DSM has today reported a rise in sales for its nutrition division
in the second quarter of 2007, however the loss of contracts tied
in with the take-over of Roche vitamins and a poor exchange rate
both took their toll.
Tate & Lyle has today agreed to plough cash into the
UK-based marine biotechnology firm Aquapharm Biodiscovery, a move
which enhances the firm's progression in sourcing sustainable
ingredients.
CRS Technologies has revealed its novel shearing process applied to
fruit and vegetable waste produces stable emulsions and powders
rich in phytonutrients, and with increased bioavailability.
Products offering more than one health claim are more attractive to
consumers and this could translate into a 20 per cent sales boost,
a study in Germany has found.
Mango peel extract, a by-product of the mango processing industry,
offers a rich and inexpensive source of antioxidants for use in
nutraceuticals and functional foods, says new research from India.
The European Food Safety Authority's review of additive safety
could have a bigger effect on the ingredients industry than the
ejection of certain colours and flavours with a suspect safety
record. It could give the natural ingredients...
French maritime pine bark extract firm DRT has reported successful
scientific tests on the safety of its Oligopin product, which it
expects will help it to reach out of the supplement market and into
foods.
Riding the trend for natural ingredients in food and drink
products, Wild says its natural ACE beverage concept - which uses
vitamins exclusively derived from organic sources - is boosting
flagging sales in the beverage sector.
Consuming a soy protein hydrolysate (SPH) increases heat production
compared to carbohydrate, and when the protein is eaten before
carbs the glucose response may be blunted.
The Association of the European Self-Medication Industry (AESGP) is
organising a conference on how new EU regulations will have a
bearing on herbal products for later this year in Brussels.
A review of 30 studies has concluded that a daily vitamin C
supplement does not offer protection from common colds, adding to
the ongoing debate about the vitamin efficacy on colds.
A partnership between Warrnambool and the Dutch company Friesland
Foods has now been finalised, which will see a €30m factory
producing whey-based ingredients for the worldwide food and infant
nutrition market.
Many apparently healthy people may be vitamin K deficient, says a new review, potentially increasing the risk of bone loss and also for arterial calcification.
Supplementation with Lipid Nutrition's conjugated linoleic acid
(Clarinol) does not affect insulin sensitivity or glucose
metabolism in overweight people, says a new study.
Plant ingredients that may be potentially harmful to people
need to be properly assessed and even regulated, the German Federal
Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has warned.
A regional standard for ginseng in Asia currently being drawn up by
Codex should only cover one species of the herb, the International
Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) has said.
High levels of vitamin B6 prior to falling pregnant may boost
conception rates and reduce the odds of losing the baby during
early pregnancy, suggests new research.
US-based Effica has applied for authorisation to market a
concentrate produced from the hardy kiwi as a food ingredient in
Europe under novel foods legislation, which would pave the way for
it to be used in a variety of food products.
A conference to discuss how collecting data on the composition of
food can help improve the quality, healthiness and safety of
European diets has been called for later this year.
New recommended daily allowances for micronutrients need to be set
if European regulation on the maximum levels of vitamins and
minerals is to be successful, a study has said.
A developing demand for premium products such as those
made with alternative ingredients is keeping the UK crisps
market on a steady 2.5 per cent growth rate, Mintel says
in a new report.
Flavonoids derived from the Chinese herb Epimedium may increase
bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip and lower back, and may have
benefits against osteoporosis, suggests a new study.
A cinnamon extract which has shown potential in fighting viruses
including HIV and bird flu could come forward as early as next
year, if a new research project by Frutarom and Tel Aviv University
yields positive results.
AquaNova has launched a water-soluble form of alpha-lipoic acid,
which will move the firm into an area of nutraceuticals it says is
only just capturing industry interest.
Increased intake of milk and other dairy products may reduce
metabolic syndrome and should be recommended as part of a healthy
eating pattern, says new research from Wales.
A review of current health and nutritional claims on food products
has found consumers struggle when it comes to understanding what
the claim really means.
Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids from marine source,
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may
offer differing levels of protection against colorectal cancer,
suggests a new study.
The Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) has added
its voice to concerns that the new EU hygiene laws will spell a
European wide shortage of omega-3.
An extract from pumpkin (Cucurbita ficifolia) may improve
blood glucose levels in diabetics, and exert antioxidant effects,
suggests an animal study from China.
A decision on whether to allow Cargill's Regenasure vegetarian
glucosamine hydrochloride (HCl) as a novel food ingredient has been
delayed because of a lack of information on whether it would affect
people with diabetes.
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations
(IADSA) is claiming a victory in securing higher levels for nine
additives used in food supplements into Codex's draft risk analysis
standards for safety.
The publication of a new animal study on aspartame last month has -
as expected -sparked yet another bout of head butting from the two
opposing sides of the debate. But it also highlights a bigger
issue: one of transparency.
A diet low in folate may increase the risk of developing liver
cancer, says a study based in China, highlighting potential
additional benefits of folic acid fortification.
A European-wide shortage in fish oil supplements has been predicted
by the European Federation of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM)
because of new EU hygiene rules.
A unique technique to extract fucoidans from sea weed through a
coldwater extraction process has been trademarked by Marinova,
allowing the company to protect its processing capability and gain
further leverage in the nutraceutical...
Eating more magnesium-rich foods, like green leafy vegetables and
nuts, may reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes, suggests a
meta-analysis of observational studies.
Increasing levels of vitamin D could boost heart health, says a
large study from the US that also calls for studies to assess a
direct benefit of vitamin supplements.
A glass of pomegranate juice every day may help manage erectile
dysfunction, suggest results from a randomised, placebo-controlled,
double-blind, crossover pilot study.
Israeli ingredient company Frutarom has now bought Adumim in a deal
worth more than US$4m (€3.125), after first being revealed by
NutraIngredients.com last week.
The European Botanical Forum has said there needs to be changes to
the health and nutrition claims regulation, which does not include
any reference to the traditional use of botanicals as food
ingredients.
Mergers and acquisition activity is always ongoing in every segment
of industry, but this summer looks to be a particularly hot one for
food and beverage manufacturers.
Probiotic-containing drinks may help reduce diarrhoea among older
people receiving antibiotics, reports new research that could offer
savings to public health services.