Israel's LycoRed discusses the origins and opportunities of beauty from within, and product categories that are suitable for appearance-enhancing ingredients
Danisco has today said it has entered into a new licence agreement
with Fonterra for the "long term use" of two probiotic strains,
which will see them added in supplements.
Increased dietary intake of choline and its metabolite betaine may
lead to a reduction in markers of inflammation linked to a range of
diseases, reports a new study from Greece.
Are berries and pomegranate more appropriate for lovers than
flowers and chocolates? Recent studies suggest benefits on heart
health and in the bedroom.
Robinson Pharma, a leader in soft gel encapsulation in the US, has
initiated a series of upgrades in its facility, which the firm says
will improve speed of delivery and quality assurance.
Supplements of probiotics may boost the immune health of long
distance runners, protecting them from respiratory illnesses,
suggests a small study published today.
Proliant, a manufacturer of proteins for the food and nutrition
industry, has announced its re-entry into the burgeoning dairy
ingredients market with the construction of a new whey-based
permeate plant in the US.
A polyphenol from olives may protect against macular degeneration
associated with age or
the damaging effects of chemicals in tobacco smoke, suggests a new
study.
The juice of pomegranate is more effective than apple in boosting
the body's antioxidant defences, which decline naturally with age,
reports a new study.
A conference on natural health products to be held in Canada next
month aims to examine the latest research advances and product
introductions in the arena.
Kellogg Company's new product launches are designed to meet the
continuing trend for healthy indulgence, with kids' cereals that
embrace whole grain and more varied healthy adult cereals.
The green tea polyphenol (-)-epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG) may slash
the risk of gastric cancer among women by 75 per cent, suggests a
new study from Japan.
While most consumers agree that ethically-sourced cocoa is no bad
thing, an ever increasing number of different schemes risks
muddying the issue and puzzling chocolate fans.
Lycopene, zinc and vitamin D show a 'weak association' for
protection against benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a condition
said to affect more than half of all men over the age of 50,
suggests a new study.
Healthy aging, balanced energy and inflammation are the three core
health concerns that consumers try to address with dietary
supplements, according to a new report.
Anthocyanins, antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables, have
a "significant potency" against fat cells and could be
used for the prevention of weight gain, suggests a new study from
Japan.
This week, Fonterra reveals its milk supply concerns, Saputo posts
profit growth from its North American focus, and Parmalat says it
is meeting its financial expectations for the year.
Nutritional ingredient firm Sabinsa has said its new manufacturing
and distribution facility is fully operational, which the company
hopes will allow it to take its ingredients into international
markets.
A diet rich in berries may boost levels of good cholesterol and
improve blood pressure, indicating their potential benefits for
heart health, says a new study from Finland.
US-based eFoodSafety is the latest in a growing number of
nutraceutical companies targeting the cosmetics industry with the
release of its skin care line NumaDerm.
NutraCea is continuing its global expansion with the announcement
that it is to buy the largest rice bran oil processing facility in
South America, located in Brazil.
The popular Whole Grain Stamp is to be launched in a bilingual
version for use on food products in Canada, expanding its reach to
more consumer groups as awareness of the healthy grains increases.
Food formulators looking for novel gelling agents may soon be
offered whey protein isolates and concentrates modified by
supercritical carbon dioxide, suggests a new study.
PL Thomas is to market its vitamin K2 for use in dairy applications
in the US, following the ingredient's GRAS designation, the company
announced today.
Astaxanthin, the carotenoid mostly associated with eye health, may
enhance the burning of fat during exercise and lead to improved
muscle endurance, suggests a new study with mice that needs to be
repeated in humans.
Probiotic supplements may ease the suffering from diarrhoea and nausea amongst people with HIV and AIDS, suggests a joint study by African and Canadian researchers.
Israeli company Enzymotec has obtained GRAS status for its krill
oil, which the company hopes will allow it to commercialize the
ingredient for use in functional foods in the US.
A new bill on milk labelling standards up for consideration in the
Indiana House of Representatives has come under criticism this week
by some organisations and producers, which claim it would prevent
informed consumer choice if passed.
Frutatom has announced new investment in its US flavor operations,
this time radically expanding its New Jersey facility to house new
R&D capabilities.
Leatherhead Food International (LFI) intends to tap into a very
pressing technical challenge for manufacturers looking to produce
low fat foods that maintain an indulgent appeal.
Canadian dairy cooperative Agropur has set its sights south of the
border with its acquisition of Trega Foods to enable company
growth, impossible in Canada where competition is stifled.
Cyanotech has been given approval to use 17 different structure and
function claims for its astaxanthin supplement BioAstin - a move
which the firm says will help spread the word about the benefits of
its product.