Astaxanthin producer AstaReal is set to build a new manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, WA that will ‘more than double AstaReal’s existing astaxanthin production by 2015’.
On day two of the IFT show in Chicago, the FoodNavigator-USA team headed once more unto the breach (well, the show-floor) at McCormick Place to check out the latest developments in food and beverage development, labeling and regulation.
As temperatures soar in the US, we take a step back and look at the news articles that generated the most heat in 2013, including omega-3s, probiotic, and Facebook.
New research that sheds light on the biological mechanisms behind cranberry's protective properties for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) may also point towards a potential role for cranberry derivatives in medical devices.
Excitement around antioxidants has diminished, replaced by polarised views and misconceptions that have started to impede industry use of the ingredient in supplements and drugs, scientists suggest.
Nestlé has developed a method to incorporate amino acids into solid food products for athletes, which avoids commonly associated paresthesia side-effects, according to a new patent filed by the firm.
Industrial scale algae harvest promises EPA algal oil by year end
Israel-based algae firm Qualitas Health says it is on track to produce commercial quantities of EPA-rich algal omega-3 following its first industrial-scale harvest in the USA.
Berkley BioSciences Inc. has launched a new formulation of its ActivaMune immune health product, both to improve product performance and to boost sales to help fund ongoing drug development research on the formula’s prime active ingredient—diindolymethane...
Fruit and vegetable residues typically discarded in the manufacture of isotonic sports drinks could be a rich nutrient source for other foodstuffs like bars and biscuits, Brazilian researchers have found.
Reaction to last week’s study linking omega-3 with prostate cancer have been vociferous and near-unanimous in condemning its methods and conclusions. Here Alan Ruth, PhD, and CEO of the Irish Health Trade Association (IHTA), explains why that condemnation...
FoodNavigator-USA's intrepid editorial team headed to the windy city to chew the fat (or maybe replace it with algae) with the great and the good of the global food industry, and keep up to speed with the latest developments in everything from open...
Proprietary Nutritionals president Dean Mosca said the company employs a “push and pull” strategy to help whip up demand in the consumer marketplace for the supplements that contain the company’s ingredients. And lately, part of that strategy has included...
Once used for enhancing the diets of Russian astronauts, the chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) could have a stellar future, with the US’ leading supplier predicting extracts and concentrates could one day rival the cranberry market.
The potential of probiotics to support oral health and prevent caries is ‘promising’, but ‘only few studies have demonstrated clear clinical outcomes’, according to a new review in Nutrients.
Is bioavailability enhancement a cause for toxicological concern? It’s a question that came up for debate at the recent Toxicology Forum summer meeting in Aspen, CO. The answer was a highly qualified yes, when looking at a case-by-case basis.
Two weeks after announcing a parting of ways with Californian joint venture (JV) partner and algae expert Solazyme, French ingredients giant Roquette says it will be showcasing two microalgae-based food ingredients at the IFT show in Chicago.
Industry and academics must make a 'quantum leap' in vitamin E research if we are do begin to understand the mass of as yet unknown information about the vital vitamin, according to DSM expert Dr Manfred Eggersdorfer.
A raft of industry and academic experts have slammed the publication of a recent study claiming to 'confirm' a link between long-chain omega-3s and an increased risk of prostate cancer - arguing that the authors conclusions are overblown and...
A combination of six probiotic species may relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), say results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Proteins enriched with cranberry compounds are nutritionally stable and effective against bacteria that may cause urinary tract infections, says a new study that builds the scientific support for the Nutrasorb ingredients.
Identity testing of botanical ingredients continues to be a hot button issue for the Food and Drug Administration. To help companies comply with this aspect of GMP regulations, the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia has instituted a series of eight webinars...
A high intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids from foods and supplements could increase the risk the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer by 71%, a new study has found.
Bluewave Marine Ingredients - which is blazing a trail in the burgeoning protein ingredients market with its ultra-digestible fish proteins - has struck a deal with Cyvex Nutrition to take a hydrolyzed fish protein called Protomine to market.
