The Asia Pacific market for nutraceutical products by far exceeds
that of North America and Europe, according to data pooled from
different market research firms.
Calcium was the most popular dietary supplement product in the
United States in 2006, followed closely by glucosamine, according
to market data recently presented to industry members.
Sabinsa's weight management ingredient, LeanGard, may boost weight
loss and cut body fat, according to a new study from the company
that builds the science behind the product.
Diana Naturals is introducing a new cranberry extract under its
Phytonutriance CranPure brand with exceptionally high percentage of
proanthocyanidins (PACs), the flavonoids to which the berry's
health benefits have been attributed.
Supplements of soluble dietary fibre may increase weight loss by
boosting satiety, and has beneficial effects for cardiovascular
health, suggests a study.
A second article in a series on probiotic regulations and health
claims in different markets around the world examines the situation
in the Canadian market.
A recent conference on probiotics provided an overview of the global regulatory status of the bacteria, as well as the health claims that can be associated with these on different markets. In the first article in a series, NutraIngredients-USA.com examines...
Biogin Biochemicals has received a patent for its standardized flax
seed extract, AlaLife Flax Lignan, as the Chinese botanicals
supplier bids to develop its international presence in the foods,
beverages and cosmeceuticals sectors.
Carbohydrates could be set to play an important role in weight management and the fight against obesity, said experts at the 1st European Beneo Scientific Symposium in Brussels.
The US market for soy foods and beverages is poised for strong
growth as consumer awareness of the health benefits of soy
increases, according to a new report.
Lipid Nutrition is to launch a powder form of its PinnoThin weight
loss ingredient, which the firm hopes will expand its use in a
wider range of food and beverage applications.
Accucaps Industries, an encapsulation firm, has converted its
Strathroy, Ontario facility to focus on health and nutritional
(H&N) products, a move the firm says will double its total
production capacity.
Gallic supplier, the Iranex Group, has acquired fellow French
natural extracts specialist Bio Serae Laboratories as part of a
strategic drive into the health and wellness sector.
The final article in a NutraIngredients-USA.com series on health claims examines the top priorities set out by an FDA and FTC compliance lawyer on how companies can ensure they are making the right claims.
NutraIngredients-USA examines the enforcement strategy of the US
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its efforts to ensure that the
marketing claims made by food and dietary supplement manufacturers
are accurate and substantiated.
In the third article in a series on health claims,
NutraIngredients-USA.com examines what the US Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) looks for when it assesses products for accurate
marketing.
The US division of fatty acid specialist Lipid Nutrition is the
latest company to have its claims assessed by the voluntary
advertising watchdog, the National Advertising Division of the
Council of Better Business Bureaus (NAD).
In the second article in a series on health claims,
NutraIngredients-USA.com examines what FDA looks for when
regulating the use of claims on food, beverage and dietary
supplements.
US-based Solae has said it will raise prices of its soy protein
ingredients around the world by as much as 30 percent in order for
it to be able to maintain its R&D activities.
In the first in a series of articles on the potential and dangers of health claims, NutraIngredients-USA.com examines the different types of claims that can be used on food, beverage and dietary supplement products in the US.
French supplier Fytexia has launched three specialty ingredients on
the Chinese market in a bid to tap into the growing numbers
consuming food supplements in the world's fastest growing economy.
New York-based Biotivia has been told to amend some claims being
made for its resveratrol supplements and ingredients after a
complaint was brought by a competitor.
US firm NutraGenesis has combined two of its ayurvedic extracts in
a new 'beauty-from within' dietary supplement ingredient, which the
company says can help rejuvenate the skin and reduce signs of
ageing.
A new study has shown that pine nut oil can help reduce food
consumption, providing additional weight to the satiety benefits of
Lipid Nutrition's PinnoThin ingredient.
The evaluating criteria for the Choices healthy food symbol are to
be reviewed and potentially adjusted, following the establishment
of a new international scientific committee.
Fruit and vegetable consumption and dietary fat intake were found
to play an important role in children's academic performance,
highlighting yet again the need for balanced diets at an early age.
Consumers adhering to healthy diets similar to the 2005 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) are less likely to suffer from
metabolic syndrome, say researchers.
A consumer awareness website set up by the US dietary supplement
industry has been deemed the best online portal for health
awareness in an annual communications contest.
Finnish pharma player Actavis has launched three ranges of VMS and
herbal products in Bulgaria with more planned as the company
attempts to meet revenue growth targets of 20 per cent by 2010.
DSM has launched a new resveratrol product, which it claims plugs a market need for a high potency ingredient supported by an extensive safety package.
A new study suggests a dairy beverage fermented with propionic acid
may boost feelings of satiety, but work will be needed on optimal
dose and palatability of market-viable food concepts.
Ingredients firm Cyvex has launched two new plant-derived
ingredients for use in dietary supplements and foods to help
control blood glucose levels and support heart and digestive
health.
Artemis is launching a new excipient-free purple corn ingredient
standardised to 12 percent anthocyanins, extending the options for
companies developing antioxidant-based products.
A Californian start-up has launched a range of ingredients that tap
into two of the most dynamic and fastest growing segments of the
food industry - superfruits and organics.
Canadian and Australian scientists are teaming-up to explore the
potential of bioactive proteins from dairy to impact chronic
disease prevention and management.
Roxlor has signed new agreements with Keratec and Proviant
Technologies to build the market for their ingredients for the
supplement and functional food markets in the US and Europe.
German ingredients giant Cognis has gained access to one of the
world's largest natural compounds databases in a move it hopes will
generate business in new functional foods, supplements and
cosmeceutical applications.
Supplements of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), previously reported
to have benefits for weight in adults, could also help children,
and possibly aid in the fight against childhood obesity.
Rats fed extracts from blueberries gained up to 10 per cent less
body weight than their furry counterparts not consuming the
extracts, says new joint research from New Zealand and the US.
Sabinsa Corporation strengthened the patent net for its ForsLean
weight management ingredient, announcing yesterday that it has
secured a patent in Canada.
French ingredients supplier BioSerae Laboratories has expanded its
cactus-derived weight management portfolio with two offerings aimed
at the international foods and drinks sectors.
French ingredient firm Fytexia is this year positioning itself to
enter the US dietary supplement and functional food market with its
fruit-based weight-loss ingredient Sinetrol.
Anthocyanins, antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables, have
a "significant potency" against fat cells and could be
used for the prevention of weight gain, suggests a new study from
Japan.
The popular Whole Grain Stamp is to be launched in a bilingual
version for use on food products in Canada, expanding its reach to
more consumer groups as awareness of the healthy grains increases.
MOROSIL™ has won as Ingredient of the Year in the category Weight Management at 2023 Nutraingredient USA. MOROSIL ™ is a standardized extract derived from...
Slendacor® is a synergistic, patented formulation of three standardized herbal extracts: turmeric (Curcuma longa), moringa (Moringa oleifera) and curry...
