A daily supplement of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce mortality and admission to hospital for cardiovascular reasons in patients with heart failure, says a new study.
The success of branded food ingredients should be measured by their ‘brand equity’, not just their market share, according to a new market insight from Frost & Sullivan.
Chinese supplier Fenchem is diversifying its presence in the joint health sector by announcing the non-GMO (genetically modified organism) status of its sodium hyaluronate (HA) offerings.
Europe’s health claim assessment process kicked off with the rejection of almost 90 per cent of the first bunch. But industry must accept its shortcomings if credibility is to be the winner.
Australian researchers have designed a nanoparticle one thousandth the width of a human hair, which they say has demonstrated potential to protect antioxidants from destruction in the gut.
Agricultural and ingredients giant Cargill has given an extra push to its canola presence with the formal opening of its expanded Specialty Canola Innovation Center in Fort Collins, USA.
A group has been formed in the UK to pressure regulators into “lightening” the impact of the Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) which requires all herbal medicines within the European Union to attain THMPD registrations before 2011.
A line of high-dose, omega-3 juice drinks produced by Norwegian fish oil specialist Pharmalogica, has expanded its distribution from 200 to 1100 retail outlets in six months.
Glucose and maltose syrup supplier Global Sweeteners receives the green light to acquire Jinzhou Yuancheng Bio-chem Technology, thereby securing supplies for corn starch, the key raw material in its sweetener production.
Irish food giant Glanbia has turned in promising half year results with net earnings rising 26 per cent and the US food ingredients and nutritional products divisions performing strongly.
Concentrated freeze-dried extracts from black raspberries may help prevent certain cancers by acting on multiple gene targets, suggests a new study with rats.
Extracts from olive leaves may help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure levels, according to a small human study from Israel-based supplier Frutarom.
Consuming milk can assist muscle recuperation after exercise according to a study published in the August edition of the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism.
The world’s number one inulin supplier, Belgium-based Beneo-Orafti, has jacked the price of its inulin and oligofructose offerings for the second time in less than 12 months.
Food firm Kerry delivers like-for-like trading profit of €134 million at its ingredients and flavours unit for the first half of 2008, thanks in part to 'prudent price actions' that have brought good cost recovery to the group.
The market predictions for omega-3 products are endlessly buoyant but a closer look at the state of play reveals very few omega-3 functional foods and beverages have moved beyond niche sales levels.
Japanese researchers in conjunction with the Yale School of Medicine have found the mushroom extract, AHCC, can strengthen the immune system and fight the onset of cancer among over-50s.
The European Food Safety Authority has kicked off the eagerly awaited health claim assessment process with a slew of claim rejections signalling a hard line methodology that may see thousands of claims submissions binned.
A clinical trial that concluded B vitamins do not reduce the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events or death among patients with coronary heart disease has been criticised by industry for being poorly designed.
Monsanto has found a buyer for its bovine somatotropin growth hormone, despite growing concern in the US over the use of such products in dairy cattle, as manufacturers continue to face commodity price uncertainty.
A decade of structural changes have helped Danisco position itself as “first choice” for customers, suppliers, business partners and employers, its chairman has said.
US researchers have concluded lower blood concentrations of vitamin D increase the likelihood of hip fracture among menopausal women by up to 70 per cent.
DSM Nutritional Products has announced an undisclosed double digit price increase across its Quali-Blends range that specialises in customised blends of key vitamins and minerals.
AB Enzymes has adapted the focus of its baking enzymes range to focus on how they provide solutions to the rising raw material costs that dog the baking industry.
Frutarom is ready to start casting about for new acquisitions in the second half of 2008, after another strong quarter in which it reaped the benefits of the seven businesses it acquired in 2007.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has opened a public consultation on Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) as it continues to work toward establishing common European Union-wide recommended nutrient levels by the end of 2009.
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will pay $55 million (€32.58m) to liquidated supplements manufacturer Pan Pharmaceuticals after inappropriately recalling the company’s entire 1600-product suite in 2003.
Confectionery manufacturers are facing increasing cost pressures as cocoa prices reach their highest in over 20 years as cocoa futures prices soared by 3 per cent.
The Greeks have a saying that goes something like this: ‘If you’re in too much of a rush, you’ll trip up’. The food and drinks industry could well benefit from the simplistic wisdom of such traditional advice as they race to bring the natural sweetener...
Fortification of Cheddar cheese with vitamin D3 may be an effective means of raising vitamin D levels in the population, suggest new results from Canada.
The Indian National Bank for Rural and Agriculture Development (Nabard) is forming a farmers’ club to promote the cultivation of noni, according to reports.
Obese and overweight men consuming a strongly gelled alginate drink experienced a restoration of cholesterol and glucose uptake to healthy levels, says a new study.
EFSA scientists say there is no concern over the safety of selenium-enriched yeast, provided they are produced using selenium selenite and doses are respected.
Eating one portion of omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish per week may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration by over 50 per cent, suggests a new study.
The chief of the Confederation of British Industries is proposing that all high performing 14-16-year olds should study triple science – a message that resonates with concerns over building a suitable skills base for future food industry employees.
A new partnership is set to deepen scientific understanding of the link between diet and health, and help food companies address obesity, heart disease, and other health problems.
“Food is a weapon – don’t waste it.” This message, which featured on a Second World War poster issued by the US Office of War Information in 1943, is a lesson from history we would do well to heed.
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) is keeping up pressure on changing how health clams are substantiated by Codex.
Fortifying bread with folic acid and low dose vitamin B12 is effective in improving vitamin B blood status in the elderly, according to a new study from Holland.
