The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for the first time since 2005, with a number of small changes that could make a big difference for the food industry.
Consuming high levels of vitamin D and calcium for breakfast may increase fat oxidation rates and energy burning during the course of the day, says a new study from Australia.
Analysts are saying Danisco could be carved up by its new owner DuPont, which they suggest is most interested in the Danish company’s enzymes for biofuels and that the food side of the business may be jettisoned.
Dutch company Royal DSM is linking with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop nutrition al projects in the developing world.
Barely a week goes by without a new study supporting the potential benefits of vitamin D, but the many questions remain unanswered regarding the sunshine vitamin.
Lycopene, the compound that gives tomatoes their red color, may benefit heart health by boosting the body’s natural antioxidant defenses and protecting against DNA damage, says a new study from South Korea.
Spore-forming probiotics such as Bacillus coagulans with higher heat resistance than commonly used strains have a bright future in sectors such as baked foods, according to a new review study.
First up this month: The US Military has begun a clinical trial in Iraq to test if supplementing soldiers’ diets with omega-3 improves their mental health and stress resilience. The research is led by Dr. Daniel Johnston, US Army Lieutenant Colonel and...
Forty-year-old nutraceutical specialist Stauber Performance Ingredients has been acquired by New York investment firm in a move the company hopes will help it “expand capabilities”.
Pittsburgh-based supplement retailer GNC is reported to favor an initial public offering (IPO) after reports claim that interest cooled from Chinese dairy giant Bright Food Group Co to acquire the company.
A new diagnostic vitamin D assay to be released in Europe may help to detect early deficiency, and could help to provide more accurate data for dieticians and researchers.
Minnesota-based UAS Laboratories’ Probioplus DDS product, a combination probiotic supplement, met its label claim and was free of microbial contamination, according to ConsumerLab tests.
The potential heart health benefits of polyphenol-rich cocoa powder may be related to a ‘novel mechanism’ of boosting HDL (good) cholesterol, says a new study from Japan.
Scientists and health professions should not wait for FDA action and should be educating consumers of the dangers of consuming energy drinks, says a new commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
The Food and Drug Administration has affirmed the principal that references to scientific studies can amount to drug claims under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).
Lonza has revealed full year results showing sales gains that helped to drive strong profit growth, despite the impact of REACH and negative currency exchange rates.
NutraIngredients-USA.com will host the first virtual conference dedicated to sports nutrition, showcasing the latest trends and strategies for this booming segment.
Mineral experts Albion has announced the funding of a new clinical study to investigate the effects of its magnesium creatine chelate ingredient on physical performance.
Consumption of B vitamins during pregnancy does not increase the risk of allergy in the infants, says a new study from Japan that challenges previous findings.
Utah-based Trace Minerals Research (TMR) has announced an increase in production capacity, as it responds to increases demand for its top-selling powder line of products.
Designing a clinical trial correctly from the beginning is the most important issue for success, while a ready supply of volunteers for natural product clinical trials takes the pressure off patient recruitment, says the CEO of a CRO.
Supplements of calcium and vitamin D may boost the bone health of girls undergoing puberty, and potentially reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life, suggests a new study from Down Under.
The introduction of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) is a boon for contract analytical services, and those with special services to offer are standing out from the crowd.
It was an Emperor’s New Clothes moment for the US food industry last week, when it was revealed that a major initiative touting its responsible advertising to kids actually allows promotion of many unhealthy foods. Is anyone really surprised?
Sports supplements that contain additional – or proprietary – ingredients may have the edge over those that contain only core ingredients, according to a new study.
An investigation by Californian firm Anti-Doping Research has revealed the ease with which illegal steroids can be purchased, with them freely available at Amazon.com.
NSF International has helped create a new voluntary Stability Testing Guideline for supplement manufacturers to ensure they have the necessary data to support expiration dating on product labels.
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients is promoting a new vegetarian form of vitamin D it says can make a considerable dent in global deficiencies in the ‘sun vitamin’ due its functional food flexibility.
In the second part of this special series on global outsourcing trends NutraIngredients explores how the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) is impacting activity in the contract research organisation (CRO) sector.
The effects of probiotics on gut health may be boosted by a symbiotic partnership with the supplementation of certain micronutrients, according to new research.
A vitamin D qualified health claim will soon be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration even as concerns grow about the recent vitamin D scientific update issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
2010 saw the first warning letters from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for supplement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) violations, but the overall numbers were down on 2009 levels. FDA legal specialists Ivan Wasserman and La Toya Sutton look...
Brand owners may be obliged to work with contract manufacturers, but finding the right one can be no easy task. In the first part of our outsourcing special edition, Jules Birch of Works with Water Nutraceuticals explains the challenges – and the implications...
Flavonoid compounds from blueberries and strawberries may reduce blood pressure and aid in the prevention of hypertension, suggest findings from a new Trans-Atlantic study.
Vitamin Angels will receive a $10,000 donation from the "Life…supplemented" campaign, an amount determined by consumer participation in the campaign’s live video stream hosted by Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien on January 5.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has released a guidance document for selling and marketing supplements to stay up to date on to the laws and regulations under which supplements are sold.
Glanbia has kicked off 2011 by making its second major US sports supplements acquisition in three years – with the $144m debt-free acquisition of leading pre-workout powder specialist, Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition.
Microencapsulation specialist Maxx Performance has announced the opening of it new R&D and manufacturing facility in the City of Roanoke, and enhances the company’s cooperation with customers for formulation scale-up.
