Despite the introduction of mandatory folic acid fortification of
grains as much as a third of women of childbearing age are not
getting the recommended amounts, says a study from Canada.
In a new twist, the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has
added its voice to the controversy over the Cocaine energy drink
being sold on some retail shelves in the US and has underscored
that the product is not a dietary supplement.
Omega-3 oil manufacturer Igennus is launching a patent-pending
formulation to alleviate joint problems through a combination of
the fatty acid EPA and glucosamine.
Integrating social and environmental concerns into business
practices ultimately benefits a firm's bottom line as well as the
environment, according to the CEO of energy bar manufacturer Clif
Bar.
Supplementing mothers-to-be with omega-3 fatty acids results in
higher amounts being delivered to the baby in the womb, say German
scientists who have identified the carriers of the fatty acid from
mother to child.
A new placebo-controlled trial has reported that daily supplements
of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids could slow mental decline in
elderly people, adding to a growing body of evidence linking the
fatty acid to better cognitive function.
Santerra Pharmaceuticals has formalised its links with Indian
contract research organization Vedic Lifesciences to provide
economically viable research for nutraceutical companies and help
them communicate the results to the scientific...
The world needs an independent trade watchdog to properly regulate
the international food supply chain if we as a society are to truly
create a more sustainable and ethical food market.
Extracts from turmeric, the yellow spice used extensively in
curries, reduced the destruction of joints associated with
arthritis to similar levels to pharmaceuticals, says a new animal
study from the US.
Cognis has announced it will launch a branded omega-3 fish oil
ingredient called Omevital, following its acquisition of the
Norwegian supplier Napro Pharma earlier this year.
Processing plants in eight major food industries became
significantly more productive after being acquired, according to a
new government report on mergers and acquisitions in the US food
industry.
Nutra Products is using the 'unsocial' side of garlic as a selling
point to promote its garlic supplement ingredient Garlieze, for
which it recently presented a study at the Annual Meeting of the
American College of Nutrition.
A daily supplement of extracts from Milk Thistle significantly
lowered fasting glucose levels by 15 per cent, says a randomized
clinical trial from Iran published in an international,
peer-reviewed journal.
Communication efforts need to be redoubled to ensure that the
public is aware of the health benefits of milk and milk product
consumption, says the International Dairy Federation.
A dietary supplement of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) could
reduce reddening of the skin by 13 per cent, scientists from
Hamburg-based Bioskin GmbH have reported, research sure to be
welcomed by Europe's burgeoning oral...
New Zealand's HortResearch is conducting research aimed at taking
fruit and fruit-derived ingredients into the next generation of gut
health drinks based on their prebiotic properties.
The food and beverage industry must switch from "cheaper oils,
starches and sugars" to a healthier and more nutritional focus,
said the International Obesity Task Force, after startling new
estimates were released about...
Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its
yellow colour, could slow mental decline in elderly people by 49
per cent, suggests a study of non-demented Asian people.
Advitech announced its first significant sales of psoriasis
supplement Dermylex have propped-up financial results for its third
quarter ended September 30, 2006.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has denounced super
fruit juices, stoking debate over credible science behind products
and the claims they make.
Finnish researchers have reported that the lignan,
7-hydroxymatairesinol, is not only found in Norway spruce, but may
also be the dominant lignan in a wide range of cereals.
Research groups around the world are working on breeding truly
purple tomatoes, packed full of anthocyanins, and reports suggest
that such a finished fruit may only be a few years away.
Martek Biosciences Corporation has announced plans to restructure
its plant operations, including the layoff of 15 percent of its
workforce, following a review of the company's current production
and cost structure.
Scottish snack company Paterson's has become the latest business to
target the growing trend towards healthier and more traditional
snacking with a new addition to its own-brand range of flavoured
oatcakes.
Cypress Systems is stepping up distribution of its high selenium
yeast SelenoExcell in a new distribution agreement with Garuda
International, set to take it into previously untapped markets and
the area of functional foods.
Unigen Pharmaceuticals is taking strategic planning to ambitious
new heights with a 100-year business plan, which is the rationale
behind the botanical ingredient company's new hires and internal
shuffling of late.
Sambucol elderberry extract, developed and researched for its
flu-fighting properties by Israel's Razei Bar, is set to increase
its presence in existing markets and enter new ones after being
acquired by newly formed Healthcare...
A recommendation to introduce mandatory folic acid fortification
for Australia and New Zealand's bakers will come under further
review, said the country's ministers yesterday.
Ocean Nutrition Canada has announced the creation of an exclusive
distribution partnership in Mexico through FX Morales y Asociados,
allowing the fish oil supplier to enter the Mexican market.
Attendees at this year's SupplySide West not only noticed the show
was larger than in the past, but also noted greater inclusion of
functional foods into what was previously a dietary supplements
category.
The FDA has signalled that it could adapt existing regulation to
take account of the growing number of conventional foods marketed
as 'functional foods category', starting with a public meeting in
December.
A daily delayed-release tablet containing four probiotic strains
boosted the innate immune system in healthy, non-elderly adults,
says a pilot study funded by Washington-based Nutraceutix.
US-based New World Enterprizes has succeeded in gaining a European
patent for its Chocamine ingredient for appetite control and energy
building, which could help grow its presence in the burgeoning
weight management category.
Cognis is tailoring some of its branded health ingredients around
an immunity platform directed at the cold and flu season
specifically, the company announced at Supply Side West in Las
Vegas.
The role of nanotechnology in food processing, monitoring,
labelling, storage and distribution is the subject of a two day
meeting that kicks off tomorrow in Amsterdam, Holland.
A handful of almonds, a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants,
vitamin E and magnesium, may enhance the feeling of fullness in
people and aid weight management, suggests a new study.
NeutraHealth has issued an upbeat trading update for the despite
tough trading conditions over the summer months, as its recent
initiatives over exports, online trading and retail start to bear
fruit.
The dietary supplement industry needs to band together,
self-regulate and contribute to political action committees in
order to secure consumer respect and legislative support, agreed
speakers at Friday's State of the Industry...
Eating about three portions of green leafy, yellow and cruciferous
vegetables every day could slow loss of mental function as we age
by 40 per cent, suggests a new study.
InterHealth's collagen ingredient UC-II performed favorably in an
study on arthritic dogs, delivering a 62 percent decrease in
overall joint pain in arthritic dogs. If the results are repeated
in humans, it could boost the ingredient...
DSM Nutritional Products is introducing a new formulation of
lycopene suitable for the spectrum of specialist diets, giving its
customers one ingredient suitable for dietary supplement, food and
beverage applications.
Drinking more than three glasses of red wine a week could cut the
risk of colorectal cancer by almost 70 per cent, researchers told
the 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of
Gastroenterology in Las Vegas.
Cargill plans to use next month's Health Ingredients Europe event
to unveil a number of products that food and beverage manufacturers
can use in future product launches.
An FDA risk assessment that is expected to declare meat and milk
derived from cloned animals safe for the food supply is currently
being reviewed by the government, and is due to be released by the
end of the year.
Nutricosmetics is again making innovative inroads, with Israeli
company IBR targeting an oral use ingredient designed for skin
whitening and brightening process - a market that is huge in Asia
and is now gathering pace in Europe.
The four leading US dietary supplement trade associations have
announced the launch of a new voluntary industry-wide protocol to
facilitate the exchange of information between ingredient suppliers
and finished product manufacturers.
