Minute Maid, the orange juice drink from Coca-Cola, will now
feature health and nutrition advice from the Mayo Clinic on its
packaging in the US, an additional bonus for a drink which is
already touted as a healthy product.
An estimated one-quarter of the prescription drugs sold in the
United States, Canada and Europe contain active ingredients derived
from plants, claims a new report from BCC research. Global
over-the-counter sales of plant-derived...
Colorado-based nutraceuticals company NutraStar said this week it
has been awarded a US patent for its stabilized bran treatment for
inflammation and pain in mammals.
Nutraceutical Clinical Laboratories International reported last
week that tests have demonstrated that its preservative NuPreserv
extends the shelf life of beverages. The company is hoping to
market the product to the global beverage...
Biotech company Linguagen has been awarded a patent for its 'bitter
blockers' - compounds that inhibit the bitter taste response. The
company says the compounds could one day act as a healthier
substitute for salt in processed...
Glanbia Nutritionals has launched a new website to inform consumers
on the benefits of dairy calcium. The company said it wanted to
address consumer misunderstandings about sources of calcium and
calcium-fortified foods.
Weight-loss products maker EAS has launched a new fat-burning
supplement called ThermoDynamX, at the same time as it publicises
its exit from the ephedra-based market.
Chr. Hansen - Food Ingredients saw net sales rising by five per
cent in Europe, South America and Asia/Pacific for the first
quarter ending 30 November 30, 2002 but plunging by six per cent in
North America. The overall impact - the...
Sweet Success Enterprises is re-launching its meal replacement
shakes, developed by Nestle USA, in the weight loss market to
profit from the rapidly growing sector.
Acidophilus and other probiotic supplements may be gaining in
popularity but a report by independent testers ConsumerLab, says
live bacteria may actually be missing in many priobiotic products.
Supplement maker Wyeth Consumer Healthcare said today it has added
lycopene to its Centrum branded vitamin to provide a complete group
of carotenoids and antioxidants.
Natural food supermarket Planet Organic Health has opened its first
store in Calgary to capitalize on increasing consumer demand, it
said this week. The 10,824-square-foot store is the company's third
organic and natural foods...
The Burns Philp hostile bid for Australia's biggest food company
appears to be far from over with the ingredients and yeast company
yesterday referring its bid to the Australian Takeovers Panel - the
principal forum for resolving...
Graminex, a producer of flower pollen extracts, has launched a new
product formulation designed to support prostate health and
virility. The formula contains Graminex' Standardized Flower Pollen
Extract and Standardized Saw Palmetto...
Isoflavone producer Novogen has been issued a US patent for the use
of soy material made from ground soy hypocotyl, to contain at least
one isoflavone, in dietary supplements. The patent has been
licensed to Du Pont Protein Technologies.
Health products company the Quigley Corporation said this week that
its natural nasal spray was found effective in clinical trials in
reducing influenza symptoms.
Dietary foods maker Carbolite Foods has introduced a new line of
candy bars for people with diabetes. The bars, which come in five
flavors and will be available from early spring, also contain the
Insulade blend of minerals.
Grocery chain The Kroger Co is launching a marketing campaign to
educate customers about the nutritional benefits of eating more
dairy foods, it said last week. The "Fresh ... for Life" slogan
will encourage people to eat...
Carrington Laboratories has been awarded Kosher Parve status for
its freeze-dried nutraceutical ingredient Manapol, produced at its
Costa Rica production plant. The award not only opens up sales to
the Orthodox Jewish market, but...
Supplement marketer Nutrition For Life International has signed a
sponsorship agreement with the Continental Basketball Association
to promote Nutrition for Life's products through its communication
channels.
Leading supplements retailer General Nutrition Centers has launched
its first weight loss dietary supplement which does not contain the
ephedra herb. Called GNC Total Lean, the product comes with a meal
and exercise program to help...
Innovative Technology Acquisition said this week it will begin
marketing and distributing the first dietary supplement developed
by its subsidiary BioSource Therapeutics, during the first quarter
of 2003. Nutraplete is designed to...
The research laboratory Bio-Technical Resources today announced it
is commercialising its technology to produce glucosamine by
microbial fermentation, with product availability in the first
quarter of 2003.
Most melatonin supplements in a recent review met their label
claims and were free of lead contamination, according to testing
organisation ConsumerLab.com. The organisation found that 16 of 18
melatonin dietary supplements tested...