Vitamin D deficiency may not only reduce bone density, but also detrimentally affect bone quality, and speed up the aging of human bone, says a new study.
Biothera has placed its Wellmune WGP immune health ingredient into another market with the release of Unistraw Tubulars Immunity Straws. The straws are meant for use with milk and feature a passion fruit flavor.
Stratum Nutrition will be highlighting its ApuraGreen ingredient—a kiwi fruit paste functional food ingredient—at the upcoming IFT show. The company will present application studies showing the ingredient’s effectiveness in replacing fat as well as extending...
One week of supplementation with the nutrient betaine as part of a sports drink can help to boost athletic power and performance by around six percent, according to new research in sprint cyclists.
A daily dose of probiotics may prevent weight gain and insulin resistance in mice, says a new study from scientists at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) with implications for obesity and diabetes.
Thorne Research has agreed a three-year marketing deal to take Chromadex’s Niagen-branded nicotinamide riboside into a series of first-to-market products for the healthcare-practitioner channel.
Taiyo has announced that its Sunphenon green tea manufacturing facility, Taiyo Green Power, has achieved Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 certification, recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Three mega trends will drive Herbalife’s continued expansion, said president Des Walsh. The world is getting fatter, it’s getting older, and in the hangover from the 2008 financial crisis economic expansion still lags in much of the world leaving many...
The reporting of adverse events in connection with dietary supplements is woefully inadequate, according to experts who spoke Monday at a gathering of toxicologists in Aspen, CO. There are many complicating factors, the experts agreed, not the least among...
Ixoreal Biomed’s KSM-66 Ashwagandha has entered the global sports nutrition sector with several sports supplement products to boost focus and endurance.
Key members of the United States Congress have voiced concern over the speed of progress of revising the controversial draft guidance for new dietary ingredients (NDIs), and called on FDA to produce a revised draft guidance in a 'timely manner'.
An extract of kiwifruit containing Zyactinase called Kivia may enhance bowel movement frequency and improve other symptoms of occasional constipation, say new data from a randomized clinical trial.
Intake of curcumin – the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour – may provide long-term protection against potentially deadly lung damage in premature infants, according to new research.
Whole foods supplement manufacturer FoodState has achieved Non-GMO Project verification on five of its MegaFood products. It’s a challenging standard for supplement manufacturers to meet, said FoodState CEO Robert Craven.
Organic whole foods supplements manufacturer Standard Process has strengthened its connections to a key market with a nutrition symposium targeting chiropractic educators.
EuroPharma has introduced a calcium supplement that addresses the mineral’s role in the functioning of soft tissues such as muscles and nerves instead of its usual role in bone health.
As part of its year end earnings report, Cyanotech Corporation says its spriulina and astaxanthin products have achieved 50% market share in the natural channel. The Hawaii-based algae producer also said net sales had increased by 12% year over year.
Spanish firm Biosearch Life has applied for a patent for the tumour treating potential of Bifidobacterium probiotics infused with magnetic nano metals.
Nestlé-owned Wyeth Nutrition and Danone Dumex are slashing the price of their infant formula products in China in response to the launch of an investigation into their pricing practices and suspected anti-monopoly violations.
Big interview: Brian Meadows, president, GLG Life Tech
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has resumed trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and reassured investors that “the stevia market is growing worldwide, and we are positioned to take full advantage.”
Vitamin World, a division of supplements retailing giant NBTY, has concluded its third “Angels for Moms” campaign, raising $400,000 for the nonprofit Vitamin Angels, which provides vitamin A and other supplements for disadvantaged mothers and children...
The American Herbal Products Association has weighed in on draft proposals to amend California’s Proposition 65. Among the group’s recommendations are changes to the language of the warnings mandated under the law.
Increasing intakes of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could cut the risk of developing breast cancer by up to 14%, according to a meta-analysis of 26 clinical studies.
In a time of regional regulatory change affecting more than 100 countries, the International Association of Dietary Supplement Associations (IADSA) has emphasised the importance of global guideline setting organisation, Codex Alimentarius, which turns...
