UroLogic, herbal ingredient launching in products in the US this
month, could provide a new natural means of managing incontinence,
after being shown to significantly improve the symptoms of urinary
incontinence and overactive bladder...
The battle surrounding the technology rights for the production of
soy isoflavones has been refired as Archer Daniels Midland files a
lawsuit against a US firm for infringing patent rights.
Spain's Natraceutical Group has developed a new alkalization
process to make its soluble cocoa fiber suitable for use in
functional milk products, an area it has identified as offering
strong opportunities in the functional sector.
Parmalat's profit before interest and tax rose 18.4 per cent in the
first two months of 2006 to € 45 million, with predictions that net
debt would remain stable over the year.
Both green and black tea could protect against age-related diseases
like Alzheimer's, says a new study, adding yet more support to the
benefits of tea extract on brain health.
Forbes Medi-Tech is expecting future growth for its branded
nutraceutical business to be borne of its milestone deal with
leading UK retailer Tesco, yet is philosophical that it will
continue reporting losses until one of its ventures...
Raspberries possess about 50 per cent higher antioxidant activity
than strawberries, and storage or processing into jams does not
remove the valuable compounds, as growing consumer awareness of
health benefits drive sales.
Norwegian researchers are developing a new chewable capsule for
omega-3, primarily aimed at small children who have trouble
swallowing normal capsules.
The Traditional Medicines (TM) Congress has extended the comment
period for its draft regulatory model for traditional medicines in
response to requests from practicing herbalists.
The body's ability to absorb and benefit from soy isoflavones is
greater when taken from juice but not cookies, results that have
implications for using soy isoflavones as functional ingredients.
Two leading spirulina producers have criticised the National
Organic Standards Board's (NOSB) decision to disallow the use of
Chilean nitrate in organic production as unjust, and have declined
to alter their process as safety...
France's Danone has announced a three-year licence with US-based
Integrated Genomics for access to the ERGO database and genomic
discovery system to enhance the group's probiotic understanding and
R&D.
Israeli biofunctional ingredients maker Enzymotec is continuing its
Eastern European expansion with a move into Russia with its
phosphatidylserine (PS)-containing brain health products.
A new line of functional fat substitutes claims to be able to cut
up to half the fat content of products while fortifying them with
health promoting ingredients.
Last February Brand New Brands entered the functional foods arena
with $15 million in funding and a plan to nurture small brands. At
Expo West Jess Halliday caught up with founder and president
Will Rosenzweig to discuss the first...
A calcium-binding protein derived from jellyfish is edging closer
towards entering the supplements market, following the laboratory
studies showing potent anti-aging activity on brain cells.
The omega-3 market is one of the biggest trends in the supplement
market today, but it seems it is crossing from general wellness
towards products aimed at specific consumers and indications.
A daily supplement of grape seed extract, a rich source of
polyphenols, could lower blood pressure and ease the burden of
metabolic syndrome, says new research.
Ingredients suppliers and food and drink manufacturers are joining
forces to fund a new project by Leatherhead Food International
aimed at systematically comparing available prebiotics.
At this weekend's Supply Expo, Embria began speaking for the first
time about its new immunity supplement, EpiCor - a high-metabolite
immunogen born out of decades of experience and observation in the
animal nutrition field,...
New friends, industry trends, innovations and Elvis impersonators.
The 25th annual Natural Products Expo West and SupplyExpo drew to a
close yesterday afternoon, after three days of intense industry
activity and education.
Denomega Nutritional Oils and GAT Food Essentials have joined
forces to take on the European functional food and beverage market,
leveraging the former's fresh oils and the latter's
microencapsulation technology.
Broccoli has been riding high on a wave of positive health reports
for some time; now CS Agra, the company behind sgs 100, has been
renamed as CS Health to better represent the benefits of its core
ingredient.
Intake of omega-3 fatty acids from oily fish and fish oil
supplements has no effect on mortality, heart disease or cancer,
concludes a new review, but guidelines should continue for
consumption.
Canada's Forbes Medi-Tech has issued revenue guidance for 2006 that
shows an anticipated increase in sales of its Reducol
cholesterol-lowering ingredient of up to 67 percent.
A new report rating the nation's organic dairy brands according to
ethical farming practices has sparked fierce debate in the industry
as it accuses a number of market leaders of "shortchanging
organic consumers."
Israel-based Algatechnologies has launched an advanced form of
astaxanthin beadlets to meet increased demand for vegetarian
astaxanthin for tablets and hard shell capsules.
Green tea catechins may improve reference and working-memory
related learning ability, say research from Japan, adding to claims
that green tea can help ward off Alzheimer's.
Increased intake of beta-carotene, found naturally in carrots,
broccoli and tomatoes, might reduce the loss of lung function due
to aging, says new research from France.
The Australia and New Zealand food regulator has approved the use
of medium chain triglycerides for the production of vitamins in
infant formula, an allergen-free alternative to commonly used
vegetable oils.
Eating a diet with omega-3-rich oily fish could stop the spread of
prostate cancer, but omega-6 fatty acids appear to promote the
spread, says new research.
Wholegrains, but not refined grains, could lower blood
triglycerides, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, say
researchers from the US Agricultural Research Service.
Ingredients firm Nurture has found a distribution partner on
America's west coast for its OatVantage product, as consumers turn
to heart-friendly soluble fiber supplements.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the main extract from green tea,
improves oxygen flow to tissues deprived of adequate supply, claims
new research from South Korea.
Malaysian vitamin E supplier Carotech is investing US$40 million in
a new plant, in response to demand for its non-GMO tocotrienol
complex as consumers start to become aware of the different forms
of vitamin E.
Martek Biosciences is seeking to open up uses of its algae derived
DHA, with a new microencapsulated powder for use in foods and
drinks that require dry mixing.
A healthy diet containing plenty of antioxidants and fish can
reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), says a
new study from Harvard Medical School.
American nutrition charity Vitamin Angels has launched a new
campaign to distribute vitamin A supplements to the world's poorest
children at risk from blindness and is relying on corporate aid for
success.
Masquelier's grapevine seed extract could reduce free radical
damage of blood vessel cells by 85 per cent and protect against
heart disease, says new research.
