Scientists in the UK said on Friday they had found evidence of a
link between consumption of fat and breast cancer, a theory so far
poorly supported by human trials. Their study raises questions
about the methods of assessing dietary...
Engineers at the Russian company Izobretatel in Moscow have
designed and patented a new device for rapid and cost-effective
analysis of the consistency of various food- and non-foodstuffs for
future standardised replication.
The carbohydrate-rich pizza could be associated with a reduced risk
of cancer, suggested a newspaper report yesterday, while a recent
study finds that the tomato-based food could help lower women's
levels of heart disease.
Lonza, the Swiss fine chemicals company, has reported a 5.2 per
cent rise in net profits for the first half of the year to SFr161
million (€109m) after good performances from all its main operating
divisions.
Cranberry juice maker Northland Cranberries today reported a large
drop in net income for the third quarter to $1.235 million,
compared to $1.9 million for the previous year's period.
Kemin Foods has earned expanded GRAS status for increased amounts
of its lutein in the current GRAS food categories and for use as an
ingredient in new foods such as bottled water, chewing gum and
salad dressings.
Women who take vitamin C supplements may have a lower risk of
developing coronary heart disease than women with low intakes of
vitamin C, according to a new study. But researchers are still
calling for more trials before making recommendations.
Chemicals in the seeds of magnolia trees have been found to inhibit
the growth of new blood vessels, cutting tumor growth in mice by
half, according to a new study.
Consumers will increasingly look to botanicals in an attempt to
slow down the effects of aging, claims the herbal trade, which is
organising a new seminar to educate healthcare practitioners on the
role they can play.
Sensient Technologies Corporation, US manufacturer of colours,
flavours and fragrances, reports boost in second quarter revenue,
up 9.3 per cent for same period last year.
Revenue reached $261.9 million (€233.6m) in the second quarter...
Researchers have identified a flavour enhancer that could be used
to reduce salt, sugar and monosodium glutamate levels in our foods.
The new compound is said to be the first to be found possessing
salty, sweet and savoury flavour...
A review of black cohosh, said to be the most comprehensive to
date, finds it to be safe, just days after another study suggested
that the herb, taken as an alternative to hormone replacement
therapy (HRT), could trigger the spread...
Supplement manufacturers can expect an end to falling vitamin
prices over the next few years, with growth markets in Asia and
overall higher consumption offsetting the continuing battle with
Chinese competitors.
Wisdom Herbs is to bring the Argentinian yerba maté brand La Merced
to US and Canadian markets. Along with its Wisdom of the Ancients
yerba maté, the new brand gives the company a market-leading
position in the herbal extract.
The FDA has confirmed the health benefits of omega-3 rich walnuts.
The agency will allow California's walnut growers to use a health
claim stating that 'supportive but not conclusive' research shows
the nuts may help...
Fortitech is to buy ingredient distributor Ashland Distribution
Company's nutritional premix blending business, adding a second
manufacturing facility, on the west coast, to its US operations.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
A new study on mice suggests that the herb black cohosh, used by
women as an alternative to HRT to treat menopause symptoms, may
speed up the spread of tumors in women with breast cancer.
The amino acid and powerful antioxidant cysteine may be able to
reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a study, which found
a link between lower risk of the disease and those women with
higher levels of the antioxidant.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a new ranking
system for health claims, which will make it easier for companies
to promote the health benefits of their products.
Creatine serum producer Muscle Marketing USA (MM) has hit back at
Degussa BioActives with a counterclaim arguing that Degussa's
creatine powder is 'totally ineffective'. The German company moved
swiftly to shrug off...
German chemicals firm Wacker Specialties is introducing a new
soluble dietary fiber, designed for use in clear beverages, at the
IFT show this weekend.
Crowds of food industry professionals will start pouring through
the doors of Chicago's McCormick Place South building this weekend
for the opening of the IFT Annual Meeting + FOOD EXPO. This year's
event - opened by Health...
UK arm of Nestle will cut type of fat linked to heart disease. The
move reflects increasing pressure on food manufacturers to reduce
the levels of trans fatty acids (TFAs) and comes in the same week
that US government announces all...
8th Continent soymilk, the first product from a General Mills and
DuPont Nutrition & Health joint venture, is to become available
across the entire country, after initial success in the West Coast,
East Coast and Mid-Atlantic...
Australian supplements company Novogen has defended two isoflavone
products for menopause symptoms following reports in the medical
press that they 'had no significant effect on hot flashes.'
Flavor and mouth-feel of soy-protein drinks should not present a
barrier to consumer preferences, claim researchers, assessing the
acceptability of soy drinks compared to those made with whey
protein.
The Food and Drug Administration unveiled its new regulations on
trans fat labelling yesterday, after years of campaigning by
consumer groups and nutritionists. Food manufacturers were quick to
confirm their compliance with the rules,...
The global food standards body Codex Alimentarius Commission has
adopted a landmark agreement on how to assess the risks to
consumers from foods derived from biotechnology, the FAO and the
World Health Organisation (WHO) said this...
Dairy ingredients firm Glanbia has teamed up with two leading milk
suppliers to build a new cheese and whey production facility in the
western Texas. The move strengthens its position in the
fast-growing health products sector.
Red clover extracts marketed to treat menopause symptoms had no
significant effect on hot flashes, reported researchers in this
week's Journal of the American Medical Association.
Israeli lycopene producer LycoRed Natural Products is introducing a
tomato powder with eight times more lycopene than similar products
to boost the health properties of foods like bread, yogurts and
cereal bars.
The FDA says the new sweetener tagatose, produced by Danish company
Arla Foods, can carry a tooth-friendly health claim, reports
inventor Spherix this week.
NASA-awarded food science students will present the ultimate in
space comfort foods - the 'Pizza Popper'- at the upcoming IFT
Annual Meeting in Chicago this weekend.
Top heart charity launches 'pinch of salt' consumer awareness
campaign in the UK to tackle salt consumption while scientists in
the US investigating the link between salt and taste forsee new
healthy salts in the future.
Vitamin E may be more important for its anti-inflammatory and
cardiovascular benefits than its antioxidant activity, suggest
authors of a recent Harvard Medical School publication.
Herbalife is to market a nitric oxide supplement to boost
cardiovascular health. The product, the first in a series of heart
health supplements, is made with an amino acid complex,
antioxidants and folic acid.
Acatris, the Dutch health ingredients company, has called for
greater harmonisation of the methods used to test soy isoflavones
to help consumers avoid "the proverbial problem of comparing
apples to oranges rather than apples...
New flavour encapsulation technology from number one flavour
business could provide product developers with a new tool to
prolong shelf life, claims number one flavours company
International Flavors & Fragrances.
Flavour ingredients company Treatt will unveil its new selection of
natural vegetable distillates at the IFT exhibition opening this
weekend in Chicago, USA.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) opens its annual meeting
on Saturday, with those attending this year also free to visit the
IUFoST's World Congress of Food Science and Technology.
