Vietnam, one of the fastest-growing economies in south-east Asia,
is proving to be one of the most attractive markets for producers
of vitamins and minerals.
A new set of definitions related to glycemic carbohydrates have
been approved by a group of industry and science experts, in an
effort designed to help food manufacturers communicate how the
carbohydrate content of a product will...
Danish company MediMush is seeking to introduce a new shiitake
mushrooms source of beta-glucan for dietary supplements sold in the
EU, and has sought substantial equivalence status under the bloc's
novel foods legislation.
People who eat salads have higher serum levels of vitamins C and E,
folic acid, and carotenoids, according to a large study of US
adults that suggests these nutrients are well absorbed in the body
from raw vegetables.
Liver safety concerns surrounding black cohosh may be mitigated,
with a US District Court's dismissal of a product liability lawsuit
against two manufacturers of the herbal, and the testimony of the
plaintiff's experts.
The CRN has announced it is funding a federal advertising body to
monitor advertising for dietary supplements as part of the overall
aim of encouraging the industry to self-regulate.
A new study from Sweden suggests that low folate levels may exert a
protective effect against colorectal cancer, a finding that could
have some bearing on discussions over mandatory folic acid
fortification in Europe.
A new method for extracting lycopene from watermelons developed by
US scientists could challenge tomatoes' pre-eminence as the source
of the antioxidant for foods and dietary supplements.
In today's competitive food industry, healthy products mean healthy
sales but the scramble to keep up with the obesity backlash can
have dangerous repercussions.
Only 41 percent of mothers and expectant mothers know they should
be consuming omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy, according to a
recent survey, emphasizing a need for more education as well as an
untapped market.
US-based Pharmachem Laboratories has signalled that it is stepping
up marketing of its StarchLite ingredient in Europe, with the
appointment of a specialist consultant.
A reduced calorie diet could delay the onset of Alzheimer's
disease, found a Mount Sinai School of Medicine study conducted on
primates - results that suggest healthy eating not only benefits
the waistline but also cognitive...
Kyowa Hakko has re-launched sales of its patented coenzyme Q10
following a six-year break, and is one of many companies entering
this fold as supply increases following bottlenecks.
Move over caffeine. A new breed of energy drinks are referencing
illegal drugs in their marketing - but without actually containing
them - in a bid to capture the lucrative, party-going youth market.
Sensus is expecting a study assessing the prebiotic benefits of
inulin for formula-fed babies to help it in its efforts to target
the infant nutrition market in the coming year.
The effects of calcium supplementation on bone density in healthy
children have been seen to be minimal in a review study that
concludes it to be of limited public health importance - a finding
that could result in consumer confusion...
A little-known bottled water from Scotland may help to stop cancer
cells spreading, a study has found, giving the drink a unique
potential in healthy beverage trends.
A Californian nutrition council has announced some simple
strategies that can be implemented in order to encourage
lactose-intolerant children to consume the recommended daily
servings of dairy products.
A conference presenting the health benefits of dietary unsaturated
fatty acids was widely attended by food technologists, indicating
that manufacturers are seeking to arm themselves with the latest
research as they strive to make...
Lack of choline in the American diet is a public health issue,
according to a Solae nutritionist, and the way is open for
manufacturers to develop more choline-fortified foods and to use
the nutrient as a selling point.
Nutraceutical finance consultant MM2 Group has inked an agreement
with UTEK Corporation to boost its ambitious expansion policy by
identifying technology acquisition opportunities.
Increasing consumption of omega-3 by eating adequate amount of oily
fish or taking fish oil supplements could save 58 Americans for
every 100,000, a recent study looking into preventing sudden
cardiac death concluded.
A small study into the effects of soluble and insoluble fibre on
blood pressure indicates that individuals with slightly high
cholesterol levels may benefit from including plenty of whole
grains in their diets.
Leading açai berry supplier Sambazon has completed the construction
of a new manufacturing facility in Brazil, a move that is set to
significantly increase the volumes of the berry brought into the
US.
The French government has launched the second phase of its
long-term initiative to combat rising obesity and promote healthier
eating, which includes campaigns to raise public awareness of
nutritional foods and the importance of taking...
