ingredients Europe. Had it been affected by the financial crisis and impact of new EU regulations?

Cognis launches new beverage concepts

Privately owned German ingredients giant, Cognis, used the Health Ingredients Europe show in Paris to launch a range of health benefit-backed beverage concepts ranging from natural carotenoids to lutein esters.

The pros and cons of antioxidant claims

Stephen Daniells canvases views on the use of the term 'antioxidant' and whether the industry is storing up future problems by over-egging their potential.

Italian biscuit maker gets first bite of Barliv

The first product using Cargill’s Barliv heart health ingredient is expected to hit shelves next month, following a long period of technical play and awareness-building on its cholesterol control effects.

AHD extends seaweed focus in functional push

A supplier of nutraceutical and functional food ingredients is extending its range of seaweed-based extracts with a new product that it claims is an antioxidant with cardiovascular benefits.

Alliance unites technology and ingredients players

Two US suppliers have joined together to use a patented technology to bring a range of powers to market that had previously only been available in oil form.

GOED prepares omega-3 authorized health claim submission

An omega-3 trade association is preparing to apply to the FDA for an upgrade of the heart health claim linked to omega-3s from a qualified health claim to an authorized health claim.

FDA roundtable to examine major industry issues

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) roundtable discussion next month will examine topics including health claims, functional foods, labeling and the implementation of section 912 of the FDAAA.

Vitamins E and C not OK for CVD

Vitamin E and C do not prevent cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this week.

Is the economic climate squeezing supplements?

The supplements industry will not be escaping the impact of today’s economic environment. But there are some signs that the impact could be a positive one. Lorraine Heller speaks to US industry representatives for their take on the situation.

Trace Minerals Research joins NPA China

Utah-based Trace Minerals Research (TMR) has boosted its international expansion plans by becoming a member of the Chinese Natural Products Association.

Promising stevia sales ahead of GRAS

Sales of a stevia supplement across the US could hint at the potential demand for the natural sweetener in food and beverages as GRAS notification is expected within days.

Kemin hones eye health vision

Kemin Health has launched an initiative with the American Optometric Association (AOA) to deliver eye health information to optometrists and their patients as it expands its lutein-based, eye health education program.

Beijing Olympic Games clean-up a dirty business

This year’s Beijing Olympic Games may have been good for China’s public image but the smooth running of the event was built on multiple state-prompted sacrifices and the food ingredients industry was one of the lambs that copped it in the neck for ‘the greater good’.

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