Swiss L-carnitine specialist Lonza has signed US-based Metagenics
to market its stomach health supplement PepZin GI to healthcare
professionals in the US and Europe.
Israeli soy ingredients firm Solbar Industries introduces the
latest in its isolate range, Solpro 900, for use in infant formula,
nutritional foods and beverages.
Companies on both sides of the Atlantic are using the boom in
functional foods and beverages to add fuel to their anti-smoking
remedies, and this week Germany's Nautilus announced it is to
reposition its NicoMed as an energy...
Danish ingredients company Danisco announces it is to license its
HOWARU probiotics brand directly to a retailer, the upmarket South
African chain Woolworths, in a bid to increase brand loyalty among
consumers and health professionals.
Life science company DSM is in top gear this year, with the
European Patent Office revealing that the company filed the largest
number of biotechnology patent applications in Europe this year,
for the second year in succession.
A seminar to be held in Northern Ireland on 3 September is to
discuss the importance of scientific proof of health claims on
functional foods, with reviews provided by two international
experts.
German speciality ingredients supplier Nutrinova has collaborated
with Swisscaps, a capsule provider for pharmaceutical and dietary
supplement companies, to develop soft gel capsules containing its
DHActive omega-3 oil.
A new breed of soft drink is making its debut in the functional
drinks sector. A blend of Chinese herbs and fruit juice, Firefly
provides health-conscious consumers with an energy drink with no
added sugar or artificial stimulants.
A new small study suggests that Belgium-based Orafti's enriched
inulin - RaftiloseSynergy1 - results in significant improvement in
absorption of both calcium and magnesium in post-menopausal women.
Numico Research has received a US patent for a supplement
preparation containing lecithin, red wine extract and vitamin E,
said to have numerous health benefits, including help prevent
cancers and heart disease.
UK dairy farmers are planning to market the controversial A2 milk,
said to be better for the heart, and also claimed to help children
with autism, according to a report.
Russian dairy company Wimm-Bill-Dann is investing in a new
functional range, and says it has already seen strong sales of its
new probiotic drink Imunele.
Italian L-carnitine specialist Sigma-Tau Healthscience this week
received a US patent for a composition, containing both L-carnitine
and creatine phosphate, to prevent muscle fatigue and enhance
sports performance.
With virtually all of the world's new soybean production expected
to come from increased plantings in South America over the next
five to ten years, organisers of an international conference on
soyfoods have chosen Brazil as...
Energy drink makers in Thailand could face strict advertising
restrictions, similar to those for alcoholic drinks, after health
authorities claimed they damage health.
Israeli soy ingredients specialist Solbar Industries has redesigned
its website, to include the latest technical and scientific
information on both soy proteins and soy isoflavones.
A German confectioner says it has developed the first chocolate
capable of countering the ageing process and making people feel
happy. While their evidence to support such a claim is
inconclusive, the move demonstrates the growing...
Japan's established health foods market continues to grow, by an
average of 8 per cent annually over the past five years. Suppliers
of innovative ingredients could gain access to the market at this
year's Hi Japan.
Food manufacturers are deliberately targeting children with
high-calorie, low-nutrient foods, claims a new report from UK
consumer group The Food Commission. The food industry fights back,
underlining its 'responsible' marketing...
A UK-based firm has been ordered to withdraw advertising for a
joint health supplement, which made claims that were not supported
by science, according to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Danisco has announced the EU launch of its low-calorie fat Salatrim
which will allow bakers and confectioners alike to offer healthier
alternatives to weight conscious consumers who cannot say no to
temptation.
Both the dairy sector and confectionery, considered reasonably
mature markets, are finding new ways of adding value to products -
the addition of functional ingredients. CLA yoghurts and
energy-boosting chocolate bars are among the...
The biggest milk drinkers in Europe, Scandinavians are being swayed
by retailer marketing and new products to discover the growing
number of non-dairy drinks on offer, suggests a new report.
Eating in between mealtimes is fundamentally ingrained in
Europeans' eating habits, claims a new report that should encourage
manufacturers of healthy snacks.
Kemin Foods, maker of FloraGLO Lutein, is hoping to increase brand
awareness among the British medical community, by backing a
campaign to teach doctors about the role of lutein in preventing
blindness among the elderly.
Japan's Kyowa Hakko is to step up production of the amino acid GABA
(gamma-amino butyric acid), with the launch of a new supplement,
Remake GABA, which helps to lower blood pressure and promote
relaxation.
Supplement manufacturers can expect an end to falling vitamin
prices over the next few years, with growth markets in Asia and
overall higher consumption offsetting the continuing battle with
Chinese competitors.
A new technology that can double the soy content of baked goods and
snacks without reducing their consistency is being brought to
market by healthcare firm BTG.
Israeli lycopene producer LycoRed Natural Products is introducing a
tomato powder with eight times more lycopene than similar products
to boost the health properties of foods like bread, yogurts and
cereal bars.
Japan's Kyowa Hakko Kogyo is introducing a liquid version of its
cholesterol-lowering food ingredient CSPHP at the IFT show in
Chicago this week. The ingredient is said to be more effective than
plant sterol esters, used in most...
US sports nutrition brand PowerBar has launched a new flavour of
its PowerGel for the European market, coinciding with its
sponsorship of the Tour de France.
UK crisp manufacturer Jonathan Crisp is introducing
cholesterol-free crisps made with refined peanut oil, instead of
the vegetable blend, to produce a 'healthier' product.
The Health Strategy Network (HSN) Conference Series, continuing
this month with a meeting in Sydney, Australia, has enlisted the
CEO of Australia's leading supplement brand, Blackmores, to open
the event.
The UK's vitamin and supplement market is one of the largest in
Europe, with sales of £350 million (€510m) last year. But with
sales levelling off for the past two years, and new European
legislation set to considerably reduce...
Global branded food manufacturer Kraft Foods says it will cap
portion sizes and include the nutritional value of its foods
through all markets, to help curb the rise in obesity.
India's leading soy manufacturer Ruchi Soya Industries is
rejuvenating its brand in a new marketing campaign that positions
soy foods as a protein boost for growing children.
The redesigned Natural Products Expo Europe, held in Amsterdam
earlier this month, drew a larger attendance and higher quality
visitors this year, according to the organisers' show report.
Activity in the health industry in the Middle East is building up
with the second trade show in the region announced for this year -
Middle East Natural Products Expo, taking place in Dubai in
November.