The United States Pharmacopeia has introduced a new certification
mark for dietary supplements, already visible on some products on
the market, the organisation said this week.
The European Commission continues to crack down on unfair
competition and punish the illegal activities with the news this
week that is has fined three companies involved in a food flavour
enhancers (nucleotides) cartel.
Nutritional supplements maker Solanova has launched a
full-spectrum, natural Vitamin E, called TocoSential E. The company
claims its combination of each of the Vitamin E components helps
deliver the optimal antioxidant protection...
A starch neutralizer extracted from the white kidney bean has shown
positive results in a trial studying its effects on weight loss,
according to supplier of the supplement Pharmachem Laboratories.
US food technologists have developed a snack bar made from pears
that stays fresh without artificial preservatives. The new product
will be made and marketed by Oregon company HR Mtn. Sun.
Canadian biopharmaceutical company Forbes Medi-Tech this week
reports on study results showing that chocolate, containing its
cholesterol-lowering phytosterol ingredient Reducol, significanly
reduced LDL cholesterol in people with...
Lutein supplement company Kemin Foods is launching a major
initiative to educate consumers on the growing body of evidence
which shows how its purified FloraGLO Lutein helps promote
long-term eye health. The company is to sponsor...
Specialty ingredients manufacturer Nutrinova officially launched
its omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), at Supplyside
West in Las Vegas last week. Marketed under the brand name
DHActive, the new product clearly shows...
Some DHEA supplements could be ineffective as they do not contain
the claimed amounts of the hormone, according to a recent
ConsumerLab.com review. The organisation found that three of 17
dehydroepiandrosterone products, used to treat...
Canadian phytosterols company Forbes MediTech last week said it has
submitted, as part of a group of manufacturers, a set of guidelines
to the EU covering the sale of phytosterol products.
Supplement company Basic Research, which makes the PediaLean weight
loss formula for children and runs a supporting website, said this
week it is considering legal options to counter the 'outrageous'
claims made by controversial...
Advanced Plant Pharmaceuticals, a company that makes plant-based
supplements, has formed a new venture with supplement marketer
WellQuest International. The new company, which is likely to go
public, will sell APPI's cholesterol...
OleoMed America, a subsidiary of healthcare product distributor The
Pharmed Group, has added herbs and vitamins to its
pharmaceutical-grade olive oil to produce three new formulas
designed to fight weight, wrinkles and restless nights.
Further evidence pointing to the growing importance of the enhanced
water market was revealed this week as Gatorade announced that its
Propel Fitness Water brand had exceeded sales of €100 million in
the US.
Vermont-based Road's End Organics has launched a line of dairy-free
cheese alternatives under the Chreese brand. The new Chreese
Packets, available in Mozzarella Style, Alfredo Style, Original and
Gluten-Free Original blends,...
Hispanic-style cheese made in Mexico may provide US scientists at
the Agricultural Research Service with a better scientific
understanding of how to improve the overall quality of cheese in
general.
Natural health beverage brand Odwalla is launching four new
products in the southeast and expanding distribution into major
retail supermarkets and mass market retailers, including Wal-Mart
and Publix, the California-based company...
Despite accounting for nearly half of the world's sales of sports
and energy drinks, Asia remains one of the most underdeveloped
global markets, finds a new report on worldwide sales of sports and
energy drinks by beverage analysts...
Nutritional supplements maker Reliv International said this week it
has launched its patented nutritional supplement for healthy joint
function in Mexico.
Weight control is in the news again today with US agribusiness
giant Archer Daniels Midland announcing the roll out in the US of a
cooking oil to help combat obesity. Manufactured from soybean and
canola oil the product has already...
Nutrition technology company PacificHealth Laboratories said today
it has signed an endorsement agreement with professional hockey
player Anson Carter to promote the company's Accelerade sports
drink.
The calcium glycerophosphate dietary supplement Prelief is shown to
significantly improve quality of life for patients suffering from
symptoms caused by an overactive bladder, according to new study
data from manufacturer AkPharma.
Europe may remain reticent over the use of irradiation by food
manufacturers but other countries across the world are making steps
towards increasing the use of this controversial food preservation
technology. Canada made moves this...
New Jersey-based company FACT announced this week that its first
retail client, Western Bagel Baking of California, has launched
bagels containing its Healthy Lifestyle premix ingredient on the US
market.
