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.
Hort Research has identified the stress reduction market as a
target consumer segment for its fruit research and development, and
aims to design product concepts specifically for mothers.
Burgundy has secured a patent for its botanical extract products
IridoForce and UTIrose which will help it to extend its presence in
the joint health and urinary health markets.
Cyvex Nutrition is introducing a new cranberry extract called
CranVida, and is marketing it on the basis of its antioxidant
profile as well as the fruit's usual urinary health claim.
Decas Botanical Synergies has introduced a cranberry
proanthocyanidin-standardized powder it claims is particularly high
in the compound used for urinary tract infections - allowing
formulators to target uses of the product more effectively.
Ocean Spray is encouraged that the findings of a small study into
the health properties of dried cranberries will lead to their use
in a broader range of healthy food products.
Cranberry's reputed efficacy in fighting urinary tract infections
(UTIs) leads almost one third of parents to give it to their
children, reports Jess Halliday, despite few pediatric
studies, according to research from Brenner...
Ocean Spray said yesterday that it has appointed former PepsiCo
R&D chief Geoffrey Woolford as vice president of research and
development, as part of its efforts to give the company a healthier
profile.
Cranberry juice appears to have a dose-response effect against
bladder infections, according to preliminary research, providing
further evidence of juice's health benefits.
Proprietary Nutritionals has acquired the marketing rights for the
potent cranberry extract - CranMax - from Bio-Shield. Initial
marketing efforts will focus on developing UTI formulations -
women's and senior's products...
Cranberries are the fruit with the greatest antioxidant properties,
according to a number of studies presented this week at the
Experimental Biology 2002 meeting and at the 223rd national meeting
of the American Chemical Society earlier...
