Aloecorp, the world's leading vertically integrated supplier of
Aloe vera raw materials, has announced extensions to its
distributor partnerships in Belgium and the UK.
Finnish company Teriaka said this week that it has received
permission from the US Food and Drug Administration allowing the
use of the phytosterol heart health claim with its product
Diminicol.
Always one of the biggest stands at Vitafoods, Cognis Nutrition and
Health seem ever more present this year, with heavy marketing,
including an evening event, to launch its Tonalin CLA to the
European market.
Austrian company Panmol, exhibiting for the first time at
Vitafoods, has developed powerful antioxidant ingredients from
germinating cereal seeds, including a natural vitamin E, a vitamin
B complex and a wheat germ compound.
Swiss marketing group SiberHegner, exhibiting at Vitafoods under
its new name DiethelmKellerSiberHegner (DKSH), is to roll out the
WGP Beta Glucan in Europe and Asia over coming months.
Swiss plant extract manufacturer Flachsmann yesterday introduced
its Green Mate extract to visitors at Vitafoods, the nutraceuticals
and functional foods show taking place in Geneva this week.
Norwegian soy technology company Nutri Pharma yesterday announced
the results of a clinical trial which it claims demonstrated its
new isolated soy protein (ISP) is significantly better at lowering
serum cholesterol values than the...
French starch specialist Cerestar claims that its product C*EmTex,
a nOSA starch, can be used to replace up to 100 per cent of the
whole egg in baked goods, considerably reducing the cholesterol
content.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has upheld a
complaint against Adsat challenging the efficacy of its Thermoplast
V37 slimming product.
Europe's largest dairy group Arla Foods and German sugar
manufacturer Nordzucker have finally begun production of Gaio
tagatose. The sweetener is said to look and taste like sugar but
with a third of the calories.
A difficult economy, recent war and current SARS epidemic may see
slightly fewer visitors at this year's Supply Side East, but those
gathering in Secaucus, New Jersey today for the start of the show
have plenty of industry issues...
A vitamin-enriched malt drink, designed to meet the nutritional
needs of communities without access to an adequate diet, launched
in South African retail outlets this week.
US functional food supplier Whole Living is aiming to expand its
direct selling initiative, the 'Food First Program', in Europe,
launching first in the UK as a test market.
Italian pharmaceutical company sigma-tau has developed a new
compound which helps to slow down and improve the symptoms caused
by Age-related Macular Disease (AMD).
Swedish probiotics firm BioGaia is to develop a new variation of
its innovative LifeTop straw for one of China's largest dairies, it
announced this week.
Novis, a European online publisher of global industry and science
news for the food and beverage industries, has undertaken a major
partnership with 15 leading international market report publishers.
This agreement provides Novis'...
The UK complementary medicines market has grown by almost 60 per
cent in the last five years to an estimated value of £130 million
(€187m), despite the impact of new legislation and negative
publicity regarding herbal remedies and...
UK drug analysis company HFL has launched a testing service to
check for drug contamination of sports supplements. The new tests
will detect IOC-banned drugs such as nandrolone and ephedrine, in a
range of supplement formulations.
The Australian natural health industry is set to suffer as the
government warns people to avoid taking herbal and vitamin
supplements, following a major recall of products made by the
country's leading contract manufacturer.
The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) has
prompted increased demand for immune-boosting natural remedies,
including the natural bee product propolis, reports New
Zealand-based Comvita.
A natural iron supplement of Welsh spring water can help prevent
iron deficiency in pregnant women without the common side effects
of manufactured iron supplements, says a UK company.
The UK Food Commission has accused HJ Heinz of misleading consumers
about the '5-a-day' programme but the UK Advertising Standards
Agency fails to support the case.
Roche Vitamins has announced that its omega-3 product, ROPUFA '75',
has gained GRAS self-affirmation in the United States, allowing it
to be used in fortified foods.
Breakfasts at home are fast losing popularity in Europe and
impacting cereals and also vegetable spreads. But as ever the
health benefits are increasingly important for spread manufacturers
to sustain growth, reveals a new report.
Roche Vitamins has announced the launch of two new lutein product
forms for the food and dietary supplement market for use in the
fortification of foods and beverages and for effervescent tablets.
Procter & Gamble and Pharmavite yesterday announced that
P&G has licensed use of the Olay trademark to Pharmavite to
manufacture and market Olay Vitamins, a vitamin line designed to
address women's health and beauty needs.
New Zealand-based biotechnology company Blis Technologies has
launched a new dietary supplement containing Howaru probiotic
bacteria, produced by ingredients firm Danisco.
Beghin Meiji claims to have revolutionised the bakery world with
its Actilight, which can be added to white breads to offer the same
intestinal health benefits attributed to wholemeal.
EU plans to start a multi-million research programme on enhancing
health benefits of cereals will be just one topic of discussion at
the forthcoming Dietary Fibre 2003 conference.
German company Natumi launches its So Well Tri-drink in the UK this
month. The new drink is fortified with calcium, is made from soya,
rice and oats and it is said to help prevent cardiovascular
disease.
Norwegian firm Nutri Pharma says its soy product Abacor can
additionally lower cholesterol in patients already taking statins.
It suggests that Abacor can offer an alternative to higher statin
dosages.
The Irish food board held a seminar last month to identify
opportunities for food companies seeking a bigger role in the €40
billion functional foods market.
The Natural Products Expo Asia event, scheduled for June at the
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, has been rescheduled
for December as a result of the SARS outbreak.
Health conscious consumers are being misled by supermarkets
capitalising on increasing interest in 'healthy' eating options,
according to a British consumer association.
DSM Food Specialties will be presenting its second generation Lafti
probiotic strains, formulated for use in dietary supplements, at
the forthcoming Vitafoods show in Geneva.
The International Alliance of Dietary Supplement Associations
(IADSA) is holding a conference in Brazil to help establish a set
of regulations for food supplements in the Latin America region.
Soy ingredients company Solbar Industries is to launch soy isolates
in September this year as part of its strategy to offer a full
range of soy proteins.
Japanese food manufacturer Kikkoman made further moves into the
functional food market with the news this week that it has selected
sensory science company TIAX to create a new line of beverages,
nutrition bars and breakfast cereals...
The latest news from the build-up to Vitafoods, taking place in
Geneva in May - Cognis Nutrition & Health is executive sponsor
for the show, and Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition will present new
research on CLA.
Swedish dairy company Skånemejerier has launched a probiotic
supplement under its ProViva brand. The 'shot', which is a
concentrated form of the ProViva fruit drink, contains around 250
million beneficial bacteria per ml...
Unilever brand Flora pro.activ is backing a heart health initiative
organised by the Women's Institute in the UK, with major
sponsorship, promotions and educational programmes.
A French bakery is expanding distribution of a special bread that
can apparently help the slimming process. The Régente baguette
contains a marine algae compound that speeds up fat breakdown.
UK bakers Warburtons is targeting pregnant women with the launch of
its 'Good Health Loaf for Women' fortified with various vitamins
and omega-3 DHA, as part of its Good Health range.