Soy-powder maker SoyLink has a new US patent for its proprietary
technology - a manufacturing process the Iowa-based company says
will expand current uses for soy in functional foods and beverages.
Vitatene has received an award from Frost & Sullivan for its
proprietary beta-carotene Betanat - signifying a pat on the back
for breaking industry ground and bringing prices for the natural
ingredient in line with synthetic versions.
Initial results from a new study investigating the effects of
lutein and zeaxanthin on skin health presented yesterday is
expected to open up a whole new market for suppliers of these
antioxidants in oral and topical beauty products.
Martek Biosciences is pressing ahead with its plan to grow sales of
its microalgae-derived DHA in European infant formula and
mainstream foods now that supply issues have been resolved, despite
pending patent litigation with competitors.
Demand and prices for glucosamine have stabilised after a
tumultuous couple of years, as the sheen of newness rubs off the
joint health ingredient and much-anticipated GAIT trial, though
positive, proves disappointing in design.
New manufacturer and marketer Calgenex Corporation is taking the
condition-specific approach to supplementation to a very specific
level - tackling soft tissue calcification with a range of
products.
Europharma has signed a deal with New Chapter to take Vectomega
into theretail sector, a move it expects will up the stakes in
bioavailability ofsupplement products available on the US market.
Geni Herbs has announced it is signing over its marketing and
distribution of ayurvedic botanicals to Stauber Performance
Ingredients in an exclusive partnership, which will allow it to
focus on research.
Drinking several cups of green tea every day could cut peoples'
risk of death from a range of diseases, but does not appear to
lower the chances of getting cancer, says a Japanese study.
Nutrition 21 has reported sales on a par with last year in full
year 2006 and increased losses, but believes it is on the cusp of
great things for the coming year as it fully implements its shift
from ingredients to finished products...
Supplements of the sunshine vitamin could cut the risk of
pancreatic cancer in half, says a study led by researchers at
Northwestern and Harvard universities.
The New Zealand food industry is wasting antioxidant-rich but
unattractive portions of vegetables that may be used as a source of
nutrients for supplements or the development of a new class of
fermented food products, say scientists...
Supplementing the diet of obese rodents with a compound found in
brown seaweed reduced weight by 10 per cent, and could be developed
as a natural extract to help fight the growing human obesity
epidemic, Japanese researchers told...
Researchers from Italy have reported that daily oral supplements of
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) improved the cardiovascular health of people
with heart failure, a result that has been welcomed by the company
behind the supplements used.
Chrysantis has a new utility patent for development of zeaxanthin
esters - an announcement that bodes well for its
soon-to-be-launched extended line of the naturally sourced eye
health ingredients.
Cosucra's change of direction from sugar into the healthy inulin
and oligofructose market looks to be paying off, as the Belgian
company is recognised by Frost and Sullivan for its growth in the
European fibre market.
The infant formula market presents opportunities for proven
nutritional ingredients within the updated EU regulatory framework,
and follow-on products and those aimed at mothers' are also
targeted by suppliers.
The first products using sterols supplied by Advanced Organic
Materials reach Argentine retail outlets this month and are
positioned to be affordable even for price sensitive customers.
Researchers from the University of Ulster and University College
Cork are to embark on a three-year project to investigate what
level of dietary vitamin D is needed to maintain good vitamin D
status in winter.
Compounds in cranberry juice may provide a viable alternative to
antibiotics that treat urinary tract infections (UTI's) especially
for combating E. coli bacteria that have become resistant to
conventional treatment.
A team of researchers from Mexico have reported a process to
produce the carotenoid beta-cryptoxanthin at high yields and purity
for use in dietary supplements.
Rich Nature Nutraceutical Laboratories has launched proprietary
Bevesol, a low-heat, spray-dried powder from wolfberry juice
concentrate, for use in functional foods. Suitable for
reconstituting wolfberry juice, the powder could save...
Pharmline has reported sales of proprietary EPAX omega-3 fatty acid
concentrates are 40 percent ahead of sales from the same period
last year, further evidence - if it were needed - that nutritional
lipids have become a hit in recent...
