Natural food group SunOpta is to quadruple its sales of the açai
berry in North America, revealing that the Brazilian berry is the
most popular fruit ingredient with its customers.
Wild-owned soy processor Sojaland is to double production at its
plant in Germany, in response to observations that the soy boom
that started out in health foods is spilling over into the
mainstream.
UK consumers are embracing sports nutrition as they aim to lead
healthier lifestyles - even though they may not need the cocktail
of nutrients intended for the pros. But as the market develops,
manufacturers are advised to ensure...
The green tea extract, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), may slow
the accumulation of proteins that cause Huntington's disease,
German scientists have reported.
Using enzymes to modify the citrus flavonoid, hesperidin, increases
the bioavailability of the compound by changing the absorption site
in the intestine, say researchers.
Europeans are more clued up than their American counterparts when
it comes to the benefits of dark chocolate, according to a US
company educating the market through their range of functional
health-boosting cocoa products.
Demand for nutraceutical ingredients is set to reach $15.5b by
2010, with the US remaining the largest single consumer of
nutraceutical ingredients and China and Japan emerging as the
fastest expanding nutraceutical markets, according...
Glanbia has today announced that it is acquiring Californian
nutritional business Seltzer Companies for $105m (€81.8m), enabling
it to establish an integrated nutritional formulation presence
across the US and Europe.
Martek Biosciences' operating profit leaped back into the black in
Q3, as it continues to reap rewards from the fortified infant
formula boom and more cost-effective DHA production.
Unilever has petitioned the FDA to amend its health claim for the
use of phytosterols in foods and allow full daily intake in one
serving rather than two - suggesting the consumer brand giant
foresees more explicit and simplified...
The local education authority (LEA) in the UK's County Durham is
initiating a project to assess the effects of omega-3 supplements
on 5,000 school pupils taking their GCSE examinations next year,
which could back up existing...
Eskimo Pie Corporation, a subsidiary of CoolBrands International,
is to sell its dairy ingredients division to a leading manufacturer
of specialty flavors for the ice cream industry, it emerged last
week.
The nutraceutical industry is increasingly outsourcing laboratory
services to contract research organizations and small analytical
laboratories to reduce costs, indicates a Frost & Sullivan
report.
Alltracel has slashed its operating losses in first half 2006 and
continues to seek partners and acquisitions - a plan that may, at
some stage, involve teaming up with plant sterol or omega-3
suppliers.
Israeli phosphatidylserine-maker Lipogen now has FDA affirmed GRAS
status for its patented product line, suggesting increasing US
market interest in this mental health ingredient.
A daily supplement of the French maritime park bark extract,
Pycnogenol, could quicken up the healing of diabetic foot ulcers by
75 per cent, says a new Italian-German study.
Products containing Forbes Medi-Tech's Reducol plant sterols have
proved popular in Finnish supermarket Kesko - so much so that it is
expanding its Pirkko range to include a non-dairy margarine.
Children with lactose intolerance are missing out on essential
nutrients by avoiding dairy, and could benefit from probiotics and
aged cheeses, say a review from the American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP).
Martek Bioscience's flagship vegetarian source of DHA has become
the brand life'sDHA, joining a trend in the omega-3 industry to
target and promote consumer awareness of the healthy ingredient.
As the gap between the recommended and actual amounts of fruit and
vegetables Americans consume increases, there may be more room for
ingredients made from the powder or extract versions of these
foods.
A risk assessment for glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, has been
authored by the CRN, providing industry and consumers with
important information on safe dosage levels.
Another scientific review has concluded that omega-3 fatty acids
are beneficial to heart health, and proposes a new measure of
cardiovascular risk called the "omega-3 index".
Slovenia's Vitiva has reported sales growth in excess of 200 per
cent for the first half the year, as it continues to implement its
rapid growth strategy and reach out into new business sectors.
The potential cardiovascular benefits of soy isoflavones may also
include reducing the early stage of artery hardening, if the
results of an animal study can be translated into humans.
The traditional diet in many Eastern European countries relies
heavily on fatty foods like red meat and less emphasis is given to
vegetables as elsewhere. But as consumers become more aware of the
link between diet and health, companies...
LycoRed is promoting its Lyc-O-Mato tomato lycopene complex for
skin health benefits, as it seeks to draw more attention to the
ingredient amongst makers of supplements for 'beauty from within'.
Intake of the carotenoids lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin improved
iron absorption from a meal and even reversed the inhibitory
effects of coffee, says a new study.
ReGen Therapeutics is seeking shareholder go-ahead to issue more
shares and/or securities to facilitate potential future
fundraisings and fund acquisition of complementary businesses; and
has reported positive findings in a study...
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has
issued an opinion paper on the herbal alternatives for HRT, and
concludes that not only are they less effective than the regular
treatment, but some may be harmful.
The use of ingredients to improve the nutritional status of food
products by replacing sugar is one of the major driving forces for
new product development, according to Roquette.
Growing numbers of health conscious consumers searching out
fortified foods and dietary supplements are driving demand and
opportunities for the European B vitamin market.
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