A new Center for Dietary Supplement Safety has been set up at the
University of Minnesota's College of Pharmacy to collect, analyze
and disseminate information about the safety of dietary supplements
marketed in the US.
Consumers may be exposed to increasing amounts of herbals, despite
intentional usage having reached a plateau in recent years, due to
the addition of ingredients such as lutein and lycopene in
multivitamins, say researchers.
The introduction of the new Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) may
affect the profits of unprepared supplement makers, but industry
insiders say the costs are justified by the need to make sure all
companies adhere to standards,...
Rising raw material costs lead to decline of $0.58m in Galaxy's
gross margin for 3Q 2005, leading to price hikes and expense cuts
throughout the remainder of the fiscal year.
Common mushroom varieties offer significant amounts of heart
healthy fibres, say researchers investigating the carbohydrate
content of mushrooms for the first time.
Plant extracts will increasingly be supplied by specialty chemicals
companies looking to rejuvenate their product lines and offer the
growing supplements and health foods sector ingredients to tackle
today's chronic diseases.
A daily supplement containing plant oestrogens and antioxidants
like selenium and carotenoids may slow the rise in PSA levels, a
marker for prostate cancer progression in some men, report Dutch
researchers.
Leading supplements distributor Herbalife said yesterday that it
had stopped selling one of its products in Israel after an
investigation by health officials over complaints that it caused
liver problems.
The FDA has requested a second extension on giving a decision on
American Longevity's health claim petition on the link between
lycopene and a reduced risk of developing certain types of cancer,
until 12 April.
Strong demand for thriving health foods and supplements businesses
is putting sellers in a strong negotiating position, according to a
report that is due to be published this month by investment bank
Health Business Partners (HBP).
The maker of chromium-based supplements has reported a 12.6 percent
sales increase for the quarter ended 31 December 2004, up to $2.6
million compared with $2.3 million for the same period of last
year.
Dutch dairy ingredients firm DMV International is moving several of
its R&D and marketing staff to a new innovation centre to speed
up interactivity and product development time.
A St John's Wort extract, produced by German group Schwabe, is at
least as effective in treating moderate to severe depression as a
commonly prescribed anti-depressant, finds new research out today.
Vitamin B12 deficiency may be an important modifiable risk factor
for osteoporosis, say researchers, identifying the nutrient's
connection to bone health in men for the first time.
Organic and natural foods retailer Whole Foods Market has reported
a 27 percent leap in net income for 1Q 2005 to $49.1 million, but
is doubtful that this growth will continue throughout the year due
to expenses associated with new...
Proliant Health Ingredients is launching a new protein source that
it says will boost the effects of other forms of protein in
post-workout and meal replacement products.
Market analyst Frost & Sullivan has awarded its 2004 Product
Innovation award to Larex for the development of soluble prebiotic
Arabinogalactan (AG) FiberAid.
A contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical ingredients could provide
supplement makers with new supplies of the antioxidant coenzymeQ10,
currently selling for record prices owing to tight supply,
reports Dominique Patton.
Allimax Nutraceuticals is making its garlic-derived Allisure
ingredient available in Canada through an exclusive distribution
agreement with Tempo Canada.
Neuro Nutrition, a new company formed by a group of industry
veterans to manufacture and supply scientifically validated
supplements for the body and mind, has signed its first marketing
agreement and has a raft of own-brand products...
New research on the cholesterol-lowering effects of limonin
glucoside derived from citrus fruits could lead to new developments
in fortified fruit drinks, reports Jess Halliday.
Soy isoflavone research firm Nutri Pharma is embarking on a new
strategy designed to eliminate risk relating to reliance on
marketing partners for its intellectual property.
The Asian plant galangal, often used to flavour Thai curries,
appears to both kill cancer cells and boost the cancer-fighting
capacity of healthy cells, say researchers in the UK.
The granting of a new US patent to Japan's Taiyo Kagaku for the use
of pure form L-theanine brand Suntheanine with minerals to
alleviate PMS symptoms will increase its customers' competitive
advantage, says the company.
Kemin Industries is planning a $10 million expansion in its
hometown of Des Moines that will enable it to increase production
to meet the growing demand for lutein and bring its administrative
locations together under one roof.
A new study suggests that DHEA supplements may be an effective
alternative to traditional anti-depressants for sufferers of
midlife-onset major or minor depression.
The kava industry will get a chance to enter the UK market again if
it can produce new evidence supporting the herbal's safety before
the end of April.
Knowing a food's dietary fibre content says nothing about how it
will impact the body, says a New Zealand researcher, who is calling
for an alternative evaluation of nutrients that will give consumers
more information about their...
Natural goods company Hain Celestial has reported record sales for
the second quarter 2005, but high costs and charges mean net income
has risen only slightly.
PharmaNutrients has been granted a new patent for its combination
of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) with glucosamine and ascorbic
acid, used to address inflammation-related disorders, reports
Jess Halliday.
Martek Biosciences has signed a non-exclusive license agreement
with Kellogg, under which it will supply the consumer foods giant
with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) for use in a
new line of fortified foods.
US scientist reveals role specific milk protein genes play in
cheese yield, composition and quality, confirming recent findings
from researchers in New Zealand.
Israeli lipids producer Enzymotec is offering the brain health
nutrient phosphatidylserine (PS) in concentrations of up to 90 per
cent, allowing manufacturers to use smaller capsules and increase
dosages.
Babies who weighed more at birth had higher rates of digestive and
lymphatic cancers in adulthood, finds a new study that underscores
the importance of prenatal nutrition.
Obesity not only raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes and
blood pressure, but also makes the likelihood of developing
prostate cancer more likely, say Portuguese researchers.
Chemicals giant BASF has invested €2 million in a small German
encapsulation business that claims to have developed a novel
process that allows for efficient ingredient delivery.
Food scientists at NIZO have developed a new process for producing
the amino acid l-tryptophan, which they claim could remove some of
the safety risks associated with the standard method of
manufacturing the ingredient, reports Dominique...
Planet Organic has completed its acquisition of vitamin, mineral
and supplements manufacturer and distributor Trophic Canada, and is
eyeing more opportunities across Canada and the United States.
