NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we cast our net for the newest science on sourcing fish oil from plants.
Omega-3s may reduce inflammation by acting on a receptor found in fat tissue and on inflammatory immune cells called macrophages, according to research.
Martek Biosciences says a strong financial performance will allow the firm to launch a number of consumer branded products next year, while it continues to explore other complementary business opportunities.
Daily consumption of a soybean oil rich in stearidonic acid (SDA) increased levels of omega-3 in blood cells after 12 weeks, says a new study from Monsanto and Solae.
A new omega-3 logo program aims to set an industry standard for quality in order to help food and supplement manufacturers easily identify suppliers meeting certain criteria.
Omega-3-rich supplements may improve blood lipid levels of people with metabolic syndrome, reducing the risks of developing serious health problems, says a new study.
Soldiers are more likely than their civilian peers to use dietary supplements linked to performance enhancement, a survey of 990 US Army personnel has revealed.
Dairy products and beverages fortified with omega-3 are the two categories that have seen the highest sales increase over the past two years in the omega-3 market, according to Frost & Sullivan.
A new study has identified and sequenced antioxidant proteins in yogurt that could be used as stabilizers in functional foods, following on from previous research on their potential.
Two of the biggest challenges still facing omega-3 acceptance in the United States are a lack of clear knowledge of its benefits and a perception that it brings a bad taste to food products, according to Frost & Sullivan.
A new study suggests that a deficiency in alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) coupled with a chronic excess of linoleic acid (omega-6) could lead to ‘inherited obesity’.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega 3s (GOED) says draft US Dietary Guidelines ignore the role EPA and DHA supplements and fortified foods can play in the prevention of heart disease and other chronic illnesses in healthy people.
By Caroline Scott-Thomas, Jess Halliday and Mike Stones
FoodNavigator-USA's team on the ground at IFT in Chicago give their impressions of the trade show so far on award-winning innovations, new omega-3 and gluten-free ingredients, and great taste improvements in stevia sweeteners.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has recorded continued profits in its first quarter, which the firm says is partly a result of a more widespread recognition of krill oil in the nutraceutical industry.
Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) has added a new microencapsulation technology to its offerings buy purchasing a five-year license to the fish oil business and encapsulation technology of Austrian tech firm, GAT Food Essentials.
The omega-3 industry has met with the Food and Drug Administration to urge the agency to fund a review of the status of omega-3 in the US food supply – including dietary reference intakes (DRI).
Cargill is launching a new omega-3, canola/flaxseed blend containing up to 30 percent ALA it says will enable food manufacturers to employ omega-3, nutrient content claims.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources says market conditions have led to it deciding against a cash-raising deal with private equity firm, Paradigm Capital.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)-backed claims linking omega-3 form ALA and cognitive and eye function may be extended to DHA, a recent, specially convened European Commission-hosted meeting has suggested.
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids, and the fish that provide them, may reduce the risk of age-related hearing loss, says a new study from the University of Sydney.
Global DHA leader Martek Biosciences Corporation has signed a deal to supply Feihe Dairy in China with DHA and ARA for the American Dairy-owned operation’s new infant formula and follow-on milks.
Omega-3 is “among the most successful functional ingredients ever” with sales of omega-3 ingredients destined for processed foods undented by the global economic turndown, according to Euromonitor.
Quebec-based Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has announced eight percent growth in revenues to reach $12.7m for its 2010 fiscal year ended February 28, 2010, including $12.6m for its nutraceutical business, despite the temporarily closure its...
Adam Ismail, the executive director of the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) caught up with Shane Starling recently to talk through all things omega-3 (except Proposition 65 and the Whole Foods krill ban which could not be discussed...
A change in the nutritional paradigm away from calories towards healthy brain growth is needed if society is to avoid an impending mental health epidemic, leading omega-3 researchers have said.
Novel technology allows KD-Pharma, the fully-owned subsidiary of health care products company Bioseutica, to produce what it claims to be the market’s safest and highest quality omega-3 concentrations.
International omega-3 group GOED has written to Whole Foods asking for further details about why the retailer has pulled krill oil supplements from its shelves, while providing it with additional information about the krill fishery management.
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids, and DHA in particular, may increase bone mineral content and produce healthier, stronger bones, suggest results from a study with rats.
Marking its first entry into the Asian market, Norwegian krill oil supplier Aker BioMarine has forged a partnership with Compson Trade Co. to distribute its product Superba Krill Oil within Taiwan.
Martek is set to give greater focus to DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) products targeted at older adults after a study published this week confirmed the brain health benefits of DHA consumption for that segment of the population.
Global omega-3 DHA leader Martek Biosciences Corporation has launched its life'sDHA ingredient in China after signing a five-year deal with local dairy, Mengniu.
The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) is reviewing the approval for omega-3 fatty acid DHA and omega-6 fatty acid ARA to be included in infant formula or baby foods that are certified as organic because, it says, the ingredients have not received...
Consuming a convenience drink enriched with omega-3 fatty acids led to increases in blood levels of the beneficial fatty acids, and may enhance heart health, says a new study from Germany.
Fishoilsafety.com, the group mounting a controversial legal action against eight omega-3 supplement manufacturers and retailers in California over trace PCB levels, was turfed out of the SupplySideEast trade event soon after the show floor opened yesterday.
Fish oil-derived omega-3 oils and powder forms DHA and EPA can now be incorporated in foods and beverages in China after winning approval from Chinese authorities.
Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may reverse abnormalities in sperm associated with infertility, suggests a new study with mice.
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce kidney damage in type-1 diabetics, without impacting the incidence of the condition, says a new study.
Funding new research, supporting new research tools and maximizing supplements knowledge will form the cornerstone of US Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) activity, the body has stated in a five-year mission statement.
DuPont has launched a dietary supplement range in the US that employs its high-dose, yeast-derived EPA ingredient that is targeting younger consumers seeking vegetarian alternatives.
Pre-clinical data showing a proprietary, pharma-grade krill extract called CaPre can benefit dyslipidemia and cardio-metabolic disorders, will be presented at American Heart Association meeting in San Francisco this week.
Pomegranate juice, dark chocolate, berries, walnuts, almonds, ginger, and cinnamon are the “magic food” super stars that have shown the most growth since 2006, according to a Decision Analyst report on ingredient and healthy food trends.
The first cooking oil fortified with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is now available in China thanks to a new partnership between US company Martek Biosciences Corporation and local food manufacturer and trading group COFCO Food Sales & Distribution.
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may decrease the risk of heart disease and heart attack in people with low fish intakes, says a new study from The Netherlands.
US research has found that antioxidants claims that choose wording such as “rich in antioxidants” are much more likely to draw a response from consumers than "antioxidants added".
