A Chinese population-based study provides strong evidence that
women who take folic acid supplements during pregnancy do not have
an increased likelihood of having a multiple birth, according to
the results in this week's issue...
Nutraceutical company Baywood International has introduced Super
Joints FIZZ to its range of powdered supplements. The product
contains a blend of vitamins and nutrients designed to boost joint
mobility and reduce pain.
Minute Maid, the orange juice drink from Coca-Cola, will now
feature health and nutrition advice from the Mayo Clinic on its
packaging in the US, an additional bonus for a drink which is
already touted as a healthy product.
An estimated one-quarter of the prescription drugs sold in the
United States, Canada and Europe contain active ingredients derived
from plants, claims a new report from BCC research. Global
over-the-counter sales of plant-derived...
Nutritional supplements company Enzymatic Therapy has introduced
Rhodiola Energy, a Rhodiola rosea extract based on the clinically
studied herb. Is this the next ginseng?
Colorado-based nutraceuticals company NutraStar said this week it
has been awarded a US patent for its stabilized bran treatment for
inflammation and pain in mammals.
Researchers in the Netherlands studying people with a genetically
determined, reduced breakdown of the amino acid homocysteine, may
have found further proof of the connection between folic acid
deficiency and the risk of heart disease.
News to delight dairy manufacturers and dismay opponents to
genetically modified foods arrived this week with publication of a
new study that reveals protein-rich milk from not only cloned but
also genetically modified cows could...
AAC Consulting Group, the regulatory consulting subsidiary of
contract research organisation Kendle International, has signed an
agreement with two toxicologists to further expand its services to
the food and dietary supplement industries.
A botanicals research project has been launched by ingredients
supplier Unigen Pharmaceuticals and the consultants Botanical
Liaisons to discover new plants that could be used in natural
medicines.
Vitamin D rather than calcium intake is important in protecting
post-menopausal women from fractures associated with osteoporosis,
US researchers confirm in the February issue of the American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
US flavours and fragrance giant International Flavors &
Fragrances saw fourth quarter 2002 sales rise 5 per cent to $424.3
million (€391m) from $405.6 million for the same period in 2001,
despite weak economic conditions in Latin...
Nutraceutical Clinical Laboratories International reported last
week that tests have demonstrated that its preservative NuPreserv
extends the shelf life of beverages. The company is hoping to
market the product to the global beverage...
Biotech company Linguagen has been awarded a patent for its 'bitter
blockers' - compounds that inhibit the bitter taste response. The
company says the compounds could one day act as a healthier
substitute for salt in processed...
The Federal Trade Commission has charged Slim Down Solution,
Maderia Management, and several related companies and individuals
with using false claims in the marketing of its so-called
weight-loss product, 'Slim Down Solution.'
Food fortification with vitamins and minerals is one of the most
effective methods to improve health and prevent nutritional
deficiencies, say researchers in a new study, which reviews
fortification programmes carried out in the US....
As agriculture and environment ministers at a European and national
level discuss the potential impact of proposed changes to the
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) - and in particular the efficacy
of initiatives to encourage sustainable...
Flat sales at Chr. Hansen's food ingredients unit in the first
quarter, as a slight rise in sales in Europe, South America and
Asia/Pacific failed to account for the 6 per cent drop in North
America.
Glanbia Nutritionals has launched a new website to inform consumers
on the benefits of dairy calcium. The company said it wanted to
address consumer misunderstandings about sources of calcium and
calcium-fortified foods.
Weight-loss products maker EAS has launched a new fat-burning
supplement called ThermoDynamX, at the same time as it publicises
its exit from the ephedra-based market.
Chr. Hansen - Food Ingredients saw net sales rising by five per
cent in Europe, South America and Asia/Pacific for the first
quarter ending 30 November 30, 2002 but plunging by six per cent in
North America. The overall impact - the...
Sweet Success Enterprises is re-launching its meal replacement
shakes, developed by Nestle USA, in the weight loss market to
profit from the rapidly growing sector.
An investment group has acquired a controlling interest in
ChampionLyte Products, maker of the ChampionLyte sugar-free sports
drink, currently undergoing a major restructuring program.
Acidophilus and other probiotic supplements may be gaining in
popularity but a report by independent testers ConsumerLab, says
live bacteria may actually be missing in many priobiotic products.
