The lignan metabolite enterolactone may prevent the spread of
prostate cancer by acting at the genetic level, suggests new
research that deepens our understanding of the topic.
Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA) may reduce the severity of symptoms of depression,
particularly in people taking antidepressants, suggests new
research from France.
This year's Vitafoods trade show was the largest to date, attracting over 6000 visitors and 450 exhibitors. As the event becomes more widely recognised and respected in the functional foods and supplements industries, Nick Craig Waller from organisers...
Supplements of extracts from French maritime pine bark may reduce
blood pressure and the use of blood pressure medication among
diabetics, suggest results from a new study.
French supplier Naturex has launched a botanical ingredient aimed
at the women's menopausal market it claims offers a
scientifically-backed alternative to existing menopausal relievers
such as soy extracts, flax, red clover and...
Sales of nutraceutical products in Eastern Europe have shot up in
the past decade, as the market catches up with the rest of the
world, according to an industry veteran.
Food makers face fresh research on optimal iron levels in infant
formula as new study suggests extra iron may delay development in
infants that already have sufficient levels.
Dietary supplement makers are offered new source of polyphenols
from cost-effective raw materials as French natural ingredients
firm Naturex buys into new patented technology that produces
polyphenols extracted from onion and lettuce.
Swedish probiotics supplier and technology developer BioGaia has
signed a deal with one of the world's biggest cap makers to bring
its Life Top ingredient-delivering cap to market.
Sabinsa's weight management ingredient, LeanGard, may boost weight
loss and cut body fat, according to a new study from the company
that builds the science behind the product.
Chinese ingredients company GLG Life Tech has signed a 10-year
agreement to supply Cargill with extract from the stevia plant to
make its rebiana sweetener.
Israeli phospholipids specialist Enzymotec has debuted a modified
krill oil it will sell at a "significantly lower price" to its
existing high-grade version.
Long term supplementation of antioxidant-rich apples and purple
grapes, particularly in juice form, may prevent artery hardening,
researchers from France have reported for the first time.
Supplements of the green tea compound EGCG may offset the signs of
physical and mental fatigue associated with modern stressful lives,
suggests research from Japan.
Food ingredients, sugar and industrial bioproducts firm Danisco is
sponsoring a professorship in healthy dietary fibres, which could
help to develop foods with health-promoting benefits.
Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its
yellow colour, could have benefits for diabetics, suggests a joint
Korean-American study.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected dossiers
backing 120 nutrient sources for ongoing use within the European
Union because they were deemed "not to be adequate".
A resistant starch-rich barley may offer functional food potential
for formulators to double the fibre content of products, and boost
gut health in consumers, suggests new research.
Symrise has finalized its acquisition of Chr Hansen's flavorings
business in a move that will bring the company broader market
coverage in the US as well as a more diverse ingredients portfolio.
Supplements of soluble dietary fibre may increase weight loss by
boosting satiety, and has beneficial effects for cardiovascular
health, suggests a study.
DSM has turned in a strong first quarter, with its Nutrition
cluster registering 18 per cent year-on-year growth despite a weak
US dollar and rising raw materials costs.
Pan-European consultation on reforming European Union Novel Foods
regulations should remove the controversial substantial equivalence
clause, according to an Irish Food Safety
Authority (FSAI) representative.
"Subtle language differences" may confound regulators in
the midst of translating thousands of health claims ahead of a
pan-European 2010 approval deadline, according to various industry
sources.
Croda has become the first ingredient supplier to receive
accreditation under UK charity Food for the Brain Foundation's new
labelling scheme that recognises products with cognitive benefits.
Green tea catechins may inhibit the loss of reference and working
memory linked to plaque formation in the brain, say research from
Japan, adding to claims that the beverage may help ward off
Alzheimer's.
Daily supplements of calcium and vitamin D, long linked to
improving bone health, may also reduce the risk of stress fractures
during exercise, scientists have reported.
A pan-European healthy food and supplements trade group has
criticised the UK's "first professor of complementary
medicine", Edzard Ernst, for taking an "unscientific"
approach in a new book.
NutraCea is expecting to see its first sales of stabilised rice
bran in Central and Eastern Europe following this week's FiCEE
trade show, where the ingredient has been warmly received for its
potential to reduce manufacturers'...
More well-designed studies are required before any conclusions can
be drawn on the benefits of omega-3 for people with bipolar
disorders, University of Oxford researchers have reported after
reviewing the literature.
Ingredients firm Cargill yesterday completed the expansion of its
Polish wheat processing facility, designed to meet consumer demand
across the European bloc.
Lifelong supplementation with the prebiotics inulin and
oligofructose may extend lifespan by over 30 per cent, according to
a new animal study from France.
Ocean Spray ITG has revealed extraordinary growth for its products
in Poland in the last few years - a phenomenon attributed to
growing health awareness, spending power, and a pre-existing berry
culture.
Functional foods have been one of the strongest sectors within the broader food industry for more than a decade but the good times may be coming to an end - at least in the UK, according to Mintel research.
Carbohydrates could be set to play an important role in weight management and the fight against obesity, said experts at the 1st European Beneo Scientific Symposium in Brussels.
Ingredients supplier Wild has introduced a solution for adding natural antioxidants to light-coloured ice cream and baked goods products without compromising on flavour.
Safety concerns over saw palmetto supplements for prostate health
may be unfounded, according to a new study from the US that
reported no adverse effects.
Lipid Nutrition is to launch a powder form of its PinnoThin weight
loss ingredient, which the firm hopes will expand its use in a
wider range of food and beverage applications.
A new range of softer wholegrains do not need pre-soaking and so
the 'hard bite' texture often associated with grain products is
eliminated, the manufacturer claims.
A vegetarian glucosamine ingredient from China-based Hygeia Health
has been determined by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
as equivalent to current glucosamine on the market.
A puree from gold kiwifruit may enhance the immune response by
promoting the production of antibodies in mice, suggests a new
study from the home of the fruit.
Supplements of French maritime pine bark extracts may reduce the
pain associated with arthritis of the knee by about 55 per cent,
suggests a new study.
The recent food supplements contamination case that led to banning
from competition of a number of Greek weightlifters, would never
have happened in the Netherlands, according to the trade
association there.
Food supplements manufacturers may have to reformulate thousands of
products aimed at both children and adults if calls for bans on the
use of certain artificial colours become reality.
