All news articles for May 2011

Producing DHA from canola oil would be cheap and sustainable, says Dow

Dow: DHA from canola oil still ‘some years away’

By Elaine Watson

Dow Agrosciences and Martek Biosciences (now part of DSM) are progressing well with plans to develop canola oil containing the coveted long-chain omega-3 fatty acid DHA, but are still “a number of years” away from bringing something to market.

Supplements may bridge the gap... or fortify more foods...

Food insufficient for Canadian vitamin D intakes

By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin D fortified foods are not enough to ensure an adequate intake of the vitamin, and one-quarter of Canadians are not meeting the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), says a new study.

Lutein and zeaxanthin ingredients new from Cactus

Lutein and zeaxanthin ingredients new from Cactus

By Mike Stones

Shanghai-based Cactus Botanics is targeting the United States market with two new lutein and zeaxanthin ingredients for dietary supplement, food and cosmeceutical formulators.

Want to Go Less? Frutarom has the answer...

Frutarom: Bladder control is huge untapped opportunity

By Elaine Watson

The market for supplements to tackle an overactive bladder could be huge, but would only realise its potential if firms invested more on educating consumers about a problem believed to affect 25m+ Americans, according to Frutarom.

Densia: Did not impress the French ...

Bone health food launches double, but market value remains flat

By Elaine Watson

There has been a sharp rise in the number of functional foods and drinks launched on a bone health platform over the last five years, but the retail value of the global market has nevertheless remained stubbornly flat at around $2.1bn over the same period.

Today: Bone & joint health virtual conference

Today: Bone & joint health virtual conference

NutraIngredients-USA.com is hosting the first virtual conference dedicated to bone and joint health, showcasing the latest trends and strategies for this multi-million dollar segment.

Nestlé Health Science buys $250m gastro diagnostics firm

Nestlé Health Science buys $250m gastro diagnostics firm

By Shane Starling

The new Health Science division Nestlé created last September has made its second acquisition by buying $250m a year US gastroenterology and oncology diagnostic specialist, Prometheus Laboratories Inc., for an undisclosed sum.

Cranberry sales soared 15% to reach $35.81m in the food, drug and mass market channel last year.

US herbal supplement sales up 3% last year

By Mike Stones

Sales of herbal dietary supplements in the United States climbed three per cent last year to reach more than $5.2bn, according to a report published in the latest issue of HerbalGram, the quarterly journal of the American Botanical Council.

Safe on these shelves but dietary supplements containing hidden drugs and chemicals are becoming more widespread, warns the FDA.

Fake male enhancement supplement shows growing trend: FDA

By Mike Stones

The identification of a dangerous counterfeit product, designed to mimic the male sexual enhancement supplement ExtenZe, is further hard evidence of a growing trend, warns the Food and Drug Administration.

The study's findings are 'positive'

Acai shows heart health benefits: Pilot study

By Stephen Daniells

Acai-rich smoothies may reduce cholesterol levels and improve metabolic syndrome risk factors in overweight subjects, suggest preliminary findings from a pilot study.

Jeff Leach: Archaeologist turned entrepreneur

Special edition: Prebiotics

Prebiotic evolution: From earth oven to pizza oven

By Stephen Daniells

A clever combination of gut friendly food, consumer education and social media has made Naked Pizza a runaway success. Prebiotic-containing pizza bases will soon be hitting grocery stores, too, says the archaeologist who co-founded the company.

Prebiotics help stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the gut

Special edition: Prebiotics

Forget 'prebiotics'. Focus on fiber, say brand experts

By Elaine Watson

While the food and supplements industry has been talking about prebiotics for well over a decade, most US consumers remain pretty clueless about them, according to marketing experts.

New man at CRN

CRN welcomes new senior scientist onboard

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has bolstered its science team with the hiring of Taylor Wallace, PhD, as senior director, scientific & regulatory affairs.

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