Swiss chemicals company the Lonza Group said today it topped the
previous year's performance, with operating income, excluding
non-recurring items, up from CHF413 million to CHF419 million
(€286.5m). The group confirmed its targets...
Nutritional supplements maker NBTY today reported a 49 per cent
increase in net income to $17 million for the first quarter, up
from $11 million last year. All divisions reported an increase in
sales.
The typical American eats more than he or she did only a few
decades ago, according to new research which suggests that the
bigger portion sizes in recent years has had a significant role to
play in today's obesity epidemic.
Supplement maker Wyeth Consumer Healthcare said today it has added
lycopene to its Centrum branded vitamin to provide a complete group
of carotenoids and antioxidants.
Natural food supermarket Planet Organic Health has opened its first
store in Calgary to capitalize on increasing consumer demand, it
said this week. The 10,824-square-foot store is the company's third
organic and natural foods...
Researchers evaluating the link between diet and risk for dementia
have failed to confirm the role of saturated fat in higher risk of
the mental illness. But they stress that further studies may be
needed to reach any conclusions.
The Burns Philp hostile bid for Australia's biggest food company
appears to be far from over with the ingredients and yeast company
yesterday referring its bid to the Australian Takeovers Panel - the
principal forum for resolving...
The Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of Dietary
Supplements is requesting information and comment on prototype
monographs for melatonin, chromium picolinate, glucosamine, and saw
palmetto as dietary supplement...
Despite the growing view that vitamin B and folic acid supplements
could protect against the onset of heart disease, researchers from
Australia say they have found no link between blood folate levels
and death from heart disease in...
Ingredients company Acatris Belgium, a division of the Dutch Royal
Schouten group, and FMC BioPolymer announced this week as from 1
January 2003 Acatris will be the exclusive distributor in the
Benelux for the polymer products of...
Graminex, a producer of flower pollen extracts, has launched a new
product formulation designed to support prostate health and
virility. The formula contains Graminex' Standardized Flower Pollen
Extract and Standardized Saw Palmetto...
A popular health supplement taken with antioxidant vitamins may
help prevent atherosclerosis, or blockage of the blood vessels, say
researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Medicine have found that people with gene mutations
associated with abnormally high iron levels are 40 per cent more
likely than others to develop colon cancer.
A study on the effects of fatty diets on puppies, could provide
valuable insights into how oxidised fat affects growing children,
report researchers this month. The team found that even those fed a
moderate level of oxidised lipids...
Isoflavone producer Novogen has been issued a US patent for the use
of soy material made from ground soy hypocotyl, to contain at least
one isoflavone, in dietary supplements. The patent has been
licensed to Du Pont Protein Technologies.
Reducing fat intake during puberty could help lower the risk of
breast cancer later on, report researchers in today's Journal of
the National Cancer Institute.
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced yesterday that
President Bush will propose record-level funding for USDA's Women,
Infants and Children (WIC) nutritional program as part of his 2004
budget request.
The acuity of senses like taste and smell, essential for our
enjoyment of food and drink, decreases with age. Such changes in
sensory capacities will clearly have an impact on the choice the
older consumer makes with regards to their...
Food ingredients giant Cargill this week reported $319 million in
earnings from continuing operations for the 2003 second quarter, a
25 per cent rise on last year's figure of $256 million. The
company's net income for the...
There is strong evidence that heart disease may be caused by
vitamin D deficiency, according to researchers from the University
of Bonn in Germany, who have been studying the causes of cardiac
failure. They report that there is a...
Health products company the Quigley Corporation said this week that
its natural nasal spray was found effective in clinical trials in
reducing influenza symptoms.
Dietary foods maker Carbolite Foods has introduced a new line of
candy bars for people with diabetes. The bars, which come in five
flavors and will be available from early spring, also contain the
Insulade blend of minerals.
People who restrict their calorie intake may not only prevent
cardiovascular disease and cancer, but could also protect their
mental health, say researchers in the US, who claim they have found
significant results in a study on calorie-restricted...
Grocery chain The Kroger Co is launching a marketing campaign to
educate customers about the nutritional benefits of eating more
dairy foods, it said last week. The "Fresh ... for Life" slogan
will encourage people to eat...
