DSM Nutritional Products has taken its clinically-backed, branded
weight management ingredient, Fabuless, into the US for the first
time in a one-shot drink.
Oral supplements of beta-carotene may protect against sunburn, and
the longer the supplementation period the greater the protection,
says a new meta-analysis.
The risk of lung cancer amongst smokers may be decreased by as much
as 50 per cent by an increased intake of certain antioxidant
flavonoids, according to a new study from UCLA.
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has won approval for use in foods
and beverages within the European Union from the Food Safety
Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
Direct sales, and particularly the internet, is a source for growth
in the US nutrition industry, according to a new report from the
Nutrition Business Journal.
Two major players in the US healthy oils market are joining forces
to develop a DHA oil from canola, which could lead to the launch of
a new, cost effective source of the blockbuster ingredient down the
line.
UK-based ingredients giant Tate & Lyle has dipped into its independent €30+m venture capital fund to the tune of €3.5m to partner with a Belgian start-up researching the gut health and antioxidant properties of bran fibres.
The Food and Drug Administration has added isomaltulose to a list
of "non-cariogenic carbohydrate sweeteners" that can claim
non-promotion of dental carries.
The Danish Medicines Agency has issued a public warning against an
illegal ephedrine-containing supplement that has been linked with
several adverse event reports and one death.
Sabinsa is looking to bringing innovation to its resveratrol manufacturing capabilities after receiving a grant from the Indian government to move ahead with two new pilot trails for both nutrition and cosmetic products.
Quebec-based company Nutra-Fruit is looking to develop a niche area
in cranberries by creating high-end functional foods containing the
nutritious berry, and sees large potential for expansion overseas.
Polyphenol extracts from apples may protect stomachs from ulcers
and other complications associated with aspirin, suggests a new
animal study from Italy.
Atrium has completed the sale of its active ingredients and
specialty chemicals division to AXA Private Equity, heralding the
start of a new era in which it will be focused solely on health and
nutrition.
Supplies to food and supplements makers for the fruit that packs a
powerful antioxidant punch continue to grow as Italy, the world's
largest producer of kiwis, reports strong production figures for
2007.
Chr Hansen is stepping up its probiotic research programme in a
quest to find new functionalities and competencies for some of the
100s of strains of probiotics it has in its possession.
Ingredient group Sabinsa has adopted a new technology that allows
it to 'solubalize' a range of botanical extracts, thereby making
them easy to incorporate into beverage applications, said the firm.
Rising Czech nutraceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturer,
Walmark, has gained the right to produce and distribute several
brands from American pharma giant Bristol-Myers Squib (BMS)
including supplement products, as its eastern...
A new study on sea buckthorn has found that the extract may ward
off liver disease, leading researchers to conclude that it could be
incorporated into a nutraceutical food or supplement targeting the
condition.
NutraCea has received approval from the US Department of
Agriculture (USDA) to supply stabilized rice bran as an enhancer
for pulverized meat and poultry products.
The tiny crustaceans best known as whale fodder are making a splash as a nutrient-rich marine-sourced alternative to fish and algae in the omega-3 market. Tina Sampalis, PhD, chief science officer at leading krill player, Neptune Technologies & Bioressources,...
Italians and women are the most interested western Europeans
in digestive health claims while Dutch are the least, according to
new consumer research funded by French fibre specialist Syral.
A new dietary supplement ingredient combines different extracts
from the pomegranate fruit, which is said to provide a tailor-made
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory blend for supplement makers.
Fresh evidence that supports the potential protective health
properties of wine with a US study suggesting a glass of red wine a
day could actually protect against liver disease.
A Guernsey-based company has been told by the voluntary watchdog,
the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), to withdraw an advert
for a prostate supplement because it failed to provide supporting
evidence for its claims.
NZTE is a government-backed scheme that has helped Kiwi ingredients start-ups compete with companies with much deeper pockets around the globe. Andrew Easdale, business development manager at NZTE's UK office, explains the benefits.
Pizzey's Nutritionals has launched a flax/fish oil ingredient in Europe after being purchased by Glanbia Nutritionals in 2007. Founder and president of the 17-year-old Canadian supplier Linda Pizzey discusses that move and other aspects of the omega-3...
The recent GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) attack on weight loss supplements
could be setting off the first domino that will push back the
boundaries of the dietary supplement market, according to industry
members.
Dutch ingredients giant DSM Nutritional Products has pooled its
quality control, formula customisation and environmental programmes
under one brand concept as it refines its differentiation strategy.
Glanbia Nutritionals is building up the science behind its Prolibra
weight management ingredient, with a new study finding that it can
help result in a lower glycemic index.
Californian-based supplements manufacturer and distributor
Herbalife has hit back at allegations six of its products are
unsafe and in breach of Californian contaminants law due to lead
levels.
The soy ingredients market has grown up a lot in 20 years. Solbar vice president of marketing and development Gary Brenner casts an eye over a mature ingredients sector.
Peter Wennstrom, president of HealthFocus Europe, and a leading branding consultant, says the next big change in the nutrition industry is not about taste or convenience, but change it self.
A recent review that casts a rosy glow on the trend for fruit
smoothies because they can help consumers meet five a day
fruit-and-veg targets has caused uproar amongst dentists, who say
the sugar and acid content can cause tooth erosion.
The UK is badly positioned to cope with rising food prices because
of its trade deficit causing concerns of a recession, according to
a report by Ernst & Young.
A major UK dairy and ingredients supplier has completed a facility
renovation after being awarded a Welsh government grant to upgrade
its plant while making it more environmentally friendly.
The bioavailability of zinc organically bound in yeast is superior
when compared to zinc gluconate salts, claim two recent studies
backed by Lallemand Health Ingredients.
US Capsule manufacturer Capsugel has launched a new program to
provide dietary supplement manufacturers with easy access to a
range of colored capsules at short notice.
DSM Nutritional Products global marketing manager, Martijn Adorf, discusses why green values are as important as price competitiveness to the multinational ingredients giant.
Robinson Pharma marketing vice president, Kenn Israel, discusses the recent GlaxoSmithKline petition for weight loss claims be treated as disease claims, and the potential impact of this on the dietary supplement market.
Western suppliers and manufacturers are contributing to earthquake
recovery in China while trying to cope with the effect the quake
has had on their operations.
Cargill yesterday gave a name to its stevia brand, further to the
publication of an overview of the science supporting the use of
rebiana as a sweetener.
GlaxoSmithKline's alli product - which is the only weight
loss drug to directly compete with dietary supplements - has
already become the third top-selling obesity drug less than a year
after its launch.
Antioxidant-rich extracts from green tea may reduce the effects of
oxidative stress caused by breathing problems while people are
sleeping, according to US researchers.
