Supplements of co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may improve the motility and density of sperm in infertile men, according to a new study using Kaneka’s ingredient.
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers not to use Hydroxycut weight loss supplements six weeks after the products were recalled from the US market for a suspected connection with serious liver damage.
ConAgra Mills has developed a gluten-free flour that claims to have superior nutritional qualities to white rice, potato and corn flours, made with a blend of ancient grains.
An artificial gut that predicts the glycemic index (GI) and resistant starch in food products could bring cost-savings for formulators pushing new product development in health-positioned foods.
Functional and fortified foods make up the biggest portion of the Brazilian health and wellness market, with growth of eight percent in 2007 and sales in excess of $4bn, according to Euromonitor.
ChromaDex has received a grant to further develop a technology that can create anthocyanins via fermentation, which the firm says will allow it to test whether the process is viable on a commercial scale.
Iowa-based supplier, Kemin Health, has been reissued patents first issued in 1995 that will “solidify its position” as a leading supplier of the eye health ingredient, lutein.
Many consumers are turning to dietary supplements as a way to avoid ‘Big Pharma’, but they may be facing a whole new realm of mass production, that doesn’t come with the same quality controls, according to an article in a leading US news service.
Eighty per cent of functional food product launches fail within 18 months, according to a new report that draws lessons from 15 high-profile failures from the likes of Danone, Emmi, Pepsico, Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Unilever.
Frequent low doses of plant sterols may be more effective at cutting cholesterol levels than one daily dose, say findings of a new North American study.
Health Canada is considering granting food makers discretionary powers to fortify “junk foods” to improve their nutritional profile and the diets of Canadians.
With two weeks to go before mid-sized supplement firms need to comply with new GMPs, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said it aims to inspect 200 facilities this fiscal year.
The Singapore Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) has approved five nutrient and product-specific health claims that can now bear a ‘Healthier Choice’ symbol.
The implied health benefits of antioxidants are strong in the minds of consumers. Stephen Daniells talked to Covance’s Darryl Sullivan, associate director, scientific affairs on what tests are available, where we stand on cell-based tests, and what industry...
A diet low in carbohydrates and high in plant-based proteins could improve blood cholesterol levels while promoting weight loss, according to a new study.
Frutarom is demonstrating the fruits of its latest acquisition by showcasing a range of functional beverage prototypes at the institute of Food Technologists (IFT) trade show in Anaheim, California.
Probiotic supplier Ganeden has entered a new collaboration that allows the firm to store its ingredients in the cap of a beverage bottle, and dispense them into the drink at the point of consumption.
A comprehensive review of studies on the benefits of omega-3 consumption has led scientists to recommend the establishment of a Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for EPA and DHA to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Nano-complexes of iron and zinc could lead to improved opportunities for fortifying staples such as wheat and rice, according to early data from Switzerland.
Debate over high fructose corn syrup, lessons from a salmonella scare, putting omega-3 into alcoholic beverages, and the potential of black garlic... the FoodNavigator team shares thoughts on the second day of the IFT trade show in Anaheim, California.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources, the world’s leading krill supplier, has inked a deal with Bayer HealthCare to develop pharma-grade products in the US, as it continues its policy of partnering with key players in the functional foods, nutra,...
Growth in the CoQ10 sector is likely to occur through expansions into new markets and new product categories, according to a Euromonitor market analyst.
Top prizes for innovation, stevia capacity and taste tests, food safety, and doing business in a tough economy... the FoodNavigator team shares thoughts on the opening day of the IFT trade show in Anaheim, California.
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US has shown resilience in the current recession and significantly outperformed the rest of the market in 2008, according to a report released this week.
Supplements of vitamin K2 may improve bone health in prepubescent children, and potentially protect them from osteoporosis later in life, says a new study.
Public interest in probiotic foods and beverages has never been stronger and will continue to surge aided by medical fraternity interest, according to a recent Dannon and Yakult-funded meeting of international scientists and medical professionals.
A new sterol-containing cracker was launched across the US this week by leading nutritional snack firm Kashi, proving yet another indication that the sterol food category is slowly but surely expanding.
A contentious proposal to compel US food manufacturers to contribute towards safety inspection costs took a step forward yesterday after the Food and Drug Administration signalled its backing for the idea.
Absorption of calcium from ice cream is no different than from low-fat milk, highlighting the potential of the summer treat as a potential bone health food, says a new study from Unilever.
Canada’s new probiotics monograph may be lacking, but it is a step in the right direction, according to the International Probiotics Association (IPA), which hopes the guidance will encourage other governments to provide clear positions on the ingredients.
Pharmachem Laboratories has continues its aggressive expansion of recent years by purchasing a 130,000 square foot facility in Texas that will allow it to develop its presence in the functional beverages market.
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) hopes that a new probiotics monograph issued by Health Canada will encourage other governments to provide clear positions on the ingredients.
Don’t miss this video interview with Robert Marr, chief operating officer of William Reed Business Media, which recently acquired Decision News Media, publisher of NutraIngredients-USA.com.
Increased intakes of vitamins C and E and beta-carotene may reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus, according to a new review and meta-analysis of the science to date.
US Pharmacopeia (USP) has developed a set of new reference standards for stevia-derived sweeteners Reb A and stevioside for inclusion in the Food Chemical Codex (FCC).
Global probiotics leader, Danone, has given $7m to a Canadian research institute towards building the body of science backing the various benefits of probiotic microorganisms.
