Increasingly complicated product labels do not seem to have scared
consumers off, according to a new report that revels that more
Americans are likely to read food and beverage product labels today
than they were a year ago.
Nutrigenomics researcher WellGen has announced the completion of a
Series C financing worth $9.5mn it plans to use to build a pipeline
of patented nutraceuticals.
The Sudzucker Group today anounced the incorporation of a new
functional foods group called Beneo, which brings together Orafti,
Palatinit and Remy to build critical mass to tackle the
changing needs of a global, health focused food...
A research collaboration out of Finland claims to be increasing the
functional applications of beta-glucan for food, cosmetics and
pharmaceuticals alike.
Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center say
they are conducting the first-ever clinical study to evaluate
potential cardiovascular health effects of muscadine grape seed
from Nature's Pearl.
Hawaii's Cyanotech Corporation has obtained four new
structure/function claims for its Bioastin following FDA review, as
it looks to make consumers more familiar with the benefits of
astaxanthin.
Riboflavin supplements could boost the protective effects of folate
against colorectal cancer in people with colon polyps, suggests a
new study from the UK and Ireland.
'Micronised' insoluble fibres, insoluble fibres processed to the
micron scale, could favourably change the gut health of hamsters
and may translate into important ingredients for functional foods,
suggests new research.
SourceOne Global Partners has announced an alliance with Swiss
company Vesifact AG for the distribution of technology,
particularly relating to improving absorption.
Manufacturers of organic products need to find innovative ways
to keep their share of the supply chain as the squeeze of market
consolidation begins, says Organic Monitor in the closing article
of an exclusive FoodNavigator-USA.com...
Lonza has lost a patent infringement suit in Germany relating to
its Lonza DHA fatty acid, which was brought against it by US-based
Martek Biosciences Corp.
Trade associations are asking FDA to allow dietary supplement
suppliers the possibility of exempting their customers from 100
percent identity testing under what is to be the final rule on Good
Manufacturing Practices.
An extract from olive mill wastewater may protect brain cells from
oxidative stress and guard against neurodegenerative diseases like
Alzheimer's, suggests new research.
A survey sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline suggests Hispanics and
African Americans are more likely than whites to use unproven
dietary supplements for weight loss.
Dietary supplements based on the Lactobacillus plantarum
299v probiotic by Institut Rosell-Lallemand have expanded
further into Europe - a move which shows the increasing popularity
of the friendly bacteria.
Xenomis has announced the signing of an exclusive licensing
agreement with Harvard Medical School for the development of
stressed plant polyphenol products geared towards longevity.
A pooled analysis of the small but ever-growing body of science of
omega-3 and colorectal cancer indicates more fish oil does protect
against the cancer.
Yoplait yogurt brand owner General Mills has conducted its own
research into the healthy profile of the dairy product and is using
the results to spread further consumer awareness.
Beverages and ready-to-eat soups are prime candidates as carriers
of added beta-glucan so long as manufacturers maintain sensory
properties, according to a new book.
A one gram drink of black tea may have the potential to stimulate
an insulin response and reduce blood sugar levels, suggests new
research from England.
The cup of hot chocolate you enjoy on a cold winter's day may now
have more functions than just taste and warmth - a perk ConAgra
Foods says could be particularly alluring to women.
The childhood favourite of 'beans, beans good for your
heart' is backed by science, according to a new study showing
that daily consumption of pinto beans may cut cholesterol.
Alternative Health Approaches says it has complied with FDA's
requests following a September warning letter concerning the
alleged marketing of its products as drugs.
Nutrigenetically tailored diets can result in better compliance
with weight management goals, as well as longer-term BMI
reduction and improvements in blood glucose levels, says new
research.
Quercetin, the compound most commonly associated with onions, may
reduce blood pressure by an average of five millimitres of mercury,
indicates new research.
With all the threats facing food and beverage production -- from
contamination in the food chain, to rising input prices --
there appears to be one menace that towers above the rest, namely
'The Weather'.
Another patent infringement case has been settled between two
nutraceutical ingredient companies - this time involving Nutratech
and Syntech International over the use of citrus aurantium
extract.
The absorption of alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) may be reduced by 36
per cent when the vitamin is ingested simultaneously with other
antioxidants like carotenoids, suggests new research from France.
Metagenics has been awarded three new patents for discoveries
relating to Luduxin and Tetrase, two hops-derived ingredients with
anti-inflammatory properties for joint health.
A beta-glucan ingredient researched by New Zealand firm GraceLinc
will be making an appearance in a range of bread and brioches by
Italian firm Barilla.
Biocell Technology has introduced a version of its Biocell collagen
II ingredient that is being marketed as taste-free and therefore
with applications expanded to include ready-to-drink formulations,
chewables and functional foods.
Two new soy-based ingredients could allow
processors to replace higher-priced dairy
counterparts without significantly affecting nutrition and
taste, their manufacturer claims.
The humble caper, a small addition to the Mediterranean plate, is a
rich source of antioxidants, and exhibits protective benefits even
when consumed in the small concentrations used for flavouring, says
a new study from Italy.
Extracts from French maritime pine bark may boost the body's
production of nitric oxide - key to better blood flow and oxygen
supply to muscles - suggests a new study.
A shocking report which predicts more than half the population of
Britain will be extremely overweight by 2050 could give an
incentive for developing personalised nutrition as a tool for
cutting obesity.
Futureceuticals is beginning to promote its cherry ingredient
Vitacherry as an anthocyanin-rich version of the original fruit
compounds that can be used in a variety of functional applications.
Chrysantis announced its branded zeaxanthin has achieved Generally
Regarded As Safe (GRAS) status, opening up the potential for the
ingredient to be used in a new category of functional food and
beverages.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s, or GOED, is
looking to further increase the market for the fatty acids by means
of a new consortium set to be run out of Purdue University.
Aurora Organic Dairy is the subject of class action lawsuits being
filed today, which allege that the firm has violated organic
requirements in some of its dairy farms.
Russian healthy food producers Wimm-Bill-Dann has increased its
presence by taking over a dairy producer in Georgia, which will
help supply markets in Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) today called for
governments around the globe to guarantee the world's population
the right to feed itself.
