Danish ingredients firm Danisco has completed the expansion of a
new probiotic facility in Madison to ease supply bottlenecks and
meet ever-increasing demand from dairy.
Flavonoids derived from the Chinese herb Epimedium may increase
bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip and lower back, and may have
benefits against osteoporosis, suggests a new study.
Chr Hansen has launched a new line of spray-dried dairy flavors in
the US, which the firm claims provide some of its most successful
flavors in a more convenient application form.
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has entered into a
collaborative agreement with the Nestle Research Centre that will
pave the way towards Neptune Krill Oil's use in range of functional
foods.
Increased intake of milk and other dairy products may reduce
metabolic syndrome and should be recommended as part of a healthy
eating pattern, says new research from Wales.
The FDA has backed-up its position that there is no credible
evidence for associating lycopene and a reduced risk of various
forms of cancer in a recent article.
Ajinomoto has announced it is introducing its capsinoid dietary
supplement into the US market after being given the green light as
a new dietary ingredient.
A cinnamon extract which has shown potential in fighting viruses
including HIV and bird flu could come forward as early as next
year, if a new research project by Frutarom and Tel Aviv University
yields positive results.
AquaNova has launched a water-soluble form of alpha-lipoic acid,
which will move the firm into an area of nutraceuticals it says is
only just capturing industry interest.
Cargill announced it will be distributing its oliggo-fiber inulin
products in Canada through LV Lomas following the ingredient's
recent approval by Health Canada.
Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids from marine source,
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may
offer differing levels of protection against colorectal cancer,
suggests a new study.
In the ongoing controversy surrounding ingredients derived from
China, one dietary supplement company has taken the bold move to
label its products as "China-free".
New Zealand today launched a major initiative to boost its food and
beverage exports, including NZ$19m earmarked for new market
development and a roadmap for innovations.
The Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) has added
its voice to concerns that the new EU hygiene laws will spell a
European wide shortage of omega-3.
Nutrigenomics researcher WellGen has been awarded a patent for its
black tea extract for the prevention of disease, and plans to
market the ingredient as a dietary supplement for supporting joint
health.
The publication of a new animal study on aspartame last month has -
as expected -sparked yet another bout of head butting from the two
opposing sides of the debate. But it also highlights a bigger
issue: one of transparency.
A decision on whether to allow Cargill's Regenasure vegetarian
glucosamine hydrochloride (HCl) as a novel food ingredient has been
delayed because of a lack of information on whether it would affect
people with diabetes.
The Texas Attorney General last week charged supplement
manufacturer Mannatech for illegally marketing using dubious claims
and testimonials about the health benefits of its products.
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations
(IADSA) is claiming a victory in securing higher levels for nine
additives used in food supplements into Codex's draft risk analysis
standards for safety.
An extract from pumpkin (Cucurbita ficifolia) may improve
blood glucose levels in diabetics, and exert antioxidant effects,
suggests an animal study from China.
A diet low in folate may increase the risk of developing liver
cancer, says a study based in China, highlighting potential
additional benefits of folic acid fortification.
Xango is touting a new 'easily duplicable' analytical method, for
identifying xanthones in the rind of mangosteen fruit, as
supporting the health benefits of its high end juice line.
Californian beverage manufacturer Guayakí is launching a no-hype
yerba mate set to compete in the energy drinks category because of
the natural compounds found in the South American plant.
Organically grown tomatoes contain higher levels of beneficial
flavonoids, says a new study from the US that fans the flames of
the debate between conventional and organic foods.
A European-wide shortage in fish oil supplements has been predicted
by the European Federation of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM)
because of new EU hygiene rules.
Eating more magnesium-rich foods, like green leafy vegetables and
nuts, may reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes, suggests a
meta-analysis of observational studies.
A unique technique to extract fucoidans from sea weed through a
coldwater extraction process has been trademarked by Marinova,
allowing the company to protect its processing capability and gain
further leverage in the nutraceutical...
Increasing levels of vitamin D could boost heart health, says a
large study from the US that also calls for studies to assess a
direct benefit of vitamin supplements.
A glass of pomegranate juice every day may help manage erectile
dysfunction, suggest results from a randomised, placebo-controlled,
double-blind, crossover pilot study.
Glanbia Nutritionals is bringing its whey peptide Prolibra closer
to the US weight loss market following a recent study it says
backs-up earlier results.
The European Botanical Forum has said there needs to be changes to
the health and nutrition claims regulation, which does not include
any reference to the traditional use of botanicals as food
ingredients.
Israeli ingredient company Frutarom has now bought Adumim in a deal
worth more than US$4m (€3.125), after first being revealed by
NutraIngredients.com last week.
Mergers and acquisition activity is always ongoing in every segment
of industry, but this summer looks to be a particularly hot one for
food and beverage manufacturers.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is funding a Mayo
Clinic study following the work of the EU-funded Syncan
project, this time using prebiotics without probiotics, in relation
to colon cancer.
Nestlé today confirmed the successful take-over of Novartis Medical
Nutrition in a deal worth US$2.5bn - and one which will catapult
the Swiss firm into the top end of the medical foods market.